Modern Naturally Sheltered Marina
A modern and naturally sheltered marina with berths for 320 yachts with two fuel docks; pump out station; 120/220V electricity; luxury shower facilities and restrooms; water and ice from Nanny Cay’s own R/O plant; garbage disposal; 100% site-wide backup power.
Marina Reservation
Reservations can be made with the Marina office, subject to availability, by VHF Channel 16, phone, fax, email and regular mail.
(284) 394 2512
BVI ARRIVAL PROTOCOLS
New Protocols as of 22nd April 2022
COMMERCIAL AIR & FERRY
Effective October 1st, 2021, fully vaccinated travellers do not need to complete the BVI Gateway Portal.
Effective November 16th; The new protocols, for any traveller who has received the second COVID-19 vaccine no less than two (2) weeks before entry to the Virgin Islands and their accompanying minors (vaccinated or unvaccinated), are as follow:
1) On arrival each vaccinated traveller must:
a) Provide results of a negative PCR test or antigen rapid test no older than 48 hours.
b) Provide proof of vaccination (card or otherwise).
c) Provide medical insurance (visitors only) which includes minimum approved coverage for: COVID-19 medical costs including hospitalisation; doctor’s visit and prescriptions medical repatriation; quarantine accommodation costs.
d) No arrival test is required and you will be free to enjoy the Virgin Islands.
2) If a fully vaccinated traveller cannot obtain a pre-arrival test within 48 hours of arrival, on arrival they must:
a) Present a negative PCR test or antigen rapid test no older than five (5) days.
b) Provide proof of vaccination (card or otherwise).
c) Provide medical insurance (visitors only) which includes minimum approved coverage for: COVID-19 medical costs including hospitalisation; doctor’s visit and prescriptions medical repatriation; quarantine accommodation costs.
d)Take an antigen rapid test. If the test results are negative, you will be free to enjoy the Virgin Islands.
Each traveller must pre-register for the rapid antigen test (cost $50) at intended arrival point:
West End Ferry Terminal (Currently approved for Water Taxis and Private vessels only) – https://westend.bvi.care/
Road Town Ferry Terminal – https://rtferry.bvi.care/
Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport – https://airport.bvi.care/
Partially vaccinated, unvaccinated adults, unaccompanied minors who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, any other person not covered by the fully vaccinated portal exemption entry protocols must still register on the BVI Gateway Portal. It is likely that minors will be required to take the antigen rapid test on arrival.
Revised COVID-19 PROTOCOLS FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2021
Revised COVID-19 PROTOCOLS - NOVEMBER 16
PRIVATE & CHARTER VESSEL
Effective April 22, 2022 fully vaccinated crewmembers do not need to complete the BVI Gateway Portal. However, all boats must register and submit arrival notification with www.sailclear.com
The protocols for any crewmember who has received the second COVID-19 vaccine no less than two (2) weeks before entry to the Virgin Islands, are as follow:
1) It would be a preference from the health authorities here, for you to arrive into the BVI within 48 hours of getting a negative test from your departure country. You would then NOT need to do an antigen test on arrival into the BVI thus making your clearance process quicker.
If you fall outside of this window, each crew member must pre-register for a rapid antigen test (cost $50) at intended arrival point on the following links:
West End Ferry Terminal – https://westend.bvi.care/
Road Town Ferry Terminal – https://rtferry.bvi.care/
Jost Van Dyke - https://jvdclinic.bvi.care/
These are the only three official ports of entry.
2) Every Vessel needs to sign up with www.sailclear.com
All crew onboard must upload the following to the website:
- Vaccination cards
- Negative Covid test result certificate from their departure country.
- Medical insurance (visitors only) which includes minimum approved coverage for: COVID-19 medical costs including hospitalisation; doctor’s visit and prescriptions medical repatriation; quarantine accommodation costs. Click here for insurance options.
3) These are now 3 ports of entry with Jost Van Dyke only doing Fully Vaccinated arrivals on Tuesday, Friday, Sunday 0830 - 1630.
You can check out of Jost on any day of the week.
Spanish town, You can still ONLY check out there, No Arrivals.
4) On arrival at port of entry have copies of, and be prepared to present:
a) Standard BVI Customs and Immigration entrance papers (Can be obtained on arrival)
b) Boat registration
c) Maritime Declaration of Health (download)
d) If your vessel is being stored in a boatyard for hurricane season, a letter or contract from the provider will be helpful.
5) On arrival each vaccinated crewmember must go ashore:
a) Present the medical certificate showing a negative Covid test. The test does NOT have to be valid within the 5 day timeline as specified previously.
b) Provide proof of vaccination (card or otherwise).
c) Boat registration
d) Provide medical insurance (visitors only).
e) Take an antigen rapid test. If the test results are negative, you will be free to enjoy the Virgin Islands.
Partially vaccinated, unvaccinated, unaccompanied minors who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, any other person not covered by the fully vaccinated portal exemption entry protocols must still register on the BVI Gateway Portal.
Minors over 5 years old are required to take the antigen rapid test on arrival.
Please note the two entrances to Nanny Cay, and the yellow hazard buoys we are using to mark reef between the two channels, and give some visual separation between the two channels.
Please call the Marina Dockmaster on VHF 16/68 just prior to your arrival so we can have staff ready to take your lines and assist with your arrival. The marina office is open from 8am to 6.30pm, 365 days a year.
Outer Marina & Inner Marina
Nanny Cay has berths for 320 yachts, 120 in the Outer Marina, and 200 in the Inner Marina. We can accommodate up to eight megayachts: four 140-foot and two 120-foot megayachts in the inner marina; and two up to 100-feet in the outer marina.
Fuel is available in both marinas, water and ice is served in the inner marina.
Useful Information
Pets & Animals
All animals entering the territory must be declared at customs. All pets must have current health certificates and vaccinations, especially with respect to rabies. Contact the Chief Agricultural Officer (284-494-3701 ext 6123) for details of clearance regulations before entering BVI waters with a pet. For further advice, contact the BVI Humane Society at 284-494-2284.
Dock Trolleys
These are available from the marina office. There is no charge for the use of dock trolleys. Trolleys which are not returned will be billed in full to the boat to which they are registered.
Showers and Restrooms
One block is near the boatyard for those of you up to your arms in engine oil! Our main shower area and restrooms are located behind the Hotel foyer. Restrooms are also located near the Beach Bar and Genaker Cafe.
Marina Rules and Regulations
A full set of marina rules and regulations is contained in the Berthing Agreement or can be downloaded here. The following is a summary of some specific rules:
- The speed limit in the marina is five knots. This applies to all vessels including dinghies.
- No use of heads is allowed in the marina.
- Halyards should be tied off to prevent slapping at night.
- No swimming is allowed in the marina.
- Generators should not be run in the marina after 7pm.
- Barbeques are not permitted to be used onboard yachts or in the dock area.
Marina News
Rate Freeze
Nanny Cay Extends 2020 Summer To 2021 In light of the new normal brought on by the global Covid-19 pandemic, Nanny Cay Resort & Marina will be extending its current Summer rates for its marina and hotel until November 1, 2021 – no Winter season this year. With summer rates until late 2021, boats 50…
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2020 Windstorm Insurance Policy
Nanny Cay Resort & Marina, in conjunction with Caribbean Insurers and Guardian Group, has launched a “2020 Windstorm Policy” to cover sail and motor yachts stored afloat or ashore at Nanny Cay during the 2020 hurricane season (June 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020). Rates start at 1.25% for the six month period, with a…
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More Certifications For Tradewind Yamaha Technicians
Tradewind Yachting Services’ Jomar Balcombe, Vernal Walters, and Chuck Steely have just returned from the Yamaha Marine University in Kennesaw, Georgia, brimming with new certifications.
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Inner Marina Piling Completed
Piling has been completed in the Inner Marina.Under the new naming convention, docks A to K are all now safely secured with 123 50-foot piles.
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BVI Now Using SailClear As Pre-Arrival Portal
For vaccinated crews, the BVI Customs Department is now using www.sailclear.com as its pre-arrival registration portal. Captains planning to visit the British Virgin Islands should register at the site and complete the required arrival notification. In addition to boat and crew details, vaccination cards, negative Covid test result certificates, and medical insurance will need to be uploaded. Everyone onboard over 5 years old is required to take the antigen rapid test on arrival.
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Dry Sail Programme For 2021/2022 Winter Season
Nanny Cay has introduced a cost-saving Dry sail Programme for the Winter 2021/2022 season November 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022. For a minimum stay of five months, storage in the boatyard includes five free haul and launches and discounted marina rates once afloat. Boatyard storage for a 49-foot yacht including five haul and launches…
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