Charter hub
Road Town, Tortola
Best mooring
The Bight, Norman Island
Marina quality
US standard
Average cost
$40–$120/night
In this guide
Road Town & Tortola
Nanny Cay Marina
Nanny Cay, Tortola
The largest and best-equipped marina in the BVI — 200 berths, the main charter base for The Moorings, Sunsail, and Leopard Catamarans. Full boatyard, travel lift, chandlery, restaurants, and pool. 3km from Road Town. The most practical choice for charter departures.
Berths: 200
Max depth: 15m
Cost: $55–$110/night
Best Charter Base
Village Cay Marina
Road Town, Tortola
Right in the centre of Road Town — 106 berths, walking distance to customs, provisioning supermarkets, and the ferry dock. The most convenient marina for clearing customs and reprovisioning mid-charter.
Berths: 106
Max depth: 12m
Cost: $55–$99/night
Most Central
IGY Yacht Haven Grande
Road Town, Tortola
Superyacht-grade facility in Road Town — 128 berths to 100m, excellent facilities, and the highest standard of service in the BVI. Used by larger charter yachts and superyachts. Higher prices reflect the premium facilities.
Berths: 128
Max depth: 20m
Cost: $88–$176/night
Premium
Soper's Hole
Soper's Hole Wharf & Marina
West End, Tortola
The perfect western Tortola base — 48 berths in a beautiful protected cove, customs office on site (essential for clearing in/out from USVI), good restaurant, and the most picturesque marina setting in the BVI. Ideal start/end point for USVI-BVI circuits.
Berths: 48
Max depth: 8m
Cost: $55–$88/night
Best West Base
Virgin Gorda
Bitter End Yacht Club
North Sound, Virgin Gorda
The most spectacular marina location in the BVI — inside the completely protected North Sound with views across the bay. 30 berths plus extensive mooring field. Famous watersports, excellent restaurant, and the best swimming in the BVI.
Berths: 30
Max depth: 8m
Cost: $77–$132/night
Most Spectacular
Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour
Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda
The main marina on Virgin Gorda — 120 berths, fuel dock, provisioning, and the closest marina to The Baths (5-minute taxi). Good base for exploring the southern Virgin Gorda coastline.
Berths: 120
Max depth: 10m
Cost: $55–$99/night
Norman Island & Jost Van Dyke
The Bight (Norman Island)
Norman Island (mooring field)
The most popular anchorage in the BVI — 80+ mooring balls inside the Bight, the famous Willy T's floating bar restaurant, and excellent snorkeling at the Caves. Pick up a mooring ball on arrival ($30/night). No marina facilities — dinghy ashore for everything.
Berths: 0
Max depth: open
Cost: $25–$30/mooring/night
Best Anchorage
White Bay (Jost Van Dyke)
White Bay, Jost Van Dyke
The Soggy Dollar Bar's home bay — mooring balls available ($25/night), snorkeling excellent, and the birthplace of the Painkiller cocktail. No facilities beyond the bars and restaurants. One of the Caribbean's most famous anchorages.
Berths: 0
Max depth: open
Cost: $25/mooring/night
Most Famous
Mooring fields
The BVI has an excellent mooring field system — over 400 moorings throughout the islands, maintained by the BVI Moorings Programme. Cost: $25–$35/night. Pick up the ball, hang your payment slip, and a patrol boat collects in the morning. The busiest mooring fields (The Bight, White Bay) should be approached before 1500 in peak season to guarantee a ball.
Costs
BVI marina costs are broadly comparable with US east coast marinas — higher than the Mediterranean but reflecting the quality of facilities:
- Full-service marinas: $77–$132/night (40ft boat, peak season)
- Standard marinas: $55–$88/night
- Mooring fields: $25–$35/night
- Anchoring: free in most areas (restricted near some moorings)
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Frequently asked questions
Do BVI marinas need advance booking?
Peak season (December–March) — yes. Road Town marinas can be booked through charter companies. The Bitter End and Soper's Hole are worth booking directly 2–4 weeks ahead in peak season.
What is the BVI Cruising Permit?
The BVI Cruising Permit ($75+ depending on vessel size) is required for all visiting vessels. Purchase online through VISAR (Virgin Islands Search and Rescue) before arrival. Clear customs at West End or Road Town.
Can I anchor for free in the BVI?
Yes — anchoring is free outside designated mooring fields. Many anchorages have mooring balls and anchoring is prohibited to protect coral — always check the chart.