BVI Charter Bases
Where yacht charter fleets base in the BVI: Tortola (Road Town/Nanny Cay), Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke hops, Saturday turnarounds, and which harbour fits your week.
BVI marina map
Primary charter bases and useful overnight harbours, labelled on the map.
Most BVI yacht charter weeks start from the harbours below. Saturday turnarounds are the busy logistics day in peak season. For boats and weekly rates see BVI yacht charter. For winds and routes, use the sailing guide.
BVI charter base directory
Tortola (Road Town / Nanny Cay)
Primary BVI charter logistics hub with the largest bareboat and catamaran fleets. Airport transfers and provisioning are easiest here.
Virgin Gorda
Classic east-island hop for The Baths and North Sound. Usually a highlight stop rather than the Saturday check-in base for most fleets.
Jost Van Dyke hops
Short west hop for beach bars and protected overnight options. Book peak-season moorings early and keep a flexible Plan B.
Which base for which week
Choose Tortola (Road Town or Nanny Cay) for almost all bareboat weeks. Treat Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke as classic hops unless your operator explicitly bases there.
Provisioning, fuel and check-in
Fuel, water and supermarket runs are easiest on Tortola. Peak-season moorings at famous stops fill early. Nearest airport: Tortola (EIS), with ferry options from St. Thomas for some crews.
Chartering from the BVI
This page is research intent: where fleets start and which harbour fits the week. When you are ready to compare boats and weekly rates, use the BVI yacht charter page or browse yachts.
FAQs
Which BVI marina should I depart from?
Road Town and Nanny Cay on Tortola hold most bareboat volume. Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke are usually highlight hops, not the Saturday base.
Do I need to book moorings in advance?
In high season, yes for popular bays and Saturday changeovers. Shoulder weeks are more flexible mid-week.
Is the BVI good for first-time Caribbean crews?
Often yes: hops are short and scenic. Still expect busy peak weeks and book famous overnight spots early.
Can I start in the BVI and finish in the USVI?
One-way weeks are possible but rarer and usually dearer, with clearance formalities. Confirm the operator allows the drop-off before you plan the route.
What about British Virgin Islands spelling in search?
BVI and British Virgin Islands are the same charter ground. This page covers both phrasings; the fleets and bases are identical.
