ARRIVAL
30 minutes by road
A 30 minutes by road transfer connects Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS), Beef Island with Tortola.
Departure Port
Tortola Yacht Charter Departures from Nanny Cay
Start your private crewed yacht charter from Tortola, Caribbean. Compare live yacht availability, review departure options, and plan a tailored sailing route with YachtCloud.
Port
Tortola
Country
Caribbean
Fleet
83 yachts
Guests
4-12 guests
Cabins
2-7 cabins
Yacht Types
Catamaran, Motor Sailer, Motor Yacht
Why start your yacht charter from Tortola?
A Tortola yacht charter starts with a 30 minutes by road transfer from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS), Beef Island to Nanny Cay. Boarding beside 300 yacht berths puts guests close to two fuel docks, water and power in every slip, creating a practical embarkation base.
The 7-night Tortola-to-Tortola BVI itinerary begins and ends at Road Town, Tortola, calling at Norman Island, Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Marina Cay, Scrub Island, Sandy Cay and Jost Van Dyke. This loop gives a clear framework for a crewed charter departing from this base.
Explore /yacht-charter-caribbean for wider Caribbean charter context, then focus on Nanny Cay boarding arrangements, Road Town returns, and the Tortola-to-Tortola BVI itinerary that begins from this port. Read the Caribbean yacht charter guide.
Port planning snapshot
BASE
Nanny Cay
Nanny Cay provides 300 yacht berths, two fuel docks, water and power in every slip.
ROUTE
7 nights
The named 7-night itinerary departs and returns through Road Town, Tortola, calling at Norman Island and Anegada.
FLEET
83 yachts
Fleet choices span Catamaran, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht for 4-12 guests.
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Guests can travel from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS), Beef Island in 30 minutes by road. Nanny Cay provides 300 yacht berths, two fuel docks, water and power in every slip for boarding preparations.
30 minutes by road
Nanny Cay: 300 yacht berths
Two fuel docks
Water and power in every slip
Sample itinerary ideas
Use these as a starting point when planning from Tortola. We can tailor the route to your pace, guest mix, and preferred balance of cruising, swimming, and time ashore.
7 nights
Full Island Loop
Follow the 7-night Tortola-to-Tortola BVI itinerary through Road Town, Tortola, Norman Island, Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Marina Cay, Scrub Island, Sandy Cay and Jost Van Dyke.
7 nights
Departure Return
The same 7-night loop opens at Road Town, Tortola and returns there after calls at Norman Island, Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Marina Cay, Scrub Island, Sandy Cay and Jost Van Dyke.
7 nights
Island Call Collection
The recorded 7-night route includes Norman Island, Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Marina Cay, Scrub Island, Sandy Cay and Jost Van Dyke before returning to Road Town, Tortola.
Best routes from Tortola
Routes from Tortola can be shaped around short escapes, classic week charters, or longer one-way itineraries depending on yacht availability and your preferred cruising rhythm.
7-night Tortola-to-Tortola BVI itinerary
7 nightsThis 7-night loop departs from Road Town, Tortola, visits Norman Island, Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Marina Cay, Scrub Island, Sandy Cay and Jost Van Dyke, then returns to Road Town, Tortola.
Best for: Guests seeking a seven-night return loop
Explore routes from Tortola
Tortola, Caribbean on the chart — use it as the starting point when planning your cruising route.
Route mapping follows the 7-night loop from Road Town, Tortola through named island calls before returning to Road Town, Tortola.
Popular stops and cruising ideas
The Bight, Norman Island
The Bight, Norman Island is an anchorage on the Tortola departure route, with a sailing time of 1 hour from Road Town.
Manchioneel Bay, Cooper Island
Manchioneel Bay, Cooper Island is an anchorage among the stops from Tortola. It can be considered alongside the route’s other named anchorages.
Deadman’s Bay, Peter Island
Deadman’s Bay, Peter Island is identified as an alternative itinerary anchorage among the stops connected with a Tortola departure for charter planning.
Bitter End Bay, Virgin Gorda
Bitter End Bay, Virgin Gorda is an anchorage with a sailing time of 2 hours from Peter Island or Cooper Island.
Settlement anchorage, Anegada
Settlement anchorage, Anegada is an overnight anchorage with a sailing time of 2 hours from Virgin Gorda on this charter route.
Marina Cay
Marina Cay is an evening anchorage among the nearby stops from Tortola, offering a named point within the wider charter route.
Stops and itinerary planning FAQ
What stops can you sail to from Tortola?
You can sail to Norman Island, Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Marina Cay, Scrub Island, Sandy Cay and Jost Van Dyke. The named loop includes each of these stops before its return to Road Town, Tortola, giving the route a defined island sequence from this departure port.
How many nights does the route require?
The route requires 7 nights. Its loop runs from Road Town, Tortola through Norman Island, Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Marina Cay, Scrub Island, Sandy Cay and Jost Van Dyke, before finishing in Road Town, Tortola.
Is this a return charter route?
Yes, this is a return route. The itinerary is titled Tortola-to-Tortola BVI itinerary and begins and finishes at Road Town, Tortola. Between those points, it calls at Norman Island, Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Marina Cay, Scrub Island, Sandy Cay and Jost Van Dyke.
Tortola yacht charter costs
Charter cost depends on the yacht type selected, the weekly range attached to that type, and any applicable extras. Tortola offers Catamaran, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht choices, with onboard inclusions and additional requests affecting the overall charter plan.
| Yacht Type | Indicative Price |
|---|---|
| Catamaran | €12,600-€380,000 per week |
| Motor Sailer | €15,050-€250,000 per week |
| Motor Yacht | €15,400-€730,000 per week |
Prices are indicative and vary.
Best time to charter from Tortola
January through December form the charter season for Tortola. This calendar supports planning around the port’s 7-night route, transfer and Nanny Cay embarkation. Each month below is part of the same season, so guests can consider their preferred boarding date with yachtcloud before selecting a yacht type.
| Month | Conditions |
|---|---|
| January | Charter season month at Tortola |
| February | Included in Tortola’s charter season |
| March | A month within charter season |
| April | Tortola charter season continues |
| May | Included in the yearly season |
| June | Charter season month at Tortola |
| July | Included in Tortola’s charter season |
| August | A month within charter season |
| September | Tortola charter season continues |
| October | Included in the yearly season |
| November | Charter season month at Tortola |
| December | Final listed charter season month |
Who is Tortola best for?
Route Planners
The 7-night loop provides named calls and a Road Town, Tortola return.
Group Charters
The fleet accommodates 4-12 guests across yachts with 2-7 cabins.
Catamaran Guests
Catamaran is one of three yacht types within Tortola’s 83-yacht fleet.
Motor Yacht Groups
Motor Yacht choices form part of the fleet departing from this port.
Practical Boarders
Nanny Cay combines 300 yacht berths with fuel docks and slip utilities.
What's included in a Tortola charter?
Included
- Captain and crew
- Onboard meals
- Standard bar and beverages
- Yacht fuel, some power yachts excepted
- Water
- Advertised onboard water-sports equipment
Usually Extra
- Crew gratuity
- Special-request liquor and vintage wine
- Client-requested dockage and moorings
- Dinners ashore
- Shore-side transfers and excursions
- Cruising taxes and customs fees
- Rental sports equipment not carried aboard
- Telephone and communications
- Advance Provisioning Allowance, some motor yachts
Tortola yacht charter FAQs
Costs, seasonality, routing, and planning from Tortola, answered in a quick format before you enquire.
What does a Tortola charter cost?
A Catamaran is priced from €12,600 per week, while a Motor Sailer is priced from €15,050 per week. Motor Yacht pricing begins at €15,400 per week, with type-specific ranges for this departure port.
When is the charter season in Tortola?
The charter season runs from January through December. Every month in that sequence is part of Tortola’s season, allowing planning around a chosen boarding date and the 7-night route from Road Town, Tortola.
How do guests reach the boarding base?
Guests reach the boarding base via a 30 minutes by road transfer from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS), Beef Island. Nanny Cay has 300 yacht berths, two fuel docks, and water and power in every slip for embarkation arrangements.
How long is the Tortola itinerary?
The typical recorded route is 7 nights. It begins in Road Town, Tortola, calls at Norman Island, Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Marina Cay, Scrub Island, Sandy Cay and Jost Van Dyke, then returns to Road Town, Tortola.
What group sizes can the fleet host?
The fleet hosts 4-12 guests across yachts with 2-7 cabins. There are 83 yachts in Catamaran, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht types, giving groups a stated range of options from this port at departure.
What does the charter include?
The charter includes captain and crew, onboard meals, standard bar and beverages, water, and advertised onboard water-sports equipment. Yacht fuel is included except on some power yachts. Crew gratuity, dinners ashore and shore-side transfers and excursions are extra.
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