Nanny Cay
Nanny Cay Marina · Nanny Cay anchorage
18°24.17'N 64°38.50'W
Depth
3–8m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
75m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
75m
75m for good holding on sand in 3–8m. Position carefully to avoid marina mooring lines. In southerly swell (rare, associated with distant storms), anchorage becomes uncomfortable — proceed to Road Harbour or Soper's Hole.
About This Anchorage
Nanny Cay is a well-developed marina and resort complex approximately 2.5nm southwest of Road Town on Tortola's south coast. The marina has been significantly rebuilt following Hurricane Irma (2017) and now offers 200+ berths, a full-service boatyard, fuel dock, chandlery, restaurants, pool, and DIY boat work facilities. The outer anchorage provides a quieter alternative to Road Harbour with good holding in sand. The Nanny Cay Resort has a popular bar and restaurant, and the complex includes a well-stocked chandlery (Nanny Cay Chandlery). Many charter companies are based here. The anchorage is exposed to southwest but this wind direction is unusual under normal NE trade conditions.
Protected From
N · NE · E · NW
Exposed To
S · SW · W
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free anchoring in outer area; marina moorings available at standard rates ~$30–45/night
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: No anchoring in marina approach channel; respect marina speed limit 3 knots; do not anchor near fuel dock or boat haul-out area.
Hazards
- !Marina approach channel — keep clear; do not anchor in dredged channel
- !Occasional southerly swell in weather systems — anchorage can become uncomfortable
- !Shoal patches on the western approach — use chart carefully when entering from the west
- !Charter boat traffic in and out of marina — give way to larger vessels maneuvering
Skipper's Tips
- →Nanny Cay Chandlery is one of the best-stocked in the BVI — plan any spares purchases here
- →The boatyard offers haul-out services — useful for bottom jobs or repairs before the season
- →The marina pool and bar are accessible to visiting yachtsmen — a good stop for a meal and shower
- →Fuel is competitively priced here compared to some outer islands — top up before heading west
- →VHF 16 for the marina dock office — call ahead during peak season for mooring availability
Facilities
Nanny Cay Resort restaurant and bar on-site. Pub-style bar popular with charter crews. Full chandlery, boatyard, and repair services. Fuel dock operational daily.
Nearest provisions: Nanny Cay Marina chandlery and shop (0.1nm)
Best Months & Season
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
December–April. Good all-year facility but hurricane season June–November should be avoided for extended stays. Boatyard active year-round for maintenance.
Recommended Anchor Types
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