Smuggler's Cove, Tortola, BVI → Spanish Town
Bids $1,300–1,800
Budget: Open / Flexible
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Boat charters in Tortola, BVI
The BVI's main island and the hub of its charter fleet. A private day boat from Road Town, Nanny Cay, Soper's Hole or Trellis Bay reaches Jost Van Dyke, Norman Island, the Baths and North Sound.
Get bids for your Tortola trip →A day that starts on Tortola stays in BVI waters, so there is no customs stop: Soper's Hole to Jost Van Dyke, Road Town to the Baths, or Trellis Bay to Marina Cay and North Sound.
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Where you meet the boat
Docks and marinas on Tortola from the place register we share with VIslandGuide. Say where you are staying in your request; each captain names the pickup in their bid.
- Road Town Ferry Terminalferry dock
- West End Ferry Terminal (Soper's Hole)ferry dock
- Village Cay Marinamarina
- Trellis Bay Ferry Dockferry dock
- Hannah Bay Marinaferry dock
What a private Tortola charter costs
The middle of real bids captains sent on Tortola trips on CharterBid. The per-person figure adds the tip and shares it across the group.
| Group | Full day (boat) | All-in per person | Half day (boat) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 guests | $1,600–1,800 | about $485 | $1,950–2,100 |
| 8 guests | $1,200–1,600 | about $220 | $1,950–2,100 |
| 12 guests | $1,200–1,600 | about $147 | $1,950–2,100 |
All-in = the middle bid for a full day + a 15–20% tip, shared by the group. Many of these trips left from the USVI; a day that starts on Tortola and stays in BVI waters has no customs stop. Price any route on the USVI & BVI planner; every route side by side on the price index.
Recent Tortola trips and what captains bid
Real Tortola trips posted on CharterBid, open and recently closed, with the bids local captains sent. Names and contact details stay private.
Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI → Tortola
Bids $900–950
Budget: Open / Flexible
Spanish Town (Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour), Virgin Gorda, BVI → North Sound (Bitter End, Saba Rock), Virgin Gorda; Cane Garden Bay, Tortola; Sandy Spit, Jost Van Dyke; Jost Van Dyke (White Bay, Great Harbour)
Bids $1,600–1,700
Budget: Open / Flexible
Road Town, Tortola, BVI → White Bay (Soggy Dollar), Jost Van Dyke
Bid $900
Budget: Under $1,000
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI → Soper's Hole or Nanny Cay, Tortola
Bids $1,200–1,600
Budget: Open / Flexible
Cane Garden Bay, Tortola, BVI → Jost
Bid $1,100
Budget: Under $1,000
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI → Road Town
Bid $1,500
Budget: Under $1,000
Cyril E. King Airport (STT), St. Thomas → Nanny Cay Marina Navigare
Bids $1,500–1,900
Budget: $1,000 – $3,000
Cyril E. King Airport (STT), St. Thomas → Nanny Cay Marina Navigare
Bids $1,500–1,900
Budget: $1,000 – $3,000
Popular stops in Tortola
Spots people ask captains for most. Tap one to see the stop or start a trip there.
North Shore, Tortola
Cane Garden Bay
Crescent of white sand with beach bars and live music.
See the stop →
West End, Tortola
Soper's Hole
Colorful marina village and customs port, the jumping-off point for Jost Van Dyke.
See the stop →West End, Tortola
Smuggler's Cove
Quiet, undeveloped beach on the far west end of Tortola.
See the stop →
Beef Island, Tortola
Trellis Bay
Protected anchorage near the airport with bars, restaurants, and full-moon parties.
See the stop →Tortola
Road Town
Capital and main charter base: Village Cay and Wickhams Cay marinas.
Start a trip here →Tortola
Nanny Cay
A big marina on Tortola's south shore, facing Norman and Peter Island.
Start a trip here →Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Cane Garden Bay, Balou46, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Soper's Hole, giggel, CC BY 3.0 · Trellis Bay, Dr. Thomas Liptak, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Tortola charter questions
How much does a private boat charter in Tortola cost?
On Tortola trips, captains on CharterBid usually bid about $1,600–1,800 for a private full day and about $1,950–2,100 for a half day, for the boat and captain, for a small group. Group size changes it less than you might think, because you pay for the boat, not the seat. A 15–20% tip comes on top, and a trip from the USVI into the BVI adds entry fees of $75–$90 per person. Your own trip's bids may land higher or lower.
Where do Tortola boat charters leave from?
Road Town (Village Cay and Wickhams Cay), Nanny Cay, Soper's Hole at the West End and Trellis Bay by the airport on Beef Island. Captains pick the dock nearest your stops.
What day trips can I take from Tortola?
Popular days are Soper's Hole to Jost Van Dyke, Road Town to the Baths on Virgin Gorda, Trellis Bay to Marina Cay and North Sound, and Norman Island for the Caves and the Willy T.
Do I need a passport for a Tortola charter?
You need one to enter the BVI. A day that starts on Tortola and stays in BVI waters has no customs stop; a trip that crosses to or from the USVI clears customs on each side, and every guest needs a valid passport.
Plan your Tortola charter
Post your trip on CharterBid and let verified Tortola operators bid. Free to post, bids usually arrive within hours.