Nanny Cay
Nanny Cay is a privately held, full-service resort marina in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, offering 300+ berths, a boatyard, chandlery, 52-room hotel, 32 townhouses, and restaurants to yacht owners, charter operators, and Caribbean leisure tourists.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1977
- HeadquartersTórtola, Spain
- Headcount—
- GTM type—
- OfferingServices
What Nanny Cay does
Nanny Cay is a privately held, full-service resort marina complex located on the south side of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, owned since 2000 by Chairman Cameron McColl and John McCoach. The property operates as a vertically integrated marine and hospitality destination, combining a naturally sheltered marina with 300+ berths (outer marina capacity of 110 monohulls; inner marina capacity of 190 monohulls and motor yachts up to 150 feet), a full-service boatyard with 50-tonne and 70-tonne Travelifts and storage for ~320 boats, a chandlery stocking 6,000+ marine SKUs, and an on-site Tradewinds/Yamaha dealership (the official BVI Yamaha outboard distributor and one of the island's only certified Yamaha Master Technicians).
The accommodation footprint comprises a 52-room hotel (including a 2020 Seaview wing) and 32 waterfront townhouses with private moorings, supported by three food & beverage outlets (Peg Legs, Omar's Cafe, Island Roots Cafe), a freshwater pool, private beach, the 5 Elementz Spa, and event/regatta infrastructure. Self-sufficiency utilities — a 50,000 gallons/day reverse osmosis plant, dual redundant 750 kVA generators, and a 19,000 gallons/day wastewater treatment plant — along with an AIS receiving station feeding MarineTraffic tracking data underpin the operation.
Revenue is generated across eight primary streams: recurring marina berthing fees, hotel room and townhouse nightly rentals (rooms $210–$800/night plus 10% tax and 10% service charge), boatyard haul/launch and storage services, chandlery retail, Yamaha/RIB hardware sales, three F&B outlets, charter fleet partnerships (seven named charter operators basing from the marina), and ancillary rental/spa services. Distribution is overwhelmingly direct-to-consumer via website inquiry forms, phone extensions by department, VHF radio for arriving vessels, and on-site retail — with charter companies and rental operators acting as reseller channels. The property anchors its GTM to event-driven traffic, hosting the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival (53rd edition in 2026), the international 44Cup Tortola race series, and the annual Nanny Cay Challenge round-Tortola record event.
Nanny Cay firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nanny Cay
- Legal name
- Nanny Cay
- Website
- https://nannycay.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1977
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Nanny Cay is a privately held, full-service resort marina in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, offering 300+ berths, a boatyard, chandlery, 52-room hotel, 32 townhouses, and restaurants to yacht owners, charter operators, and Caribbean leisure tourists.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Nanny Cay industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marina and Resort Services
- NAICS
- Marinas (713930)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Bareboat Yacht Charters (Self-Skippered) (THAEAEAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Luxury Private Island Resorts (THAGACAL)
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Where Nanny Cay is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tórtola
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Nanny Cay business model
Business model- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Marina Berthing Fees: Berthing fees for 300+ yachts including monohulls, catamarans, and megayachts at outer and inner marina facilities with power, water, and fuel dock access. Marina office open 365 days a year.
- Boatyard Services: Haul and launch services using 50-tonne and 70-tonne Travelifts, boat storage for ~320 boats, painting, maintenance, and repairs. No-mast storage area available.
- Chandlery Retail: Retail sale of over 6000 marine equipment items including antifouling paints, fishing supplies, Yamaha parts, plumbing fittings, safety equipment, anchors, ropes, and fenders.
- Hotel Accommodation: 52-room hotel with standard, deluxe, superior, and premium rooms, plus two- and three-bedroom vacation villas. Room rates from $210-$800/night plus 10% tax and 10% service charge.
- Waterfront Townhouses: 32 waterfront townhouses (2- and 3-bedroom) with private docks, daily maid service, and hotel facility access. Minimum 4-night stay, $500 security deposit, full payment at booking.
- Tradewinds/Yamaha Sales and Service: Official Yamaha outboard motor, motorbike, and inflatable dinghy sales facility for BVI. Parts department, certified technicians, and Yamaha Master Technician on staff. RIB and Yamaha package deals available with discounts up to 30%.
- Food & Beverage: Three restaurants and bars: Peg Legs Restaurant (nautical-themed, open 11am-9pm, beach bar 11am-11pm), Omar's Cafe (local and Indian cuisine, 7am-10pm), Island Roots Cafe (Caribbean breakfast and lunch, 7am-3pm).
- Yacht Charter Partnerships: Partnership with multiple yacht charter companies (Virgin Charter Yachts, Horizon Yacht Charters, Waypoints, MarineMax, Tradewinds, Naïa) operating from Nanny Cay Marina. Revenue from marina berth allocation to charter fleets.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Hotel rooms from Standard to Premium, plus 2- and 3-bedroom villas |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Two- and three-bedroom waterfront townhouses with private docks |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Over 6000 chandlery items including antifouling, hardware, safety equipment |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Yamaha outboard engines and RIB packages with up to 30% discounts |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Boatyard haul/launch, storage, and maintenance services |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
Nanny Cay product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nanny Cay is a full-service resort and marina on the south side of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, offering yacht owners and tourists an integrated destination with 300+ berths, a boatyard with Travelifts, a 6000-item chandlery, a 52-room hotel, 32 waterfront townhouses, multiple restaurants, and sailing event hosting. The company provides shelter, provisioning, repairs, and amenities to monohull, catamaran, and megayacht visitors year-round.
Product overview
Nanny Cay is a resort marina complex located on the South side of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, positioned between Road Town and West End. The property operates as a multi-service hospitality and marine facility offering hotel accommodation (52 rooms), 32 waterfront townhouses, and comprehensive yacht services including a marina with 320 berths, a full-service boatyard, chandlery with 6000+ items, and Tradewinds/Yamaha dealer. Dining options include Peg Legs Restaurant, Omar's Cafe, and Island Roots Cafe. Additional amenities encompass 5 Elementz Spa, private beach, freshwater pool, AIS tracking station, and weather dashboard. The resort hosts the annual BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival and operates the Nanny Cay Challenge sailing competition. A major expansion project (2025-2028, $30+ million) is underway to add a new 112-slip South Marina, expanded boatyard with 150-ton travel lift, beach facilities, restaurants, and retail space.
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Products and services
- Marina Services Modern naturally sheltered marina with 320 yacht berths, two fuel docks, pump-out station, 120/220V electricity, luxury shower facilities, restrooms, water and ice from R/O plant, garbage disposal, and 100% site-wide backup power. Outer Marina accommodates 110 monohulls plus 3 motor yachts under 100ft; Inner Marina holds 190 monohulls of various sizes plus 8 motor yachts over 100ft and 1 motor yacht up to 150 feet maximum.
- Boatyard Services Full-service boatyard with two Travelifts (50-tonne capable of lifting monohulls up to 68 feet, 10 feet draft; 70-tonne wide-body for catamarans up to 32 foot beam), two hydraulic trailers, and storage for approximately 320 boats. Services include repairs, maintenance, painting, storage, and haul-out facilities. No-mast storage area available.
- Chandlery Boating supply store offering over 6000 different marine equipment items including antifouling paints (SeaHawk, Interlux, AWL-Grip, Petit Paints), fishing supplies, Starbrite cleaning products, Jabsco pumps, West System epoxy products, anchors, ropes, fenders, electrical systems, plumbing fittings, safety equipment, and both metric and imperial hardware.
- Hotel Accommodation 52-room hotel nestled in tropical gardens with views of the Caribbean Sea. Includes original garden wing rooms (34 rooms, standard and deluxe categories) and the newer Seaview wing (Superior and Premium rooms). Amenities include freshwater pool, private beach, volleyball, free WiFi, and computer access. Room types: Standard Full, Standard Queen, Deluxe Full, Deluxe Queen, Superior Queen, Premium Queen, Marina Suite, Two Bedroom Villa, and Three Bedroom Villa.
- Waterfront Townhouses Collection of 32 residential townhouse units offering contemporary living with modern design. Three-level apartments have 3 bedrooms/3 baths; two-level apartments have 2 bedrooms/2 baths, accommodating 4-6 guests. Each unit includes private deck, air conditioning, and designated mooring space. Daily maid services and full access to hotel facilities including freshwater pool and beach.
- Tradewinds/Yamaha Dealer Official BVI Yamaha dealer and service centre for outboards and motorbikes. Offers comprehensive range of genuine Yamaha parts and accessories. Services include 2-stroke and 4-stroke Yamaha engines (2HP to 300HP), AB Inflatables and Caribe Dinghies, RIB packages, and certified Yamaha technicians including the island's only certified Yamaha Master Technician.
- Nanny Cay Challenge (Round Tortola Record) Annual sailing challenge for round Tortola record attempts launched in 2010. Open to yachts, kiteboarders, and paddleboarders. Competitors start and finish off Nanny Cay, rounding Beef, Scrub Island, Great Camanoe and Guana Island to port. Has raised over $2,700 for BVI charities since inception.
- 5 Elementz Spa Holistic spa offering relaxing massages, facials, body treatments, waxing, acupuncture, yoga, and other rejuvenating services. Located at Nanny Cay Resort & Marina. Spa outcalls available anywhere in Tortola. Services available daily by appointment.
- BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival Annual sailing event hosted by Nanny Cay since the 1970s, with the 2026 edition marking the 53rd anniversary. One of the Caribbean's top sailing events attracting international yachts, crews, and visitors. Features multiple race classes including CSA Racing, Performance Multihull, Sport Multihull, Performance Cruising, and Bareboat divisions.
- Seaview Wing Hotel Expansion 18-room Seaview wing of the hotel featuring Superior rooms on ground and first floors and Premium rooms on the top floor, each with over 400 square feet of interior space and breezy balconies overlooking the Sir Francis Drake Channel and outer marina. Rooms finished to four-star standard with coastal decor, two queen beds, comfortable lounge chairs, in-room WiFi and TV. Elevator access with walkway connecting to existing reception block.
- Peg Legs Restaurant Nautical-themed restaurant with maritime decor offering waterfront dining and seafood cuisine. Open 11:00am-9:00pm (restaurant) and 11:00am-11:00pm (beach bar). Special nights include Mexican Night (Tuesday), Barbecue Night (Friday), and Surf & Turf Night (Saturday).
- Omar's Cafe Restaurant offering authentic local and Caribbean cuisine plus Indian dishes with dockside scenery. Open 7:00am-10:00pm daily (kitchen closes 9:30pm, bar at 10:00pm). Previously known as Genaker Cafe.
- Island Roots Cafe Tropical cafe offering island-inspired dishes, specialty coffee, and baked goods. Located next to Studio One Salon. Open 7:00am-3:00pm (Mon-Sat), 7:00am-4:00pm (Sunday), 7:00am-2:00pm on some days.
Quantifiable outcome
- 53rd BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival attracts international yachts, crews, and visitors annually
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Companies that use Nanny Cay
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Nanny Cay technology and API
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Integration1 record
Feature4 records
Nanny Cay partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC)coreNanny Cay has partnered with HLSCC to launch a marine training hub for local youth as part of the $30-40 million expansion project. Nanny Cay also sponsors the HLSCC Marine Professional Training Level 1 programme, providing use of the swimming pool for STCW training, apprenticeship program sponsorship, and initial subscription to ABYC's Fundamentals of Marine Service Technology Curriculum.
- Royal BVI Yacht ClubcoreRoyal BVI Yacht Club's dinghy sailing programme (fleet of ILCA/Laser, Optimist and RS Feva dinghies) is based at Nanny Cay, with dedicated storage and launch facilities planned as part of the expansion. The Club co-hosts the 44Cup Tortola with Nanny Cay Marina.
- Tradewinds Yachting ServicescoreTradewinds Yachting Services is the official BVI Yamaha dealer and service centre for outboard motors, motorbikes, and inflatable dinghies (AB Inflatables and Caribe Dinghies). Located on-site at Nanny Cay as a key yacht service partner, offering certified technicians including the island's only Yamaha Master Technician.
- Virgin Charter YachtscoreVirgin Charter Yachts operates bareboat and captained motor yacht charters (44ft+) from Nanny Cay Marina, serving the British Virgin Islands with qualified captains and cooks available.
- Horizon Yacht CharterscoreHorizon Yacht Charters has offered premium bareboat, skippered, and all-inclusive crewed yacht charters since 1998, operating from Nanny Cay Marina with catamarans and monohulls. Also offers Horizon Sailing School (American Sailing certified) and Horizon Yacht Sales as Caribbean dealers.
- MarineMaxminorMarineMax operates power catamaran vacation charters in the British Virgin Islands from Nanny Cay, offering access to 60+ islands with activities from beach relaxation to snorkeling.
- Waypoints Yacht ChartersminorWaypoints Yacht Charters operates luxuriously appointed new-model yachts from Nanny Cay, with world-renowned yacht management services and yacht ownership programmes through Atlantic Cruising Yachts.
- Tradewinds (Charters)minorTradeWinds operates all-inclusive luxury water and land-based vacations from Nanny Cay Marina, offering unique experiences in top world destinations with attentive staff.
- Naïa Charters & Sailing ClubminorNaïa Charters & Sailing Club operates bareboat and crewed charters on monohulls and catamarans 40ft+ from Nanny Cay, offering boutique sailing vacations and maintenance services for boat owner club members.
- NavigareminorNavigare yacht charter company operating from Nanny Cay Marina, providing yacht charter services in the British Virgin Islands.
- Island Time (Boat and Car Rentals)minorIsland Time Ltd. operates powerboat rentals and Island Time Car Rental from Nanny Cay Marina, providing access to BVI beaches, snorkeling spots, and restaurants. Also provides water taxi services with Axopar 37' vessels.
- Tony's Marine FinishingminorJoint construction and donation of a rowing boat for the KATS Basic Sea Skills programme. Tony's Marine Finishing supplied expertise and man-hours while Nanny Cay supplied all materials for the project.
- AB InflatablesminorAB Inflatables is a global brand (since 1969) offering high-quality inflatable tenders and RIBs sold through the Tradewinds/Yamaha dealership at Nanny Cay.
- Caribe DinghiesminorCaribe Dinghies sold through the Tradewinds/Yamaha dealership at Nanny Cay, offering durable inflatable boats for yacht tenders and personal watercraft.
- Husky Salvage and TowingminorHusky Salvage and Towing (operating in BVI since 1989) is centrally located at Nanny Cay Marina, offering 24/7 emergency response, 90-ton and 30-ton crane services, and diving services.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Nanny Cay competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Jolly Harbour Marina: Resort marina and boatyard complex on Antigua's west coast with 160+ berths, villas, restaurants and a boatyard. Comparable destination-marina concept serving a similar Caribbean sailing clientele.
- Le Phare Bleu Marina & Resort: Resort marina in Grenada combining berths, hotel, restaurant and boatyard. Comparable integrated Caribbean resort-marina model, though at smaller scale and in a different cruising ground.
- Yacht Haven Grande: Megayacht marina and resort in St. Thomas, USVI. Competes with Nanny Cay for Caribbean megayacht berthing and provisioning, particularly for vessels transiting between the BVI and USVI.
- Rodney Bay Marina: Large IGY-operated marina in Saint Lucia with ~250 berths, chandlery, boatyard and waterfront amenities. Comparable integrated marina complex in the Eastern Caribbean, though in a different island group than BVI.
Broad incumbents
- IGY Marinas (Island Global Yachting): Global operator of a portfolio of luxury marinas in the Caribbean (including Rodney Bay, St. Lucia), the Americas and Europe. Operates marinas at scale across multiple jurisdictions, comparable to Nanny Cay's destination-marina model but as a multi-property incumbent.
- Camper & Nicholsons Marinas: Heritage marina developer and operator with Caribbean properties (including Port Louis Marina in Grenada). Comparable as a developer-operator of premium resort marinas, though more diversified across geographies and asset classes.
Direct peers
- Soper's Hole Marina: Long-established marina, resort and shipyard at the west end of Tortola in the BVI. Direct competitor in the same cruising territory, offering marina berths, villas, restaurants and boatyard services to the same yachting clientele.
- Bitter End Yacht Club: Iconic BVI resort and marina on Virgin Gorda's north shore, fully rebuilt after Hurricane Irma. Offers marina berths, hotel cottages, sailing schools and charter operations — a head-to-head competitor for yachting tourism in the same territory as Nanny Cay.
- Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina: Luxury resort-and-marina located on a private island off the east end of Tortola in the BVI. Combines hotel villas, marina, restaurants and watersports in a single integrated destination, directly comparable to Nanny Cay's resort-marina model.
Emerging players
- The Moorings / Sunsail (Moorings Holdings): Largest bareboat and crewed yacht charter operator globally with a significant BVI fleet. Direct BVI competitor in the charter-marina ecosystem; partners with and competes against Nanny Cay for charter berth allocations.
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Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Nanny Cay
What does Nanny Cay do?
Nanny Cay is a full-service resort and marina on the south side of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, offering yacht owners and tourists an integrated destination with 300+ berths, a boatyard with Travelifts, a 6000-item chandlery, a 52-room hotel, 32 waterfront townhouses, multiple restaurants, and sailing event hosting. The company provides shelter, provisioning, repairs, and amenities to monohull, catamaran, and megayacht visitors year-round.
Is Nanny Cay a public or private company?
Nanny Cay is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Nanny Cay founded?
Nanny Cay was founded in 1977.
Where is Nanny Cay based?
Nanny Cay is headquartered in Tórtola, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Nanny Cay make money?
Eight revenue lines are on record. Marina Berthing Fees are the primary driver. The others are boatyard Services, chandlery Retail, hotel Accommodation, waterfront Townhouses, tradewinds/Yamaha Sales and Service, food & Beverage and yacht Charter Partnerships.
Who are Nanny Cay's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Jolly Harbour Marina, Le Phare Bleu Marina & Resort, Yacht Haven Grande and Rodney Bay Marina. Broad incumbents are IGY Marinas (Island Global Yachting) and Camper & Nicholsons Marinas. Direct peers are Soper's Hole Marina, Bitter End Yacht Club and Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina. The Moorings / Sunsail (Moorings Holdings) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Nanny Cay have an API?
No public API is recorded for Nanny Cay.
What industry is Nanny Cay in?
Nanny Cay's product category is Marina and Resort Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAEAEAB, Bareboat Yacht Charters (Self-Skippered), with a secondary code of THAGACAL, Luxury Private Island Resorts. Its NAICS code is 713930 and its SIC code is 7900.