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Scrub Island Marina

A 55-slip resort marina on Scrub Island, off the east end of Tortola, with five mega-yacht berths up to 160 feet, on VHF 74.

Marina · International

Welcome to Scrub Island Marina

Scrub Island Marina is part of the Scrub Island Resort on Scrub Island, a private island off the east end of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. The island is reached by boat. The marina has 55 deep-water slips, including five mega-yacht berths for vessels up to 160 feet (48 metres).

Guide TypeMarina Guide
TerritoryBritish Virgin Islands
LocationScrub Island, off Tortola
RegionOff Tortola
Marina VHFChannel 74
Slips55
Mega-yacht Berths5, up to 160 ft
FuelPetrol station, 09:00–17:00 daily
Shore Power30 A and 50 A
Wi-FiComplimentary across the island
ShowersMarina restrooms and showers
CustomsBVI Immigration and Customs form required before arrival
Mega-yacht berths5, up to 160 ft

Arrival by Sea

Call the marina on VHF Channel 74. Yachts arriving from outside the BVI must first clear customs and immigration at a BVI port of entry.

Facilities Afloat

Slips have 30-amp and 50-amp power. The petrol station is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00. Marina restrooms and showers are by the docks, and complimentary Wi-Fi covers the island.

Ashore

Scrub Island is 1.5 miles off Tortola, ten minutes by the resort launch from Trellis Bay, next to the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island. Visitors complete an Immigration and Customs form, available 72 hours before arrival in the British Virgin Islands. One Shoe Beach Bar and the Marina Cay Bar & Grill are on the island.

Nearby Cruising

Trellis Bay and Beef Island are just south-west, Marina Cay is close by, and Virgin Gorda lies a few miles east across the Sir Francis Drake Channel.

Skipper's Notes

Marina VHF: Channel 74.

Before You Arrive

  • Confirm the berth, vessel dimensions and arrival instructions directly with the marina or harbour office.
  • Check depths, tidal access and any entry or clearance formalities before arrival.
  • Use current charts, pilot books, forecasts and local notices, and follow harbour-master directions.
  • Treat every map and position in this Guide as general orientation, never navigation.
  • Recheck fuel, lifting and seasonal service availability before departure.

Contact and booking

Berths, prices, depths and arrival procedures change. Confirm them directly with the marina or harbour office before you sail.

Frequently asked questions

What VHF channel does Scrub Island Marina use?

Marina VHF: Channel 74.

Is fuel available at Scrub Island Marina?

Fuel: Petrol station, 09:00–17:00 daily.

Where do visiting boats clear in at Scrub Island Marina?

Customs: BVI Immigration and Customs form required before arrival.

Find your way

Location

This map is provided for general orientation only and must not be used for navigation.

Local knowledge

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