We understand that everyone on board will have different requirements and expectations for provisioning so summarized below are a few companies on island that can help! Whether you are planning on dining out every night or cooking on board under the stars, here are some options that may interest you;
Order in advance for delivery
With so many things to do on your first day, tick one off the list by placing an order in advance for provisions! You can shop online with one of the companies below and they will then deliver the provisions to your boat once you arrive.
Please note that we cannot accept your provisioning order until you are on-board your boat, be sure to arrange an appropriate delivery time with this in mind! This ensures it can be stowed away fresh. At the bottom of this page check out a few hints of things to remember when placing a provisioning order!
Riteway
Riteway Food Markets have provided direct service to the BVI since 1977, and with years of business experience in BVI provisioning, you can feel confident knowing that the selection of food, alcohol, beverages and non-food items are always of superior quality.
Other Provisioning Providers
Caribbean Cellars Ltd
Caribbean Cellars Ltd is a dynamic organization, representing leading international brands in both a wholesale and retail environment. The team provides full service distribution throughout the British Virgin Islands. Here at Caribbean Cellars, we specialise in adult provisioning, specifically alcohol, cigars or cigarettes.
Tico
The vast majority of our product lines are exclusive to Tico, this means that we are able to offer our customers and clients the best possible deals and prices. Our shops are located on Wickham’s Cay II off the main road, near The Moorings and in Pasea Estate near Rite Way Food Market. We have been in business for over 40 years.
Good Moon Farm
Good Moon Farm is an organic farm situated in Turnbull Estate on fertile north side of Tortola Island in the BVI. We have revitalized old terraced farmland and are planting a broad range of crops, some experimental, some staple. We specialize in soft crops such as spinach, lettuce, arugula and more!
Relish
Delicious gourmet and specialty foods (including lots of gluten free options), as well as sumptuous wines and tasty beers. Sliced meats and cheeses, frozen hors d’oeuvres, fresh frozen herbs and lots of jams, jellies and sauces! Something for everyone!
Italian Wine Food Caribbean
A great selection of wines, all of which come from the most prestigious wine regions in Italy and are hand selected. They also offer many canned products, pastas, sauces, sweets, coffee and much, more! The super friendly staff are very helpful and their passion for what they do shines through.
Self Provisioning
Self provisioning is quickly becoming the most popular option for provisioning.
There are a few large grocery stores in town, the most popular being RiteWay, a 10 minute drive from our base. Our grocery stores are typically open from 7am – 10pm everyday, excluding Sunday, when they’re generally open from 7am – 9pm.
Self provisioning gives you the option to browse through all items available and choose specifically what you want. With self provisioning, you are also able to take advantage of any promotional or special offers the store is running at that particular time.
Last Minute Items
If you have forgotten one or two items, or just don’t want to take the 10 minute drive to the larger grocery stores in the area, there is a smaller RiteWay grocery store just a 3-minute walk from our base. This is fantastic for those last minute or forgotten items! Whether you require more drinking water or an extra bag of chips just before you set off on your charter, it’s never far away.
A few things to remember
- The water onboard your boat is not suitable for drinking, we recommend one gallon of water per person per day!
- We recommend only provisioning for 3-5days at the most. The climate in the BVI and the way the refrigeration onboard your vessel works is not conducive to keeping things fresh for much longer.
- There are many options for re-provisioning along the way; we will be happy to point them out to you during your chart briefing!
- Orders for delivery; Any advanced orders being delivered please be sure they are under the same name as your charter reservation and that you will be onboard your boat to receive them.
- When emailing in a provisions order, be sure that you get a confirmation email otherwise it is not always guaranteed that the company has received your order!
- Take a look at the equipment list so that you know the basics on board first! If you need anything more- remember to provision for it!