Why go
- Island in the Caribbean Sea.
- Served by Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV).
History
Nevis is an island in the Caribbean Sea that forms part of the inner arc of the Leeward Islands chain of the West Indies. Nevis and the neighbouring island of Saint Kitts constitute the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, a sovereign state. Nevis is located near the northern end of the Lesser Antilles archipelago about 350 kilometres (220 mi) east-southeast of Puerto Rico and 80 kilometres (50 mi) west of Antigua. Its area is 93 square kilometres (36 sq mi) and the capital is Charlestown.
Where to stay
Hermitage Road 4CM6+CQ6 Saint John Figtree Charlestown, Nevis, St. Kitts & Nevis · hermitagenevis.com
Shaws Road Rawlins, Nevis, St. Kitts & Nevis · mountnevishotel.com
59MJ+J9F, Cades Bay, St. Kitts & Nevis · zenithnevis.com
Oualie Beach, Oualie Bay, Nevis, New Castle, St. Kitts & Nevis · oualiebeach.com
Golden Rock Inn, Nevis, St. Kitts & Nevis · goldenrocknevis.com
St Johns Parish Montpelier Es 4CF5+6RR Pond Hill, Nevis, St. Kitts & Nevis · montpeliernevis.com
78V7+4VQ, 858 Frigate Bay Road, Frigate Bay, St. Kitts & Nevis · marriott.com
Lot number 29 Jones Estate, Nevis W.I, Charlestown, St. Kitts & Nevis
La Vida Potworks, Calypso Beach, Nevis, St. Kitts & Nevis
59HM+249 Sunset Ridge, Cotton Ground, St. Kitts & Nevis
59PR+93G, Spring Hill Road, Cades Bay, Nevis, Nevis, Cliftons, St. Kitts & Nevis
5CX5+7PR, New Castle, St. Kitts & Nevis · oceanviewnevis.com
Restaurants & places to go
Local, Burger, Fish And Chips, Chicken, Seafood, Regional, Restaurant · Local and Regional food. There are no immediate opportunities for youths. However…
Burger, Pizza, Pastries, Bread, Restaurant · There is currently a clothing store named OG's Dojo on the second level that has also been used as an office for…
Burger, Fast Food, Restaurant · There are no immediate opportunities for youth. Opening hours: Sa-Su 12:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · Rawlins Road, Gingerland
Pizza, Burger, Caribbean, Restaurant · Mem's was the first pizzeria catering to locals. It was the site that young persons would go to hang out to celebrate…
Local, Fast Food, Fast Food · Deep fried chicken, Black pudding. There are no immediate opportunities for youth this is a family run business. Opening hours:…
Burger, Fish, Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Specializes in local cuisines. The cook ground provision and local dishes. No immediate need for employment but…
Regional, Burger, Restaurant · Black Hat is the name of the owner and chef and specializes in wings and thigs Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Regional And Local, Restaurant · Local and Regional Food. There are no immediate opportunities for youths. However there may be in the future for training and…
Burger, Chicken, Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Ginger Roots is strategically located at the center of business in Gingerland that is known as the Public Market.…
Fast Food · No immediate need for employment but there may be opportunities in the future. · Island Main Road, St. Johns
Cafe · Sells pastries, delivers bread and they cater events. There are no immediate opportunities for youth. However there may be in the future for training…
Fast Food · No immediate need for employment but there may be opportunities in the future. · Island Main Road, St. Johns
Fast Food · No immediate need for employment but there may be opportunities in the future. · Island Main Road, St. Johns
Fast Food · No immediate need for employment but there may be opportunities in the future. · Island Main Road, St. Johns
Pizza, Breakfast, Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-21:00 Features: vegan options · Upper Happy Hill Alley, Charlestown
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · turtletimenevis.com
American, Burger, Chicken, Seafood, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 20:00-22:00; PH closed Features: takeaway
Regional And Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Sa 20:00+ Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Brown Hill Road, St. Johns
Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:15-12:00,13:30-18:30; Sa 09:45-17:00; PH closed Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Pump Road
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · bananasnevis.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · Main Street, Charlestown
Burger, Caribbean, Restaurant · Burger/Caribbean restaurant · Upper Happy Hill Alley, Charlestown
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · Main Street, Charlestown
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · Main Street
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe · Samuel Hunkins Drive, Charlestown
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · Pinney's Road
Restaurant · restaurant · Uhral St. Clair Swanston Highway
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food · Island Main Road, St. Johns
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · Cockleshell Bay Road
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · Pinney's Road
Airports
Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) 23 km to the centre
Basseterre, U, KN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 8 airlines (Leeward Islands Air Transport, Seaborne Airlines, Windward Islands Airways, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Antigua, Charlestown, Miami, Philipsburg, Nassau… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (ATR 72, AT4, Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Antigua, Philipsburg
- Seaborne Airlines BB (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Charlestown, San Juan
- Windward Islands Airways WM (DHT) · 2 routes: Charlestown, Philipsburg
- American Airlines AA (737-800) · 1 route: Miami
- Bahamasair UP (737) · 1 route: Nassau
- British Airways BA (777) · 1 route: Antigua
- Iberia Airlines IB (777) · 1 route: Antigua*
- US Airways US (737-800) · 1 route: Miami
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV) 6.1 km to the centre
Charlestown, U, KN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları, Windward Islands Airways, Cape Air, Seaborne Airlines…) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. San Juan, Basse Terre, Antigua, Philipsburg, St. Thomas (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları YI (CNT) · 2 routes: San Juan, St. Thomas
- Windward Islands Airways WM (DHT) · 2 routes: Basse Terre, Philipsburg
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 1 route: San Juan
- Seaborne Airlines BB (Saab 340) · 1 route: Basse Terre
- Sibaviatrans 5M (BNI) · 1 route: Antigua
- T.J. Air TJ (PL2) · 1 route: San Juan
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Charlestown Ferry Pier
Ferry terminal · 5 km from the centre
Seabridge
Ferry terminal · 5.5 km from the centre
Figtree
Ferry terminal · 6.3 km from the centre
Water Taxi
Ferry route
Seabridge
Ferry route
Suncrest - Charlestown
Ferry route
Port Zante - Figtree
Ferry route
Montserrat-Nevis
Ferry route · ferry.mniaccess.com
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NEV has direct flights to 5 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. San Juan, Basse Terre, Antigua, Philipsburg, St. Thomas). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Charlestown Ferry Pier, 5 km); routes include Water Taxi, Seabridge, Suncrest - Charlestown.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nevis Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Food & Wine