Nevis is a quiet, unspoiled island located in the former British Leeward Islands of the Northern Caribbean. It located is 2 miles from St. Kitts and is dominated by a central mountain rising to 3,232 feet above sea level. From the cloud-covered peak, lush slopes fall to coral sand beaches below. Nevis is 60 miles west of Antigua, 70 miles south of St. Maarten. The island has a population of about 8,000 people and is approximately 6 miles by 8 miles.

It is the perfect place if you seek natural beauty and an unhurried atmosphere.

Weather

The average year-round temperature is 79°, and a constant northeast trade wind keeps the island cool, making air-conditioning unnecessary.

At an elevation of 800 feet above sea level, the temperature at The Hermitage rarely moves below 75 degrees or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit, year round, day or night. It is this astonishing microclimate that makes The Hermitage location so special.

Getting to Nevis

Air travel to Nevis is by light aircraft via neighbouring islands. St Maarten, St. Kitts, Antigua and St. Croix are convenient transit points. We can arrange an air charter to meet flights at these airports.

American/American Eagle via San Juan/St. Kitts has several daily flights serving most cities in the USA. British Airways, Virgin, BWIA, American, Air Canada, Continental and Lufthansa fly directly to Antigua. US Airways & Continental serve nearby St. Maarten.

US Airways has direct service from Philadelphia to St. Kitts every Saturday. The service offers connections from Albany, Hartford, Boston, Baltimore, Burlington, Buffalo, Washington DC, Norfolk, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Montreal and Toronto.

If you need assistance or advice with any of these arrangements, we will be happy to help you book them.

Approximate flight times:
New York - 4 hours
Miami - 3 hours
London - 8 hours
Antigua - 20 minutes
Puerto Rico - 1 hour
St. Maarten - 20 minutes

Getting Around Nevis

Rental cars and Jeeps
Cars and Jeeps are available for self-hire exploring (highly recommended, this is a most friendly island) and finding quiet nature spots or secluded beaches. We can help make arrangements. Just let us know.

Drivers License:
A local Drivers License is required for all vehicle rentals. You must produce a valid Drivers License from home and pay a fee of EC$50.00 or US$20.00 (valid for 3 months).

Taxis:
Fares are fixed, and can be negotiated beforehand. It is approximately $US16.00 from Newcastle Airport to The Hermitage.

Ferry Service:
There are a few ferry boats which travel between Charlestown, Nevis and Basseterre, St. Kitts.

The Caribe Queen travels twice a day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The trip takes 45 minutes and costs EC$20.00 (US$8.00).

The M.V. Sea Hustler travels twice a day, 7 days per week and also costs EC$20.00 (US$8.00).

Basics

Currency:
East Caribbean Dollar (EC$). The rate of exchange is tied to the U.S. Dollar at approximately EC$2.65 to US$1.00. US$ are accepted most everywhere on the island.

Electricity:
110 volt 60 cycle (same as in North America)

Immigration:
Bring valid passports to facilitate entry and return home. There is a Departure Tax of EC$44.00 or US$16.50.

Links

View our links page for a growing list of resources on Nevis!