Nevis Retreat

In Arawak language, Nevis was originally called Dulcina (“Sweet Island”) and in the Carib language it is called Oualie (“Land of Beautiful Waters.”), now a well known and popular beach.

The 3,232 ft tall mountain you can see from here was first seen by Christopher Columbus during his second voyage in 1493. We call it "Our Lady of the Snow" as it is called Nuestra Senora de Las Nieves.

This location has access to the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, as well as its geographical benefits; sandy beaches, thermal springs and fertile ground. This made it an attractive location for European and colonial settlers.

Alexander Hamilton's was born on January 11, 1755.. He was one of the Founding Fathers of America and also the Secretary of Treasury. 28 years after Nevis’s first inhabitants, Admiral Lord Nelson who fought against Napoleon with his fleet based there and is where he met his wife.

Nevis (along with St. Kitts) became independent of the British colonial holdings, and in 1983, the two islands became part of a democratic state called Saint Christopher and Nevis - a name inspired by a Saint and a Scottish nobleman!

Once you arrive in St Kitts airport, clear customs and have collected your luggage, you will be met by your private chauffeur who will drive you to Reggae Beach.

Here you will be met by your awaiting speed boat water taxi. The journey to the water taxi will be memorable as our chauffeur will take a direct but scenic route along St. Kitts South Peninsula, with views instantly recognisable from television travel programmes and publications.

The water taxi crossing to Nevis will take an exhilarating 7 minutes and this is an amazing way to arrive in style on Nevis.

The crew are very helpful and friendly and will transfer your bags and cases on and off the boat, plus they will also provide you with refreshments of your choice which will include the local Carib Beer.

Once you arrive at Oualie Beach in Nevis you will be met by our concierge who will transfer you to your Condo. On arrival at Nevis Retreat, you will find a welcome pack, which includes the essentials you'll need after your long journey.

This transfer is only one of many highlights of your stay, a truly exhilarating and breathtaking journey to the beginning of what we know will be a trip that you will never forget.

Nevis hosts an amazing coastline of natural harbors and beautiful coral reefs and wrecks making it ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving. Relax on the stunning white-sand beaches or swim in the crystal blue waters, Nevis offers the perfect paradise escape.

One expert we can recommend whilst visiting Nevis, is Ellis, who has many years of experience in Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, windsurfing, and yachting around Nevis’s coastline.

The team all have knowledge of where the best local reefs are and where the best Scuba Diving sights are situated. They also provide for customers who need Scuba Diving Training, and practice sessions can be arranged in your private pool before participating in guided trips.

You will be able to see turtles and tropical fish, including barracuda and lobsters and the team all have good insight regarding the best diving sights.

James recommends once you have done all the activities why not spend some me-time relaxing in the natural hot spring jacuzzi at Bath House and then exploring the island, before enjoying a Killer Bee or special Rum Punch at Sunshine Beach Bar situated at Pinnies Beach.