Nevis is affectionately know as “Queen of the Caribees”. Officially known as St. Kitts and Nevis, the two islands are only separated by a 2 mile channel. The two have important similarities: They’re both anchored by muscular volcanoes, and they both have troops of green vervet monkeys.

The Island of Nevis is a small island with bags of charm and tranquility where “stress” is, just a word, not a way of life.

This 36-square-mile island lies near the top of the Lesser Antilles archipelago, about 200 miles south of Puerto Rico, and just west of Antigua. This island jewel is approximately 7 miles long and 5 miles wide, with natural vegetation that is unparalleled. Taking to hills and trails, comical green vervet monkeys chatter and scamper; in the sea, the whales cruise by. Stroll around and see the architecture of eras gone by: churches, windmills, and refurbished Great Houses.

Hiking in the rain forest is a must for everyone, whether it be the short hike through the nature trail at Golden Rock Plantation Inn or a day-long climb to the top of Nevis Peak (3,232 feet). Walk on the beach and learn about the nesting of sea turtles with a biologist as your guide, or go snorkeling with a marine biologist to learn about life under the sea. There are even night beach walks available, to study the stars, seemingly light years away from the glare of the cities.

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Visit St Kitts

The ferry ride between St. Kitts and Nevis takes about 45 minutes and provides beautiful views of both islands. There are six ferries operating between the islands: MV Caribe Queen; MV Carib Breeze; MV Carib Surf; MV Mark Twain; MV Sea Hustler and the Sea Bridge. These vessels work together to provide service, between Basseterre and Charlestown, leaving from the Southeast Peninsula and transporting vehicles to Nevis and back.

The one-way fares are as follows: Adults: XCD $25.00 incl XCD $1 tax (USD 8.00); Children under 12 years old: XCD $15.00 (USD 4.00).

Weddings in Nevis

Application forms must be completed in the presence of a Justice of the Peace. These forms are available at the Legal Department, Administration Building at a cost of US $ 20 or EC $ 50.

Both parties must have a valid passport or birth certificate with photo ID. If the applicants have never been married, an affidavit (confirming their single status) is required. This can be obtained from a Notary Public in the home country or a Notary Public on Nevis for a fee of approximately US $ 20 or EC $ 50.

Marriage license fee of US $ 80 or EC $ 200.

If either party is a widow or widower, copies of the death certificate of the deceased spouse must be presented.
If either party is divorced, an original or Notarised copy of the Decree Absolute must be presented. If it is not in English, a Notarised translation will be required.

If the marriage is to be conducted by a specific minister or priest, it must take place in the respective church and both parties must have a letter from their home ministers or priests verifying that they are known and unmarried. Additionally, if the marriage is to take place in a Roman Catholic Church, the home priest must verify that they have received instruction.