US Virgin Islands · Private crewed charter
St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix: turquoise bays, protected national park waters and easy island hops. US citizens need no passport, so you can step off the plane and onto your yacht.
Sample itinerary
A relaxed loop from Red Hook, St. Thomas around St. John, where most of the island and its surrounding waters are protected national park. Short sails, long swims and quiet anchorages. Your captain adjusts each day to the weather and to you.
Board in St. Thomas with a welcome cocktail, a tour of the yacht and the captain's briefing, then a short sail to Caneel Bay. This land was donated by Laurance Rockefeller to found the Virgin Islands National Park. Swim, paddle-board to Honeymoon Beach and watch your first sunset at anchor.
Swim · Paddle-board · SunsetBreakfast off a palm-lined beach. Take the tender into Cruz Bay for Mongoose Junction's boutiques and local eateries, then move to Maho Bay, known for the sea turtles that graze its seagrass beds in calm, clear water.
Turtles · Shopping · BeachSt. John's best-known snorkel spot, right off the stern. In the afternoon, stroll to the Annaberg sugar-plantation ruins or hike to the old Danish guardhouse for views down the Sir Francis Drake Channel, one of the finest sunset lookouts in the Virgin Islands.
Snorkel · History · HikeSnorkel with eagle rays and turtles, then tender to one of Hawksnest's three beaches with a cool box and music. In the afternoon, sail to Lovango Cay for excellent snorkelling off the yacht and optional dinner ashore.
Snorkel · Beach · Dine ashoreShallow reefs between Lovango and Congo, with some of the area's best dive sites on the far side, and Carvel Rock for confident cliff-jumpers. Afternoon in sheltered Christmas Cove, a favourite for eagle rays, turtles, tubing and kneeboarding.
Dive · Snorkel · Water toysDivers can start with 'The Ledges'. Anglers can trail lines for tuna or mahi-mahi on the way to St. John's quiet south side. Walk past sugar-mill ruins to the ancient Taíno petroglyphs at Reef Bay, then anchor in secluded Great Lameshur Bay. Stargazing here is a must.
Fishing · Petroglyphs · StargazingA beach day at Salt Pond Bay. Hike the Ram Head trail for sweeping views, walk around the salt pond, or dive Booby Rock and Eagle Shoal. Water toys come out for one last afternoon.
Hike · Dive · BeachA final breakfast and swim, then an easy downwind sail back to Red Hook, where a car is waiting to take you to the airport.
DisembarkThis is a sample route. Every charter is tailored: your captain will adapt the plan around wind, weather and what your group enjoys most.
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Make it yours
About four hours' sail south. Snorkel the barrier reef at Buck Island Reef National Monument, dive Cane Bay's famous wall, and explore historic Frederiksted and Christiansted. Best given two or three days.
Regularly ranked among the world's most beautiful beaches: nearly a mile of white sand in a sheltered bay, with a challenging trail for panoramic views.
Off St. Thomas, Buck Island offers turtles and a shallow wreck to snorkel. Weather permitting, uninhabited Hans Lollick makes a wonderfully private overnight stop.
What to expect
Good to know
A fully crewed sailing catamaran in the US Virgin Islands typically costs about $20,000 to $30,000 USD per week (7 nights) for the whole yacht, usually all-inclusive of crew, meals, drinks, fuel and water toys. Crew gratuity of 15 to 20% is extra, and larger yachts cost more.
December to May is the most popular season, with steady trade winds and dry weather. Summer is quieter and good value; hurricane season runs from June to November.
Yes. Many charters start in St Thomas and cross into the BVI. Guests need passports for the BVI and there are customs fees; your broker arranges the details.
US citizens do not need a passport to visit the US Virgin Islands, as they are a US territory. A passport is needed if your itinerary crosses into the British Virgin Islands.
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