Yacht Charter US Virgin Islands
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Yacht Charter US Virgin Islands Highlights
St. John & Virgin Islands National Park
Two-thirds national park with pristine beaches including Trunk Bay, excellent snorkelling trails, hiking paths, and protected natural beauty.
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Main charter base with excellent marinas, duty-free shopping, historic sites, and vibrant harbour atmosphere. Gateway to the Virgin Islands.
Magens Bay, St. Thomas
One of the world's most beautiful beaches with mile-long white sand, calm waters, and stunning mountain backdrop. Perfect day anchorage.
Christiansted, St. Croix
Historic Danish colonial town with colourful buildings, Fort Christiansvaern, excellent restaurants, and rich cultural heritage.
Buck Island, St. Croix
National Monument with underwater snorkelling trail, pristine coral reefs, white sand beaches, and protected marine ecosystem.
Christmas Cove & Great St. James
Protected anchorage between St. Thomas and St. John. Excellent snorkelling, restaurant, and jumping-off point for exploring both islands.
US Virgin Islands Sailing Itinerary
7-day USVI sailing itinerary in Compass Point Marina, St. Thomas
Looking for inspiration? Check out our curated USVI sailing itineraries, featuring the best anchorages, beaches, and snorkelling spots across St. Thomas, St. John, and nearby British Virgin Islands.
View Day-by-DayA US Virgin Islands yacht charter puts you on trade-wind Caribbean hops between St Thomas, St John and St Croix. Most fleets base around Charlotte Amalie or Red Hook on St Thomas, with St John and St Croix as classic circuit islands. Compare start harbours in our US Virgin Islands charter bases guide.
Year-round cruising is possible, with winter and spring the busiest holiday window. Distances between St Thomas and St John are short; St Croix is a longer open-water hop that needs settled weather.
From bareboats to skippered catamarans and fully crewed yachts, we match you to the right platform for St Thomas yacht charter starts and wider USVI circuits.
Departure bases in US Virgin Islands
These are the marinas and harbours charter weeks usually start from. Pick the base for the airport, the first night and the kind of week you want.
Full US Virgin Islands charter bases guide
- US Virgin Islands charter bases (Full guide to St Thomas, St John and St Croix.)
- St Thomas (Charlotte Amalie / Red Hook) (Main logistics hub for most St Thomas yacht charter weeks.)
- St John (Short hop for national park moorings and quieter nights.)
- St Croix (Longer open-water hop for crews with settled forecasts.)
US Virgin Islands Yacht Charter Types
In US Virgin Islands you can hire a monohull sailing yacht, a catamaran, or a motor yacht. Bareboat and skippered weeks are the usual products; crewed and by-the-cabin options appear on the busier coasts. Pick the boat type that matches the group, then we shortlist fleets that actually sit in that base.
Bareboat
- Complete freedom to explore at your own pace
- Lower cost option for experienced sailors
- Privacy and independence
- Choose your own route and schedule
Skippered
- Local expert knowledge of hazards and best anchorages
- No sailing qualifications required
- Stress-free navigation and mooring
- Learn while you sail!
Catamaran
- Spacious living areas and stability
- Shallow draft for accessing secluded bays
- Perfect for families and larger groups
- Two hulls means more privacy and space for wet-gear and toys
Crewed Luxury
- Chef, captain and concierge experience
- Professional crew handles everything
- Tailored menus, activities and privacy
- Ultimate relaxation and comfort
By Cabin
Yacht Charter US Virgin Islands: Guide Prices
| Season | Bareboat | Catamaran | Crewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season (May-Nov) | €3,520 | €6,020 | €12,040 |
| Shoulder Season (Dec, Apr) | €4,630 | €7,870 | €15,740 |
| High Season (Jan-Mar) | €6,020 | €10,190 | €20,370 |
| Peak Season (Christmas-New Year) | €8,330 | €14,810 | €29,630 |
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Yacht Charter US Virgin Islands FAQs
Bareboat usually needs recognised coastal experience and operator paperwork; many companies prefer an ASA/RYA résumé or equivalent plus recent skippering. Skippered and crewed weeks do not require you to skipper. We confirm documents before booking.
December to May is the classic peak for trades and holiday demand. Summer is warmer with more squall awareness; hurricane season planning matters from June onward.
A mid-size monohull or catamaran week often sits in the mid-to-high thousands of dollars in peak winter; shoulder weeks cost less. Fuel, mooring fees and optional crew sit on top.
Yacht use for the week, basic inventory and insurance as stated in the contract. Fuel, moorings, provisioning and optional skipper or hostess are usually extras.
Most weeks start on St Thomas (Charlotte Amalie/Red Hook), with St John and St Croix as circuit islands. See the US Virgin Islands charter bases page for harbour-by-harbour notes.
Bareboat suits crews comfortable with trade-wind sailing and busy mooring fields. Skippered is ideal for first USVI weeks or anyone who wants local routing without handling every approach.
St Thomas to St John hops are short. St Croix is a longer passage. Moorings fill early in peak season, and park rules apply in parts of St John.
Yes. A classic week covers St Thomas and St John with optional St Croix when forecast and crew experience allow. Trying to force every anchorage usually means too much rushing.
