US & BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
IDEAL TIME TO CHARTER: November – June/July
Over 80% of all Caribbean yacht charters take place in the US Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands. Why? Because the short, protected sailing routes connect you to secluded beaches, vibrant island beach bars, and diverse, colorful snorkeling and dive sites—all at a leisurely pace. Ready for a vacation like no other? When would you like to set sail?
HELPFUL TRAVEL LINKS
- Winter Ferry Schedule – US & BVI
- Red Hook to Cruz Bay Ferry Schedule
- Private Water Taxi Options – US & BVI
- Airlines for Inter-Island Caribbean Travel
- US Virgin Islands – Things to Do
- British Virgin Islands – Things to Do
- Customs & Immigration – US citizens: Passports Required
Why are the Virgin Islands yacht charters so popular?
- The selection of luxury charter yachts numbers well over 200 sail and motor that are professionally crewed.
- The weather is consistently warm all year as gentle Trade Winds blow through the Sir Francis Drake Channel.
- It is ideal for island hopping offering unique beauty and a variety of anchorages ~ over 80 islands and cays, both inhabited and uninhabited.
- Adventure enthusiasts who enjoy sailing, diving, snorkeling, jet skiing, wake boarding, paddle boarding, kite surfing and hiking will find this to be the number one Caribbean charter vacation destination choice.
- Direct flights are offered from the East Coast of North America into St. Thomas, US during high season.
- US currency is accepted in both the US and BVI.
- English is the spoken language.
Clearing Customs and Passport Requirements – Arriving by Sea into the BVI | Arriving by Sea into the USVI
During a US and British Virgin Islands charter you need to clear customs when entering a new country (BVI to USVI or vice versa.) Clearing customs into the USVI is usually done at Cruz Bay, St. John. Clearing customs into the BVI can be done in Roadtown but always check the links here provided for the up-to-date information!
