USVI Yacht Charters

Joe and Lynne Campbell, charter specialists of Carefree Yacht Charters, were based in St. Thomas aboard their own crewed charter yacht for 12 years. They undoubtedly know the ins and outs of this fast-paced island and will provide you with expert advice should your charter start and end in this location.

US Virgin Islands

• St. Thomas: offering direct flights from the states and touted as the #1 shopping destination in the world, this bustling US island also makes a good starting and ending point for a charter with numerous hotel, restaurant, and activity options. While several of the yachts offer pick-ups and drop-offs on this island there are several Tortola based yachts that do not. Regardless, you can still book your round trip flights through St. Thomas as 45 minute passenger ferries travel back and forth between St. Thomas and Tortola daily.
   
• St. John: with 80% of the island protected as national park, this majestic island, her quaint town of Cruz Bay, and her glorious beaches are a must-see on any St. Thomas based charter. You will likely spend one night here with the remainder of your charter spent in British waters.

Ports Based on Number of Charter Guests

If your charter group consists of 6 passengers or less you may pick-up and drop-off your charter in US waters. If you charter group consists of 7 or more passengers than your charter must pick-up and drop-off in British waters. This regulation applies regardless of the size of charter yacht you choose. Crewed charter yachts are only allowed to carry 6 paying passengers in US waters.

Getting Around the USVI

St. Thomas is serviced by several major airlines with direct flights to the island. Use airport code STT for Cyril E. King Airport when considering flight options.

The US island of St. John and the British Virgin Island of Tortola are serviced with numerous daily ferries that travel back and forth between St. Thomas and these two islands. Whether you're wanting to visit the island of St. John via ferry before or after your charter or choosing a yacht that requires a Tortola pick-up and drop-off, these ferries are convenient, affordable, and a popular way to get around the islands.

BVI Charters

Learn more about the BVI sailing portion of your Virgin Islands charter. A St. Thomas based, USVI yacht charter will typically spend 1 to 2 nights in US waters, with the remainder of the charter spent in British waters.