St. Thomas (USVI) Sailing Itinerary

A St. Thomas Yacht Charter offers year-round balmy seas and winds, as well as the ability to experience the very best sights and sounds of the three beautiful main islands and the more than 50 smaller Caribbean cays and islets surrounding them. These turquoise waters are just waiting to be explored!

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St. Thomas Charter – Popular 7-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Christmas Cove

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring is only allowed where seagrass and coral are not present. Moorings for a fee are plentiful, but get there early. You can find all the details on mooring and anchoring here: https://www.vinow.com/travel/marinas-anchorage-sites/

Things to do

Float atop the clear blue waves or dive below and swim with sea turtles, stingrays and other majestic marine life. Relax on the secluded shore or take the dinghy to Pizza Pi, a one-of-kind sailboat serving up some of the Caribbean’s best pizza. And if you stick around until sundown, nothing compares to basking in the orange glow of the horizon as the night sky sets in.

Facilities

Restaurant

Day 2

Caneel Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring is not allowed here. Secure a NPS mooring ball (white ball w/ blue stripe) for $26 cash per night.There are 20 mooring balls available, so get there early if possible. Fee is paid at the floating fee station.

Things to do

Take the dinghy to over and explore Saloman Bay Beach, an excellent snorkeling spot. After a day relaxing, head to Zozo’s, where you can enjoy a luxury setting with restaurant and bar, booking is preferred but not essential.

Facilities

Bar, restaurant, laundry (at Caneel Bay resort) BAR AND LAUNDRY NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC- CANEEL GUESTS ONLY

Day 3

Trunk Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring is not allowed here. NPS moorings ($26) are available but not plentiful, so get there early.

Things to do

Enjoy the underwater trails by swimming or snorkeling your way through the breathtaking blue water or bask in the Caribbean sun on the white sand beach.

Snorkelling, swimming ,kitesurfing, paddle boarding, windsurfing, hiking

Facilities

Restaurants – Retail shops – Picnic areas – Restrooms and showers – On-duty lifeguards – Snorkeling gear rentals -taxi

Day 4

Leinster Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring is not allowed here. NPS moorings ($26) are available but not plentiful, so get there early.

Things to do

The must-do activity in Leinster Bay is snorkeling because of the abundant marine life and fringing reefs. Sea turtles, rays, and colorful fish are spotted often along with bright and beautiful corals. On land, explore over 30 different trails along Leinster Bay Beach and see the historic Annaberg Sugar Plantation Ruins along the way.

Facilities

No facilities for yachts are available in Leinster Bay.

Day 5

Coral Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring is not allowed here. NPS moorings ($26) are available but not plentiful, so get there early. Anchoring is allowed in Coral Harbor.

Things to do

When it’s time to eat, choose from a number of unique restaurants in Coral Bay such as The Danforth, Skinny Legs, Miss Lucy’s, Aqua Bistro, or the swimming taco bar Lime Out. You can even shop for groceries here if you wish. In Lamshure you can explore preserved and renovated sugar mills on the western end of the bay, which is the start and end of many amazing hiking trails. You can hike 3-miles downhill from the petroglyths to the beach. This hiking trail is worth doing as you will find huge trees, some of the oldest on the island, waterfalls and remains of a sugar mill and sugar plantation.

Facilities

Saltpond and Lameshure – No facilities

Coral Bay: Restaurants – Bars – Grocery stores (three) – Shops – Watersports rental – Mall – Mail center-ATM-taxi

Day 6

Magens Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring (left side outside of swim zone)

Things to do

Kayak around the bay, relax on the remote beachfront. For a more active Magens Bay experience, learn about the island’s history while taking in the tropical scenery during a guided walk along tjhe water or an eco tour. Or take a taxi to Estate St. Peter and get your thrills by zooming along the Tree Line Extreme zip line.

Facilities

Public restrooms & showers – Snack stands – Bars – Souvenir shops – Recreational rentals (paddleboards, kayaks, snorkeling gear, floats) – Beach rentals (towels, lounge chairs, lockers); taxi

Day 7

Druif Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring is only allowed where seagrass and coral are not present. Moorings for a fee are available.Ask for mooring Ball info at check-in as all mooring balls are private.

Things to do

Select the perfect patch of white sand and temporarily settle into your very own sunbathing sanctuary. Go for a refreshing swim in the surf-free ocean or enjoy snorkeing your way through the clear blue water and colorful coral reefs. With the palm tree scenery and the sparse beach population, take advantage of this incredible photo opportunity.

Facilities

ATM; Restaurant & bars; taxi; Recreation rentals (kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, beach chairs); Dingy’s -Dingy’s offers drinks and nice fresh food (tuna ceviche was a must!)

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