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US Virgin Islands

Let Go Of Ordinary

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Overview
The diverse beauty of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas gives visitors the opportunity to create their own idea of paradise. One of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations, this trio of islands boasts white sand beaches, plentiful water sports, fine dining, upscale shopping and a wide variety of accommodations to suit any taste — from oceanfront resorts to small B&Bs, luxury villas to campgrounds.

For a sample sailing itinerary with BlueFoot Travel click the ‘Map’ button at the top of the page.

Cultural St. Croix
The largest of these islands at 84 square miles, St. Croix (pronounced CROY) features a varied terrain from dry cactus-studded hills out east to lush tropical forests in the west. The island lies entirely in the Caribbean Sea.

It is this island’s distinct history and cultural heritage that set it apart from other Caribbean islands. St. Croix is rich in diverse history that remains alive in the architecture, national parks, historic landmarks, botanical attractions, food, music and traditions that are an integral part of island life.

St. Croix has two picturesque 18th-century waterfront towns with wide-open spaces in between. In Christiansted, explore Danish Fort Christiansvaern within the National Park Service Historic Site and walk a block to speciality shops and fine restaurants. Quieter Frederiksted at the west end boasts another fort, this one near a historic park facing the Caribbean Museum Center, a gallery for regional artworks and photographs.

Cosmopolitan St. Thomas
St. Thomas combines the natural beauty of the islands with an energetic, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Charlotte Amalie, (pronounced a-MALL-ya) the capital of the United States Virgin Islands, is one of the most visited ports in the Caribbean and boasts one of the most beautiful harbours in the world.

The city’s reputation as the shopping mecca of the Caribbean attracts visitors from around the world who are drawn to its elegant dining, exciting nightlife and international, duty-free shopping. Trade is a St. Thomas speciality dating back to 18th-century pirate days. Tempting treasures practically spill out of Danish-era waterfront warehouses – imported perfumes, cameras, watches, fine porcelain and crystal.

Natural St. John
St. John, the smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands, retains a tranquil, unspoiled beauty uncommon in the Caribbean or anywhere else in the world. Settled in the early 1700’s by Danish immigrants attracted to the island’s potential as a sugar cane producing colony, St. John soon blossomed into a thriving economy.

In 1956, Laurence Rockefeller was so moved by the island that he bought and donated broad expanses of land to the National Park Service to keep St. John “a thing of joy forever.” The National Park Service added even more federally owned submerged acres in 2001 to create the underwater Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument.

Cruz Bay, on the island’s western edge, is the main town where car and passenger ferries dock; the island has no airport but St. Thomas is only 20 minutes away by ferry.

Further Information

*** Latest travel advisory for US Virgin Islands ***

Sailing Itinerary

A typical BlueFoot Travel sailing itinerary including the US Virgin Islands looks like this. Please click the ‘+’ in the chart to zoom in to see anchorage and route details.

Nemo flying our flag alongside the US Virgin Island flag for the first time.

Nemo moored in an anchorage in St John

Nemo in St Francis Bay in St John, USVI

US Virgin Island Airport:

St. Thomas: Cyril E. King International Airport – STT

Travel Advisory

Important: Please ensure you read the latest Travel advisory for the US Virgin Islands before planning your flights for your sailing trip. Please confirm your flight details with BlueFoot Travel before booking your flights.

Airlines & Airports:
The following airlines serve the US Virgin Islands: American Airlines, Air Sunshine, Cape Air, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, LIAT, Seaborne Airlines, SeaFlight, Spirit Airlines, United, US Airways

Flight Times:
With non-stop service available from most major carriers, the USVI can be reached from the U.S. mainland as quickly as 2 1/2 hours.

Hotels

We often get asked if we have any hotel recommendations so that guests can enjoy some time ashore before and/or after their cabin charter with us.

As we always live on Nemo, we don’t have any personal hotel experience, but our previous guests do and these are some of their recommendations:

  • Green Iguana Hotel
  • Olgas Fancy
  • Mafolie Hotel & Restaurant
  • Margaritaville
  • SeaView Escape
  • Secret Harbour Beach Resort
  • Two Sandals by the Sea  Inn

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Fast facts

Main City:
Charlotte Amalie
Population:
~ 100,000
Language:
English
Currency:
USD
Climate:
~ 29°C / 85°F
Popular Rum:
Cruzan Rum & Captain Morgan Rum
Local Dish:
Fish & Fungi
Must Do:
Sailing!

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