CharterBid Blog

Boat charter guides, pricing, and route ideas

Honest, up-to-date resources for chartering a boat in the US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, and beyond — written by the team behind CharterBid.

Pricing Guide

How Much Does a Boat Charter Cost in the USVI? (2026 Guide)

Real pricing for day charters, half-days, and overnight trips in St. Thomas, St. John, and the BVI — plus what drives the price up or down.

April 10, 2026

Planning

BVI Customs & Entry Fees Explained (2026)

What you'll actually pay in 2026 to enter the British Virgin Islands — private charter vs. passenger ferry, cruising permits, environmental levy, and NPT fees, line by line.

April 14, 2026

Routes

Best Boat Charter Routes for a Day Trip in the USVI

Six tested day-charter routes you can do entirely within the US Virgin Islands — no BVI customs, no passports required. Snorkeling, beach bars, floating restaurants.

April 14, 2026