Crown Bay Marina, St. Thomas, USVI → Turtle cove and lindquist beach
Bids $1,000–1,400
Budget: Under $1,000
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Boat charters in the US Virgin Islands
Charter requests for St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix, posted by travelers, bid on by verified USVI captains. Full days, half days and sunset cruises.
Get bids for your USVI trip →A USVI-only day by boat needs no passport for US citizens and no customs stop, so it is all boat time. What it costs: the day-charter cost guide.
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Where you meet the boat
Docks and marinas on USVI from the place register we share with VIslandGuide. Say where you are staying in your request; each captain names the pickup in their bid.
- Red Hook Ferry Terminalferry dock
- Charlotte Amalie Ferry Terminalferry dock
- Crown Bay Marina Ferry Dockferry dock
- Yacht Haven Grande Marinamarina
- Cruz Bay Ferry Terminalferry dock
What a private USVI charter costs
The middle of real bids captains sent on USVI trips on CharterBid. The per-person figure adds the tip and shares it across the group.
| Group | Full day (boat) | All-in per person | Half day (boat) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 guests | $1,200–1,650 | about $411 | $1,150–1,600 |
| 8 guests | $2,000–2,550 | about $294 | $1,350–1,900 |
| 12 guests | $2,000–2,550 | about $196 | $1,350–1,900 |
All-in = the middle bid for a full day + a 15–20% tip, shared by the group. Price any route on the USVI & BVI planner; every route side by side on the price index.
Recent USVI trips and what captains bid
Real USVI trips posted on CharterBid, open and recently closed, with the bids local captains sent. Names and contact details stay private.
Magens Bay, St. Thomas, USVI → Snorkel/SightSee/Beach Bars
Bids $2,000–3,090
Budget: Under $3,000
Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI → St. John, Water Island
Bids $1,000–1,899
Budget: Under $2,000
Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI → St. John
Bids $1,900–2,400
Budget: Under $2,000
Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI → St. John
Bids $1,400–1,900
Budget: Under $2,000
Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI → St. John, Water Island
Bid $1,425
Budget: Under $2,000
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI → St. Thomas or St. John waters- no passports
Bid $1,175
Budget: Under $1,000
Havensight St. Thomas → Beaches, snorkeling around the island
Bids $1,650–2,100
Budget: Under $2,000
Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI → Wherever!
Bids $1,000–2,100
Budget: Open / Flexible
Popular stops in USVI
Spots people ask captains for most. Tap one to see the stop or start a trip there.
St. John · USVI
Trunk Bay
Iconic underwater snorkel trail and one of the world's most photographed beaches.
See the stop →St. John · USVI
Maho Bay
Sea turtles and stingrays in shallow water, unbeatable for families with kids.
See the stop →Great St. James · USVI
Christmas Cove / Pizza Pi
Protected anchorage with the famous wood-fired pizza boat. Order via VHF or app.
See the stop →Coral Bay, St. John · USVI
Lime Out
The floating taco bar in Coral Bay. Swim up for a margarita and tacos.
See the stop →St. Thomas · USVI
Mermaid's Chair
Narrow sandbar at the west end of St. Thomas where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean.
Start a trip here →Water Island · USVI
Honeymoon Beach
Calm water, reef snorkeling, pop-up beach bar, 10 minutes from Charlotte Amalie.
See the stop →Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Trunk Bay, Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0.
USVI charter questions
How much does a private boat charter in USVI cost?
On USVI trips, captains on CharterBid usually bid about $1,200–1,650 for a private full day and about $1,150–1,600 for a half day, for the boat and captain, for a small group. Group size changes it less than you might think, because you pay for the boat, not the seat. A 15–20% tip comes on top, and a trip from the USVI into the BVI adds entry fees of $75–$90 per person. Your own trip's bids may land higher or lower.
Can I charter a boat in the USVI without a passport?
Yes. A full day within the USVI (St. Thomas to St. John, Christmas Cove, Buck Island and so on) does not require a passport for US citizens. Only trips that cross into the BVI (Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda) require passports and customs clearance.
What are the best boat charter routes in the USVI?
Popular routes include Red Hook to St. John's north shore (Trunk Bay, Maho Bay, Cinnamon Bay), Christmas Cove with Pizza Pi, Coral Bay with Lime Out, and the St. Thomas north shore with Magens Bay and Mermaid's Chair.
Is fuel included in a USVI charter?
Fuel is normally included in a standard day charter. Long open-water runs, for example St. Thomas to St. Croix, may add a fuel surcharge, so ask up front. Each captain's bid says what it covers.
Plan your USVI charter
Post your trip on CharterBid and let verified USVI operators bid. Free to post, bids usually arrive within hours.