Catamaran charter US Virgin Islands

The Virgin Islands are a paradise for sailors and catamaran cruise passengers: for a dream vacation you can choose from dozens of catamaran proposals in bare-boat or skippered formulas. The American Virgin Islands (USVI) are located in the southwestern part of the vast archipelago that extends east-west for about fifty miles. Lands discovered by Columbus, then disputed between the European powers of the following centuries, up to the Danish domination which in 1917 sold the islands to the USA. The US government has always promoted tourism, unlike the British part of the Virgin Islands which remained remote and unspoiled until the 1950s. The USVI have become a destination for wealthy and nautical tourism which today is particularly developed, without however losing sight of environmental protection. Today the largest island, St. Thomas, is almost entirely covered by a national park. The green vegetation is dotted with flowers and luxuriant plants and kaleidoscopic colors. The islands are hilly, of volcanic origin, but never exceed 500m in height.
There are 3 main islands: St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John, plus 60 others, small and uninhabited, where you can arrive with a short catamaran navigation (or sailing boat) to enjoy the unique landscape at anchor: turquoise waters, sandy beaches, coral reefs and spectacular marine life.
But let's go in order: you arrive at Charlotte Amalie airport, the capital of the US Virgin Islands on the island of St. Thomas. The town was founded in the seventeenth century, as Taphus (house of beer) and then renamed with its current name in honor of the queen consort of the King of Denmark-Norway! Yes, because Copenhagen maintained the sovereignty of the islands for several centuries until it was sold to the USA. Charlotte preserves the Scandinavian architecture and you can visit interesting places linked to historical memory: the two castles respectively of the mythical pirates Blackbeard and Bluebeard (actually built by the Danes); the second oldest synagogue in the western hemisphere and finally Emancipation Park, with the Liberty Bell, used to celebrate the end of slavery and has become a national symbol.
The departure of the holiday, if you choose USVI catamaran charter, can take place from the two marinas of St. Thomas, in Red Hook Bay, at the eastern end. The locality, rather busy with boats, is the most important nautical center and has excellent services for yachts, shops and restaurants. From here, we set out to sail around the island, visit the other beautiful gems of the archipelago and arrive with a short ride to the British part of the Virgin Islands, in particular Tortola which is a few miles from S. John.
But let's stay in St. Thomas at the moment where the cape at the eastern end is called Current Cut: you pass through a channel with strong currents that separates the coast from two very green islets. Here at Christmas Cove you can anchor in a quiet and sheltered bay for a swim or a snack. Once again, we sail along the long north coast where the National Coral Park and Magens Bay are the must-see places. Back south, you can visit the capital Charlotte Amalie again, this time from the sea, perhaps by mooring at one of the yacht marinas. 32 miles away is Saint Croix, the largest island in the archipelago; a visit is recommended if you have 3 days available, because one day of navigation is required. Christiansed is the village and main port (still the Danish heritage) of a 35 km long island, which has a beautiful National Park and offers significant anchor points especially in the south.
St. John is the third largest of the islands and is only three miles from St. Thomas. Just a small village, Cruz Bay, with a well-protected anchorage, restaurant and bank; the rest of the island is a complex development of uninhabited bays and bays covered by vegetation. It is not for beginners: the north coasts are often beaten by trade winds and currents in winter, the south coasts have low and indented coasts. However, with due care (or with a local skipper if you choose the option provided by the charter), you will be able to anchor or moor at the buoys in some scenarios of incomparable beauty. To the north Caneel Bay, one of the oldest settlements on the island, with today an exclusive resort whose Beach Terrace is open to boaters. Then Trunk Bay, with the most beautiful beach in the USVI and the tiny and sheltered Leinster Bay. Finally, to the south, the vast area of ​​Coral Bay, made up of small bays, outcropping rocks and a coral reef: it is essential to follow the paths and moor only at the buoys by reservation. The Virgin Islands on a catamaran make the holiday unforgettable: lovers of sailing, nature, Caribbean culture will find excitement and joy. Choose one of the catamarans among the many available, or contact us for all the information you want.