The fourth main island in the chain of the British Virgin Islands, Water Island is small in size but big in blissful fun. Less than 500 acres in size, this jewel box little island is marked as a residential island, meaning it tends not to have hotels, taxis, and major stores. But for those charter guests wanting all the pleasures of beach life. Pristine beaches, swimming sea turtles, frozen drinks, and a tapestry of coral reefs, adorn these shores. Soak up the seclusion of Honeymoon Beach for kayaking and snorkeling. Those craving a different pace can explore the rugged landscape and watch crashing waves on Limestone Beach. For history lovers, Water Island is also home to plantation ruins and a partially constructed world war II fort.
Great St James Isle in the U.S. Virgin Islands provides a stunning and luxurious destination for superyachting guests. This island is well known for its pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters, offering unparalleled sunshine and natural beauty. The landscape of the island is beautifully untouched, allowing its visitors to relax in a paradise-like atmosphere. There are plenty of activities to enjoy including sunbathing, sailing, swimming and snorkeling. The island also offers a variety of amenities to facilitate an unforgettable experience, such as world-class restaurants, luxury resorts, golf courses and spas. Its unspoiled beauty, warm hospitality and unique attractions make Great St James Isle an ideal destination to create unforgettable memories.
For charter guests gliding into the glorious St John, Cruz Bay will be the first sight that welcomes you. The main town on the island, this is where you will find the wealth of ritzy restaurants, boutique shops, buzzing bars, and high class hotels. It’s the perfect introduction to St John for those who are craving a little civilization in-between serene anchors at some of the Virgin Islands most remote cays. Brightly painted buildings gleam pastel beneath the sun, tropical flowers blaze on the hillsides, and the cerulean waters are peppered with bright white yachts and tiny fishing boats.
As the largest commercial hub on St John’s and with over two thirds of the island being a national park, this is where the action and cultural offerings are centered. Guests can catch local art and history at the Elaine Ione Sprauve Museum. For those who want to follow their passion for outdoor pursuits, there’s snorkelling at the nearby Hawksnest Bay and 4X4 land adventures by jeep.
A jewel in the crown of the US Virgin Islands National Park, Trunk Bay is forever collecting accolades for being one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Backed by dark green forests that run down to meet the satin-colored sands and the endless hues of blue, Trunk Bay is perfect for dropping anchor with a rum in hand or ducking underwater to follow the coral trail. There’s something about Trunk Bay that seems gloriously untouched.
The coral trail runs on for 225 yards and teems with coral and coloured fish. For those who prefer to prop up on the sands, the beach is well served with sun chairs, food and drink stands, and everything you need to stay put in paradise all day.
Welcome to the longest beach in St John. Stretching on for a whole mile, this beach is postcard perfect thanks to its towering palms, pearly pink sands, and shallow entry to its lucid blue seas. Cinnamon Bay is not only the longest beach, but it's also said to be one of the most beautiful on St John. There’s plenty of space to kick back without the crowds and snorkelling offshore is easy thanks to the small cay that rises up just 100 yards away from the shoreline.
Along with snorkelling, guests can paddleboard and swim for low-key relaxing ways to enjoy the sea or up the ante with kitesurfing and windsurfing when the trade winds are blowing right. Cinnamon Bay also offers a wealth of facilities including snacks, showers, and loungers.
Just half a mile from St Thomas, Thatch Cay boasts 230 acres of undeveloped private land glimmering like a green jewel against the turquoise hues of the Caribbean. A vision of US Virgin Island bliss, Thatch Cay is a protected cove and with its soft cool trade winds it’s a truly comfortable anchorage.
The island takes its name from the throngs of tyre palms that splay their fingers and provide leafy shade. While uninhabited now, it was once a tiny fishing village with a copper mine. The remnants of these communities can still be seen in the scattered stone buildings. Otherwise, Thatch Cay is untouched serenity. Charter guests who dream of powder white sands, swooping seabirds, deep-sea fishing, and kaleidoscopic snorkeling, will find their delight here in Thatch Cay.
Wedged between St Thomas and St John is the tiny island of Grass Cay. Charmingly named, Grass Cay is barely a blip in the bright blue sea, measuring a tiny 1.6 miles long. Still, this sweet little cay tempts sailors and charter guests thanks to its clear water snorkelling and desert isle vibes. Uninhabited and seemingly completely adrift, Grass Cay is home to a wealth of coral and marine life. It’s a dreamy spot to drop anchor, swim or snorkel or dive into the deep and enjoy candlelit dinners beneath a sky swamped with stars.
One of the most unique ecosystems in the whole of St Thomas, Cas Cay is all limpid blue and turquoise pools flanked by mangroves, home to hermit crabs, hummingbirds, nesting birds, and even an ecological blowhole. Renting a kayak to explore Cas Cay can be the highlight of any yacht charter. A pretty paddling journey, you can explore a handful of small islands lined by ruby red mangroves and hidden locales for many different schools of young and vibrant fish. Pass wide mouthed pelicans, herons, egret, and yellow warblers resting in the trees or fishing for breakfast in the shallows. For those who want to leave their boat behind, Cas Cay is also home to heavenly hikes that take you past soft lit tidal pools and breathtaking vistas.