Arrival and airport access
Nearest airport
Cyril E. King Airport (STT)
Ground access
St Thomas provides strong air access for yacht guests, with onward cruising into the Virgin Islands.
Discover the destination
Welcome to United States Virgin Islands
The United States Virgin Islands offer St Thomas marina access, St John scenery, St Croix culture and a strong gateway position for Virgin Islands cruising.
Superyacht Guide Award
Superyacht Guide Destination Star
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good yachting destination
Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. The USVI has recognised yachting merit as a Caribbean gateway.
Preliminary Listing
Virgin Islands
Yacht Gateway
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.
Destination intelligence
Key facts at a glance
The essentials for planning a visit, cruising or shore-side operations.
- Region
- Caribbean
- Local area
- Virgin Islands
- Country
- United States Virgin Islands
- City / area
- St Thomas / St John / St Croix
- Type
- Caribbean yacht gateway
- Cruising area
- Caribbean / Virgin Islands
- Best season
- December to April
- Nearest airport
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Cyril E. King Airport
STT - Charter appeal
- High
- Marinas
- 8 marinas in the destination area
Explore United States Virgin Islands
The destination guide
The United States Virgin Islands are an important Caribbean yacht destination and gateway, combining St Thomas, St John and St Croix with marina facilities, beaches, national park scenery, shopping, airport access and onward cruising to the British Virgin Islands and wider Leeward Islands.
St Thomas is especially important for yacht logistics because of Charlotte Amalie Harbour, Yacht Haven Grande and air access. St John offers a more natural cruising experience, with protected landscapes, beaches and anchorages. St Croix adds a larger-island dimension with history, diving and cultural interest.
The USVI works well for yachts seeking convenient Caribbean access, provisioning, marina support and island-hopping itineraries. Its location makes it a useful bridge between Puerto Rico, the BVI and the wider Eastern Caribbean.
Superyacht highlights
- St Thomas, St John and St Croix cruising
- Yacht Haven Grande and Charlotte Amalie Harbour
- Good airport access and provisioning
- Gateway to BVI and Leeward Islands itineraries
- Beaches, national park scenery and Caribbean shopping
Plan the visit
Travel, berthing and planning
Operational details and access information for the destination.
Marina and yacht access
Marina access
Charlotte Amalie Harbour and Yacht Haven Grande are important yacht access points.
Berthing
Strong at St Thomas by Caribbean standards, with megayacht berthing and services.
Planning details
Best time to visit
Winter and early spring are the principal yacht season, with strong links to BVI and Leeward Islands cruising.
Coordinates
18.330000, -64.850500
The waterfront
Marinas and berthing
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Yacht Haven Grande St Thomas
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Charlotte Amalie , United States Virgin Islands
- Max length
- 100.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
American Yacht Harbor
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Red Hook , United States Virgin Islands
- Max length
- 35.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Crown Bay Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Charlotte Amalie , United States Virgin Islands
- Max length
- 60.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
St Croix Marine
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Christiansted / St Croix , United States Virgin Islands
- Max length
- 35.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Crown Bay Marina St Thomas
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Charlotte Amalie / St Thomas , United States Virgin Islands
- Max length
- 60.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
American Yacht Harbor St Thomas
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Red Hook / St Thomas , United States Virgin Islands
- Max length
- 40.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
St Croix Marine Center
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Christiansted , United States Virgin Islands
- Max length
- 35.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Sapphire Beach Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- St Thomas , United States Virgin Islands
- Max length
- 30.00 m
Time ashore
Hospitality and experiences
Hotels and accommodation
The Ritz-Carlton St Thomas; Lovango Resort; Secret Harbour; Gallows Point Resort
Restaurants
Charlotte Amalie waterfront dining, St John restaurants and resort dining
Attractions and places
Charlotte Amalie; St John beaches; Virgin Islands National Park; St Croix; Magens Bay; nearby BVI cruising
Events
Caribbean winter yacht season, regattas and regional yacht movements.