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USVI Charter Pickup Locations
The U.S. Virgin Islands offer nine major charter departure points spread across St. Thomas and St. John. Whether you're looking for a private catamaran charter from Red Hook, a snorkeling trip from Cruz Bay, or a sunset sail from Sapphire Beach, your pickup location determines which boats, captains, and itineraries are available.
St. Thomas Departure Points
Red Hook / American Yacht Harbor
6100 Red Hook Quarter, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Red Hook's American Yacht Harbor (AYH) is the busiest charter departure point in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Located on St. Thomas's east end, it offers the largest selection of private charters, catamaran trips, snorkeling excursions, and full-day BVI voyages. The marina sits steps from the car-ferry terminal and Red Hook dining strip, making it the most convenient embarkation point for visitors staying anywhere on St. Thomas.
View charters →Ritz-Carlton Resort
6900 Great Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802
The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas offers a private beach-side dock where resort guests can board charters without leaving the property. Popular departures include sunset sails, half-day snorkeling trips to nearby cays, and luxury catamaran cruises. Its sheltered Great Bay location provides calm boarding conditions year-round.
View charters →Sapphire Beach
6720 Estate Smith Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Sapphire Beach is a popular east-end departure point offering parasailing, jet-ski tours, and per-person snorkeling adventures. The beach's calm, shallow waters make it ideal for families with young children, and its proximity to Red Hook means a wide variety of charter operators service this location.
View charters →Westin Frenchman's Reef
Frenchman Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Westin Frenchman's Reef sits on a promontory overlooking Charlotte Amalie harbor, offering resort-dock departures for sunset cruises, snorkeling trips, and private half-day charters. Its south-shore position provides quick access to Buck Island and the outer cays without a long motor through harbor traffic.
View charters →St. John Departure Points
Cruz Bay / NPS Dock
Cruz Bay, St John 00830, USVI
Cruz Bay's National Park Service dock is the main departure hub on St. John for larger charter vessels. Power catamarans, kayak/snorkel tour operators, and eco-tour companies dock directly here. It's steps from the inter-island ferry terminal, making it the easiest pickup point for day-trippers arriving from St. Thomas.
View charters →Cruz Bay Ferry Dock
Cruz Bay Ferry Terminal, St John 00830, USVI
The Cruz Bay Ferry Dock area serves as a pickup point for smaller charter operations. Most operators meet guests on the beach just to the left of the ferry dock, while some use dinghy service from the dock itself. Popular departures include parasailing, private power boat tours, and island-hopping excursions.
View charters →Coral Bay
Coral Bay, St John, USVI
Coral Bay is St. John's quieter east-end harbor, surrounded by Hurricane Hole and the pristine waters of the VI Coral Reef National Monument. Charters departing from Coral Bay typically offer uncrowded snorkeling at remote reefs and beaches that west-side boats rarely visit. It's the preferred departure point for guests staying on St. John's east end.
View charters →Westin St. John
300 Chocolate Hole, St. John, VI 00830
The Westin St. John Resort in Great Cruz Bay offers a convenient beach-side departure for resort guests. Charters here include half-day and full-day sails, snorkeling excursions, and sunset cruises along St. John's stunning south shore. The calm waters of Great Cruz Bay provide easy boarding for all ages.
View charters →Low Key Watersports
1 Bay St, Cruz Bay, St John 00830
Low Key Watersports is a PADI-certified dive center located at 1 Bay Street in Cruz Bay, offering daily morning and afternoon two-tank dives, night dives, Discover Scuba courses, and specialty certifications. It's also the departure point for Ocean Runner powerboat excursions to the BVI and surrounding islands. Conveniently located steps from the Cruz Bay ferry terminal.
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St. Thomas vs. St. John: Which Island to Depart From?
St. Thomas has four departure points and the largest overall fleet, making it the best choice for BVI day trips, parasailing, large-group catamaran charters, and resort-dock convenience. St. John has three departure points and excels at intimate snorkeling trips through Virgin Islands National Park waters, uncrowded east-end reef exploration from Coral Bay, and walkable access from the Cruz Bay ferry terminal.