Chartering a private boat is the way to do the USVI on your own terms — your group, your itinerary, your schedule. Options run from a full-day private sail to multi-day luxury yacht charters. Here's the range.
Full-day private charters
The accessible tier: the whole boat for your group for a day on the water (typically 6–8 hours, most take up to 12 guests). Prices are per boat, not per person.
Happy Island Charters — full-day private sailing yacht
$1,500 for the whole boat · up to 12 guests
A full-day private sail — the most accessible way onto a private boat in the USVI.
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M/V Aquarius — full-day private (Seas the Day Charters)
$1,795 for the whole boat · 8 hours · up to 12 guests
One of our highest-rated charters — a full day aboard the M/V Aquarius.
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Stormy Pirates Private — luxury sailing catamaran
from $1,900 for the whole boat · up to 12 guests
Pick your length and destination: 6-hour USVI ($1,900), 8-hour USVI ($2,200), or a full 8-hour BVI day ($2,600).
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Sailing Yacht Pisces — full-day luxury private (Seas the Day Charters)
$2,095 for the whole boat · 7 hours · up to 12 guests
A full day of luxury under sail aboard the Pisces.
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The go-all-out tier: live aboard for several days, priced by the length of the trip. Best for a special occasion or a group splitting the cost.
Beach Charters VI — 4-day / 3-night term charter
$8,000 · multi-day term charter
Live aboard for several days on a term charter through the islands.
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Island Tour Connect — luxury yacht charter
from $15,000 · priced by length
Go all out: from a single day ($15,000) up to a full week ($70,000). Multi-day, priced by trip length.
Check Availability →Common questions about private charters
What's included on a private charter?
It varies by operator, but a private charter generally means the whole boat for your group with a captain (and often crew) for a set number of hours. Food, drinks, snorkel gear, and fuel or destination fees may or may not be included — confirm exactly what's covered with each operator when you book.
How many people fit on a private charter?
Most of the full-day private boats here take up to 12 guests. Multi-day and luxury yacht charters vary by vessel, so check the capacity for the specific boat before booking.
Can we do a custom itinerary or an overnight trip?
Yes — that's the point of chartering privately. Full-day charters set their own route for the day, and some can add a British Virgin Islands leg if everyone has a passport. Multi-day and term charters are built around overnight trips. Work out the plan with the operator when you book.
How far ahead should I book?
Private charters are limited and fill up, especially in peak season (December–April) and around holidays. Book as early as you can once your dates are set.
What's the difference between a full-day and a multi-day charter?
A full-day charter is a single day on the water, typically 6–8 hours. A multi-day or term charter runs several days, usually with overnights aboard, and is priced by the length of the trip.