For Americans planning to travel the breathtaking Virgin Islands, yacht charters are definitely the best way to go.
With so many beautiful tropical landmarks seemingly "floating" among the clear ocean waters and exotic aquatic sea-life of the Caribbean, you will certainly be missing out if you don't visit them all.
You could always fly in to St.
Thomas or St.
Croix, but why limit yourself to only one or two of the amazing tropical paradises that are all within your reach? As long as you have made it all the way from the states to the Caribbean, you may as well visit all of the U.
S.
and British Virgin Islands.
Taking a Virgin Island yacht charter can enable you to explore them all without the hassle of arranging transportation, hospitality or overnight accommodations.
Why A Yacht Charter Instead Of A Cruise? There are typically three main reasons why travelers prefer touring the Virgin Islands by private yachts to taking public cruise ship vacations.
Privacy - Cruising a private yachts is an ideal way to explore the Islands for those who appreciate a more intimate and relaxed atmosphere while sailing.
Though taking a Caribbean cruise is a fabulous way to enjoy a luxurious tropical vacation, you must keep in mind that you'll be traveling with anywhere from 150 to more than 3,000 passengers.
If you're interested in the "singles scene", nightclub entertainment and mingling with hundreds of other people you may prefer a cruise ship over a yacht.
But while traveling the Virgin Islands on a yacht charter you can have the same experiences on-shore at ports of call that you would on-board a cruise ship.
The difference is that when you're done, you go back to your own private vessel that luxuriously accommodates only yourself and your chosen group of as little as only five guests.
Spontaneity - If you enjoy "flying by the seat of your pants" and enjoy spontaneous activities, a truly "schedule-free" and relaxing vacation can be tailored hour-by-hour as you play-it-by ear on your own personal yacht.
If you want to visit all of the Islands in one day, you're free to do so because you are the captain of your ship.
Want to cruise one Island per day and not be tied to a cruise ship schedule and port of call curfew? No, problem.
Opting for private Virgin Island yacht charter in lieu of major cruise lines offers you all the freedom and flexibility to do exactly as you please, at whatever time you like.
Increased Variety - The Caribbean ocean plays host to a total six U.
S.
and British Virgin Islands.
Passengers on a typical Caribbean cruise ship are forced to stick to strict itineraries that often include visits to only three or less of the Islands.
In addition, you are not able to choose which combination of Islands you wish to tour.
In 'hit-or-miss" fashion, you are required to choose from package deals in hopes that most of your destinations are the ones you are interested in.
Yachts enable you to visit any and all of the Islands in any order, at anytime you so choose.
With so many beautiful tropical landmarks seemingly "floating" among the clear ocean waters and exotic aquatic sea-life of the Caribbean, you will certainly be missing out if you don't visit them all.
You could always fly in to St.
Thomas or St.
Croix, but why limit yourself to only one or two of the amazing tropical paradises that are all within your reach? As long as you have made it all the way from the states to the Caribbean, you may as well visit all of the U.
S.
and British Virgin Islands.
Taking a Virgin Island yacht charter can enable you to explore them all without the hassle of arranging transportation, hospitality or overnight accommodations.
Why A Yacht Charter Instead Of A Cruise? There are typically three main reasons why travelers prefer touring the Virgin Islands by private yachts to taking public cruise ship vacations.
Privacy - Cruising a private yachts is an ideal way to explore the Islands for those who appreciate a more intimate and relaxed atmosphere while sailing.
Though taking a Caribbean cruise is a fabulous way to enjoy a luxurious tropical vacation, you must keep in mind that you'll be traveling with anywhere from 150 to more than 3,000 passengers.
If you're interested in the "singles scene", nightclub entertainment and mingling with hundreds of other people you may prefer a cruise ship over a yacht.
But while traveling the Virgin Islands on a yacht charter you can have the same experiences on-shore at ports of call that you would on-board a cruise ship.
The difference is that when you're done, you go back to your own private vessel that luxuriously accommodates only yourself and your chosen group of as little as only five guests.
Spontaneity - If you enjoy "flying by the seat of your pants" and enjoy spontaneous activities, a truly "schedule-free" and relaxing vacation can be tailored hour-by-hour as you play-it-by ear on your own personal yacht.
If you want to visit all of the Islands in one day, you're free to do so because you are the captain of your ship.
Want to cruise one Island per day and not be tied to a cruise ship schedule and port of call curfew? No, problem.
Opting for private Virgin Island yacht charter in lieu of major cruise lines offers you all the freedom and flexibility to do exactly as you please, at whatever time you like.
Increased Variety - The Caribbean ocean plays host to a total six U.
S.
and British Virgin Islands.
Passengers on a typical Caribbean cruise ship are forced to stick to strict itineraries that often include visits to only three or less of the Islands.
In addition, you are not able to choose which combination of Islands you wish to tour.
In 'hit-or-miss" fashion, you are required to choose from package deals in hopes that most of your destinations are the ones you are interested in.
Yachts enable you to visit any and all of the Islands in any order, at anytime you so choose.
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