Cruising the United States Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, St. Thomas to Christiansted, VI
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Of all the European nations busy colonizing the Caribbean during the golden age of sail; Denmark is the least likely to pop up in the mind of present day sailors. The Danes, however, started colonies on St. Thomas in 1665 and St. John in 1683. West Indian sugar was the driving force behind colonization then. Slave labor planted and harvested sugar cane. A triangular trade developed where Danish merchants traded African slaves for loaves of brown sugar that were sent across the Atlantic to sweeten the tables in Danish homes. In 1733, France sold St. Croix to Denmark, and from that time on the three Scandinavian owned islands were called the Danish West Indies. For the sum of $25 million, in 1917, the United States purchased St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix from Denmark. The new United States Virgin Islands became a territory, much like Puerto Rico. That was a good investment by the U.S. government, since today USVI directly generates a half billion dollars annually from travel and tourism. And that is great news for boaters because it has helped USVI develop into a very friendly destination for cruising.

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Yacht Haven Grande
340-774-9500 ext 1
St. Thomas
St. Thomas
U.S. Virgin Islands
18.337109, -64.921507
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Christmas Cove
43.84542, -69.55433
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American Yacht Harbor
340-775-6454
St. Thomas
U.S. Virgin Islands
18.325057, -64.852131
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Coconut Bay Anchorage
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Magen’s Bay Anchorage
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Caneel Bay Anchorage
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Trunk Bay Anchorage
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Leinster Bay Anchorage
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Hurricane Hole Marina
242-603-1950
Paradise Island
New Providence
Bahamas
25.0792, -77.3188
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Coral Harbor Anchorage
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St. Croix Marine
340-773-0289
Christiansted
St. Croix
U.S. Virgin Islands
17.747033, -64.697579
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Buck Island Anchorage
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Green Cay Marina
340-718-1453
Christiansted
St. Croix
U.S. Virgin Islands
17.759721, -64.66864

Cruising the United States Virgin Islands

St. Thomas, St. Thomas to Christiansted, VI

Cruise Length
TOTAL
Miles

Of all the European nations busy colonizing the Caribbean during the golden age of sail; Denmark is the least likely to pop up in the mind of present day sailors. The Danes, however, started colonies on St. Thomas in 1665 and St. John in 1683. West Indian sugar was the driving force behind colonization then. Slave labor planted and harvested sugar cane. A triangular trade developed where Danish merchants traded African slaves for loaves of brown sugar that were sent across the Atlantic to sweeten the tables in Danish homes. In 1733, France sold St. Croix to Denmark, and from that time on the three Scandinavian owned islands were called the Danish West Indies. For the sum of $25 million, in 1917, the United States purchased St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix from Denmark. The new United States Virgin Islands became a territory, much like Puerto Rico. That was a good investment by the U.S. government, since today USVI directly generates a half billion dollars annually from travel and tourism. And that is great news for boaters because it has helped USVI develop into a very friendly destination for cruising.

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Yacht Haven Grande
340-774-9500 ext 1
St. Thomas
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St. Thomas

Charlotte Amalie is most well known for its extensive cruise ship port and great shopping. It is all that and more. Once your boat is provisioned and all necessary supplies are onboard, spend a fun day shopping before the dock lines are slipped. There’s a great selection of gold, pearls, diamonds, hand crafted jewelry and local artwork. And don’t forget an extra bathing suit or two.

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Christmas Cove

Lunch Stop: Pick up a mooring ball or anchor. Dinghy to the southern tip of the island for good snorkeling.

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American Yacht Harbor
340-775-6454
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St. Thomas

Overnight Stop: There is only one reason to stop in Red Hook overnight, and that is the original Duffy’s Love Shack! Billed as “the best parking lot bar in the world”, and it is. Just walk across the street from American Yacht Harbor and enjoy the cocktails, the food and the fun. You won’t be disappointed. And don’t forget to buy a T-shirt!

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Coconut Bay Anchorage

Lunch Stop: Anchor at this bay on the south side of the island, and snorkel on White Horse Reef.

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Magen’s Bay Anchorage

Overnight Stop: Tuck into the northeast corner of the bay and anchor in sand just off Magens Beach. The beach is a mile long strip of white sand, and one of the most popular beaches in the Caribbean.

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Caneel Bay Anchorage

Overnight Stop: Pick up a National Park Service mooring ball. Go ashore and visit the old plantation ruins at the Caneel bay Resort, and have a cocktail there as well.

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Trunk Bay Anchorage

Lunch Stop: Pick up a National Park Service mooring ball. Try the underwater snorkeling trail around Trunk Cay.

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Leinster Bay Anchorage

Overnight Stop: Pick up a National Park Service mooring ball. Dinghy ashore and take the short hike to the ruins of the Annenberg Sugar Mill, which has been restored by the National Park Service.

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Hurricane Hole Marina
242-603-1950
Paradise Island
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New Providence

The Hurricane Hole Marina boasts one of the strongest locations on Paradise Island, within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, championship golf, casinos, nightclubs, and the Atlantis resort. Or you can stay at the Atlantis Marina which is located next to Hurricane Hole Marina and has every resort amenity you can imagine including a casino.

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Coral Harbor Anchorage

Overnight Stop: Drop anchor at this popular destination for live aboard cruisers. Try the popular Skinny Legs Bar and Grill. And the Jolly Dog Island Outpost has the “stuff you want”.

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St. Croix Marine

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Buck Island Anchorage

Lunch Stop: Anchor off West Beach at the Buck Island Reef National Monument. Dinghy to the lagoon and snorkel the underwater trail.

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Green Cay Marina
340-718-1453
Christiansted
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St. Croix

Overnight Stop: Take a taxi tour in the morning to Frederiksted on the western end of St. Croix. Frederiksted is a quaint and charming town with a mix of Danish Colonial and Victorian architecture.

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