01 · Virgin Islands Itineraries · 7 min read
A Sample St. John and St. Thomas Sailing Itinerary
Christmas Cove, Pizza Pi, the starfish flats, Lime Out, and the sunset anchorages we love most.
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St. John
Everything in the Stella Blue journal tagged "St. John".
02 · Land & Sea Experience · 5 min read
The Land & Sea Experience: A Different Way to Vacation in St. John
Yacht and villa, water and hillside — why blending the two creates the most memorable Caribbean week.
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The USVI Sailor's Atlas: A Captain's Take on Every Anchorage Worth a Day
An owner-operator's working map of the US Virgin Islands — the bays, reefs, beaches, and crossings that actually shape a charter week, ranked by when they're at their best.
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Trunk Bay, St. John: A Captain's Guide to the Most Famous Beach in the USVI
Snorkel trail, postcard sand, and a crowd by 10 a.m. — how to actually enjoy Trunk Bay, when to arrive, what to bring, and when to skip it.
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Maho Bay, St. John: A Captain's Guide to the USVI's Best Turtle Anchorage
Calm water, sea turtles in the seagrass, the easiest beach landing on St. John — and one of the most reliable anchorages on the north shore.
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Francis Bay, St. John: The Quiet Anchorage Every Sailor Should Know
Why Francis Bay is the most reliable overnight anchorage in the USVI — and the morning birdwatching walk most charter guests never know about.
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Waterlemon Cay Snorkeling: The Best Underwater Trail in the USVI
Why the swim to Waterlemon Cay from Leinster Bay is the single best snorkeling experience in Virgin Islands National Park — and how to do it right.
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St. John vs. St. Thomas: Which USVI Island Is Right for Your Trip?
A captain's honest comparison of the two main US Virgin Islands — what each one is actually like, who should pick which, and why a charter lets you stop choosing.
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Best Snorkeling in the USVI: A Captain's Ranked List of 9 Spots
Nine of the best snorkeling sites in the US Virgin Islands, ranked by a captain who's logged hundreds of dives across them — what each one is best for, and when to go.
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Cruz Bay vs. Coral Bay: A St. John Town Comparison for Visitors
The two towns on St. John compared honestly — where to stay, eat, shop, and provision, and why most visitors get it wrong.
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