St Thomas (USVI) Sailing Itinerary

Christmas Cove

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring is only allowed where seagrass and coral are not present. Moorings for a fee are plentiful, but get there early. You can find all the details on mooring and anchoring here: https://www.vinow.com/travel/marinas-anchorage-sites/ 

Things to do

Float atop the clear blue waves or dive below and swim with sea turtles, stingrays and other majestic marine life. Relax on the secluded shore or take the dinghy to Pizza Pi, a one-of-kind sailboat serving up some of the Caribbean’s best pizza. And if you stick around until sundown, nothing compares to basking in the orange glow of the horizon as the night sky sets in.

Facilities

Restaurants – Resorts

Caneel Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring is not allowed here.  Secure a NPS mooring ball (white ball w/ blue stripe) for $26 cash per night.There are 20 mooring balls available, so get there early if possible. Fee is paid at the floating fee station.

Things to do

Take the dinghy to over and explore Saloman Bay Beach, an excellent snorkeling spot. After a day relaxing, head to Zozo’s, where you can enjoy a luxury setting with restaurant and bar, booking is preferred but not essential.

Facilities

Bar, restaurant, laundry (at Caneel Bay resort) BAR AND LAUNDRY NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC- CANEEL GUESTS ONLY

Trunk Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring is not allowed here.  NPS moorings ($26) are available but not plentiful, so get there early.

Things to do

Enjoy the underwater trails by swimming or snorkeling your way through the breathtaking blue water or bask in the Caribbean sun on the white sand beach.

Snorkelling, swimming ,kitesurfing, paddle boarding, windsurfing, hiking

Facilities

Restaurants – Retail shops – Picnic areas – Restrooms and showers – On-duty lifeguards – Snorkeling gear rentals -taxi

Leinster Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring is not allowed here.  NPS moorings ($26) are available but not plentiful, so get there early.

Things to do

The must-do activity in Leinster Bay is snorkeling because of the abundant marine life and fringing reefs. Sea turtles, rays, and colorful fish are spotted often along with bright and beautiful corals. On land, explore over 30 different trails along Leinster Bay Beach and see the historic Annaberg Sugar Plantation Ruins along the way.

Facilities

No facilities for yachts are available.

Coral Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Things to do

Head to Drunk Bay Trail for some unbelievable hiking, or hit up Carolina Corral so you can soak up the majestic scenery while horseback riding. When it’s time to eat, choose from a number of unique restaurants such as Skinny Legs, The Tourist Trap, Miss Lucy’s, or Shipwreck Landing. Engage in some island retail therapy because Coral Bay is famous for its funky shops. You can even shop for groceries here if you so choose. You also have the option of snorkelling during your Coral Bay visit. Simply swing by Crabby’s Watersports to rent your gear. The most prominent landmark in Coral Bay is the Emmaus Moravian Church, which is part of the list of registered historical place in the US Virgin Islands. The church is said to be haunted because of the double murder that occurred at the neighbouring Carolina Estate plantation in 1733. 

Facilities

Restaurants – Bars – Grocery stores (three) – Shops – Watersports rental – Mall – Mail centre

Magens Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring (left side outside of swim zone)

Things to do

Kayak around the bay, relax on the remote beachfront. For a more active Magens Bay experience, learn about the island’s history while taking in the tropical scenery during a guided walk along tjhe water or an eco tour. Or take a taxi to Estate St. Peter and get your thrills by zooming along the Tree Line Extreme zip line.

Facilities

Public restrooms & showers – Snack stands – Bars – Souvenir shops – Recreational rentals (paddleboards, kayaks, snorkeling gear, floats) – Beach rentals (towels, lounge chairs, lockers); taxi

Druif Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring is only allowed where seagrass and coral are not present. Moorings for a fee are available.Ask for mooring Ball info at check-in as all mooring balls are private.

Things to do

Select the perfect patch of white sand and temporarily settle into your very own sunbathing sanctuary. Go for a refreshing swim in the surf-free ocean or enjoy snorkeing your way through the clear blue water and colorful coral reefs. With the palm tree scenery and the sparse beach population, take advantage of this incredible photo opportunity.

Facilities

ATM; Restaurant & bars; taxi; Recreation rentals (kayaks,  stand-up paddleboards, beach chairs); Dingy’s -Dingy’s offers drinks and nice fresh food (tuna ceviche was a must!)

Christmas Cove

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring is only allowed where seagrass and coral are not present. Moorings for a fee are plentiful, but get there early. You can find all the details on mooring and anchoring here: https://www.vinow.com/travel/marinas-anchorage-sites/ 

Things to do

Float atop the clear blue waves or dive below and swim with sea turtles, stingrays and other majestic marine life. Relax on the secluded shore or take the dinghy to Pizza Pi, a one-of-kind sailboat serving up some of the Caribbean’s best pizza. And if you stick around until sundown, nothing compares to basking in the orange glow of the horizon as the night sky sets in.

Facilities

Restaurants – Resorts

Caneel Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring is not allowed here.  Secure a NPS mooring ball (white ball w/ blue stripe) for $26 cash per night.There are 20 mooring balls available, so get there early if possible. Fee is paid at the floating fee station.

Things to do

Take the dinghy to over and explore Saloman Bay Beach, an excellent snorkeling spot. After a day relaxing, head to Zozo’s, where you can enjoy a luxury setting with restaurant and bar, booking is preferred but not essential.

Facilities

Bar, restaurant, laundry (at Caneel Bay resort) BAR AND LAUNDRY NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC- CANEEL GUESTS ONLY

Trunk Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring is not allowed here.  NPS moorings ($26) are available but not plentiful, so get there early.

Things to do

Enjoy the underwater trails by swimming or snorkeling your way through the breathtaking blue water or bask in the Caribbean sun on the white sand beach.

Snorkelling, swimming ,kitesurfing, paddle boarding, windsurfing, hiking

Facilities

Restaurants – Retail shops – Picnic areas – Restrooms and showers – On-duty lifeguards – Snorkeling gear rentals -taxi

Leinster Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring is not allowed here.  NPS moorings ($26) are available but not plentiful, so get there early.

Things to do

The must-do activity in Leinster Bay is snorkeling because of the abundant marine life and fringing reefs. Sea turtles, rays, and colorful fish are spotted often along with bright and beautiful corals. On land, explore over 30 different trails along Leinster Bay Beach and see the historic Annaberg Sugar Plantation Ruins along the way.

Facilities

No facilities for yachts are available.

Saltpond Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring is not allowed here.  NPS moorings ($26) are available but not plentiful, so get there early. Anchoring is allowed in Coral Harbor.

Things to do

Swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, sunbathing

Facilities

Saltpond -No facilities                                                                                                                                            

Coral Bay: Restaurants – Bars – Grocery stores (three) – Shops – Watersports rental – Mall – Mail center-ATM-taxi

Lavango Cay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Moorings can be reserved from lovango bay resort. Anchoring inbetween lovango and congo is permitted in sandy areas only.

Things to do

Bar, restaurant, snorkeling, pool and small gift shop

Facilities

Restaurant, Bar, pool

Magens Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring (left side outside of swim zone)

Things to do

Kayak around the bay, relax on the remote beachfront. For a more active Magens Bay experience, learn about the island’s history while taking in the tropical scenery during a guided walk along tjhe water or an eco tour. Or take a taxi to Estate St. Peter and get your thrills by zooming along the Tree Line Extreme zip line.

Facilities

Public restrooms & showers – Snack stands – Bars – Souvenir shops – Recreational rentals (paddleboards, kayaks, snorkeling gear, floats) – Beach rentals (towels, lounge chairs, lockers); taxi

Great Harbour – Brewers Bay & Playground

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Druif Bay

Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, relaxing on the beach or grab some drinks and food at Dinghys beach bar. Golf carts are also available for rent to drive around the island. Be sure to eplore the historic fort and enjoy the scenic view.

Mooring

Anchoring is only allowed where seagrass and coral are not present. Moorings for a fee are available.Ask for mooring Ball info at check-in as all mooring balls are private.

Things to do

Select the perfect patch of white sand and temporarily settle into your very own sunbathing sanctuary. Go for a refreshing swim in the surf-free ocean or enjoy snorkeing your way through the clear blue water and colorful coral reefs. With the palm tree scenery and the sparse beach population, take advantage of this incredible photo opportunity.

Facilities

ATM; Restaurant & bars; taxi; Recreation rentals (kayaks,  stand-up paddleboards, beach chairs); Dingy’s -Dingy’s offers drinks and nice fresh food (tuna ceviche was a must!)