Holiday Boat Charters in the Virgin Islands
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's on a private charter in the USVI and BVI.
Holiday dates are our busiest of the year and fill weeks in advance. Check our live calendar for availability to secure your holiday charter.
Why Spend the Holidays on a Private Boat Charter?
The holidays are peak season in the Virgin Islands. Beaches, ferries and group tours are at the busiest. A private charter skips the crowds and puts your family or friends on your own boat with your own captain, on your own schedule.
- Just your group. No strangers, no fixed itinerary. Up to 12 guests aboard each vessel. Have a group larger than 12? Book both boats together to run a tandem charter!
- Everything taken care of. Captain and crew, snorkel gear, floats, fresh fruit and baked goods, afternoon hors d’oeuvres, a top-shelf open bar, local craft beers and seltzers.
- Comfortable for every generation. Vibin’ even has an air-conditioned interior with 2 full sized private bathrooms making it easy for grandparents, kids and babies. Pack-n-play and travel bassinet are on board as well.
- Perfect December weather. Expect air temperatures around the mid 80s °F with a light breeze and warm water for snorkeling.
- Skip the customs line. Vibin’ VI Boat Charters has a U.S. Customs bond that lets guests coming back from the BVI clear customs digitally, so you skip in-person processing in Cruz Bay and spend more time having fun in the sun.
- A family memory, not another dinner. Gifts get forgotten. A day snorkeling with sea turtles, sting rays and colorful reef fish together doesn’t.
Thanksgiving Boat Charters in the USVI
Christmas Boat Charters in St. Thomas & St. John
New Year's Eve & New Year's Day Charters
Best Holiday Destinations by Boat
Christmas Cove, St. Thomas
It’s hard to beat a holiday trip to a place called Christmas Cove. This sheltered anchorage off Great St. James Island has calm, clear water and good snorkeling with sea turtles and reef fish, which makes it a favorite for families. There is even a sunken ship to explore!
Jost Van Dyke, BVI
Our most popular destination, all year round. Swim ashore to White Bay and the Soggy Dollar Bar, home of the Painkiller, visit Foxy’s in Great Harbour, and float in the Bubbly Pools. With our U.S. Customs bond you clear customs digitally on the way home.
St. John & Virgin Islands National Park
Snorkel Maho Bay and Waterlemon Cay, relax at Honeymoon Beach and see why St. John is called the jewel of the Virgin Islands.
Virgin Gorda & The Baths, BVI
Giant granite boulders, hidden grottos and crystal-clear pools. A full BVI day trip for groups who want to see the most famous spot in the islands.
Holiday Charter Options
Charter
Best for
Starting price
USVI Full Day Trip
Families and groups who want a full day of snorkeling and beach bars
BVI Full Day Trip
$2,450 (Makaira) / $2,950 (Vibin’)
USVI Half Day Trip
$2,100 (Makaira) / $2,800 (Vibin’)
Sunset Cruise
Couples, Christmas Eve and holiday celebrations
$1,400 (Vibin’), or $1,000 added to a full day trip
Holiday Charter FAQs
When should I book a holiday boat charter in the Virgin Islands?
As early as possible. Holiday dates are our busiest of the year and often book out weeks in advance.
Do you run charters on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day?
Absolutely!
Can we go to the BVI over the holidays?
Yes. Our BVI full day trips run through the holiday season, with Jost Van Dyke our most popular stop. All guests need a valid passport, and our U.S. Customs bond means digital customs processing on the way back.
How many people can come on a holiday charter?
Starting price is for up to 6 guests, and each vessel can take up to 12 guests ($150 per additional guest on the full day trip for Vibin’ and $40 per additional guest on Makaira).
Can we celebrate a special occasion on board?
Absolutely. Holiday proposals, anniversaries and family reunions are perfect on a private charter. See our special occasions page.
What's the weather like in the Virgin Islands at Christmas?
Warm and sunny, with temperatures typically in the low to mid 80s °F. It can be breezier in December, which is why our captain plans routes around the calmest anchorages.