Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. Why? ZBVI 780 kHz AM 8:00am daily and up-date every hour on the hour. Here are 5 essential skills to master before you leave the dock for your first bareboat charter sailing vacation. One of the areas was to ask Customs and Virgin Islands Shipping Registry to have dialogue, and [they and the] US authorities had some fruitful dialogue, and they were able to agree that it should be 12 passengers for the water taxis going and 12 passengers for the water taxis coming. Preparing For Your First Sailing Vacation Charter, The idea of chartering a boat for a sailing vacation is on your mind so why not just take the plunge and plan that trip? He outed a fire which he himself lit. Royal Caribbean is inviting VI providers to offer feedback on existing tours and new tourism activities and opportunities that will enhance cruise passengers experiences. We are grateful to Royal Caribbean for partnering with us to begin the conversation now about being ready for their return, hopefully in 2021, said David Bornn, Chief Legal Counsel for the Office of the Governor, who created the Community Business Forum initiative. Day 5: We sail to Jost Van Dyck, home of world-famous Foxys. Our first stop will be White Bay which is home to the Soggy Dollar Bar and the more relaxed Ivans nearby. Guests age 12 and older must present proof of Covid-19 vaccination, with the final dose of their vaccine administered at least 14 days before sailing. Albert Bryan Jr. explained that through a memorandum of understanding, any ship that reaches a COVID positivity rate over 1% will not be allowed to call on the territory. If visiting the USVI, you may clear in at Cruz Bay, St. John or Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. We hope that you enjoy our free content. In the afternoon, sail over to Cooper Island. Outside of personal use, any unauthorized reproduction, by any means, mechanical or electronic, without the express written permission of BVINews.com is strictly prohibited. Seems this day is long gone while BVI and USVI in a head to head duel to over regulate all passenger carrying vessels in each others waters. Visitors from some countries may also require a visa for entry. These folks open up a big can of worms. Also consider, that if the BVI are still shuttered, youll have a lot more boats plying the waters in the USVI. Sure, (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? St. Thomas Office (340) 774-9000. Flying into St. Thomas, USVI is a popular option. Is it possible to sail from the BVIs to the USVIs at the moment, just for a 1 night trip? The cruise line is also working closely with the Government of the Virgin Islands to improve the Territorys ports to accommodate Royal Caribbeans larger-class ships. No, Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? You can walk through the boulders and then sunbathe and swim at Devils Bay. Interested in a sail aboard Arabella? Its a moderate walk or a short cab ride into town from the marina, and Charlotte Amalie has a lot to offer St. Thomas visitors, including duty-free shopping along narrow colonial streets and alleys, the history of the 99 Steps, Fort Christian, and Bluebeards Castle, and the thrill of taking a cable car to the top of Paradise Point for tasty frozen mudslides and amazing views. Text "COVID19USVI" to 888777 to receive notifications. Our friend Bridget has never chartered in the USVI, but she is giving it a try. Fahie said local water taxis were able to carry 12 passengers but there were certain areas that the United States decided was not the law and it ended to enforce it properly. business owners or potential business owners can send feedback, ideas and suggestions for Royal Caribbean directly to Melissa De La Cruz at mdelacruz@rccl.com or Daniella Cardenas at daniellacardenas@rccl.com. If you dont feel like going ashore in nearby Red Hook for dinner, the Pizza Pi VI pizza delivery boat will be happy to bring food to you. September & October the trade winds are at its weakest and the weather can be less settled. The private island resort manages a mooring field and also welcomes boaters to visit the resorts beach club for dining, drinks, or shopping. The National Park moorings are still there. Day 2: Head to Virgin Gorda and the Baths Marine Park for a snorkel or hike to Devils Bay through the maze of giant boulders on the beach. There are frequent ferries available to deliver you to the BVI. Visitors from other countries may also require a visa for entry. Day 4: Visit Monkey Point, Guana Island for amazing snorkeling and turtle spotting. Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock A locked padlock ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Provision. Box 4494, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands All rights reserved. All Rights Reserved. They cannot stay closed forever. Sailing holiday in Croatia . All sailing WebThe cost is dependent on the number of passengers but it ranges from $25 per boat per week for 4 people to $55 per boat per week for 10 people. Roman Manning, @romantmanning American Sailing Digital Marketing Manager and avid Sailor, is off on a sailing adventure in the Caribbean with his wife @kensiepeace. Not quite so many its like were the only people in the world moorings available. Cruz Bay is the locus for St. Johns relatively shopping, dining, and nightlife scene, and its a short dingy ride from the mooring field at Honeymoon Beach which like all of the moorings within Virgin Islands National Park are free for day use but first-come, first-served (overnight stays cost $26 per night). Select one of our islands below to learn more about what each island has to offer. And they dont move too A bonfire on the beach, romantic cocktails on the deck, day 2 will reset your soul. Croix Office (340) 718-1311. For more information, visit www.vi.gov/cbf. As its off season, most likely it will be quiet, but thats not a bad thing. U.S. citizens traveling by air to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda must present a passport or other WHTI-compliant documentation to enter or depart from the United States. I'm wondering if we should proceed with the USVI or try to delay another year. On the far west tip of St. Thomas youll find the Mermaids Chair, a double-sided beach Caribbean on one side, Atlantic on the other thats an off-the-beaten path destination for snorkeling and sunning. To visit the island, guests are required to apply through the governments newly-implemented online portal BVI Gateway, at least seven days before their travel date. Trunk Bay is known for its underwater snorkeling trail, maintained by the U.S. National Park Service; Cinnamon Bay also has clear water for snorkeling plus concessions where you get breakfast, lunch or dinner and can rent snorkel equipment, paddle boards, kayaks, and beach chairs. Copyright 2006 - 2023 - BVI News, Graphic Design (BV) Limited. Love both the USVI and BVI but they are very different from a sailing vibe. If you want a sailing vacation, either is fine. But if youve been Copyright 2023 BVI News, Media Expressions Limited. Home Return to search results Lagoon 50 | HAHN Return to search results Lagoon 50 | HAHN But if youve been dreaming about a BVI sailing vacation being limited to just the USVI wont measure up. V. iew our Charter Guide to find your ideal charter style, essential extras for your trip, and more. With 3 cabins this power catamaran is a manageable size ideal for families or multiple couples, while still boasting the latest in charter yacht design and technology. Enjoy unmatched service in this stellar cruising ground, recently reopened and ready to welcome charter guests once again. Travel in that region via boat is HIGHLY restrictive, the coast guards for both countries are always watching. Assistance for U.S. Citizens U.S. Embassy Bridgetown Wildey Business Park Wildey St. Michael BB 14006 Barbados, W.I. View our Charter Guide to find your ideal charter style, essential extras for your trip, and more. Day 6: After a leisurely start to the morning, sail over to Norman Island. and White Bay, See All British Virgin Islands Conversations, Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, Autograph Collection. Gov. Photo Credit: Solarisys / Shutterstock.com Will We See Ships In St. Thomas? V.I. Recommendations for short time on island? Check our sailing schedule on the 157-foot 3-masted mega sailing yacht. If all islands are closed for tourist and sailors, we get a refund. Visit the Soggy Dollar Bar to try their infamous painkiller cocktail or head to Foxys and Corsairs at Great Harbour. 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I wonder if any provision is being made at SSB to pay workers if they decided to closed down any charter companies. For entry requirements for all U.S. bound travelers, please review the following page: Has the government of the British Virgin Island approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use? His books include 100 Things to Do in Rhode Island and the forthcoming 100 Things to Do in the Caribbean Before You Die. Weather Forecasts Client can obtain the weather situation at any time by listening to the maritime weather forecasts. Hoping USVIs will be as enjoyable as BVIs. WebPARVATA -Sun Odyssey 379-Dream Yacht Charter,3 Cabin,Parham Town,British Virgin Islands. I think part of the reason it is so popular as a sailing destination is that it is pretty easy to sail there and lots of different places to go. Ha The British Virgin Islands is currently under a Level 1 Travel Advisory: Exercise Normal Precautions due to health and safety measures and COVID-19 related conditions. Day 3: This is your day of rest. So didnt the usvi had restrictions too ??????? All them charter boats here not in compliance should register theur boat in USVI them come over now. Thank you for reading! Checking in to C&I in Cruz Bay can be difficult. But of course it may not be. AstraZeneca. Who advising and making these decisions? Such a tease! Free up the USVI charter boats that you guys restricted from coming to BVI since Covid . P.O. Thanks for the informative post. I have a 47 foot cat reserved through CYOA at the end of July. Hoping USVIs will be as enjoyable as BVIs. Any re Royal Caribbeans imminent return to the USVI drove the discussion of the second Community Business Forum. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-106954204', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');St John is nice, but I cant see spending a week sailing just around St John. Take a look at a list of inter-island Ferries: https://www.bvitourism.com/inter-island-ferries, When chartering a boat in the British Virgin Islands, there is a good chance that youll pick up your vessel in Tortola. The latest in a long line of industry-leading power catamarans, the innovative 403PC is now available to book for charters beginning Fall of 2023. U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna, Visit Travel.State.gov for More Information, https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/, https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/covid-19_testing_required_US_Entry.html, Travel Protocol for Entry to the British Virgin Islands, U.S. Embassy in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS, Are there COVID-related entry requirements for US citizens? ASA members get a discount with Dream Yacht Charter and their base is located on Scrub Island. Exercise normal precautions in the British Virgin Islands. The islands had broken out of their Covid-enforced tourism hiatus in December, but the conditions of entry seemed a little stringent: a negative Covid test As we start sailing in June, we feel the strongest approach to protecting our crew, our guests, and the communities that we are going to visit, is for all of those guests and crew to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, she said. Home ; Destinations . We are eager to get back there and we are confident that with the progress and success of the (COVID) vaccine and our track record operating safely, that we will back to the U.S. Virgin Islands.. so why are they harassing charter companies to be in compliance and the BVI does not have the equipment for these boats to be in compliance. 9:00 p.m.), Road Town, Tortola (Monday Sunday, 8:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m.), Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke (Monday - Sunday, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.), Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda (Monday Sunday, 8:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m.). Visitors will discover a breathtaking mix of natural, and human-made beauty. This is only the beginning you are telling the USVI charter boats that they are allowed 7 trips per year to enter the BVI while our water taxi commercial vessels going into the USVI every day. The charter owner tells us that if BVI are restricted (BVI have "exclusion zone" for sailing right now), then he will sail USVI or SVI. Enough is enough. use of the comments below or other interaction among the users. U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS, Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. As you probably know The USVIs are to Windward of The BVI so youll be tacking your way over and have a nice downwind sail going back. A good question for TTOL. On the islands southeast coast youll find Coral Bay, a popular lunch stop owing to the free moorings in Hurricane Hole and dining options that include the popular Skinny Legs bar and Lime Out VI, a floating bar and taco stand. Day 7: Explore the caves on Norman Island before sailing to Rhone Marine Park to snorkel over the steamer wreck, RMS Rhone that sank in 1867. In November, you can join in the fun of the famous two-day lobster festival. Another great location to visit is the Top of the Baths where you can look out over Sir Francis Drake Channel. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Anchoring in Cruz Bay is next to impossible. I have a 47 foot cat reserved through CYOA at the end of July. But since SeaSea first sailed, the rules have changed. You can schedule dive and snorkeling expeditions or rent some Lasers or Hobies. There are 50 or so free, day-use moorings scattered around the island (with a three-hour use limit) plus more pay-for-use balls for overnight stays; some are located within waters controlled by two U.S. National Parks on the island: Buck Island Reef and the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve, the latter of which has a bioluminescent bay and is a reputed landing site of Christopher Columbus. Where do you begin? Our local entrepreneurs made representation to many of our ministers and many of our elected officials on the government side and one of them who led the charge was Honourable Kye Rymer who came and spoke on their behalf, Fahie said. And should we insist on the right to cancel in case BVI are closed? Now they not issuing permits for charter boats. They are under considerable pressure as it is with the omicron variant. You can go snorkeling at the famous Caves or hike up the hill for a great lookout over the mooring field. 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