Explore the Virgin Islands with a Professional Captain on your own customized Learn to Sail Vacation.
Guests: Your Choice 2-6 people
Sailing Route: Your choice
ASA Sailing Certifications: Your choice (max 3 certs pp)
All inclusive: with exception of booze, beer, soda, flights, taxis, meals ashore.
St. Thomas (STT) is an easy airport to fly into. This airport is serviced by American, Jetblue, United, Spirit, and Delta. You won’t need your passport to travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands as a U.S. citizen. Once you land in St. Thomas, you’ll find taxis in the airport arrival area, expect to pay $15 per person +$2 per bag. Cash is best and the airport is 45 minutes from Compass Point Marina.
The first night is designed to be a sleep aboard starting at 5 PM Sunday of the week of your trip, so you do not need to stay in a hotel the night before. We recommend flying on the day of departure. If you arrive the day early you will check out of your hotel at 11AM and no baggage storage. We prefer no pre-boarding because we are usually cleaning and preparing the vessel.
We arrive on the final day Saturday at 10 AM and you should allow for 45 minute taxi transportation to the airport, and arrive at the airport about 2-3 hours prior to departure.
We sail in the U.S. Virgin Islands while exploring new areas on an adaptable itinerary. We want to schedule time for all the activities (sailing, island hoping, snorkeling and beach time.) We will always discuss and consider wind and weather factors.
Sleep aboard starts at 5 PM on the day of your booking at the marina where the catamaran is docked. Please call the Captain upon arrival and he or she will show you to your cabin for sleep aboard your yacht. Once you are settled, the first crew meeting begins with introductions. Then the captain will show you around the vessel and do a short boat orientation. We will recommend some great dinner spots off the vessel for the first night.
On the final day, we will set sail to the marina. At the dock you will have time for vessel clean up and packing for a 10 AM departure. We can help you arrange a taxi to pick you up.
The provisions arrive on the day of your arrival. We provide the provisions for all breakfasts, all lunches and 2 dinners aboard. Typically, you (the students) will prepare food for the crew. Each student will be assigned a role, day, and/or meal preparation duty. The refrigerator/freezer will be stocked upon arrival with breakfast food (eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, yogurt, fruit, pastries, granola), lunch food (turkey, cheese, mayo, mustard, bread, wraps, burgers, tacos), dinner (Fish, rice vegetables, Chicken, pasta, salad).
Yacht choices can adapt to your needs, but typically would be a Catamaran 40-50ft which has 4 Queen beds en-suite cabins (private bathroom (head) and shower with warm fresh water, bunk, linens, towels).
The instructor will take one cabin and the guests fill the other cabins.
We arrive at the dock on the final day before 10:00. You will want to plan on being at the airport 2 hours prior to departure. We can help you arrange a taxi to the airport.
We recommend travel insurance to cover your travel expenses, medical emergency, and well as trip costs. We will never sail during a hurricane or ask you to.
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