Most boats are in Tortola. Our best advice is to charter from whichever location you can rent the most ideal yacht for your group. Charters starting in both Tortola and St. Thomas share the same cruising area with most of your charter days in the BVI. St. Thomas and Tortola are only a few miles apart and sailing time is 2-3 hours. Therefore, it's best to be on the right yacht rather than worrying about your starting island. Our Bareboat Experts can check availability and make recommendations based on your group's needs, email bareboats@visailing.com.
The majority of people that charter from Tortola will fly into St. Thomas and take a 45 minute ferry to Tortola. The last ferry runs at 4:15pm and private water taxis can accommodate later times. The ferry cost is $60/person round trip plus luggage and port fees. The water taxi costs approximately 2-3 times more expensive than the ferry, but offers a complete personal experience.