Yacht charter St Croix takes you to the largest and most culturally layered of the US Virgin Islands – an 84-square-mile island where Danish-colonial Christiansted glows in pastel yellows and terracottas along the harbour, sugar-mill chimneys punctuate the rolling green interior, and Buck Island Reef National Monument protects one of the finest underwater trails in the Caribbean. St Croix sits roughly 40 nautical miles south of St Thomas, lending it a quieter, more frontier-like feel that rewards the extra passage. The charter fleet includes motor yachts of 68′–98′, superyachts above 100′, and luxury catamarans from 55′, with Christiansted Harbour and the Gallows Bay marina serving as the principal bases. Peak season runs December through April, when trade winds keep temperatures around 28 °C and the sea settles into a deep, crystalline blue; November and May offer shoulder-season value with warmer water and lighter visitor traffic.
Daily rates start from $5,600 on a catamaran or mid-size motor yacht and from $10,200 on latest-model vessels above 78′, plus applicable USVI excise tax and APA. St Croix’s defining edge is its contrast to the rest of the USVI – a place where rum distilleries, rainforest hikes to tide pools, and the underwater snorkel trail at Buck Island come together in an itinerary that feels refreshingly off the well-worn charter circuit.
Explore Christiansted’s harbour, Buck Island, and the island’s best anchorages in the full St Croix destination guide.
Follow ready-made routes around St Croix and its offshore reefs with our curated St Croix charter itineraries.
Browse the yachts available for charter around St Croix, from luxury catamarans starting at 55′ to motor yachts of 68′–98′ and superyachts above 100′. Weekly rates begin from approximately $39,200 on a catamaran and from $71,400 on the latest motor yachts above 78′. Filter by yacht type, guest capacity, length, or daily rate to compare the fleet. Boatcrowd’s specialists can advise on the best vessel and route for exploring St Croix’s reefs, harbours, and the passage to Buck Island.
For peak-season charters (December–April), booking 6–12 months ahead ensures the widest choice of vessels. St Croix sees fewer charter yachts than St Thomas, so availability can be more limited during the holidays. Shoulder-season trips in November or May are generally easier to arrange with 6–8 weeks’ notice, and often come with reduced rates.
Standard equipment on most St Croix charter yachts includes paddleboards, kayaks, snorkelling sets, and a tender for reef excursions and harbour runs. Larger motor yachts and superyachts typically carry jet skis, SeaBobs, and fishing tackle. Buck Island’s underwater snorkel trail is a must-do, and your charter specialist can arrange guided dives along the island’s wall reefs on request.
St Croix sits approximately 40 nautical miles south of St Thomas – a scenic half-day passage on a motor yacht. Combining the two islands adds variety and is easily managed within a 10–14-day itinerary. For a two-week charter, a route linking St Croix, St Thomas, St John, and the BVI creates one of the most comprehensive Virgin Islands experiences available.
Your charter fee covers the yacht, professional crew, and onboard equipment including water toys, snorkelling gear, tenders, and all linens. Food, beverages, fuel, and marina fees are paid from the APA (typically 25–35% of the charter fee). Applicable USVI excise tax is added to the base rate, and crew gratuity of 10–20% is customary and settled separately at the end of the voyage.
