Pricing & Bookings

Charter and Activity Pricing

How Booking Works on Best of USVI

Your 100% free guide to the finest local boat charters and island adventures.

 

Why plan your trip with Best of USVI?

Planning a day on the water shouldn’t mean opening 25 different tabs. We bring together top-rated private catamarans, powerboats, shared day sails, and excursions across St. Thomas and St. John into one curated directory. You can easily compare boats, itineraries, and experiences side-by-side to find the perfect day on the water.

 

How do pricing and reservations work?

 

  • Direct Operator Rates: All trip rates, live calendars, and final checkout totals are provided directly by each licensed charter operator.

     

  • Clear "From" Rates: Listing prices give you a quick starting benchmark (whether per person or private boat rate). When you click "Check Availability" or "Book Now," you'll see exact live pricing for your chosen date, group size, and itinerary.

     

  • Transparent Details Upfront: Standard charter details—such as fuel policies, National Park/customs fees, and crew gratuity guidelines—are clearly detailed directly on the operator's checkout page before you pay.

How does Best of USVI earn money?

Our directory is completely free for travelers - we never add markups or service fees.

We partner directly with licensed USVI captains and tour companies. When you reserve through our site, the operator pays us an advertising or referral commission for sending them a guest. Because our commission comes out of the operator's standard marketing budget, you pay the exact same price as booking directly with the captain.

 

Who confirms and runs your trip?

When you finalize your reservation, you are booking directly with the licensed charter company.

  • Instant Confirmation: You will receive a direct email confirmation with the captain’s details, boat location, marina directions, and packing recommendations.

     

  • Direct Captain Communication: Need to request a special itinerary, update your passenger count, or check the weather? You'll have direct contact with the crew running your charter to ensure your day on the water goes smoothly.

     

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