Setting Sail In St Thomas

F or several years, one of         sails. Regardless of where your    the most popular activities     boat travels around St. Thomas,    for visitors to St. Thomas      you will also experience           hasn’t taken place on the island.     incredible underwater visibility,  Instead, tourists cruise the          allowing you to see the colorful   crystal-clear waters surrounding      diversity of the Caribbean Sea.    this unique island, soaking up                                           the sun and finding adventure in      The easiest way to experience the  the water. With numerous charters     Caribbean Sea while on St. Thomas  and rental organizations catering     is to charter either a sailboat    to the tourists of the island –       or powerboat. St. Thomas           each with unique water sport          currently has at least 100         activities and boating options –      different charter boats, each      there are plenty of ways to set       offering different activities and  sail in St. Thomas.                   boating options. While day trips                                         are the most popular option with   As conditions for sailing and         tourists, many charter services    water sports are nearly perfect       in St. Thomas also offer week      year-round in St. Thomas, it is       long boating tours. In most        no wonder that tourists regularly     cases, both single day and week    cite the weather as one of the        long charters are staffed with a   most memorable details of their       complete crew, allowing you to     vacations. In addition to the         sit back and enjoy the ride.       persistent sunshine and mild          However, experienced sailors can   temperatures, the waters              also find boat rentals without     surrounding St. Thomas and the        crews, allowing tourists to take   U.S. Virgin Islands are typically     the helm and coast through the     calm year-round, but light            calm Caribbean waters. In most     tropical breezes provide more         cases, charter boats are limited   than enough strength for the          to groups of 6-8, meaning your     family will be able to enjoy not                                         only the weather but also the         If you have never attempted any    precious privacy afforded by          of these sports before, don’t be   luxurious Caribbean destinations      discouraged from hopping aboard a  like St. Thomas.                      boat. Many of the charter boats                                          operating in St. Thomas are        Boating in the Caribbean also         staffed by knowledgeable           allows adventurous tourists a         personnel that take pride in       chance to explore what lies           serving not only as tour guides,   beneath the water. Most boating       but also as teachers. While out    charters come complete with           at sea, you can receive lessons    snorkeling equipment and visit        on snorkeling or scuba diving and  many of the island’s best sites       gain valuable insight about how    for observing underwater life. If     to reel in the perfect catch.      you charter a powerboat, you can      Some charter companies even offer  also take advantage of equipment      sailing lessons, allowing          such as water skis and inflatable     first-timers a chance to man the   toys. Even if you want to stay        sails.                             dry, you can try your hand at                                            deep sea fishing and reel in some     One of the best ways to find a     of the Caribbean’s most               charter boat or sailing tour is    spectacular fish. If you have a       directly through your resort with  particular activity in mind,          the help of the concierge or       check the listings for individual     front desk staff. In many cases,   charters as most will detail the      charter companies will offer       types of water sport equipment        substantial discounts or free      available. You can also ask the       add-ons to your rental through     concierge at your resort for          your resort. If you are still      recommendations based on your         having trouble finding the right   family’s interests and budget.        charter for your family, check     local publications for detailed       can also make the necessary        listings featuring the types of       reservations directly through      activities offered by each            your resort and devote your free   company. When you have found the      time to enjoying everything else   right tour or boat rental, you        St. Thomas has to offer.           About the Author: This article was written by Justin Burch. Justin writes select pieces about vacationing in the Caribbean and travel in St Thomas for the Marriott Resorts. Published At: www.Isnare.com