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Traveling to the Virgin Islands is a truly unique experience. Whether you're looking for adventure or simply hoping to relax on a beautiful white sand beach, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands offer something for everyone.
Find everything you need to know about private boat charters, top snorkeling locations, the best beaches and beach bars, island hopping, St. John restaurants, travel tips and more! Everything you need to know about experiencing the best of the BVI and USVI… all in one easy place, right here in our St. John charter boat blog!
El Niño Hits St. John And The Virgin Islands
Poisonous, Venomous, and Toxic Plants and Animals of the Virgin Islands
Fire Coral in the Virgin Islands
Captain Max Leads The Best St. John Charter Boat Trips
Visiting The Virgin Islands In November
Our Favorite BVI Charter Trip Lunch Stops — So Many Places To Go
Visiting The Virgin Islands In October
Saharan Dust In The Virgin Islands — Brings Beautiful Sunsets
The Best Pizza on St. John, USVI
Image credit: Johnny Lime
10% Off-Season Discount on All Trips Booked From September 1 - October 18, 2026
BVI Beaches You Can Only Reach by Boat
Image: Sandy Spit / Credit: Island Roots Charters
USVI Beaches You Can Only Reach by Boat
Pizza Pi: The Caribbean’s Only Floating Pizzeria
Image: Pizza Pi - Christmas Cove, USVI / Credit: Island Roots Charters
The Best BVI Stops on a Day Trip from St. John
Image: White Bay, Jost Van Dyke Island / Credit: Island Roots Charters
The Ultimate BVI Wreck Diving Guide: Rhone, Wreck Alley, and Willy T
Image: Captain Jason Siska diving the RMS Rhone, BVI / Credit: Island Roots Charters
Make Lovango Resort & Beach Club a Highlight of Your USVI Day Charter
Jost Van Dyke Island, BVI— A Complete Guide
Jost Bubbly Pool Party - Photo credit: Island Roots Charters
Salt Island, BVI — A Complete Guide
Image of a salt crystal found at Salt Island, BVI / Credit: Island Roots Charters
Top Three Places in the Virgin Islands You Can Only Visit by Boat
Norman Island Caves / Photo credit: Island Roots Charters
Barracudas, Moray Eels & Lobsters — Marine Predators Of The Virgin Islands
As a younger man, Capt. Jason Siska would bring lobsters to the restaurant to trade so he could take his future wife, Jill, out on dinner dates.
Photo credit: Island Roots Charters
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