Update on traffic and clearances between BVI and USVI. There is ferries traffic only from Road Town to Charlotte Amalie. Other lines are not available. US customs for private yachts are open in Charlotte Amalie and Cruz Bay.

I just came in for clearing in and out and it took just the time to fill the paperwork.

For non-US residents who have ESTA, do not believe the ferry companies in Road Town, who want to force you to buy a roundtrip ticket, saying it is requested by US officials. This is a lie, but there is little chance you can buy a one-way ticket to any company.

Update on clearing in at Christiansted. We had to go out to the airport to get both our passports stamped and have the boat cleared in. You cannot clear in at the wharf as the computer systems are not up and running there yet. The best is to call the airport st (340) 778 0216 to get the current clearing in the procedure.

It seems to be changing day to day as things come back online. When I called I told them I needed to clear in a private vessel. Try to get there before 4 pm. Immigration and clearing in the boat took about an hour but mostly due to the computer system being very slow.

An update from Island Global Yachting (IGY):

In the wake of Hurricane Irma and Maria, the IGY Marina at Yacht Haven Grande – Charlotte Amalie and American Yacht Harbor Marina at Red Hook, are currently under repair.

As of September 19th, 2017, the airport at St. Thomas was not open to commercial carriers, however, was accepting private aircraft and humanitarian relief flights. At present, it is expected that the St. Thomas airport will be operational to commercial flights sooner than St. Maarten.

St. Thomas hotels have been affected by the hurricane, several hotels are closed and preparing for renovation. Many of the others are open but are focused on accommodating relief agencies such as FEMA, the FBI, and other law enforcement personnel.

Several banks are open and welcoming customers with some having cash withdrawal limits in place.

All IGY Caribbean marinas will be partially operational for the upcoming 2017/18 Winter Season and are expected to include crew amenities such as; the gymnasium, swimming pool, and food and beverage outlets within our facilities gated locations.

Arrived in St. Thomas a few days ago. Prior to arrival, I called Customs to confirm the Visa requirements as all of the guides and this site said it was required and yet when I went to the Government site and it appeared we were ok. I wanted clarification.

As a Canadian (not landed immigrant in Canada) we did NOT require a visa, even though arriving on our boat. As explained to me, “as long there is no reason for you to be turned away at the border coming in from Canada, you are fine to come in here”. That meaning, no DUI’s, criminal record, dual citizen etc. When we arrived customs was a breeze.

One of the most peaceful anchorage place in St Thomas Is in its north side, in Magens Bay, Is a very good shelter And the Beach Is lovely

National Park Mooring Fees will increase January 1, 2016, to $26 per night. US citizens age 62 or older can apply for the Senior Pass which allows a 50% discount on National Park fees.