Yachting Capital of the Caribbean
The USVI is the #1 destination for professional crewed yacht charter
Discover Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands
Our members include professionally crewed and bareboat charter vessels, with hundreds of options for hire by the day or the week ready to deliver on the promise of memory-making fun in the incredible surroundings of the Virgin Islands. Also in our membership are the vendors and charter brokers which support the industry. Browse our extensive directories of luxury charter yachts to matchmake you with your perfect vacation, and of marine service providers to keep your own vessel afloat.
Boats, Brokers and Businesses
We partner with local industry leaders
We partner with local industry leaders
We partner with local industry leaders
We partner with local industry leaders
Membership Benefits
Our Members
Direct benefits of VIPCA Membership
- With Personal Membership access to shore-based health insurance; with Crew Membership access to on-the-water health insurance.
- Access to Yacht Shows
- Receipt of pertinent and timely industry updates and information from VIPCA
- Marine Directory of vendors and services
Membership supports VIPCA’s year-round work
- Promoting USVI marine charter tourism
- Marine Vocational Training to help track VI youth into careers in the marine industry
- Liaison with USVI, BVI and PR to assist in facilitating cooperation for the benefit of members
- Seeking official rulings from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for benefit of membership at-large
- Development of marine infrastructure in the USVI – including moorings
- Compliance guidance for mariners and vessels
Providing One Voice
for the Charter Industry
The Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association unifies, supports and furthers the capabilities of the marine charter industry within the U.S. Virgin Islands by providing compliance guidance, youth training, and one voice to assist in the development of industry standards for the continued growth and strength of the charter industry. Our objective is to represent the crew, vessels (owners and owner operators), charter brokers and marine vendors while advocating a positive reputation locally and internationally.