Your trip aboard Sail Pending will be customized to do whatever you want to do, but here is a Sample of what to expect.

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Arrival Day

Night 1 – Take a taxi to Red Hook, where you will be greeted by Kristie and Rich and get settled into Sail Pending. Your floating home for the next few days. You will enjoy dinner and the Red Hook nightlife, which is all walking distance from the boat.

Day 1, Night 2 – The next morning you can sleep in and casually walk the docks, enjoy breakfast at one of the many restaurants, and then take a short walk to catch the ferry over to St. John for the day. In St. John you can rent a car and explore the island or just stroll through town and take a taxi to Hawksnest beach for the day. Bring the ferry back to Red Hook after dinner and take a short stroll back to the boat.

Day 2, Night 3 – In the morning, Kristie and Rich will come aboard with provision and you will be on your way. First stop is Snorkeling at Christmas Cove and Lunch at Pizza Pi after lunch you’ll sail to Francis Bay, where you will spend the night and witness one of the best sunset spots in the Caribbean. Dinner will be on board.

Day 3, Night 4 – Wake up and enjoy coffee and breakfast on deck while watching the pelican dive for their breakfasts. Take a Kayak or SUP to the beach for a walk, and enjoy the peace and quiet of Maho Bay before others arrive. After Lunch sail around to Leinster Bay and snorkel Waterlemon Cay. Dinner on board and then star gazing at one of the darkest areas in the Virgin Islands.

Day 4, Night 5 – After Breakfast, take a hike to the Anaberg Sugar Mill before setting sail for the South side of the island. You’ll have a light lunch underway, while sailing to Salt Pond Bay. Enjoy the afternoon kayaking and SUP, or snorkel with the many turtles who usually hang out here. Dinner on board.

Day 5, Night 6 – Wake up early and hike to Rams Heads after breakfast. To cool off after the hike take a swim before lunch as you get ready to sail to Reef Bay where you will spend the night.

Day 6, Night 7 – Wake up early and hike the Reef Heads trail to the Petroglyphs. After a swim to cool off it will be time to sail back to Red Hook. You can choose to spend the night at the dock or at Christmas Cove to enjoy more snorkeling and Pizza Pi!

Day 7 – Departure Day. Most flights leave for the States early afternoon, so you would need to be at the airport before noon.