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USVI Charter Yacht Show 2027

TBA (Dates to be announced)

By Katie Scott

The USVI Charter Yacht Show returns to St Thomas as a leading event in the Caribbean charter calendar, offering an invaluable platform for showcasing charter-ready yachts ahead of the winter season.

Known for its relaxed pace and high-quality fleet, the show continues to attract charter brokers and industry professionals seeking meaningful engagement rather than mass-market spectacle.

With its focus on practical charter insight, crew interaction, and onboard experience, the USVI Charter Yacht Show remains a key reference point for yachts operating throughout the Virgin Islands and wider Leeward Islands region.

USVI Charter Yacht Show 2027: Quick overview

  • Location: Yacht Haven Grande, St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Event type: Trade-only charter yacht show
  • Audience: Charter brokers, captains, crew, industry professionals
  • Yacht mix: Motor yachts, sailing yachts, catamarans
  • Reputation: Charter-focused, approachable, experience-driven
  • Best for: Brokers selling USVI and BVI yacht charter itineraries

What to expect at the 2027 USVI Charter Yacht Show

The 2027 USVI Charter Yacht Show is expected to deliver a refined programme of yacht inspections, crew interactions, and professional showcases designed specifically for the Caribbean yacht charter market.

Brokers attending the show benefit from unrushed access to yachts, allowing time to explore layouts, discuss itineraries with captains, and assess crew dynamics. The emphasis is firmly on how yachts operate in real charter conditions, from watersports setups to service flow and onboard hospitality.

With its island setting and compact marina layout, the show fosters organic networking throughout the day, followed by relaxed evening events that encourage conversation and collaboration across the fleet.

Superyacht charters at the USVI Charter Yacht Show

The 2027 edition of the USVI Charter Yacht Show is anticipated to feature a diverse fleet of luxury yacht rentals operating in the Caribbean, with a particular focus on Virgin Islands yacht charters.

Rather than focusing on just the largest available motor yacht charters, the show champions:

  • Charter efficiency and guest comfort
  • Well-balanced crew teams
  • Flexible layouts for families and mixed groups

Yachts attending often present refreshed charter programmes, upgraded toy inventories, and new culinary concepts, offering brokers valuable insight into what’s new for the upcoming season.

Providing exclusive access to a range of motor, sailing, and catamaran yacht charters, industry professionals attending the USVI Charter Yacht Show can expect to see a selection of big-name shipyards and prime examples of the quality you'd expect from the luxury industry.

Over the years, many luxury yacht rentals have attended the IGY Yacht Haven Grande St Thomas marina for the duration of the event, including the likes of 141ft (42.98m) superyacht charter JUST ENOUGH, 78.1ft (23.8m) yacht rental SIETE MARES, and  92ft (28.04m) charter yacht ELITE.

Competitions & crew showcases

Crew talent takes centre stage at the USVI Charter Yacht Show, with competitions and showcases forming an integral part of the event’s appeal.

The popular Chef’s Competition returns as a highlight, allowing onboard chefs from attending motor and sailing yacht charters to demonstrate creativity, technique, and presentation under themed conditions. For brokers, it offers a genuine taste of onboard dining standards rather than a purely conceptual display.

Additional crew-led showcases, including service presentations and tablescaping displays, provide further insight into onboard atmosphere and attention to detail, key factors when matching yachts to primary charter clients.

Why the US Virgin Islands are a key Caribbean charter hub

The U.S. Virgin Islands charter routes continue to strengthen their position as a prime Caribbean charter destination, valued for both accessibility and cruising versatility.

With direct international flights into St Thomas and high-quality marina infrastructure, the region offers a seamless starting point for yacht charters. From here, guests can explore St John’s protected national park waters, quiet anchorages around Water Island, or extend itineraries toward the British Virgin Islands.

Consistent trade winds, calm sea conditions, and short cruising distances make the USVI particularly appealing for first-time charterers, families, and relaxed luxury itineraries.

USVI Charter Yacht Show 2027 Opening Times

Dates and times for the 2027 USVI Charter Yacht Show are yet to be announced.

US Virgin Islands yacht charters: At a glance

Offering an appealing blend of laid-back island living and modern marina infrastructure, the U.S. Virgin Islands are exceptionally well-suited to luxury yacht charters.

The region lends itself to effortless island-hopping, with short cruising distances between pristine bays, vibrant snorkelling and dive sites, and naturally protected anchorages ideal for relaxed Caribbean cruising.

With straightforward access to the neighbouring British Virgin Islands charter routes, the USVI can be enjoyed either as a standalone destination or as part of a broader Virgin Islands itinerary.

Book a US Virgin Islands yacht charter

As a trade-only event, attendance at the USVI Charter Yacht Show 2027 is not open to the general public; however, arrangements can be made for an industry professional to visit on your behalf. To explore yachts operating in the region for the upcoming season, or to request a representative to attend for you, speak with your preferred yacht charter broker for tailored advice and availability.

Alternatively, for more inspiration, browse all luxury yacht charters on YachtCharterFleet, the biggest collection of yacht rentals worldwide, to start planning your Caribbean escape.

TRADE SHOW ONLY

This event is NOT open to the general public. If you are interested in any particular yacht please contact your broker to inspect it and meet the crew on your behalf.

USVI Charter Yacht Show 2027 Location

5304 Yacht Haven Grande, Suite 100, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands 00802

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