Hurricane Season Closures & Preparedness
Hurricane Season Closures & Preparedness Ahoy! Prime Hurricane Season Is Approaching – So be informed about the latest closures and preparedness advice. Welcome aboard! It’s that time of year when we have to talk about the “H” word. Paradise has its drawbacks and those nasty tropical systems that develop into hurricanes are…
Travelers Choice Awards – 12 years in a row!!
Stormy Pirates Boat Charters Honored With Traveler’s Choice Award – Again! Ahoy! And welcome aboard! Yo Ho Ho! And shiver me timbers! It’s time to raise the Jolly Roger. For 12 years running – that’s right, TWELVE! – Stormy Pirates Boat Charters has been awarded a Traveler’s Choice Award by Tripadvisor. No, this award isn’t…
Brewers Bay Hike
EXPLORING BREWERS BAY Ahoy! And Welcome Aboard! Looking for Adventure? Getting bored of basking in the sun on crowded beaches? Tired of exploring the same places that every tourist goes to? Maybe it’s time you headed to Brewers Bay on St. Thomas. It’s easy to reach, more of a local hangout than…
It’s Carnival time!!
Carnival on St. Thomas Ahoy! And welcome aboard! What’s the most anticipated event of the entire year on St. Thomas? Carnival season, of course, which is a month-long litany of parties, parades and contests that celebrate life and freedom. If you love music, food, dancing and costumes, you won’t be disappointed. Just for…
Test your Virgin Islands IQ
Test Your Virgin Island IQ Ahoy! And welcome aboard! Think you know the Virgin islands like an expert? Take our quiz to find out just how much you really do know about these interesting, gorgeous islands we call home. Relax! It’s just for fun. Test Your Virgin Island IQ 1. The Virgin Islands…
Captain’s Susannah & Kenny
Meet Our Team Throughout the year, we’d like to shine a light on our Pirate family. They truly are what makes our company special. We all live here in the Virgin Islands full time. Our team are not seasonal employees or people just here as a step to farther their career. Being a Stormy…
Hiking – The Johnny Horn Trail (St. John)
Ahoy mates! And welcome aboard! Looking for a challenging yet rewarding hike? I’ve got the perfect suggestion: The Johnny Horn Trail. Located on St. John, the 3.1-mile out-and-back trail begins at the east end of the Waterlemon Bay beach – a great place to snorkel and swim once you finish hiking. Take plenty of water and…
Christmas Season in the Virgin Islands
Why Celebrating the Christmas Season in the Virgin Islands is always a Great Idea! Ahoy mates! And welcome aboard! If trading pine trees and eggnog for decorated palm trees and a bowl of rum punch seems like a break in tradition, we here at Stormy Pirates think you should give it a try. Once…
How to choose a Reef Safe Sunscreen
Reef Safe Sunscreens Protecting the Reefs “Beautiful,” “Magical,” and “Amazing,” are just a few of the words our guests have used to describe the coral reefs in the Virgin Islands after a snorkeling trip. Beneath our aqua-tinted waters, lies an ecosystem full of changing colors, exotic plant life, and multitudes of fish. Blue…
What to pack
What To Pack – The Essential List Ahoy Mates! And Welcome Aboard! Getting close to your departure for the Virgin Islands and wondering what to pack? You’re not alone. Just about everyone who has come to visit us for the first time has asked for advice. I remember some of our first visits. We…
Virgin Island Fun Facts
Ahoy! And Welcome Aboard! I’m Kristie, lead Pirate of Stormy Pirates Charters, and in each Pirate Tales blog, I or one of our crew members will be sharing a bit of what it’s like to live in the Virgin Islands as well as some helpful information to make your trip to the islands more enjoyable….