Pirates Tales

Ahoy! And welcome aboard! Ever heard of the term off-season warriors? These are the people who don’t leave the islands during the slow season because the work they do is 24/7. Right now the Virgin Islands are entering prime hurricane season, so tourists are down to a trickle compared to a few months ago, and…

Looking for Luxury in the Virgins   Ahoy! And welcome aboard! Lux * u * ry = (Noun) The state of great comfort and extravagant living. Sounds like something we all need to treat ourselves to now and again. If you’re in the mood for a bit of luxury in the Virgin Islands, let us…

Ahoy! Where’s the biggest party this summer in the British Virgin Islands? Look no further than Pond Bay on Virgin Gorda where the 12th edition of Xmas in July will take place.  Photo courtesy of the Caribbean Journal What is it? This informal holiday celebration that started in 2007 now draws thousands of people and…

Ahoy! And Happy Holidays! Anyone out there dreaming of a white Christmas … as in white sand, a little sea foam, a conch shell or two??? If you’ve never tried celebrating the Christmas holidays in the Virgin Islands before, you’re in for a treat. There’s certainly no lack of festivity, whether you’re on shore or…

Keys & Cays of the Virgin Islands Ahoy! And welcome aboard! When people think of the Virgin Islands, their minds naturally drift towards the larger islands like St. Thomas, St. John, Tortola and Virgin Gorda but numerous smaller islands, islets and cays comprise the territory as well. In total, some 90 tiny outcroppings of land,…

Celebrating the End of Hurricane Season ~ Hurricane Thanksgiving ~   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…

  Creatures And Critters of the Virgin Islands Ahoy! Ever wonder about the wildlife meandering about the islands? If so, “Welcome aboard” to this week’s blog about the Creatures and Critters of the Virgin Islands. There are plenty of interesting facts about those cute and furry critters as well as the creepy, crawly ones to…

  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…

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…

  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…

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 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…