How do you have the safest US Virgin Island vacation?
While the United States, Canada, and other countries don’t have any travel advisories for the Virgin Islands, there are still steps you can take to ensure you have the safest US Virgin Island experience possible. Here are a few safety recommendations to keep in mind when visiting the US Virgin Islands. 
Don’t flash your cash
Being flashy with money and valuables can grab the attention of pickpockets and thieves. If you are going to be a victim of a crime in the US Virgin Islands, it’s more likely than not going to be petty theft. For the safest US Virgin Island vacation keep your valuables somewhere safe and only carry the cash you’ll need for the day on hand. If you are sailing with Go Sail Virgin Islands, your valuables will be safe on the boat while you travel on land.
Staying safe after dark
While petty theft is the mostly likely crime to affect you as a tourist in the US Virgin Islands, nighttime is the most likely time to become a victim of a crime. If you are on a liveaboard sailing boat with Go Sail Virgin Islands, your captain will ensure you are moored or anchored safely at night. However, if you are on land after nightfall, stay in well lit areas and avoid empty beaches and sparsely populated areas.
Check the weather
For sailors, the biggest threat isn’t petty theft but the ocean itself! Make sure to check the weather before you head out on the water. This doesn’t just apply to sailors but all boaters, swimmers, snorkelers, divers, and paddlers too. For swimmers, make sure you are aware of riptide conditions in the area too.
Be polite, stay to the… left?
Did you know the US Virgin Islands is the only US jurisdiction where you drive on the left side of the road? This can be a bit difficult to get used to but is an important element of having the safest US Virgin Island vacation possible! That being said, if you are on a sailboat, the rules are the same as sailing anywhere else. All vessels out on the ocean abide by the International Maritime rules of the water.
Book your trip with a reputable company
Cheapest isn’t always best. If you are planning a trip in the US Virgin Islands, you want to make sure you are going with a reliable company. Broken gear, unresponsive hosts, and incorrect information can all put you in harm’s way.
Go Sail Virgin Islands has never had any major mishaps with their customers at sea. That’s in part because Go Sail hires Advanced American Sailing instructors with years of experience, provides customers with the newest sailboats in production for sailing, and never puts more than 6 students on board a sailboat.
To learn more about Go Sail Virgin Islands and the safest US Virgin Island sailing vacations around, visit the Go Sail website. We look forward to seeing you aboard!