Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 340-775-6265;
www.seeski.com
)
Has 26ft Prowler Cats for $380 per day; hire a cap-
tain for $130 more per day.
Fishing
Troll for wahoo, or get the live bait ready for yellowfin tuna. Add blue marlin to the list
May through October, when boats haul in 250lb fish and then some. Most trips depart from
American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook. Expect to pay about $800 for a half-day excursion,
and $1450 for a full day.
Marlin Prince
( 340-779-5939;
www.marlinprince.com
)
Captain John Prince operates this 45ft ves-
sel. The boat and crew consistently place among the top spots in local tournaments for
marlin, tuna, wahoo and mahimahi. Prince also offers saltwater fly-fishing for marlin.
Nate's Custom Charters
( 340-244-2497;
www.natescustomcharters.com
)
Hits the waves in a 27ft ProKat.
Windsurfing
Most St Thomas resort hotels have windsurfing equipment for beginning and intermediate
enthusiasts. The average rental price is $40 an hour.
West Indies Windsurfing (
340-775-6530; 10am-5pm Sat & Sun, by appt Mon-Fri)
on Vessup Beach has ad-
vanced equipment (including kite boards) and instruction. Lessons start at $85 per hour.
Sleeping
Resorts and private villas are the East End's only options.
Antilles Resorts
(
www.antillesresorts.com
)
manages six properties here, including Pavilions & Pools,
Point Pleasant Resort, Sapphire Beach Resort, Anchorage Resort, Crystal Cove Resort and
Sapphire Village Resort. Many units are privately owned condos, and they vary widely in
quality. Savvy visitors say they have better luck booking through
VRBO(
www.vrbo.com
)
, where they deal with the condo owners directly and can get more specifics about the unit
they're renting. If you do book through Antilles, there are often discounts off the rack rates
listed below.
Secret Harbour Beach Resort
APARTMENTS $$$
