After 30 years, a half dozen charters in the BVI / St John, and another half dozen to St Lucia, St Martin, Martinique, Canouan, Bequia, Mustique, Mayreau, Union and the Tobago Cays, our crew of six senior citizens is contemplating a 10-day+ charter from St Thomas to Culebra to Vieques to St Croix to St Thomas (with perhaps a stop at St John for old times sake). Why? No ferries, no customs, no cruise ships! We will likely go in late October or early November in 2017 or 2018 and spend 2-3 days at each island, with a day for each of the 3 long passages.

Unlike the BVI forum, this one is relatively inactive, has very old threads, seems more land-based and offers less useful information for sailors. However, there are several helpful contributors to both (Twanger / sail2wind / RickG), so I am hoping for some current, personal-experience information on the planned route, nicest anchorages, best snorkeling locations, favorite restaurants and worthwhile land activities.

Thanks in advance for all input.