Do you clear customs when sailing from the USVI to the BVI on a yacht charter?

Yes, you clear customs when sailing from the USVI to the BVI on a yacht charter, because the British Virgin Islands are a separate British Overseas Territory. The crew docks at an official port of entry, usually Great Harbour on Jost Van Dyke, Road Town, or Spanish Town on Virgin Gorda, and the captain presents the boat’s papers along with every guest’s passport. Fees and forms are handled for you. Plan on 30 to 60 minutes. Heading back, the yacht checks in with US Customs and Border Protection at Cruz Bay or Charlotte Amalie, and US citizens can often clear through the CBP ROAM app without leaving the boat. See the British Virgin Islands charter guide for itinerary ideas.