Sailing Tours

with author Stanford Joines, St. Croix, U.S. Virigin Islands

Sailing Tours

with author Stanford Joines, St. Croix, U.S. Virigin Islands

After thirty years of sailing Caribbean waters and diving pirate shipwrecks, Stanford Joines, author of The Eighth Flag (A history of the Caribbean 1493-1750) is ready to take you into the Golden Age of Piracy. Sail in the wake of Blackbeard, Bellamy, and Black Ceasar on the beautiful waters of Salt River Bay, St. Croix, for two and a half centuries the pirate nest of the Lesser Antilles.

Folly sails with the tide for two-hour adventure tours seven days a week. Choose the time for your morning or afternoon tour with only Saturday and Sunday mornings blocked off. If you prefer to sail (mostly) dry, you may want to check the weather at:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=17.776428887018024&lon=-64.7988224029541#.UfOxgI2cGcp

This is your private tour; the Captain will not add strangers to fill the boat, and history is optional.

Re-live the incredible pirate history of Saint Croix and the battle between 32-gun HMS Scarborough and Martel’s 22-gun John and Martha, or opt for an intimate sunset cruise with only the sound of wind and waves; Flyer’s restaurant is usually open when we return.

Folly carries beer and coca-cola, but feel free to bring your favorite libation. For those not likely to turn green, Folly can sail out of the bay and into the Caribbean Sea, along the beautiful north shore of Saint Croix.

On very calm days, Folly can take adventurous, strong swimmers to the wreck of the John and Martha, where you hold real pirate cannons to keep from being keelhauled on the reef, but for safety, this trip needs extra crew, so add another Franklin to the tab for this trip. (Available only when the Captain declares the reef to be safe).

Young pirates can capture the ship for birthday celebrations. Pirate attire is expected, and at least one old salt to keep their sail’s trimmed. The pirate puppy is available as crew if requested, also Folly can anchor to allow pirates to swim and jump from the boat.

$75 in plunder per adult and $45 for cabin kids 12 and under put wind in Folly’s sails, with a $250 minimum. Secure your tour by calling 340 332 2472, emailing stan@stanfordjoines.com, or by following the instructions on this website.

Two-hour adventure tours

St. Croix Sailing Adventure Tours

For $75 in plunder (per pirate), three or more adults can sign the articles at eighthflag.com, cabin boys and girls 12 and under for $45. Beer, sodas, and water are provided. For fewer pirates, Folly sails with a minimum of $250 worth of wind in her sails.

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Yun X

Manchester, ME

A good time!

August 4, 2021

Leslie

Delaware

The trip was fun and informative! Stan was so knowledgeable about the history of St. Croix. Then I learned he actually wrote a book about it.. No wonder!

Written August 19, 2021

Leonor G

Christiansted, St. Croix

Sailing the crystal clear blue waters of St. Croix

Sailing with Stan is like immersing yourself in a History lesson of pirates and buccaneers. You will not only enjoy the beautiful blue and clear Caribbean waters of Salt River, you will also learn about the history of St. Croix.
Stan is an expert sailor who has taught sailing to junior high and high school students. He knows how to cater to families with young children and of course to adults. A real pleasure to sail with him.

Written August 18, 2021

BostonMama411

Boston, MA

Excellent fun boating tour
Jun 2021

travelin’gal

Maryland

Great trip for the whole family.

Family friendly!

A friend, knowing I was going to St. Croix, sent me a book called, The Eighth Flag. I found this tour and to my delight, the Captain was the author! Captain Stan’s enthusiasm for history is contagious. He is a great story teller and historian.

July 2021

Papa Joe

Cambridge, MA

My grandchildren enjoyed this trip way more than anything else they did on St. Croix. Stan even asked me if the children would mind sailing with his puppy; Oscar was over the top. And I have to say that the relaxing sail was fun for the grandparents, too! Beautiful bay, fun history, great company, cute puppy!

July 2021

WOKEAJEEB

Virginia

Stan took my wife and I on a magical sunset sail for our anniversary. We brought our own wine and skipped the history, just enjoying the amazing natural beauty.

July 2021

What Others Are Saying

I learned more about the tragic and fantastic history of the Caribbean in the first thirty pages …

I learned more about the tragic and fantastic history of the Caribbean in the first thirty pages of this book than I ever learned in my history classes in school. Well written and easily accessible, this book helps the reader to see the natives in their pristine world, before the… Read more “I learned more about the tragic and fantastic history of the Caribbean in the first thirty pages …”

James Bush Jr.

Brilliantly written. Absolutely amazing

Brilliantly written. Absolutely amazing! This is an impressive display of local history. It should be included in the school curriculums. Gift shops and hotels would benefit from the sales of this book. Include it in welcome baskets for new residents of St. Croix!

Mary G Sluss

Entertaining and Informative Read – A “Must Read” for those living in the Virgin Islands, and those who wish they did.

Entertaining read of both St Croix and regional native and pirate history. I’ve lived on St Croix and read other books about the island and region. This one not only tells the island’s little-known infamous history, it includes insights from the author’s sailing and diving explorations and insights. This is… Read more “Entertaining and Informative Read – A “Must Read” for those living in the Virgin Islands, and those who wish they did.”

A. MAC

Real unbiased history

Well written by a man who knows and loves St Croix!

Amazon Customer

Real History!

What a great read! Stan makes the history of St. Croix come alive with this well-researched book. If you love the Caribbean, read this book. Better yet, come down and experience it!

Acuman3001

St Croix was the pirates secret hideaway in the Caribbean for more than two centuries!

Absolutely fascinating – St Croix was the pirates’ safe hideaway in the Caribbean, and the Danes pretty much omitted it from history. Stan tells the lively stories of more than 200 years of pirates coming and going. Everybody came to St Croix – Drake, Morgan, Blackbeard, Martel, and many more,… Read more “St Croix was the pirates secret hideaway in the Caribbean for more than two centuries!”

Crucian

PIRATES

Whenever you pick up a book on the history of St. Croix it pretty much starts with Denmark having the Virgin Islands. Very little is written about the history of the island of St. Croix before that time. Finally Stan Joines researched and wrote about it. Readers are able to… Read more “PIRATES”

Leonor C. Gillette

An interesting perspective on pirate history

A unique approach to pirate history. Fun to read, great for the beach!

Lara

History about Pirates and Sea-hero’s in U.S. Carribean ST. Croix Colonial history (17th cent.)

The book is about an exciting and unknown part of 17th century: Pirates and Sea-hero’s in U.S. Carribean ST. Croix Colonial history (esp. 17th century. . Everything in the book is true to history, no falsifications. It is written in a pleasant and eloquently narrative style and layout.

Amazon Customer