The US Virgin Islands of the Caribbean include St Thomas, St John, St Croix and a typical luxury yacht cruising area extends from St Thomas in the west to Virgin Gorda to the east. The US Virgin Islands boast pristine beaches, sparkling waters and national parks distinctive of the Caribbean. The US Virgin Islands are culturally diverse, ethnically rich, and artistically vibrant and they are outlined by the Atlantic Ocean on their north side and the calm Caribbean Sea laps on their southern shores. Just outside of the immediate area of the Virgin Islands, are St Croix, Culebra and Anegada, all of which can be included in the US Virgin Islands yacht charter area, consisting of hundreds of islets and cays.