Online Virgin Islands Boater
Safety Course
An easy, state-approved online course that teaches Virgin Islands boating laws, safety rules, and responsible operation. Complete it at your own pace and get certified.
Official Course Approved By the Virgin Islands Department of Planning & Natural Resources
This course has been designed as a provider, created in collaboration with, and approved by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for the Texas Boater Education Card. Website: tpwd.texas.gov Address: 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX 78744
Get on the water with our fast and affordable online course. Officially approved by the Virgin Islands DPNR and the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), this Virgin Islands boating course ensures you master essential boating safety skills and know local Virgin Islands boating laws. Upon completion, you will receive your Boater Education Card (commonly referred to as the Virgin Islands Boating License).
Who Should Enroll?
Who Needs This Course?
It’s the law in the Virgin Islands! In the Virgin Islands, if you were born on or after 1/1/2009, you must complete a boating safety course.
- You must be at least 12 years old to complete this online course.
- You do not need to be an Virgin Islands resident to take this online course.
Helpful Resources
- Study Guide
- Virgin Islands Boater Education Card
- Virgin Islands Boating Laws and Regulations
- Virgin Islands Boating Handbook
- Resources coming soon
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What You’ll Learn
What Is In Virgin Islands Boating Course?
Before learning boating rules, you must understand basic boating terms. Boaters use these terms to communicate clearly on the water. Clear communication helps prevent confusion and accidents.
Different boats are designed for different uses. The way a boat is built affects how it moves on the water. Boat design affects how a boat handles waves and wind. It also affects how much weight the boat can safely carry.
Boating safety depends on having the right equipment on board. It also depends on knowing how and when to use that equipment.
Safe boating starts before the boat ever leaves the dock.
Safe boat operation means making safe choices on the water.
Navigation rules help prevent crashes on the water.
Boating emergencies can happen at any time.
Many waterways are shared by many people. Boats often share the water with swimmers, divers, anglers, hunters, and people being pulled on skis or tubes.
Boaters share the water with people, animals, and plants.
Boater safety reduces accidents.
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Instant Certification
Finish the course and get your certification immediately, so you can start boating right away.
Affordable & Aboveboard
Don't break the bank for boater education. Our course is budget-friendly, ensuring you can spend more money on the fun stuff, boating!
Safety with a Splash of Fun
This course is filled with interactive learning challenges, real life examples, and engaging videos that'll have you hooked from the first click
Live Support
Enjoy peace of mind with live customer support. We don’t expect you’ll need it, but in the rare case you do, we’ll be here to answer your call.
Virgin Islands Boating Course FAQs
The Virgin Islands Certifiedboater Course fee is $29.99.
We accept payments by VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, PayPal, and Prepaid vouchers.
The Certificate of Completion is a temporary proof of competency and proves that you took a boater education course and passed
Virgin Islands Boating Safety Education Card (also known as the Virgin Islands boating license or boaters license) is proof that you have met the mandatory boat safety education requirements for the State of Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands Boating Safety Education Card is good for life and does not need to be renewed.
Yes. You are not required to have a state driver’s license in order to obtain a Boating Safety Education Card
You can obtain your Virgin Islands Boating Safety Education Card in 3 easy steps:
- Pay the one-time fee of $39.95 – free unlimited retries of the final exam
- Study the Virgin Islands Boaters Safety Course, and pass the final exam
- Print your Certificate of Completion, and receive your permanent Virgin Islands Boating Safety Education Card in the mail within 3-5 weeks
This official Virgin Islands boaters safety course is approved by the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources.
The boater license is good for life.
Check out the Virgin Islands Boating Laws page to see if there are any exemptions from the boat safety education requirement.
You can take the online course at any time, day or night. However, courses must be completed within 90 days of payment at which time your access to the course will expire.
The exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions
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Boating in Virgin Islands
The Virgin Islands offer diverse boating experiences with crystal-clear waters and numerous bays, including Magens Bay and Charlotte Amalie Harbor. Popular spots include St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix, where you can enjoy fishing, sailing, and water sports. The islands’ tropical climate makes it a year-round boating paradise. To fully enjoy these waters, the Virgin Islands require boaters to complete a safety course and obtain a license, ensuring safe and responsible boating on its shores.
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