Virgin Islands Boat Course Information
This article provides course information for Virgin Islands boaters, including who needs to take the course, course cost, registration requirements, expiration, and what happens after completion.
Who needs to take this course?
All boaters who operate a personal watercraft in the Virgin Islands are required to complete a safe boating course.
Boaters between the ages of 14 and 18 are also required to complete the safe boating course.
Available courses
Virgin Islands courses are available through the following options:
- Boaterexam
- Ilearntoboat
Course information
| Course Information | Boaterexam | Ilearntoboat |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $39.95 | $59.95 |
| Language(s) | English | English |
| Chapters/Units | 9 Chapters | Interactive |
| Format/Time | Online & Timed, 3-hour minimum | Interactive |
| Expiration | 90 days | 90 days |
| Extension(s) | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Renew | Yes | Yes |
| Quizzes/Final Exam | Quizzes: 10 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Final exam: 60 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited retries. | Final exam: 60 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. |
| Age Restrictions | 8 | 8 |
| Residency Requirement | No | No |
| Registration Requirement(s) | Gender, hair color, and eye color | Gender, hair color, and eye color |
| Post Course | Print temporary certificate immediately. Physical card arrives in 3-5 weeks. | Print temporary certificate immediately. Physical card arrives in 3-5 weeks. |
| Replacement Card | ilostmycard.com | ilostmycard.com |
Registration requirements
Students taking the Virgin Islands course may be required to provide:
- Gender
- Hair color
- Eye color
Course expiration and extensions
Virgin Islands courses expire after 90 days.
Extensions are available for the following course options:
- Boaterexam
- Ilearntoboat
Quizzes and final exam
Exam requirements may vary by course option.
Boaterexam: Quizzes include 10 questions. Students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited attempts. The final exam includes 60 questions, and students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited retries.
Ilearntoboat: The final exam includes 60 questions. Students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited attempts.
After completing the course
After completing a Virgin Islands course, students can immediately print their temporary certificate.
The physical card typically arrives in 3-5 weeks.
Age and operator requirements
There is no minimum age restriction for taking the course.
No one under the age of 14 may operate a personal watercraft on U.S. Virgin Islands waters.
Replacement cards
Replacement cards are handled through ilostmycard.com.
Students who need a replacement card should visit: