Peace of Mind in Paradise: How AeroMD Has Your Exit Strategy in a Medical Emergency

You’re in the Virgin Islands—sun shining, wind in your hair, moored on a BoatyBall, living the dream. But even in paradise, life has a way of surprising us. Emergencies happen—sometimes serious ones. When they do, having a plan can make all the difference.

That’s why BoatyBall has partnered with AeroMD, a trusted name in air medical evacuation, to provide life-saving coverage for our paid BoatyCrew members.

This is not about creating fear—it’s about being prepared, so you can fully relax and enjoy your time on the water.

Why Medical Evacuation Matters

The Virgin Islands are remote. While they have clinics and hospitals capable of handling many situations, they aren’t always equipped for life-threatening or critical emergencies that require advanced care only available in the mainland United States.

If you—or someone in your crew—experiences a serious medical emergency, like a heart attack, stroke, or traumatic injury, getting back to the States for specialized treatment is essential. But air medical transport can cost tens of thousands of dollars, and many travel or health insurance plans won’t cover it.

That’s where AeroMD steps in—but only when it’s medically necessary.

Who Is AeroMD?

AeroMD is a world-class air ambulance provider, based in the U.S. Virgin Islands, offering rapid, clinician-led emergency evacuation flights for critically ill or injured patients.

They specialize in bed-to-bed transport from Caribbean hospitals to U.S.-based facilities, using bespoke aircraft outfitted like intensive care units in the sky.

Every mission is overseen by a medical director, and staffed by an in-house team of critical care professionals trained to handle high-acuity patients. AeroMD is trusted by travelers’, the local community, and governments alike.

What BoatyCrew Members Get

Through our partnership, all paid BoatyCrew members are entitled to AeroMD medical evacuation coverage, under very specific conditions:

✅ The emergency must be life-threatening, as determined by a licensed physician at the referring hospital.

✅ Transport must be deemed medically necessary and approved by clinicians.

✅ The patient must be stabilized at a hospital in the BVI or USVI before pickup.

✅ AeroMD, along with the referring hospital, coordinates the transfer to a mainland U.S. facility capable of delivering the required level of care.

This is not insurance or travel insurance. It’s emergency air medical evacuation, designed to get you or your loved one to the right care, fast, when every second counts.

How It Works in an Emergency

If a serious medical emergency arises while you’re in the Virgin Islands, here’s how the AeroMD process works:

1. Emergency Occurs – You seek care at the nearest hospital or clinic.
2. Medical Evaluation – The treating physician determines whether your condition is life-threatening and if advanced care and transport to definitive care is needed off-island.
3. AeroMD Activated – If approved, AeroMD dispatches their medical team and aircraft.
4. Bed-to-Bed Transfer – They coordinate everything, from ground transport to flight logistics and receiving hospital arrangements.
5. No Additional Cost – As a BoatyCrew member, this evacuation is included in your membership (when medically necessary and approved).

AeroMD handles all the details—so your family doesn’t have to.

Why AeroMD?

Here’s what makes AeroMD one of the best in the business:

➤ Local Presence

They’re based in the Virgin Islands, not flying in from the mainland. That means faster response times and deep knowledge of local healthcare resources.

➤ Advanced Aircraft

Their fleet includes medically configured aircraft equipped with ventilators, monitors, IV systems, and ICU-level capabilities.

➤ Critical Care Team

Their flights are staffed by seasoned professionals: nurses, paramedics, and respiratory care practitioners, depending on the case.

➤ Total Logistics Support

From coordinating with your island hospital to securing a receiving bed stateside, AeroMD manages it all—customs, paperwork, communications, ground transportation, and more.

Why This Matters for Boaters

Whether you’re on a crewed charter, sailing with family, or exploring the islands on your own boat, medical emergencies don’t wait for convenient timing. And when you’re hours from a hospital—or even a marina—you need a safety net that goes beyond Band-Aids.

BoatyBall created the BoatyCrew membership to give serious cruisers and charterers real value—and AeroMD coverage is one of the most powerful benefits.

It’s not something you ever want to use. But if you do, it can be life-saving.

Real Scenarios Where AeroMD Can Help

• A charter guest has a heart attack in the middle of the night
– They’re taken by ambulance to the hospital in Tortola or St. Thomas. Doctors determine they need immediate cardiac surgery. AeroMD is called, and they’re flown directly to a cardiac center in Miami.

• A child suffers severe trauma from a fall or accident onshore
– After being stabilized at a hospital, doctors recommend urgent transfer to a pediatric trauma facility. AeroMD flies the child out with a pediatric nurse.

• A cruiser develops symptoms of a stroke
– Quick action is taken, and local clinicians determine that advanced neurologic care is required. AeroMD handles the medevac, bypassing delays in commercial travel or coordination. These are rare events—but when they happen, timing is everything. 


How to Get Covered

To receive AeroMD coverage, simply become a paid BoatyCrew member. Your membership includes:

✅ AeroMD medical evacuation coverage (when medically necessary)

✅ Access to BoatyAlarm, our custom mooring alert system

✅ Member-only island deals and discounts

✅ Full access to our online planning community

Join BoatyCrew Today

Final Thought

We don’t plan for emergencies—but we can prepare for them.

BoatyBall’s partnership with AeroMD ensures that, in the rare but serious moments that truly matter, you won’t be alone. You’ll have a team of professionals at the ready, working to get you or your loved one the care they need—fast.

Enjoy every moment of your island adventure. Just know we’ve got your back.