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Half or Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas
- Duration3 hours 30 min
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Depart on your private island‑hopping adventure with Bonus Time Charters aboard one of our 29' or 32' Power Catamaran and explore the very best of St. John and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.
Your charter is fully customizable, but most half‑day (and sunset) trips focus on the scenic North Shore—stops like Maho Bay for sea turtles, the quiet sands of Scott Beach, and favorite beaches like Cinnamon Bay, Trunk Bay, and Honeymoon Beach. You’ll snorkel crystal-clear waters, soak up the views, and finish with a stop at Christmas Cove for fresh pizza from Pizza Pi, the famous floating pizzeria.
If you’ve got more time, a full-day charter lets you explore even more. Cruise the South Shore to spots like Salt Pond Bay, Little Lameshur, and Pelican Rock, or head all the way out to Lime Out in Coral Bay, a one-of-a-kind floating taco bar. You’ll have time to snorkel at Waterlemon Cay, check out quiet coves, and see the whole island from the water.
What to expect
Virgin Islands National Park
Caribbean
Our proposed itinerary brings you around the waters of Virgin Islands National Park on St. John in the USVI. The following is our suggested timeline to make the most of your day! Customized itineraries are also welcome!
Waterlemon Cay
00830 , Caribbean
Explore another dazzling snorkel site with healthy populations of critically endangered elkhorn coral.
Maho Bay Beach
Cruz Bay, 00830, Caribbean
Snorkel with sea turtles in this calm water bay on the north shore of St. John and Virgin Islands National Park.
Scott Bay Beach
North Shore Road, Caneel Bay Resort, Caneel Bay, 00831, Caribbean
Explore this beautiful beach, accessible by boat, near the remnants of the old Caneel Bay Resort on St. John. Snorkel, relax, or explore for the remainder of our time on the water.
Snorkel around the serene Fish Cay, discover a sunken sailboat, or maybe finish the day with a slice of pizza from a floating pizzeria, Pizza Pi!
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
We will pick up groups staying on St. John at the National Park Service Headquarters in Cruz Bay. Please select this option if you are visiting on St. John.
St. Thomas Pickup: Meet us at the C-Dock entrance in American Yacht Harbor. If driving, park in a 2-hour parking space and purchase a parking pass from the marina office. Coming from a cruise ship? Taxi service is readily available and the ride is typically 20–30 minutes.
End / drop-off
We will pick up groups staying on St. John at the National Park Service Headquarters in Cruz Bay. Please select this option if you are visiting on St. John.
St. Thomas Pickup: Meet us at the C-Dock entrance in American Yacht Harbor. If driving, park in a 2-hour parking space and purchase a parking pass from the marina office. Coming from a cruise ship? Taxi service is readily available and the ride is typically 20–30 minutes.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Water, Ice, and a Cooler
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Experienced Captain
Not included
- Fuel is not included in the cost of the charter and will be billed based on usage at $8 USD/gallon.
- We recommend 20% of the cost of charter to your Captain if service is deemed excellent.
- Feel free to bring your own beverages (BYOB), but please no glass bottles on board.
- Any purchases at food destinations like Lime Out VI or Pizza Pi are the responsibility of the guests on board..
- Cruise port pick-up. If coming from a cruise, please taxi to American Yacht Harbor to meet us.
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Traveler (0–120)
Additional information
- Bonus Time strives to accommodate all groups to the best of our abilities. If you have a question about accessibility, please give us a call before booking.
- Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- America/St_Thomas
- Product code
- 437754P4
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- Date of birth
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
5.0/ 5153 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (79) and Tripadvisor (74).
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