Private Tour
Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas
Overview
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6 hours
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Depart on your private island‑hopping adventure with Bonus Time Charters aboard one of our 29' or 32' Power Catamarans and explore the very best of St. John and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.
With a full day on the water, you’ll have time to snorkel with sea turtles at Maho Bay, swim ashore to quiet beaches like Scott Beach, Cinnamon Bay, and Trunk Bay, and discover stunning coral reefs at Waterlemon Cay, Salt Pond Bay, and Pelican Rock.
Cruise around the South Shore for a more secluded vibe, with snorkeling stops at Little Lameshur, scenic coastline views, and a visit to Lime Out in Coral Bay—a floating taco bar and guest favorite for lunch on the water. Round out your day with a stop at Christmas Cove for a slice from Pizza Pi, the USVI’s iconic floating pizzeria.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Virgin Islands National Park
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 welcomed!
Maho Bay Beach
Snorkel with sea turtles in this calm water bay on the north shore of St. John and Virgin Islands National Park.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Water, Ice, and a Cooler
Experienced Captain
Use of Snorkelling equipment
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.
Options
Full-Day USVI (32' Vessel)
Duration: 6 hours
Customizable Itinerary: Based entirely on your interests.
32' Power Catamaran: Enjoy a smoother, roomier ride aboard our upgraded World Cat 32CC—perfect for full days and larger groups.
10 Guest Maximum
Full-Day USVI (12 Guest Max)
Duration: 6 hours
Customizable Itinerary: Based entirely on your interests.
32' Power Catamaran
12 Guest Maximum
Full-Day USVI (29' Vessel)
Duration: 6 hours
Customizable Itinerary: Based entirely on your interests.
29' Power Catamaran
8 Guest Maximum
Reviews
46 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect Day!
Navigator738038,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the best day with Captain Brian. We communicated a few spots we wanted to visit and then left the itinerary up to him….it was a perfect day! His lunch recommendation was perfect! Also appreciated the comfortable ride as far as speed and bumpiness. Our family of 5 all enjoyed the boat trip and chatting with Captain Brian. He also served a a great videographer capturing our group jump at Willy T’s! Thank you Captain Brian!!!!
Epic Private Day Snorkeling
PMI22,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew was great from beginning to the end. Good communication before the trip, follow up the day before our charter, and met us where he said when he said. The day was filled with exactly what we asked for and customized for our wants. We experienced epic snorkeling and ended the day on a pristine beach only accessible by boat. We will use bonus time again.
Amazing once again!
mikewH1032DM,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Second time with Bonus time, and they were phenomenal once again. We had a great day with Captain Bryan, who navigated some rough water and found nice calm spots for snorkeling. He even helped our kids while the adults were in the water. Thanks again!
Book this tour now!
Clair B,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If I could give this 100 stars, I would. It was amazing. Captain Bryan was fabulous! My best friend and I took a combined 5 children on this tour- ages 6 to 12. It was perfection. Captain Bryan even took us to the US Virgin Islands park office for our national park stamp. We went to amazing snorkeling and beach stops. He taught us about the wildlife and the history. We stopped at Pizza Pi and had a delicious meal and lots of fun. We snorkeled over a shipwreck. Captain Bryan had all of the gear we needed. Even a sudden and unexpected downpour did not dampen the fun. Thank you, Captain Bryan! We will surely be booking again.
Perfect day on the water!
amberp994,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was an amazing day lots of snorkeling in beautiful water and amazing lunch spot! Captain was so knowledgeable and the boat was perfect for our group! Highly recommend!!
Amazing tour of St . John
Curiosity32209594557,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour of the island. Completely customizable to meet your family's wishes. We were able to snorkel at 4 spots and got tips for plenty of sightseeing for the rest of our trip. We will do this trip again!
Family friendly snorkeling adventures await!
Nathan H,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour of the island. Completely customizable to meet your family's wishes. We were able to snorkel at 4 spots and got tips for plenty of sightseeing for the rest of our trip. We will do this trip again!
Best decision of the trip
KristiK21,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked a full day private charter from St. John half way thru our visit and it was a great decision. Communication with the owner prior to the day was easy and very detailed. Captain Bryan picked us up at the dock and then we set out on our adventure. We visited 2 great snorkeling locations before a lunch at Lovango. We finished up the day with another great snorkeling site picked by Captain Bryan. My mom and I had a wonderful time and really felt well taken care of during our day on the water. Bryan was kind, knowledgeable and really went above and beyond to give us an epic day we will never forget.
Fantastic time with Bonus Time!
Gary B,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic day out on the water with Bonus Time charters. Even though it was a windy day, the captain knew the spot we could safely snorkel. We saw a shipwreck and some turtles. We also did a little sightseeing. We had to cut the trip a little short as one of our group members wasn’t feeling good(head cold…nothing to do with the tour operator). The captain was very responsive and got us back to the dock safely. Overall it was a great experience and I would highly recommend if you are considering a private excursion.
BonusTime made our trip perfect!
madrecarlton,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We used BonusTime 3 different times over our week stay. One day for BVIs tour, one for snorkeling tour around St. John and one for private Scuba diving captain. We had three different captains and each one was GREAT! Bryan, Vic and Stephen w Gus! You won’t be disappointed. Capt Andrew, I hope we get to meet next time!
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