Private Tour
Full or Half Day Private Power Catamaran- USVI Beach and Snorkel
Overview
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7 hours
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Enjoy a private full day charter on a smooth-riding, 36' power catamaran with long swim ladders that make getting in and out of the water a breeze. Certified for up to 12 passengers, you’ll have plenty of space whether you are on the nets on the bow or enjoying a cold beer in the shade at the stern. You’ll find many amenities, like a marine head(toilet), fresh water shower and changing area on board. On the morning of your charter, you’ll customize your itinerary with your captain: you might snorkel with sea turtles, discover a hidden beach, taste-test the Virgin Island’s famous Painkiller at a local restaurant or all of the above! Your boat will come stocked with water, soda, beer, floats/noodles, top of the line snorkel gear, and one of our talented and charismatic captains! Enjoy lunch with a view at one of the famous local restaurants.
Please note, fuel is not included and will be charged at $8/gallon for actual usage at the end of the day; fuel averages 20-30 gallons per day.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Are children included in our total guest count? YES, please count each person, regardless of age. Maximum capacity is 12 individuals per US Coast Guard regulations.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Captain's Fee
Beer
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
All Fees and Taxes
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Gratuity for your captain. 18-20% is customary
Fuel is not included and will be billed at $8/gallon for actual usage at the end of your charter
What To Expect
Embark on a 7-hour boat excursion from American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook, St. Thomas, and discover the natural beauty and island charm of St. John and its surrounding cays. Cruise across turquoise waters with stunning views of the Virgin Islands before arriving at your first stop—Lovango Cay—a private island oasis where you can snorkel vibrant reefs or relax at the upscale beach club. Continue along St. John’s lush north shore to Honeymoon Beach, perfect for paddleboarding and swimming in calm waters. Then head to Maho Bay, where sea turtles feed in shallow seagrass beds—ideal for snorkeling right from the boat. After exploring St. John’s scenic coastline, cruise to Christmas Cove off St. James Island. Known for its calm anchorage and colorful reefs, it’s a great spot to snorkel or enjoy a laid-back lunch from the famous floating restaurant, Pizza Pi, serving fresh pizza directly to your boat. Throughout the journey, enjoy complimentary drinks, a stop for lunch either onboard or at a beachside eatery, and personalized service from your captain and crew. Whether you’re snorkeling, swimming, sunbathing, or simply enjoying the views, this excursion offers an unforgettable day.
Options
Full Day Private Power Catamaran- USVI Beach and Snorkel
Private Half Day Charter
Snorkeling
Reviews
34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Seas the day charter- AMAZING
monicajC3763IQ,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I took 3 of our grandsons. We had a great time. JP (captain) was very informative, friendly, took us to great spots, grandsons asked a ton of questions which JP was able to answer all of them. The boys talked about him a lot on the way home. Would definitely recommend him and your charter.
Boat trip
thomascZ5987MV,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Nice half day trip.. captain was pleasant, nice and helpful. Simple trip for half a day and could do what we wanted which was nice. Overall good experience. The down side is given the amount of money per unit time, you pay for gas as an add on and the optional tips not expected but appreciated is a little misleading. Also paid extra for pickup. Expensive trip which is fine but the fine print of gas being added on and tip percent “appreciated “a little much. I unfortunately missed the expected tip amount percent and grabbed the wrong amount of cash which complicated my mistake. Captain texted after the fact that the tip amount indicated that we were unsatisfied customers. Went ahead and made them where they expected to be but found that interaction petty and making one feel cheap. Given price tag of this trip,I don’t see that. If they ask you what you do for a living, tell them a shepherd. Overall safe company but I’ll do a better job next time. Be better to include everything up front but I’m no expert on these matters and doubt anyone does that. Dampened my vacation experience for sure. Thank you
Amazing day w/Brodie
35janisam,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a 4 hour snorkeling trip with Brodie & had an amazing time!!! He took time to show us different islands, shared history of them & had some fascinating stories. We won’t book with anyone else but him!!! Thank you for an amazing day, Brodie!!!!
Excellent small group sized half day
T2631VBjennifers,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great half day tour. Perfect group size. Not an extra large group. Captain Hillary was excellent with reef and island knowledge. Thanks for the fun morning!
Great Charter company
mattsD5350GS,
Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great company. The booking was very clear & easy to select the boat and dates. The Captain contacted us the day before to discuss what type of day we were looking for and he planned it out perfectly. Great mixture of relaxing time on a boat, snorkeling in clear waters with lots to see, secluded beaches and great lunch loction. Truly was a perfect day very well planned out.
Great trip, horrible customer service
kayleeg410,
Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Let me start off my saying Derek (guy on board for Pisces) was amazing and had great customer service and he made us have a great time! The lady that was on board was however rude as heck. Before we even got on the boat Pisces she makes a smart comment about a text message that was not answered. As I understand how that can be frustrating, you also have to understand we are not from here and our cell service does not work away from the resort we were staying at. Later on during the day when we were docking and trying to get off she says “this is not time for relaxing, get your sh*t and go”. Which is very disrespectful and not customer service like considering what we just paid for this trip. Then the icing on the cake, she proceeded to walk up to us and say “what did we do wrong, this is only 10% tipping. I mean this is bare minimum”. Remind you this is a group of 12 people and 20% is $300. She also didn’t tell us it was 20% until THE MORNING OF OUR TRIP and expected us to get $300 in cash with no car and no heads up until morning of. I understand tipping is how most of these people make a living, but let’s also keep in mind that tipping is optional and not required. While we tipped ($160) and it was in my opinion a great tip for what kind of customer service she had. Other than that the trip was great, I just recommending getting a new captain.
Nurse shark sighting!
aaronhD9326DT,
May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Anne Marie and her first mate crafted a wonderful half-day snorkeling adventure for us off Water Island. Saw lots of turtles, fish, and even a nurse shark. FUN atmosphere, GREAT TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC!!!!, and delicious rum punch!
Swim with sea turtles
629maryaliceb,
Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the snorkeling trip to Buck Island and Water Beach with Captain Dave today. It was a lovely day! There wasn't much to see at Buck Island so we just swam around enjoying the warm water and beautiful clouds then headed to Water Beach to swim with the turtles. Despite the rain, we were able to spot a few turtles. Dave was sweet and sooo informative. I learned so much about the area in this 4 hour excursion.
Amazing half day adventure
Cantstopkopp22,
Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing day! So much fun for all ages and got to visit beautiful St John. Captain Maddy was great, first mate Liv was so friendly and helpful, and the boat was incredible
We thoroughly enjoyed our...
Harry F,
Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our day on the Island Flyer with Sammy. We snorkeled at two locations. Saw lots of fish, coral, and turtles. The Island Flyer was sized just right for our group of six and the boat was in good condition. Our grandkids snorkeled for the first time and were a little nervous but quickly learned how to use the snorkeling gear. We highly recommend this tour.
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