Half or Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
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
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
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 welcome!
Waterlemon Cay
Explore another dazzling snorkel site with healthy populations of critically endangered elkhorn coral.
Options
Full-Day USVI (32' Vessel)
Duration: 6 hours: Explore more of the USVI with 2.5 extra hours on the water. 32' World Cat: Our 32' power catamaran offers a smooth, stable ride and plenty of room to relax while exploring the USVI. 10 Guest Max
Half-Day USVI (29' Vessel)
29' World Cat: Our 29' power catamaran is the perfect blend of comfort, shade, smoothness, and stability while exploring the USVI.
Half-Day USVI (32' Vessel)
32' World Cat: Our 32' power catamaran offers a smooth, stable ride and plenty of room to relax while exploring the USVI. 10 Guest Max
Full-Day USVI (29' Vessel)
Duration: 6 hours: Explore more of the USVI with 2.5 extra hours on the water. 29' World Cat: Our 29' power catamaran is the perfect blend of comfort, shade, smoothness, and stability while exploring the USVI.
Sunset Charter (32' Vessel)
Duration: 2 hours: 2 - 3 hours. Charter ends at sunset. The exact end time varies depending on the time of year. Customizable Itinerary 32' Power Catamaran
Sunset Charter (29' Vessel)
Duration: 2 hours: 2 - 3 hours. Charter ends at sunset. The exact end time varies depending on the time of year. Customizable Itinerary 29' Power Catamaran
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Water, Ice, and a Cooler
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Experienced Captain
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
131 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This tour was the...
Alexandra P,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was the highlight of our trip. Perfect amount of time to see and do what you want . Captain Andrew was skillful and friendly, the boat was in a great condition.
Captain Steve is Awesome
talah2026,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional 1/2 day private boat charter. Captain Steve was very knowledgeable about the islands from snorkeling, swimming, ecological and historical perspectives. Great snorkeling; Steve promised we'd see sea turtles and he delivered! Easy going experience and saw lots of beaches of STJ.
Highlight of the trip
KJOTTE,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best day we had in St John. We had perfect weather, and Danny was a great guide to the islands and coves. We saw a ton of turtles and fish and had a great day on the water.
Fantastic Day on the Water
amyaP3890EY,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew was a wonderful captain and made our trip so memorable. Handled our customs paperwork flawlessly and brought us to places we never expected to go.
Great 1/2 day private charter!
erikavB5493JX,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Bonus Time Charters! Captain Danny took us to the best place to snorkel! We also had a blast stopping by and eating at Pizza Pi. Would highly recommend this charter service!
good communication, easy...
Adriane P,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00good communication, easy to follow instructions. my husband and I did a half day and it was wonderful! Andrew was great and a good match for our low key day. He never made us feel rushed and snuck in an extra stop on the way back he knew we were interested in. great last day :)
Perfect day on the water
PMI22,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unbelievable day. Our only regret is, we wished we would have booked a full day. We hit three great spots to snorkel. We saw countless fish, turtles, and eagle rays. We even got a little time on a beach in accessible by land. Andrew was amazing. We will definitely use him again next time we are in St. Thomas.
Seniors beware of this unpleasant rude captain.
theflyfarma,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The boat was beautiful, the snorkeling was great, and the drinks were amazing made by Steph, who was very attentive, kind, cheerful, top notch hospitality! However cannot say the same for the captain whose name was Vick. Being in our 60's, we were amazed and shocked at the rudeness, and disrespect of this young man. We mentioned it jokingly to him several times, hopeful he would get the hint, but avoidance was the best action for us, so we did not interact with him after all the comments. If you are a senior adult, I would highly recommend making sure he is not your captain. His comments are demeaning and disrespectful for the hospitality service industry.
Just Book It!! Eh
Terri C,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Andrew made the booking seamless and Captain Danny took care of all our sightseeing and snorkeling needs. This is a great alternative to the crowds and the morning trip beats the crowds. Captain Danny is so efficient and gets you to all the good spots before the big groups arrive. Unfortunately the floating pizza shop was fully booked that day but Captain Danny will call your orders in ahead of time to save time. They have a cooler full of ice for any drinks you want to bring and the dock has a huge selection to choose from. I like that this is an optional cost and not automatically included in your booking. We chose the smaller boat and I was surprised at how AMAZING it was! Lots of room for 8 people and music vibe was great. The snorkeling gear was clean and the masked didn’t fog up once…everything worked awesome. The cost of a taxi from the ferry terminal was $17/person each way and easy to arrange. Our driver even planned to pick us up and take us back to ferry. Our tour overall was simplistic, smoothness and stunning. Captain Danny was fun, informative and super classy! Definitely book with Bonus time Tours and you won’t be disappointed!!! Thanks from the Canadian Crew…Eh!
We Came Back for a Reason: Outstanding Charter Experience
lindseyv837,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our second time out with Bonus Time Charters in St. John, and that alone should say a lot! We had Captain Andrew on our first trip and Captain Steve on our second, and both were fantastic. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and really focused on making sure we had the exact experience we were looking for. Everything felt easy, personalized, and fun from start to finish. We would absolutely go out with them again and highly recommend Bonus Time Charters to anyone visiting St. John or St. Thomas!
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