Private Tour
Private Full Day, Fun Day Aboard SY Mazu - Luxury Gemini Legacy Catamaran
Overview
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7 hours
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An island tradition, Full Day-Fun Day aboard SY Mazu or SY Neptune makes lasting memories. Both vessels are a Gemini Legacy sailing catamaran. SY Mazu or Neptune will leisurely sail you to destinations of your choice (depending on location) throughout St. Thomas and St. John. This is a private charter with a capacity for for 8 guests.
SY Mazu, or SY Neptune, is a new Gemini Legacy 35 sailing catamaran with twin Yanmar engines. The bow offers relaxing seating for breezy tanning or turtle watching. Equipped with the latest in audio technology, she has a Sony sound system with Bluetooth to enjoy your favorite tunes. There is plenty of snorkeling equipment on board to enjoy the crystal blue waters.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
American Yacht Harbor
SY Mazu departs from Red Hook and travels between St. Thomas and St. John. On this option, travelers can choose a myriad of destinations including Lovango Cay, Christmas Cove St. John, Maho Bay and Trunk Bay to name a few.
Cruz Bay
Guests choosing SY Mazu can be picked up at the national park dock in Cruz Bay, St. John. Please call to confirm this pickup. Confirmation of the pickup is required.
What‘s Included
An assortment of beer and Seas the Day rum punch
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Gratuities
Visiting the BVI; visiting the BVI can be booked under Product Codes 111649P24 or 111649P25.
Options
Cruz Bay Pickup - St. John
Cruz Bay Pickup St. John: We can arrange pickup in Cruz Bay, St. John, at the National Park Service dock. Cpt will call the evening prior to discuss.
Starting point:
Cruz Bay, St John 00830, USVI
Red Hook-American Yacht Harbor
Red Hook-American Yacht Harbor: This option departs from Red Hook-American Yacht Harbor in St. Thomas and travels to St. John.
Starting point:
Red Hook, St Thomas 00802, USVI
Reviews
157 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Snorkeling with Captain Dave
Detrick J,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Dave was a great captain took us to wonderful snorkeling locations. very accommodating, easy and fun to get along with and spend the day with. Highly recommend this trip.
Must get out on the water in USVI
Charles H,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Capt. Dave was a very gracious and accommodating on our full day trip around St. Thomas and St. John. He took us to great snorkeling sites and mixed a fine rum punch as well! A day on the water sailing or motoring around these islands, especially St. John NP, is a must do when visiting. You will make beautiful memories. Capt. Dave takes care of it.
Great day at sea
Edward L,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Dave, the ship captain was great. Enjoy the travels. The sea is beautiful. Whatever is great is the first time being on a sailboat
Awesome Boat Day!
L2858PCamandab,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great day! Annemarie & Lindsey were the best hosts! Super knowledgeable on the island and took us to get snorkeling spots where we saw turtles and stingrays! Definitely recommend! Do the full day!!!!
Great day on the Mazu with Captain JP!
telly210,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are four couples staying on St. John. The private full day sail was a great way to explore the island and Captain JP took great care of us! The Mazu worked great but it was a little rough around the edges. We highly recommend!
Unsatisfied
LiTrea B,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The experience it self was nice, only because the group I was with made the best of it. We paid for a 40ft boat and was put on a 36 got boat. the crew member name was Alex and he was very rude a passive aggressive. The boat was dirty and not only that 5 minutes into the ride an alarm started sounded and this man says “oh sh*t” then starts panicking. He told us to shut up as he was trying to figure out why that alarm was on. He called someone, a man showed up with second boat and offered to switch boats and Alex told them we were fine. Meanwhile the actual boat and dinghy we were using to get dropped off/ picked up at the beach was stuttering and cutting. The alarm was on because the boat was filing up with water. He didn’t offer us any beverages until we got to the first stop which was approximately 1hr. We debarked late, then stopped I the middle of the ocean due to the alarm. The whole excursion was rushed because he knew the boat was messed up we got back a half hour early than scheduled. I called to complain to the manager and she told me that we were too drunk to remember anything. The only drink offered was rum punch and 6/8 people on my group turn it down bc it was nasty. He offered us one cup of water and that was all. The man was just flat out nasty and came off prejudice bc when we got to the “turtles” he stopped the boat and told us we had to swim to the buoy that was 150ft away from the boat, refusing to allow passengers to use the floating noodle. We asked if he had nausea medication and Alex told us that it was a drug free/ smoke free environment but we saw him take two identify pills. Do not book this excursion.
Perfect day cruising the islands
Jerrell H,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the perfect day! Our captain JP was an excellent captain who was very warm, knowledgeable and safety conscious. Our original catamaran had motor problems prior to the cruise, so they upgraded us to a larger boat free of charge. We were taken to spectacular snorkeling sites that were easy for our beginner snorkeling kids to navigate, and they enjoyed seeking and finding nurse sharks, rays, and parrot fish. We took a stop at one of the most perfect beaches in St John with powdery sand and crystal clear waters, then stopped at a nearby beach club area for lunch. Jamie joined our crew at the last minute and was enormously loved by the family — diving in the water to help the kids find snorkeling spots, getting conch shells for my daughter, making sure everyone had enough drinks throughout the cruise. Having a former veteran nurse on board was also very reassuring — make her a permanent crew member! We could not have asked for more from the day and greatly appreciate the captain and crew for making it happen.
An excellent day on the sea!
V1365NVtracyp,,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain JP provided a day we will not soon forget! We visited amazing snorkeling sites and had a delicious lunch. We could not have asked for a better day or a better captain sailing the catamaran in the beautiful waters St. Thomas and St. John!
Great day on the water!!
danmZ7640PG,,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The goal of taking a private charter was to have a whole day in the waters of St. Thomas and St. John's with just our family of 5. Our Captain was JP and he was fantastic! We snorkled in different spots, had lunch on the beach at St. John's, visited beaches on St. John's. The whole day was a great time and we would definitely do it again!
Do your research on these boats.
aaronlE3467JR,,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I only gave it 2 stars because of the captain he did good explaining the area. The website sure does paint a pretty picture of the old tired boat. It you want to spend half of the day just traveling in the boat getting to your spots then this is the boat for you. 10mph took us almost 1.5 hrs to get to the first beach. Almost 4hrs travel time. Waste of money but now I know better after seeing every other boat other there pass us. There was no other slower boat in the water.
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