Private Tour

Private Sunset Snorkeling Cruise from St. John or St. Thomas

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Enjoy the stunning late afternoon light on our Golden Hours Snorkel & Sunset Cruise. This 2 to 3-hour adventure (timing varies based on sunset) begins at 4:00 PM and takes you to the best sites in the Virgin Islands, ending with a breathtaking sunset on the water.

Start with a snorkel stop at Maho Bay or Scott Bay Beach, where you’ll have the chance to swim alongside sea turtles. Then, depending on the time of year, we’ll cruise over to Christmas Cove, where you can grab a bite from the famous floating pizzeria, Pizza Pi.

Along the way, our experienced captains will share insights about the islands and ensure you’re in the perfect spot to take in the sunset. Our destinations may vary with the seasons and conditions to provide the best experience.

Bring your favorite drinks, kick back, and watch the sky shift into vibrant shades of orange, pink, and gold. Whether snorkeling, relaxing on deck, or enjoying a pizza, this cruise is the perfect way to wind down the day in paradise.

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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 $7 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.

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 - most often the north shore along Maho Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Trunk Bay, and Caneel Bay. Customized itineraries are also welcomed!

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Maho Bay Beach

Snorkel with sea turtles in this calm water bay on the north shore of St. John and Virgin Islands National Park.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Golden Hours - 29' World Cat

World Cat 295DC: Our 29' Dual Console World Cat is spacious and smooth for groups up to 8.

Golden Hours - 32' World Cat

World Cat 32CC (32'): Select a bigger boat for a smoother ride and/or a 12-person capacity.

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fish ID course - take your book because you’re gonna see tons of different fish!!
ninahI1630ED,
May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great sunset snorkeling cruise with Bonus Time! Boat was modern and spotless! We stopped for Pizza and were off to the snorkeling spots. First stop was a fish ID experience! Sooo many different fish, tons of silversides, an eagle ray and a couple groups of squid! We had seen lots of turtles of our dives and at the local beaches so we wanted to go somewhere where we could see more sea life on our next snorkel experience. The next spot didn’t disappoint! Rays, trigger fish, puffers and so much more! Had an excellent time!!
Beautiful sunset cruise
Rich C,
Aug 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Took a wonderful sunset cruise around St. John with my husband. The boat was lovely and our Captain Scott Darwin couldn’t have been better. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and had great ideas for where to go for the best snorkeling and sunset views. He even texted Lime Out ahead of our arrival so the kitchen could make our food before they closed up at 5pm. It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it!

From US$545.00