St John & Surrounding Cays - Full-Day Sail/Snorkel, 6 Guests Max
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6 hours 30 minutes
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An Unforgettable Sailing Experience! We offer a Semi-private and all inclusive Day trip that will be the best day of your vacation. There is no end to what you can see while sailing with Virgin Islands Day Sailing. Join us as we explore the most breathtaking locations around the Virgin Islands. Create timeless memories as you experience spectacular sailing destinations with those you love. If your celebrating a special occasion or have a special request, please reach out to us directly so we can provide a customized experience.
If arriving by Cruise ship, please reach out to us directly to make sure that your port times will work with our sailings.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be at the meeting location at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time. Time listed are departure times. If you miss the sailing there will be no refund.
If you are arriving by cruise ship, you must reach out directly to the tour operator with your ships name and port times! Not all times will work with our schedule. No refunds will be offered on the day of departure if your times don't fit with ours..
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Join us on an all-inclusive, Semi private sailing experience, Just for You! We sail with a maximum of 6 guest. There is no end to what you can see while sailing with Virgin Islands Day Sailing. Join us as we explore the most breathtaking locations around the Virgin Islands. Create timeless memories as you experience spectacular sailing destinations with those you love. Full day excursions depart from our slip in Sapphire Beach Marina, St. Thomas at 9:00 am with a return around 3:30. Enjoy the sights and our open bar as we sail. Our destination will be the St. John National Park and the picturesque surrounding cays. You will have the chance to discover why many say that St John offers some of the best snorkeling and swimming locations in the Virgin Islands. We usually try to hit two different locations with a fresh grilled lunch served between stops. Our locations will be picked based upon the wind, weather and crowd conditions. Our goal is to stay away from the stops that are frequented by the cruise ship excursions. Please contact us directly for private or custom tours.
Sample Menu
main
Grilled Chicken, grilled on board
Served with freshly prepared Pasta Salad and fresh fruit.
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
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St John & Surrounding Cays - Full-Day Sail/Snorkel, 6 Guests Max
Reviews
672 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic day
997kathlynf,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Kendall was great. He has so much knowledge about the region and so many entertaining stories. He is also clearly a highly skilled sailor. He also interacted with our son with Down Syndrome beautifully. It was such a relaxing day of snorkeling and sailing. Great start to our vacation.
Best way to see the islands!
Natalie Y,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful day out on the water
Fabulous day at sea
corbitam,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an excellent way to enjoy the beauty of the water around St Thomas. Our captain, Darren, had the perfect blend of knowledge and history coupled with a friendly personality. The boat ride was wonderful and the snorkeling stops were fantastic. I really enjoyed the more personal experience only having 6 guests total- it made the day so much more enjoyable. Our snorkeling stops were not crowded, and we were able to see turtles, stingrays, and a multitude of fish. The lunch was really good as were all the beverages offered. I highly recommend this sailing day if you are in St Thomas.
Great sailing Day with Captain Kendall!!!
I5301RUscotts,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Kendall was a very knowledgeable captain and made our day very enjoyable. His knowledge of the area and the snorkeling spots he took us were very nice. I would definitely rebook with him next time we are in St. Thomas
Such a wonderful day!
Karen K,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing day on the water with Captain Tommy. He did a wonderful job sailing the boat, cooking us a delicious lunch, and taking us to the best snorkel spots. We saw turtles, rays, squid, all kinds of tropical fish, and so much other sea life—don’t forget your underwater camera! We snorkeled around St. John, Great St. James, and St. Thomas. Along the way, Tommy pointed out landmarks and shared interesting history about the islands, which made the trip even more special. It can get a bit windy and chilly when sailing from one bay to another, so bring a towel, a cover-up, and definitely plenty of sunscreen. This small-group excursion is absolutely worth the extra cost. We did two excursions—this one and a large-group 3-hour snorkel—and next time we’ll skip the cheaper, more crowded option (about 90 people vs. 6). This small-group experience was far better in every way. This is a must-do adventure if you like to sail and snorkel.
A SAIL EXPERIENCE
jonathanbE6267CK,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Kendall was very knowledgeable on all areas. Told us a lot about the area. Sailed that rig all by himself and did amazing. This is not a motoring tour, you actually sail. Went to beutiful areas to snorkel seen a lot of coral, fish, a shark ray, turtles. Had a great meal while in a bay and plenty of great drinks. Highly recommended!!!!
Great day trip
Kelly G,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time. The Captain was a great guy who worked his tail off to make sure we all enjoyed the trip. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a privatesemiprivate snorkeling adventure. Smaller sailing vessel so no big crowds.
On the positive side, the...
Kimball M,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00On the positive side, the Caption (Darrell) was super. Highly skilled, knowledgeable and very engaging. We would sail with him in a heartbeat. On the negative side (and why this review is not as good as it should be), the experience, marketed as “comfort cruise” suffered from no cushions. We sat or reclined on hard fiberglass seats - this is unacceptable. Furthermore, snorkeling was included but no towels were provided. After some in our party snorkeled at the first moorage, drip -drying in the chilly breeze dissuaded them from going again. The lack of towels is totally unacceptable.
Review
Peggy K,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The trip was great but was advertised wrong. Stated there would be snacks but none provided.
We had so much fun!...
Mykayla F,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had so much fun! Captain Kendall was a wealth of knowledge and a blast!! Highly recommend sailing with them!
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