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Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas

5.0 ★ · 70 reviews · from USD1195

Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas

Depart on your private island‑hopping adventure with Bonus Time Charters aboard one of our Power Catamarans and explore the very best of St. John and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. With a full day on the water, you’ll have time to snorkel with sea turtles at Maho Bay, swim ashore to quiet beaches like Scott Beach, Cinnamon Bay, and Trunk Bay, and discover stunning coral reefs at Waterlemon Cay, Salt Pond Bay, and Pelican Rock. Cruise around the South Shore for a more secluded vibe, with snorkeling stops at Little Lameshur, scenic coastline views, and a visit to Lime Out in Coral Bay—a floating taco bar and guest favorite for lunch on the water. Round out your day with a stop at Christmas Cove for a slice from Pizza Pi, the USVI’s iconic floating pizzeria.

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What Travelers Say5.0 ★ · 70 reviews
  • Private full-day or half-day boat charter with Bonus Time Charters, most often captained by Andrew or Bryan, also Steve, Danny, Sean, and Caroline.
  • Captains customize each day around guest requests, typically including multiple snorkeling stops and a stop at a floating restaurant like Lime Out or Pizza Pi.
  • Captains are repeatedly praised for strong local knowledge, safe handling of choppy seas, and patience with kids and nervous swimmers.
  • One reviewer wished the floating restaurants had been available (closed for hurricane season) but said the crew still delivered a great day.
  • Reviewers overwhelmingly call this the best day of their trip and frequently mention booking the same captain again on return visits.

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What's Included

✓ Private transportation

✓ Water, Ice, and a Cooler

✓ Experienced Captain

✓ Use of Snorkelling equipment

✕ 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.

Itinerary
1

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 welcomed!

2

1 hr

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

3

1 hr

Explore another dazzling snorkel site with healthy populations of critically endangered elkhorn coral.

4

1 hr

Float in pool-like conditions amidst the healthiest mangrove ecosystem in the Virgin Islands.

5

1 hr

Indulge in delectable tacos and refreshing frozen drinks at the Caribbean's only floating taco stand based in Coral Bay on St. John.

6

1 hr

Swim to shore to explore centuries-old sugar plantation ruins or snorkel with more sea turtles in this picturesque bay.

Meeting Point

We will pick up groups staying on St. John at the National Park Service Headquarters in Cruz Bay. Please select this option if you are visiting on St. John.

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