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

5.0 ★ · 151 reviews · from USD895

Half or 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 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.

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What Travelers Say5.0 ★ · 151 reviews
  • Private half or full-day boat charter with Bonus Time Charters, with Captain Andrew most frequently praised, plus Captains Steve, Danny, Bryan, and Vic.
  • Captains are repeatedly described as knowledgeable, flexible, and willing to customize the itinerary around each group's snorkeling and sightseeing wishes.
  • A stop at the floating Pizza Pi restaurant is a popular highlight, alongside sightings of turtles, rays, and tropical fish.
  • One reviewer felt a particular captain was curt and dismissive toward older guests, though the crew's bartender was praised, and this was an isolated complaint among otherwise glowing reviews.
  • Reviewers consistently call it the best excursion of their trip and recommend booking directly with the company.

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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.

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 welcome!

2

30 min

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

3

1 hr

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

4

1 hr

Explore this beautiful beach, accessible by boat, near the remnants of the old Caneel Bay Resort on St. John. Snorkel, relax, or explore for the remainder of our time on the water.

5

1 hr

Snorkel around the serene Fish Cay, discover a sunken sailboat, or maybe finish the day with a slice of pizza from a floating pizzeria, Pizza Pi!

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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