British Virgin Islands Snorkeling Private Catamaran Charter

Wade ashore at Soggy Dollar Bar with a drink in hand, then snorkel coral reefs where tropical fish circle overhead.

A private full-day catamaran charter departs St. Thomas or St. John for the British Virgin Islands, with an experienced captain and crew steering the route around your group's interests. Snorkel The Indians off Norman Island, stop at legendary beach bars like Foxy's and Soggy Dollar on Jost Van Dyke, or spend part of the day exploring The Baths' giant granite boulders and hidden sea pools on Virgin Gorda. The boat carries snorkel gear, water, ice and a cooler. You bring snacks and drinks of your choice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. The Baths1h
2. Jost Van Dyke1h
3. Soggy Dollar Bar1h

Full day charter around BVI islands

• Depart from St. Thomas or St. John at 8:00 AM
• Clear customs at West End of Tortola
• Optional visit to Devil’s Bay and The Baths
• Lunch and snorkeling at Norman Island
• Visit Willy T floating bar
• Explore Jost Van Dyke beach bars and White Bay
• Stop at Sandy Spit island
• Visit Foxy’s Tamarind Bar
• Enjoy drinks at Soggy Dollar Bar
• Clear customs back in Cruz Bay on St. John
• Return to St. Thomas or stay on St. John

The experience

What makes this different from a group boat is that you and your party set the day's rhythm. The captain works from a proposed itinerary (Norman Island for snorkeling and lunch, Jost Van Dyke for the beach bars, or The Baths for climbing through boulder formations), but the stops, timing and what you linger on are yours to call. Departure is 8:00 AM from American Yacht Harbor on St. Thomas, or 8:00 AM from Cruz Bay on St. John if that's where you're staying. You'll clear customs on the way into the British Virgin Islands and again on the way back.

The snorkeling centers on The Indians, a site off Norman Island where coral towers rise from the seafloor and schools of tropical fish move through the water. Lunch happens at Pirates Bight, a beach bar on Norman Island's shore, where the food and drinks are your own cost. If your group wants more adrenaline, the Willy T, a floating bar anchored nearby, lets you leap off the top deck straight into the Caribbean. On Jost Van Dyke, Foxy's has been pouring drinks under a tamarind tree for over 50 years, and the Soggy Dollar Bar at White Bay is where the Painkiller cocktail was born. You wade ashore from the boat with a drink already in hand. Sandy Spit, a tiny uninhabited island nearby, is a quieter option if your group prefers to swim and photograph rather than bar-hop.

The extended day option adds The Baths on Virgin Gorda, where you climb, duck and squeeze through giant rock formations that open onto glowing tidal pools and shady caves. It's a physical mix of scrambling and exploring, followed by a cold drink at a nearby beach bar. The boat carries snorkel gear, floaties, coolers, ice and bottled water. The captain and crew handle the navigation and logistics. Customs fees and food or drinks at the stops are your responsibility, and the full day, including travel time, runs eight hours.

What’s included

• Private transportation aboard a power catamaran.
• snorkel gear and floaties.
• coolers, ice and bottled water.
• experienced captain and crew.
• an English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Full-day private charter to the British Virgin Islands, departing from the USVIGuide in English · 08:00

Extended day (includes The Baths)Guide in English · 08:00Duration: 9 hours. The extended day allows extra time to explore more distant destinations such as The Baths of Virgin Gorda and other eastern BVIs. The Baths of Virgin Gorda: If you plan to visit The Baths of Virgin Gorda, you must choose this tour option.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bonus Time Charters

Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants to set its own pace across multiple islands and beach bars in a single day without coordinating with other passengers. The private boat means you choose how long to stay at each stop (whether that's an extra hour snorkeling, lingering over lunch, or bar-hopping on Jost Van Dyke), and the captain adjusts the route to match your interests.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the snorkeling like at The Indians off Norman Island?

The Indians is one of the BVI's top underwater sites, with coral towers and tropical fish. The snorkel gear is provided, and the captain positions the boat so you can enter the water and explore the reef at your own pace.

Can we customize the stops, or is the itinerary fixed?

The itinerary is a proposal built around what your group wants to do. The captain adjusts the route, timing and which stops you visit based on your interests, whether that's more snorkeling, beach bars, or exploring The Baths.

Do we need to bring our own snorkel gear?

No. The boat provides snorkel gear, floaties, coolers, ice and bottled water. Bring your favorite snacks and any alcohol you want (no glass containers), and the crew will handle the rest.

What happens at the beach bars like Foxy's and Soggy Dollar?

Foxy's is a 50-year-old institution on Jost Van Dyke where you can grab a drink and soak in the island vibe. Soggy Dollar Bar at White Bay is where the Painkiller cocktail was invented. You wade ashore from the boat and order at the bar. Food and drinks at all stops are your own cost.

How does the extended day option change the itinerary?

The extended day adds The Baths on Virgin Gorda, where you climb and squeeze through giant granite boulders, explore caves and glowing tidal pools, then relax at a beach bar. This replaces or reduces time at other stops depending on what your group chooses.

What time does the boat return to St. Thomas or St. John?

The full day runs eight hours including travel time. You depart at 8:00 AM, clear customs in the BVI, visit your chosen stops, and return to clear customs back into the United States before heading back to your starting point.