Cruz Bay to Jost Van Dyke Snorkeling Tour with Breakfast & Bar

Catamaran at Ritz-Carlton, 8-hour water tour, extended day trip experience

This snorkeling excursion departs Cruz Bay aboard a 55-foot catamaran, crosses to St. John's coral reefs for a morning dive, then sails to Jost Van Dyke to anchor at White Bay near the Soggy Dollar Bar. Breakfast and a full open bar are included, along with snorkel gear and all fees. A valid passport is required. The return includes customs clearance at Cruz Bay.

The experience

The boat leaves from the Ritz-Carlton on St. Thomas after a light continental breakfast is served. The first stop is a coral reef off the North Shore of St. John, where you enter the water with provided snorkel gear to explore the reef. After that dive, the catamaran clears customs at Great Harbor on Jost Van Dyke, then anchors in White Bay: a few minutes away and home to the Soggy Dollar Bar, a beachfront institution built on a dock where swimmers wade straight up to order drinks.

Once anchored, the afternoon is yours to structure. Guests 18 and older can order the bar's signature Painkiller cocktail (included in the full open bar). Anyone can play ring toss, string up in a hammock, or wade back into the turquoise water to snorkel the shallows around the beach. The boat stays long enough to let the day settle, not a quick photo stop but real time to sit still or move around. On the return to Cruz Bay, happy hour runs the full sail back, with the open bar staying live until you clear U.S. Customs and dock.

The eight-hour window is the differentiator here. Most group charters to Jost Van Dyke compress the island into an afternoon. This one boards early, snorkels first, and leaves you the bulk of daylight on White Bay. Bring a towel from your hotel. The boat does not provide them to help conserve the island's fresh water. Passport required for all passengers.

What’s included

• Light continental breakfast.
• full open bar for the entire day.
• snorkel gear and use of the 55-foot catamaran.
• all customs fees and taxes.
• and a live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:45 and 08:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 80

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cruz Bay Watersports

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full morning and afternoon on the water rather than a compressed afternoon visit. The early departure from the Ritz-Carlton and the morning snorkel stop mean you reach White Bay with most of the day ahead, not as the sun is already dropping.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

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.

Is the open bar really included, or just a discount?

Full open bar is included in the price for the entire day: both the morning sail to St. John and the return to Cruz Bay. Guests 18+ can order the Painkiller cocktail and any other drinks without additional charge.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

No. Snorkel equipment is provided and included in the excursion. You do need to bring a towel from your hotel or home, as the boat does not provide towels.

What happens at customs, and does it add time to the day?

The catamaran clears into U.S. Customs at Great Harbor on Jost Van Dyke after the morning snorkel, then again at Cruz Bay on the return. Both stops are part of the scheduled route and are included in the eight-hour total. No additional fees apply.

Can I arrange a different meal if I have food allergies?

Yes. Alternative food items can be arranged for allergies or restrictions, but you must notify the operator at least 72 hours in advance, and substitutions may be subject to additional costs.