Snorkeling in Cruz Bay: Private Sailboat with Open Bar

A 40-foot sailboat, an open bar, and two snorkel stops in the calm waters off St. John

This private day charter sails from Cruz Bay to protected anchorages at Trunk Bay and Honeymoon Beach, where you snorkel, swim and sunbathe for 4 to 5 hours. The boat carries a full open bar with beer, rum, gin, vodka, sparkling wine and juice; gourmet sandwiches and salads from North Shore Deli; snorkeling gear; and a shaded cockpit with restroom. A live English-speaking guide leads the day, and pickup from St Thomas is included.

The experience

You board an inflatable tender at the beach near Cruz Bay's ferry dock and ride out to a 40-foot sailboat anchored in calm water. The boat sits ready with snorkeling equipment laid out, a full bar stocked with beer, rum, gin, vodka, sparkling wine and soft drinks, and a galley holding nine gourmet deli sandwiches and five salads from North Shore Deli. The shaded cockpit keeps you out of the sun between swims, and WiFi runs on board so you can stay connected if you want to.

The day moves between two stops: Trunk Bay and Honeymoon Beach, both on St. John's protected western shoreline. At each anchorage you swim, snorkel to watch the sea life, or lie on the white sand and sunbathe. The itinerary stays flexible: your crew adjusts the timing and the stops based on conditions and what you want to do. You can take the helm of the sailboat if you want to steer, or stay in the cockpit with a drink and watch the islands pass. The whole day runs 4 to 5 hours, leaving time to get back to St Thomas and do something else afterward.

Getting there is simple: you arrange pickup from your St Thomas hotel or port, ride the 12-minute ferry to Cruz Bay, and meet the crew at the beach. The ferry itself shows you the surrounding cays on the way over. Everything else (snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks, the guide, the boat) is already there when you arrive.

What’s included

Snorkeling gear, a 40-foot sailboat with a shaded cockpit and full restroom, an open bar stocked with beer, rum, gin, vodka, sparkling wine, juice, soda and water, nine gourmet deli sandwiches and five gourmet salads from North Shore Deli, WiFi on board, a live English-speaking guide, and pickup from your St Thomas hotel or port.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

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.

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Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Morningstar Sailing and Power Charters

Is this one for you?The 4- to 5-hour timeframe fits a half-day plan, leaving your morning or afternoon free for other activities. If you want to sail yourself, take the helm. If you'd rather relax with a drink and watch the islands, the crew handles everything.

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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.

How do I get from St Thomas to the boat in Cruz Bay?

Pickup from your St Thomas hotel or port is included. You ride the 12-minute commuter ferry to Cruz Bay, where the crew meets you at the beach near the dock and takes you by tender out to the sailboat.

What snorkeling spots do we visit?

The boat anchors at Trunk Bay and Honeymoon Beach, both on St. John's western shoreline. You snorkel at both stops and can also swim or sunbathe on the white sand between dives.

What's included in the open bar?

Beer, rum, gin, vodka, sparkling wine, juice, soda and water are all included. The galley also stocks nine gourmet deli sandwiches and five salads from North Shore Deli, so lunch is covered too.

Can I steer the sailboat myself?

Yes. You can take the helm of the 40-foot boat if you want to sail it, or stay in the shaded cockpit and relax while the crew handles the sailing.

How long is the whole day on the water?

The charter runs 4 to 5 hours from the time you board the tender at Cruz Bay until you head back. That leaves time to return to St Thomas and do something else the same day if you want to.

What if I don't know how to snorkel?

Snorkeling equipment is provided on board. A live English-speaking guide leads the day and can help you get comfortable in the water. The anchorages are in calm, protected areas, so conditions are gentle for beginners.