High-Speed Harbor Tour from Charlotte Amalie: 750 HP Jet Boat

High-speed spins and sea spray instead of a slow harbor cruise

The Screamin' Eagle is a 750 HP turbo-charged jet boat that takes you on a 40-minute high-speed tour of Charlotte Amalie Harbor and the surrounding coastline, with passes by Hassel Island and Water Island. Your captain provides local history and commentary while the boat performs 180-degree spins and fishtails at speed. This is a wet ride: seawater spray is part of the experience, not a side effect. Children from age 4 are welcome. The minimum height requirement is 42 inches.

Step-by-step itinerary

High speed harbor and coastline tour

• Brief orientation
• Cruise into St. Thomas harbor
• Listen to local history commentary
• Experience high speed boat ride
• Enjoy 180 degree spins and fishtails
• Pass by Hassel Island
• Pass by Water Island
• Tour around Charlotte Amalie Harbor

The experience

Forty minutes is all it takes to go from cruise port to wide-open throttle. After a brief orientation, you board the Screamin' Eagle and head into St. Thomas harbor while your captain talks through the local history. The boat cruises past Hassel Island and Water Island at a pace that lets you see the coastline clearly, then the captain opens it up. The 750 HP turbo-charged engine does what it was built for: hard acceleration, sharp banking turns, 180-degree spins and fishtails that throw seawater across the deck and leave you gripping the rail.

The ride is genuinely wet. You will not stay dry, and the operator makes this clear before you board. Bring a change of clothes or wear something you do not mind soaking. The speed and the maneuvers are the whole point. This is not a sightseeing tour where you sit still and watch the scenery. You are strapped in and along for the ride, and the captain's commentary about St. Thomas history and the islands you pass keeps the experience grounded between the adrenaline moments. The boat holds a small group, so it never feels crowded.

The tour leaves from Charlotte Amalie Cruise Port, which means cruise passengers can walk straight from their ship to the dock. The whole experience (orientation, the harbor run, the high-speed section and the return) fits into 40 minutes, so you have time to get back aboard before departure. Children as young as 4 can ride if they meet the 42-inch height minimum. The operator notes the tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though the speed and the spray mean it is not a relaxing outing.

What’s included

• Guided high-speed tour with a live English-speaking captain.
• 40-minute experience covering Charlotte Amalie Harbor, Hassel Island and Water Island.
• all the speed, spins and seawater spray the 750 HP jet boat can deliver.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 11:30, the last at 15:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 22

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.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by VI Jet Boat Tour

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and delivers commentary throughout, so you follow the local history and the captain's play-by-play without any confusion. Book this if you want the thrill and the speed. If you prefer a calm, dry harbor cruise where you sit back and listen, a traditional tour boat is the better choice.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 17 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

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 islands do you pass on the Screamin' Eagle tour?

The tour passes Hassel Island and Water Island as it circles Charlotte Amalie Harbor. Your captain points out these landmarks and shares local history about them during the cruise.

How long is the high-speed harbor tour from Charlotte Amalie?

The entire tour is 40 minutes, including the orientation, the harbor cruise and the high-speed section with spins and fishtails.

Will I get wet on this jet boat ride?

Yes. The operator describes this as a wet ride, and seawater spray across the deck is guaranteed. Bring a change of clothes or wear something you are comfortable soaking.

Is this tour suitable if I have back or heart problems?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, due to the high speed and the physical forces involved in the maneuvers. Pregnant travelers should also sit this one out.