St. Thomas & St. John Catamaran Sail: Luxury Charter
A full day on the water with your own crew, boat and itinerary
A private catamaran charter from St. Thomas or Cruz Bay carries up to 12 guests on a 6.5-hour sail through the U.S. Virgin Islands with a USCG-trained crew. The boat includes breakfast, a full lunch prepared daily, an open bar, snorkeling equipment, paddle boards and beach toys; you choose the anchorages and the pace. The crew handles navigation, food and safety so your group sets the itinerary.
The Experience
You arrive at Red Hook on St. Thomas or Cruz Bay on St. John and board a 40-by-25-foot catamaran crewed by professionals who know the best snorkeling reefs and secluded beaches in the islands. The day unfolds at your pace: the crew sets sail while you settle in with a fresh fruit platter and pastry, then navigates to the spots your group wants to explore. Whether that means a morning at a reef with the snorkeling gear already on board, an afternoon on a sand beach with paddle boards and pool noodles, or a mix of both, the itinerary is yours to shape.
Lunch is prepared fresh daily on the boat—not a platter brought from shore—and the open bar runs the whole day. The crew is trained to read the group: attentive without hovering, fun without forcing it. A Bluetooth speaker means your own music plays while you're anchored. Kids have sand toys; everyone has towels and shade. The boat itself is the draw: a luxury catamaran stable enough to relax on, nimble enough to reach the small anchorages the bigger tour boats cannot reach.
Groups run from 6 to 12 guests, so you're not sharing the boat with strangers. The crew handles fuel, navigation and all the logistics that would otherwise fall to whoever organized the day. You show up, and the sailing starts.
What’s included
- Breakfast fruit platter and pastry.
- full lunch prepared fresh on board.
- open bar all day with soda, water and drinks.
- snorkeling equipment for all guests.
- paddle boards and pool noodles.
- beach sand toys for kids.
- Bluetooth speaker.
- fuel charges.
- USCG-trained crew.
Operated by Sweet pea catamaran charters
Is this one for you?Book this charter if your group wants to control the day—the stops, the timing, the music and who you sail with. The fixed crew and boat mean no splitting up across multiple tours, and the open bar and meals included mean nobody's hunting for lunch or calculating what to order. Groups of 6 to 12 work best; smaller groups can book a private charter, and larger ones will need to split across two boats.
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Top questions
What snorkeling spots does the crew take us to?
Sweet Pea Charters knows the best reefs in the U.S. Virgin Islands and chooses anchorages based on conditions and your group's interests on the day. The crew brings snorkeling equipment for everyone and can point out what lives on the reef, but the exact stops depend on weather and what your group wants to do.
Is the food included or do we pay extra?
Breakfast, lunch and all drinks are included in the price. The crew prepares lunch fresh on board daily using the best ingredients they can source, and the open bar runs from departure to return.
Can we bring our own music or decorations for a celebration?
Yes. The boat has a Bluetooth speaker, so you can play your own music. Let the crew know ahead of time if you're celebrating something specific and they'll work with you to make the day feel right for your group.
How many hours is the full-day sail?
The charter runs 6.5 hours from departure to return. Departures are from Red Hook on St. Thomas or Cruz Bay on St. John, depending on which location works for your group.
What's included for kids?
Beach sand toys are on board for children, along with pool noodles, paddle boards and snorkeling gear. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The crew can help kids in and out of the water and keeps an eye on everyone in the group.
Do we need our own snorkeling gear?
No. Snorkeling equipment is provided for all guests. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a towel; the crew supplies everything else for the water.
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