6-Hour Snorkel & Sunset Sail: Turtles, Pizza, Virgin Islands

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Duration6h

GroupUp to 12

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Swim with sea turtles at anchor, then sail into the sunset with champagne in hand

This 6-hour sailing and snorkeling tour departs St. Thomas and anchors at a protected cove in Virgin Islands National Park where you snorkel alongside sea turtles and stingrays, eat fresh pizza delivered by dinghy, then sail past Trunk Bay and Maho Bay before a champagne toast at sunset. The catamaran holds a maximum of 12 guests, and the Coast Guard-certified crew shares island stories and local knowledge throughout the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sail, snorkel, pizza, and sunset toast

Depart from St. Thomas
Sail across Pillsbury Sound with stories
Drop anchor in protected cove
Swim with sea turtles and stingrays
Enjoy fresh NY style pizza from Pizza Pi
Sail along North Shore of St. John
Pass Cinnamon Bay and Trunk Bay
Stop at beautiful beach to swim with turtles
Relax on sunset sail with champagne toast

The Experience

The boat leaves St. Thomas and sails across Pillsbury Sound toward a secret cove where the crew drops anchor and you slip into the water to snorkel. Sea turtles and stingrays move through the shallows here, and the visibility is clear enough to watch them without effort. While you're in the water, Pizza Pi VI—the world's only pizza boat—delivers fresh NY-style pizza by dinghy, so lunch arrives where you are. You eat on deck in one of the most protected spots in the US Virgin Islands, with the catamaran rocking gently beneath you.

After lunch, the boat sets sail again along the north shore of St. John, passing Cinnamon Bay and Trunk Bay as the crew navigates toward Maho Bay. This is where the second snorkel stop happens: another stretch of turquoise water where you can swim and explore the reef. The water here is some of the clearest in the Caribbean, and the crew knows the best spots. Snorkeling gear is provided, and the boat carries everything you need.

As the afternoon fades, the catamaran heads back toward St. Thomas for the sunset sail. An open bar runs throughout the day, and as the sun drops toward the horizon, the crew pours champagne for a final toast. The whole trip is six hours from start to finish, and the crew—all Coast Guard certified and island residents—keeps the mood light with pirate tales and local legends. Restrooms are on board, and the boat is built to handle the sea without fuss.

What’s included

Open bar with light snacks.
cheese or pepperoni pizza delivered by dinghy at anchor.
snorkeling equipment for both stops.
restroom on board.
Coast Guard-certified captain and mate.
fuel and all sailing costs.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Stormy Pirates Boat Charters

Is this one for you?Most sunset sails in the islands are sailing-only with a drink at the end. This one anchors you twice to snorkel with turtles and stingrays, feeds you lunch on the water, and keeps the group small enough that the crew knows your name—so the day is active, not just a float.