St Thomas Catamaran Snorkeling Tour: Buck & Water Island

Your own boat, your own schedule, your own islands

A private catamaran charter in St Thomas lets you and up to 11 others sail to Buck Island, Water Island and a secret cay while the captain plots the route around what you want to do. Snorkeling equipment, floats, beer, rum punch and soft drinks are included. You choose whether to go half or full day, and what time to leave the dock at Yacht Haven Grande.

Options for this experience

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From US$ 1,355.75 per group, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Half-Day Luxury Yacht 09:00 and 14:00 Guide in English

Luxury yacht charter lasting a full day 09:00 Guide in English

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What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment for all guests.
• floats.
• beer and rum punch.
• soft drinks and water.
• use of beach games.
• captain and crew.
• the 47-foot catamaran with shaded salon, back deck seating, bow lounge and sound system.
• restroom onboard.

Times

• Every day 09:00 14:00

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Before you book

Group Private 6 group tours ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 1 with pickup ›

Book up to 15h before

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Pets welcome Public transport nearby

Operated by Seas the Day Charters and Tours

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The experience

You meet the captain at the dock 15 minutes before departure and board S/Y Pisces, a 47-foot Leopard catamaran built for groups. The boat has a shaded salon that opens onto a back deck with lounge seating, a bow with bean bag chairs and two trampolines for watching turtles or just spreading out, and a sound system so you can bring your own playlist. The itinerary is yours to shape. You tell the captain where you want to go and how long to stay, whether that's a full day hitting three islands or a half-day focused on one anchorage. Most groups leave at 9am for a full charter, but the departure time is flexible.

Snorkeling happens at the stops you choose. The boat carries full snorkeling kits, floats for anyone who wants to drift rather than dive, and beach games for the deck. The captain knows the reefs and the calm spots, and can point you toward where the turtles are. Buck Island and Water Island are the named stops. There's also a secret cay the captain can reach depending on conditions and what your group wants to explore. Between stops you're sailing, not motoring through a schedule. The catamaran is built for this kind of day.

Onboard you get beer, the house rum punch, sodas and unlimited water. There's a restroom, and the boat is sanitized after each trip. The price covers the yacht and everything listed here for up to 12 people. Lunch isn't included but can be picked up before you board or at many spots on the islands. If you're arriving by cruise ship at Crown Bay, allow about 15 minutes each way by taxi to reach Yacht Haven Grande, where you'll meet the captain near the R Bar kiosk.

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.

Can I snorkel at both Buck Island and Water Island on the same charter?

Yes. You design the itinerary with the captain, so you can visit both islands in a full-day charter. The captain will sail between them based on conditions and how long you want to spend at each stop.

What's included in the snorkeling equipment?

The boat provides full snorkeling kits (mask, fins and snorkel) plus floats if you prefer to stay on the surface. All gear is ready to use when you board.

Do I have to book a full day, or can I do a half-day charter instead?

You choose at checkout: half-day or full-day. Both are private charters for your group, with the same boat and captain. The difference is how many hours and how many islands you can reach.

What time does the boat leave, and can I pick a different departure time?

Most full-day charters leave at 9am local time, but all departure times are flexible. You and the captain agree on the time when you book, so you can start earlier or later depending on your schedule.

Is lunch provided on the charter?

Lunch is not included, but you can purchase it at many locations on the islands or bring your own. Beer, rum punch and soft drinks are on the boat.

What if I'm arriving by cruise ship? How do I get to the boat?

If you dock at Crown Bay Marina, take a taxi to Yacht Haven Grande at Havensight, where you'll meet the captain near the R Bar kiosk. The ride takes about 15 minutes each way.