The verdict
Our pick
St. John Circle Island Boat Tour & Snorkel with Lunch★ 4.93 (920) · 8h
Best value
St Thomas Party Boat: Pedal, Swim & Dance to Honeymoon Beach★ 4.82 (87) · 3h
Top rated
USVI Private Boat Charter: Beaches & Snorkeling Day Trip★ 5.00 (198) · 7h 30m
All 11 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-28| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Private Boat Charter: 31' Powerboat & Snorkeling | US$ 995 per group | US$ 83 (12 share) | 4h–7h | 4.91★ · 331 | free | +US$ 150 on site |
| Virgin Islands: Private Catamaran Beach Hopping & Snorkel Tour | US$ 995 per group | US$ 83 (12 share) | 4h–7h | 4.88★ · 216 | free | — |
| St Thomas Party Boat: Pedal, Swim & Dance to Honeymoon BeachBest value | US$ 95 p.p. | US$ 95 | 3h | 4.82★ · 87 | free | — |
| St. John Island-Hopping Tour: Snorkel with Sea Turtles | US$ 895 per group | US$ 100 (10 share) | 3h 30m | 4.98★ · 151 | free | +US$ 8 on site |
| St Thomas: Champagne Sunset Sail & Open Bar | US$ 110 p.p. | US$ 110 | 2h | 4.76★ · 847 | free | — |
| St Thomas: Underwater Scooter & Snorkeling Tour Yacht Cruise | US$ 131 p.p. | US$ 131 | 3h 30m | 4.80★ · 249 | non-refundable | — |
| USVI Private Boat Charter: Beaches & Snorkeling Day TripTop rated | US$ 875 per group | US$ 146 (6 share) | 7h 30m | 5.00★ · 198 | free | — |
| British Virgin Islands: Private Boat Charter & Beach Bars Tour | US$ 1,950 per group | US$ 163 (12 share) | 1h–11h | 4.99★ · 98 | free | — |
| St. John Circle Island Boat Tour & Snorkel with LunchOur pick | US$ 350 p.p. | US$ 350 | 8h | 4.93★ · 920 | non-refundable | — |
| St Thomas: Island Hop & Food Boats with Snorkel & Beach Club | US$ 350 p.p. | US$ 350 | 8h | 4.90★ · 437 | non-refundable | — |
| Jost Van Dyke tour: Foxy's, Bubbly Pool & White Bay | US$ 450 p.p. | US$ 450 | 8h | 4.92★ · 155 | non-refundable | +US$ 85 on site |
Real price per person across the 11 options: US$ 83–US$ 450 (median US$ 131). With an extra fee to pay on site: 3 of 11. With 100+ reviews: 9 of 11.
Default order: real price per person — the group price divided by the seats it includes.
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Private experiences (4)
St Thomas Private Boat Charter: 31' Powerboat & SnorkelingYou design the stops, the captain handles the boat, and snorkeling gear plus drinks are already loaded. Spend as long as you want at each beach — Honeymoon, Trunk Bay, Maho, Sapphire, or wherever the captain suggests — and return to American Yacht Harbor whenever your group is ready.Is it for me?Right for groups of up to 12 who want to control their own day on the water without the fixed schedule of a group tour. Expect to spend at least ninety minutes at each stop — that's what gives you time to actually snorkel and relax instead of just passing through.
Virgin Islands: Private Catamaran Beach Hopping & Snorkel TourYou’ll hop between quiet bays and lively beach bars across St. Thomas and St. John on your own private catamaran—with time to snorkel with turtles at Maho Bay, float off Trunk Bay, and grab tacos at Lime Out before relaxing at Water Island or Magens Bay. It’s all set to island music with drinks included—and plenty of room to just be yourself.
St. John Island-Hopping Tour: Snorkel with Sea TurtlesA private boat charter from St. Thomas explores St. John's north and south shores by water, with stops at Maho Bay for sea turtles, Waterlemon Cay for coral, and quiet beaches accessible only by boat. The captain steers the route, snorkeling gear is provided, and you choose between a half-day or full-day trip on a 29' or 32' catamaran. Fuel is billed separately at $8 per gallon; food at floating vendors like Pizza Pi and Lime Out is your own cost.Is it for me?Book the half-day if you're squeezing the trip into an afternoon or your first time snorkeling and want a shorter introduction; the full-day suits anyone with a full morning and afternoon free who wants to hit both shores and see more of the island from the water. Choose the 29' catamaran for a smaller group or the 32' if your party is larger and you want more deck space.
British Virgin Islands: Private Boat Charter & Beach Bars TourYou’ll ride with a local captain on a private boat charter through the British Virgin Islands, stopping for tacos at Coral Bay’s floating bar, snorkeling at The Baths’ granite caves, and relaxing at beach bars like Soggy Dollar or Honeymoon Beach. Expect laughter with locals, cold drinks delivered by paddleboard, and plenty of time to swim or just watch sunlight dance on turquoise water.
Up to 2 hours (1)
St Thomas: Champagne Sunset Sail & Open BarYou board at 5:00 pm, settle into a spot on the catamaran deck, and watch the sun set over the Caribbean while the open bar keeps your glass full and heavy appetizers keep appearing. The moon rises as the light fades, and you're back on land by 7:00 pm with the kind of quiet that comes after watching something beautiful happen slowly.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in or near St. Thomas who want to mark the end of their day without arranging dinner or entertainment — the boat handles both, and the two-hour window fits between an afternoon activity and an evening back on land.
2 to 5 hours (1)
St Thomas: Underwater Scooter & Snorkeling Tour Yacht CruiseYou’ll board a yacht in St Thomas for a short cruise before riding your own underwater scooter alongside tropical fish on guided tours. Snorkeling gear is included if you want more time in the water, plus cookies and drinks for when you’re drying off on deck. Expect laughter, new friends, and moments you’ll replay long after you’re home.
Half day and longer (2)
St Thomas: Island Hop & Food Boats with Snorkel & Beach ClubYou spend eight hours on the water visiting three islands, swimming at two snorkel sites, eating at two floating restaurants, and landing at a beach club—all without arranging transport, gear rental, or food separately. Pizza and an open bar are included; the boat adjusts to weather and group size, so no two days are identical.Is it for me?This works best if you want to see multiple islands and eat at places tourists usually miss without renting a boat or coordinating stops yourself—the shared boat and fixed itinerary handle all of that, and the weather-based changes mean the crew is steering around conditions instead of pushing through them.
Jost Van Dyke tour: Foxy's, Bubbly Pool & White BayThis full-day boat tour departs from either St. Thomas or St. John and takes you to Jost Van Dyke, a British Virgin Island known for its bars and beaches. You'll visit the world-famous Foxy's Bar in Great Harbor, hike to the Bubbly Pool at Foxy's Taboo, swim at White Bay, and stop at Sandy Spit Island and the Willy-T on the return. A valid passport is required, and international customs fees of $85 per person are paid on the day of the tour.Is it for me?Spend your day island-hopping between Jost Van Dyke's legendary bars—Foxy's, Corsairs, and Foxy's Taboo—with time to hike to Bubbly Pool or relax at White Bay's world-ranked beach.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 7 of the 11 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
St. John Circle Island Boat Tour & Snorkel with Lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.93 out of 5 across 920 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 4 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
