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Boat Tour St Thomas
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St Thomas: Harbor Lights Dinner Sail & BBQ from Marriott★ 4.77 (1,307) · 2h
Best priceSt Thomas: Sunset Kayak Mangrove Lagoon Tour & Bird Island★ 4.90 · from US$ 59
Top ratedPrivate Sailing Yacht Charter Virgin Islands – Snorkel & Explore★ 4.98 · from US$ 1,985Up to 2 hours (4)
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.
St Thomas Sunset Cruise: Cocktails & Open Bar from Sapphire BeachYou board at Sapphire Beach Resort at 5pm, settle into cushioned seating on a 55-foot yacht, and spend two hours watching the St. Thomas coastline and outer keys as the light changes. Champagne, an open bar, and hors d'oeuvres are included throughout. The crew handles everything—you just show up and watch the sunset from the water, where the view is unobstructed and the pace is slow.Is it for me?A good fit if you want a Caribbean sunset without arranging your own boat or managing a group dinner reservation—the fixed departure time and two-hour window mean you can plan the rest of your evening around it. The open bar and cushioned seating make it feel unhurried, which is what makes watching the light change actually relaxing.
St Thomas: Sunset Sail with Cocktails & AppetizersYou board a catamaran at sunset, spend two hours on the water around Charlotte Amalie Harbor with an open bar and appetizer platters, and watch the sky change color while the crew navigates. Pickup is not included — you drive or taxi to Marriott's Frenchman's Cove and check in 30 minutes early at the dock.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in or near St Thomas who want an evening on the water without arranging a group dinner. Plan to arrive 30 minutes early at the dock and arrange your own transport to Marriott's Frenchman's Cove — that is what keeps the price down and the boat moving on time.
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.
2 to 5 hours (7)
St Thomas & St John: Private Catamaran Yacht, Snorkel & BeachesYou’ll step onto your own private catamaran yacht in St Thomas or St John and set your own pace: snorkeling with turtles at Maho Bay, relaxing on quiet beaches like Lindquist or Trunk Bay, sipping rum punch as you drift between cays. With a local captain guiding you (and plenty of laughs along the way), it’s all about easygoing island time with friends or family.
St Thomas: Mangrove Lagoon Kayak, Hike & Snorkel with LunchYou’ll paddle through tangled mangroves in St Thomas’ lagoon, hike Cas Cay’s volcanic cliffs to see the blowhole spray, snorkel among bright reef fish (maybe even stingrays), and share a picnic lunch with your group—all guided by someone who knows every twist of these waterways. There’s something honest about how salt clings to your skin here.
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.
St Thomas: Sail & Snorkel with Sea Turtles Buck IslandYou sail out of Charlotte Amalie Harbor under canvas to Buck Island's marine sanctuary, snorkel with green sea turtles and tropical fish in clear water, and return with all gear, drinks and snacks included. The half-day format means you're back by early afternoon, and the fixed price covers everything—crew, fuel, and refreshments—so there are no surprises when you step off the boat.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel with sea turtles in their natural habitat without arranging your own boat or gear—the half-day format and included drinks mean you're back early and nothing else to organize once you're aboard.
St Thomas: Mangrove Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel Tour with PickupYou’ll paddle through St Thomas’ mangrove lagoon with a small group, spotting wildlife above and below the water before snorkeling in calm shallows. With hotel or port pickup included, plus all your gear and some snacks, it’s an easygoing adventure that leaves space for quiet moments — and maybe even a laugh with your guide.
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 Thomas: Cycleboat Party to Water Island & Honeymoon BeachYou’ll pedal (or just relax) your way from St Thomas to Water Island on a cycleboat with rum punch in hand and music in the air. Swim at Honeymoon Beach, try your luck at limbo or just float under palm trees before heading back with new friends—and maybe a little sand still stuck between your toes.
Half day and longer (5)
St. John Circle Island Boat Tour & Snorkel with LunchYou get a full-day boat tour around St. John with two guided snorkel stops, lunch at a floating taco bar in Coral Bay, a pizza snack, and unlimited beer and soft drinks on board. The captain chooses snorkel spots based on conditions that day, so you're not locked into a preset route. Pickup from St Thomas is arranged separately, and the whole day runs about 6 to 7 hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel two different reefs and eat lunch on a floating boat without arranging transport, gear, or figuring out which beaches to hit — the captain handles the route and spot selection based on the day's conditions, which is what makes a full St. John circle possible in one trip.
BVI: The Baths & White Bay Tour with Swim & Beach BarsYou’ll squeeze through ancient boulders at The Baths, swim in Devil’s Bay’s clear water, then spend your afternoon drifting between beach bars at White Bay on Jost Van Dyke. Taste local cocktails like the Painkiller and fresh lobster quesadillas with your toes in warm sand. This tour leaves you sun-soaked and smiling long after you’ve rinsed off the salt.
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.
St Thomas to Jost Van Dyke: Catamaran Sail & Soggy Dollar BarYou sail from St Thomas to Jost Van Dyke on a catamaran with up to twelve guests, drinking bottomless mimosas and eating breakfast on the way. You clear BVI customs in Great Harbor, explore the town for an hour, then spend the afternoon at White Bay's Soggy Dollar Bar with snorkeling gear and an open bar. The nine-hour trip gets you real time in the water instead of a quick stop, and the boat handles all the logistics—you just show up with your passport and $85 cash.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water with minimal planning—the boat handles the route, the bar, the snorkeling gear, and the customs process, so you just show up with your passport and cash. The nine-hour window means you're not rushing through White Bay; you actually get to spend the afternoon there.
St. Thomas & St. John: Private Catamaran Day with SnorkelingYou’ll sail between St. Thomas and St. John on your own private catamaran, stopping to snorkel coral reefs teeming with turtles or relax on soft sand at Honeymoon Beach. Enjoy fresh pizza served by boat and sip local rum punch as you drift in Caribbean sun—ending your day feeling lighter than when you arrived.
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