The verdict
Our pick
St John & Remote Island: Snorkel Catamaran with Meals & Drinks★ 4.89 (1,041) · 5h
Best value
St Thomas: Sunset Sail with Cocktails & Appetizers★ 4.77 (688) · 2h
Top rated
St Thomas: Private Catamaran Sailing & St John Snorkel★ 4.99 (131) · 3h 30m
The 12 best-value of 15 options, side by side
✓ 2026-08-11Real price per person across the 15 options: US$ 83–US$ 500 (median US$ 141). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 15. With 100+ reviews: 12 of 15.
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Private experiences (6)
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 Yacht Charter: Private Catamaran, Snorkel & Beach DayYou’ll spend your day sailing St. Thomas on a private catamaran—snorkeling at Buck Island, lounging on bean bags or trampolines, sipping cold rum punch, and drifting past cays at your own pace with a local captain guiding you. Expect laughter, sea breezes, music you pick yourself—and moments where you forget everything else except sunlight and salt air.
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 & 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.
St. Thomas & St. John Catamaran Sail: Luxury CharterA 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.Is it for me?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.
Private snorkeling: US Virgin Islands aboard MV HydraA private snorkeling charter in the US Virgin Islands departs Charlotte Amalie harbor aboard the MV Hydra, a 40-foot power catamaran carrying up to 12 guests, and visits Buck Island's Turtle Cove, St. John's north shore, Honeymoon Beach and Brewers Bay over 7 hours. The boat includes all national park fees, brand new snorkel equipment, and complimentary beer, soda and water. Your captain and crew are tested monthly for COVID-19 and the vessel is sanitized after each trip using CDC and WHO guidelines.Is it for me?The boat is built for comfort — spacious seating, bean bag chairs, covered areas and a bathroom mean you're not cramped between snorkeling stops — so a full day of four reef sites and beach time doesn't feel rushed or uncomfortable.
Up to 2 hours (2)
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 Catamaran Sunset Cruise: Champagne & Harbor LightsA catamaran sunset cruise on St. Thomas that circles Water and Hassel Islands along the southern coast, with a champagne toast at Honeymoon Beach and a harbor cruise through Charlotte Amalie after dark. The boat holds a maximum of 12 guests, which means spacious seating and personal service instead of a crowded deck. Unlimited premium drinks and hors d'oeuvres are included; the crew is live and English-speaking.Is it for me?At two hours, this cruise fits into an evening without eating your whole day—you're back on land before full dark, leaving time for dinner ashore or a return to your hotel. The small group of 12 means you get elbow room and the crew's attention instead of being one face in a crowd of thirty.
2 to 5 hours (2)
Snorkel and Sail St Thomas: Turtle Cove at Little Buck IslandThis 3-hour snorkel and sail trip departs from St Thomas aboard The VI Cat, a 54-foot catamaran, and takes you to Turtle Cove at Little Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge to swim and snorkel in the Caribbean. The crew provides all snorkeling gear, instruction, unlimited drinks and snacks; you choose whether to stay in the water, tan on deck or rest in the shaded cabin. Green sea turtles are often sighted in their natural habitat, though sightings are not guaranteed. Arrive 30 minutes early at the wooden dock of Marriott's Frenchman's Cove; free parking is available on-site, and you arrange your own transport to the departure point.Is it for me?You get to spend time with sea turtles in their natural habitat without arranging the boat, the gear or the navigation—the catamaran, the crew and the route to Turtle Cove are all set, so you just show up and snorkel.
St Thomas: Catamaran Turtle Snorkel & Honeymoon Beach Small GroupYou’ll snorkel alongside sea turtles at Buck Island with a small group (never more than 12), then unwind at Honeymoon Beach on Water Island. With all your gear sorted by friendly guides, plus snacks and unlimited drinks after swimming, you’ll get both adventure and downtime — and probably leave feeling lighter than when you started.
Half day and longer (2)
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.
U.S. Virgin Islands Snorkeling Tour: Catamaran & Swim-Up BarSnorkeling in the U.S. Virgin Islands combines a morning reef dive aboard the luxury catamaran Jost Boat with an afternoon at Lime Out, the only floating taco bar in the islands. You spend roughly seven hours on the water: snorkel gear, two tacos per person, and an open bar are all included, along with time to float and drink at the swim-up bar. A live English-speaking guide leads the snorkel stop and the day runs from the Ritz-Carlton.Is it for me?If you're staying at or near the Ritz-Carlton, the boat leaves from the dock and you don't need a car or a ride — you walk on. If you're staying elsewhere in the U.S. Virgin Islands, public transportation gets you to the hotel, and the catamaran handles the rest of the day from there.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 14 of the 15 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
St John & Remote Island: Snorkel Catamaran with Meals & Drinks is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.89 out of 5 across 1,041 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 6 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
