St Thomas Private Boat Charter: 31' Powerboat & Snorkeling

Your own boat, your own pace, your own islands

You 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.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 845.75 per group, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

4-Hour Half-Day Charter 09:00 and 14:00 Guide in English

Full-Day Charter 09:00 Guide in English

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Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat charter in US Virgin Islands

• Begin at American Yacht Harbor, St. Thomas
• Visit Honeymoon Beach
• Stop at Secret Harbour Beach Resort
• Explore Magens Bay
• Relax at Sapphire Beach
• Enjoy Coki Beach
• Visit Lindquist Beach
• Return to starting point

Stops and time spent at each 9 stops

1. Honeymoon Beach 1h 30m
2. Secret Harbour Beach Resort 1h 30m
3. Magens Bay Entry included 1h 30m
4. Sapphire Beach 1h 30m
5. Coki Beach Entry included 1h 30m
6. Lindquist Beach Entry included 1h 30m
7. Honeymoon Beach 1h 30m
8. Trunk Bay Entry included 1h 30m
9. Maho Bay 1h 30m

What’s included

• Your charter includes snorkeling equipment, soda, water, and beer on board.
• The captain works with your group to design the itinerary, visiting beaches and harbors around St.
• Thomas and St.
• John (such as Honeymoon Beach, Trunk Bay, Maho Bay, Sapphire Beach, and Coki Beach) with at least ninety minutes recommended at each stop.
• Pickup is at American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook, with advance notice available for Yacht Haven Grande or Cruz Bay.

Times

• Every day 09:00 14:00

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Before you book

Group Private

Live guide English

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

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Seas the Day Charters and Tours

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The experience

What if you could skip the crowded tour boat and just point the captain toward whichever beach looks right that day? That's the whole idea behind a St Thomas private boat charter. You're working with a 2019 Wellcraft: 31 feet, twin 300hp Yamaha engines, fast enough to cover ground but built to sit still when you find the right spot. The boat leaves from American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook, though the captain can arrange pickup at Yacht Haven Grande in Charlotte Amalie or over in Cruz Bay on St. John if that works better for your group.

The captain designs the route with you, not for you. Want to spend two hours at Honeymoon Beach and skip everything else? Done. Prefer to hit Trunk Bay, Maho Bay, and Sapphire Beach in one day, with an hour at each? That works too. The recommendation is at least ninety minutes per stop so you're not rushing through the snorkeling or the beach time, but it's your call. The bow has seating for conversations or just lying back, and the boat's got a Fusion sound system with Bluetooth if you want your own music playing while you're anchored. Snorkeling equipment is on board (masks, fins, the works), so you don't pack anything except sunscreen and a towel.

Soda, water, and beer come with the charter, which means you're not hunting for a beach bar or rationing what you brought. The boat itself handles up to twelve people as a private group, so whether it's a family reunion, a friend group, or a couple looking for their own space on the water, the price covers the whole boat, not per person. One thing to know: the British Virgin Islands stops aren't available on this charter. If BVI is on your list, there's a separate product for that. St Thomas and St. John waters, plus the surrounding cays, give you plenty of options without crossing that line.

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 we pick our own beaches or does the captain choose?

You design the itinerary with the captain. He'll suggest stops like Honeymoon Beach, Trunk Bay, and Maho Bay, but you decide where to go and how long to stay at each.

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Yes. Snorkeling gear is on board. Drinks (soda, water, and beer) are also included.

Where does the boat pick us up?

The standard pickup is American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook, St. Thomas. With advance notice, the captain can arrange pickup at Yacht Haven Grande in Charlotte Amalie or Cruz Bay on St. John.

How many people can the boat hold?

Up to 12 guests. The price is for the private group, not per person.

Can we visit the British Virgin Islands?

No. This charter covers St. Thomas, St. John, and the surrounding cays. A separate charter is available if BVI is your destination.

How long should we spend at each beach?

The recommendation is at least ninety minutes per stop to enjoy the water and activities without rushing.

What's the boat like?

A 2019 Wellcraft, 31 feet, with twin 300hp Yamaha engines. It has bow seating, a Fusion sound system with Bluetooth, and snorkeling equipment on board.

Is this suitable for families with young children?

Yes. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The charter is suitable for all fitness levels.