Private snorkeling in the Virgin Islands: Custom itinerary

Design your own day instead of following someone else's stops

A private 36-foot catamaran charter in the Virgin Islands for up to 12 guests, with a captain who builds the itinerary around what your group wants to see. Snorkel with turtles and coral at any of the named bays, swim at Honeymoon Beach or Water Island, or anchor near the beach bars. You decide how long to stay at each stop. Half-day and full-day options. Beer, soda, water, snorkel gear and all park fees are included.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 995 per group, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Half day aboard the MV Poseidon 09:00 and 14:00 Guide in English Lasts 4 hours

Full day aboard the MV Poseidon 09:00 Guide in English Lasts 7 hours

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Step-by-step itinerary

Private Virgin Islands Catamaran Tour

• Board MV Poseidon catamaran
• Customize itinerary with captain
• Visit Water Island
• Visit Secret Harbour Beach Resort
• Visit Honeymoon Beach
• Visit Trunk Bay
• Visit Maho Bay
• Visit Magens Bay
• Swim and snorkel at selected spots
• Stop at beach bars for drinks

Stops and time spent at each 6 stops

1. Water Island 30m
2. Secret Harbour Beach Resort 30m
3. Honeymoon Beach 30m
4. Trunk Bay Entry included 30m
5. Maho Bay Entry included 30m
6. Magens Bay Entry included 30m

What’s included

• Brand new snorkel equipment.
• beer, soda and bottled water.
• all U.S. park fees and mooring permits.
• captain included.
• use of the boat for your group of up to 12 guests.

Times

• Every day 09:00 14:00

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Before you book

Group Private 2 group tours ›

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 12h 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.

Confirmation Confirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Pets welcome Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Seas the Day Charters and Tours

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The experience

You arrive with a group and a rough idea of what you want to do. The captain of MV Poseidon meets you, learns what matters most (whether that's coral reefs, sea turtles, a quiet beach or a spot near Dinghy's or Margaritaville for a drink), and plots a route that hits those places without the rigid timing of a group tour. The boat is a 2019 TwinVee Ocean Cat, 36 feet, built for speed and stability. It stays dry even in chop and sits low enough that you step directly from the transom onto the sand at most stops.

Snorkeling happens with brand new equipment included, and the reefs around Trunk Bay, Maho Bay and Magens Bay hold turtles, fish and coral you can see without a guide narrating every species. If someone in your group doesn't want to snorkel, they can stay on the boat or wade in the shallows. The captain works around what your group actually wants. Water, ice, soda and beer are aboard, so you're not paying bar prices or running out between stops. The boat has a stereo, so you can play your own music while you're anchored.

Half-day and full-day options let you spend as little or as much time as you want at each destination: no schedule pushing you back to the dock. A fuel surcharge applies (roughly $8 per gallon, averaging 15–25 gallons for a half day or 30–45 for a full day), and the price quoted is for the entire boat, not per person, so a group of 12 splits it differently than a group of four. All U.S. park fees and mooring permits are covered.

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 snorkel if we've never done it before?

Yes. The snorkel gear is brand new and included, and you can enter the water at your own pace. Trunk Bay, Maho Bay and Magens Bay all have shallow reefs where you can stand up, so there's no pressure to go deep or stay out long.

What if someone in our group doesn't want to snorkel?

They can stay on the boat, wade in the shallows, or simply relax at the beach while others snorkel. The captain designs the day around what your whole group wants to do, not a fixed itinerary.

How do we decide which beaches to visit?

You tell the captain before you leave what you're interested in (snorkeling, beach bars, quiet coves, sea turtles), and he plots the route. You can spend as much or as little time at each stop as your group wants, and change your mind during the day if you find a place you love.

Is food included, or just drinks?

Beer, soda and bottled water are included. Food is not, but the boat can anchor near beach bars like Dinghy's, Margaritaville and Lime Out if your group wants to eat.

What's the difference between the half-day and full-day options?

Half-day runs 4 hours. Full-day runs up to 7 hours. Both let you choose your stops and pace. Full-day gives you time to visit more beaches or spend longer at each one, and the fuel surcharge is higher because the boat covers more distance.

Do we need to bring anything?

Bring sunscreen, a towel and a change of clothes. Snorkel gear, water and beer are provided. The captain speaks English and will guide you on what to expect at each stop.