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Half or Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas

5.0152 reviewsMaho Bay

  • 3h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Depart on your private island‑hopping adventure with Bonus Time Charters aboard one of our 29' or 32' Power Catamaran and explore the very best of St. John and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Your charter is fully customizable, but most half‑day (and sunset) trips focus on the scenic North Shore—stops like Maho Bay for sea turtles, the quiet sands of Scott Beach, and favorite beaches like Cinnamon Bay, Trunk Bay, and Honeymoon Beach. You’ll snorkel crystal-clear waters, soak up the views, and finish with a stop at Christmas Cove for fresh pizza from Pizza Pi, the famous floating pizzeria. If you’ve got more time, a full-day charter lets you explore even more. Cruise the South Shore to spots like Salt Pond Bay, Little Lameshur, and Pelican Rock, or head all the way out to Lime Out in Coral Bay, a one-of-a-kind floating taco bar. You’ll have time to snorkel at Waterlemon Cay, check out quiet coves, and see the whole island from the water.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Water, Ice, and a Cooler
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Experienced Captain

What's not

  • Fuel is not included in the cost of the charter and will be billed based on usage at $8 USD/gallon.
  • We recommend 20% of the cost of charter to your Captain if service is deemed excellent.
  • Feel free to bring your own beverages (BYOB), but please no glass bottles on board.
  • Any purchases at food destinations like Lime Out VI or Pizza Pi are the responsibility of the guests on board..
  • Cruise port pick-up. If coming from a cruise, please taxi to American Yacht Harbor to meet us.

Itinerary

  1. Our proposed itinerary brings you around the waters of Virgin Islands National Park on St. John in the USVI. The following is our suggested timeline to make the most of your day! Customized itineraries are also welcome!

    Passes by

  2. Explore another dazzling snorkel site with healthy populations of critically endangered elkhorn coral.

    30 min

  3. Snorkel with sea turtles in this calm water bay on the north shore of St. John and Virgin Islands National Park.

    1 h

  4. Explore this beautiful beach, accessible by boat, near the remnants of the old Caneel Bay Resort on St. John. Snorkel, relax, or explore for the remainder of our time on the water.

    1 h

  5. Snorkel around the serene Fish Cay, discover a sunken sailboat, or maybe finish the day with a slice of pizza from a floating pizzeria, Pizza Pi!

    1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
We will pick up groups staying on St. John at the National Park Service Headquarters in Cruz Bay. Please select this option if you are visiting on St. John.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Bonus Time Charters
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bonus Time strives to accommodate all groups to the best of our abilities. If you have a question about accessibility, please give us a call before booking.

How it compares in US Virgin Islands, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 378% above the median of the 346 experiences we list in US Virgin Islands, outside the cities.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 64 of 346.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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