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Private Boat Charters in the Virgin Islands: The 15 Best

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A private hull buys you the route, the timing and an empty deck. These 15 charters are compared on the group price, the boat, the crew and how many islands a half day can honestly reach.

Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter - Sail, Beach, Snorkel. - Snorkeling with turtles, rays, and reef fish
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Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter – Sail, Beach, Snorkel.

1.Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter – Sail, Beach, Snorkel.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews Our pick

Spend a half or full day aboard S/Y Pisces, a private 47-foot Leopard catamaran for up to 12 people. With your captain, plan a route around St. Thomas, Water Island, Buck Island, and nearby coves. Snorkel, swim, relax on the trampolines, play your own music, and enjoy rum punch, beer, soda, and water.

“Exactly what we needed! We spent an amazing day with Annemarie and Selena relaxing, snorkeling, and swimming. Our experience couldn’t have been better!”

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Explore the Virgin Islands on a Private Boat Charter - The flexible route is the real feature
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Explore the Virgin Islands on a Private Boat Charter

2.Explore the Virgin Islands on a Private Boat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews

From St. Thomas, Stormy Pirates Boat Charters gives your group a private six-hour boat day for up to six people. Your captain runs the boat, shares island and pirate stories, and shapes the route around your wishes. Expect St. John beaches, reef snorkeling, bottled water, soft drinks, beer, rum punch, and dry storage. Lunch and a $250 fuel surcharge cost extra.

“Our family has been traveling to St. John for nearly 10 years. We always reserve a private boat charter for one day during our stay. Every other charter has always been top notch. Unfortunately, I can not say the same about our Stormy Pirates Read more”

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USVI Private Boat Charters - New, Fast Powerboats for Half and Full Day - What MV Aquarius is like on the water
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USVI Private Boat Charters – New, Fast Powerboats for Half and Full Day

3.USVI Private Boat Charters – New, Fast Powerboats for Half and Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews

Board the 31-foot MV Aquarius at American Yacht Harbor for a private half or full day on the waters around St. Thomas and St. John. Your captain, often assigned from a team that includes Mike, Bryan, Aaron, Amanda, or Hillary, can shape the route around snorkeling, beaches, wildlife, and relaxed cruising.

“What an amazing day. St. John was so beautiful. Brian was the best and customized the day just for us.”

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Private Fast Power Catamaran. Full or Half Day for Beach Hopping, Snorkel & Swim - Boarding at American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook
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Private Fast Power Catamaran. Full or Half Day for Beach Hopping, Snorkel & Swim

4.Private Fast Power Catamaran. Full or Half Day for Beach Hopping, Snorkel & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews

Take a private cruise from Red Hook aboard the 36-foot MV Poseidon, a fast, stable TwinVee catamaran for up to 12 people. Your captain shapes the route around snorkeling, beaches, swimming, or lunch stops. Water, soft drinks, beer, snorkel gear, park fees, and mooring permits are included, with fuel and tip extra.

“Such a wonderful experience! Wallens took us to two great spots. One with turtles and another with so many species of fish. We had a quick stop at a unique beach with amazing drinks and clean bathrooms. The music was on point for a chill experience. Such an epic and chill day. Thank you Wallens!”

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Caribbean Blue Charters - Full Day Boat Charter - 35' Marlin Power Boat - Leaving Oasis Cove Marina in St. Thomas
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Caribbean Blue Charters – Full Day Boat Charter – 35′ Marlin Power Boat

5.Caribbean Blue Charters – Full Day Boat Charter – 35′ Marlin Power Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews

Set out from Oasis Cove Marina on a private 35-foot Marlin power boat for up to six people. Your captain, often Nate, Kyle, Brendan, Anthony, or Spence, shapes the day around swimming, snorkeling, beaches, and lunch stops such as Lime Out. Gear, floats, music, ice, and hotel pickup are included, but fuel, the captain fee, and gratuity cost extra.

“Wonderful time! Our captain was very knowledgeable and helped calm on of our group members. We will recommend this to friends and family.”

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Midnight Sun Charters - 37ft OBSIDIAN - The Baths and Devil’s Bay: the day’s signature stop
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Midnight Sun Charters – 37ft OBSIDIAN

6.Midnight Sun Charters – 37ft OBSIDIAN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews

Charter the 37-foot OBSIDIAN from St. Thomas for 5 to 8 hours with up to six people. Captain Adam, Justin, Sam, Colin, or another Midnight Sun captain can shape the day around swimming, snorkeling, beaches, lunch, and island stops in the US and British Virgin Islands. Bring a valid passport, and budget extra for fuel and BVI entry fees.

“Adam was a great captain and had several fun stops. He provided us with pool noodles and snorkel gear and dropped us right by our cruise to maximize our time.”

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Full Day Sail with Max Charters - A six-person boat changes the whole day
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Full Day Sail with Max Charters

7.Full Day Sail with Max Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $285

Join Max Charters from American Yacht Harbor for a six-hour sail around St. Thomas and nearby islands. With no more than six people aboard, you get guided snorkeling, secluded stops, a Mediterranean lunch, snacks, and a full bar. Cruise timing can be adjusted, making this a useful choice for ship passengers.

“We had the pleasure of snorkeling some of the best private dive sites with the crew. I’m a scuba diver with over 400 dives on sites the world over and these shallow reefs we visited were some of the best shallow dives I’ve ever experiencRead more”

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Private Luxury Charter Aboard New Multi-Deck Lagoon Catamaran - Leaving Havensight for the island chain
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Private Luxury Charter Aboard New Multi-Deck Lagoon Catamaran

8.Private Luxury Charter Aboard New Multi-Deck Lagoon Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews

Sail from Charlotte Amalie on a Lagoon 420 catamaran with Captain Hillary, Captain Vic, or another experienced local crew member. Snorkel reefs near St. Thomas, St. John, Buck Island, or nearby cays, then swim at a beach such as Honeymoon or Brewers Bay. Beer, soda, water, rum punch, gear, and a restroom are included.

“Swimming with sea turtles and sting rays was the coolest thing I have ever done. The captain was great. He gave a quick tour of the area and pointed out interesting spots and gave historical and current tidbits of what we were seeing. Will definitely take this excursion again when we come back!”

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Full Day Private Charter, Snorkel St. John (12 guests, 55’ yacht) - Maho Bay puts turtles first
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Full Day Private Charter, Snorkel St. John (12 guests, 55’ yacht)

9.Full Day Private Charter, Snorkel St. John (12 guests, 55’ yacht)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $797

Blue Dream Charters takes your private group of up to 12 from Sapphire Beach Marina aboard a roughly 54 to 55-foot yacht. With a captain such as Tommy, Zach, or Max, you can shape a six-hour route around turtle snorkeling at Maho Bay, Honeymoon Beach, Lovango Cay, and St. John’s Trunk Bay. Lunch and an open bar are included.

“The crew was very attentive, friendly and accommodating, Tom even turned the boat around to try to chase a hat that blew off one of our passengers! Wonderful experience!!”

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Half or Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas - Maho Bay brings the best chance for turtles
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Half or Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews

You get a private 29-foot or 32-foot power catamaran for up to eight people, with an experienced captain, snorkel gear, water, ice, and a cooler. Choose a half-day trip around Maho Bay, Scott Beach, and Christmas Cove, or spend a full day reaching Waterlemon Cay, Lime Out, Salt Pond Bay, and quiet coves with captains such as Andrew, Bryan, Steve, or Scott.

“We had the best day ever with Captain Andrew! He knew the best spots to see + exactly which path to snorkel at each spot. He was EXTREMELY knowledgeable of the area and was able to point out each landmark, as well as answer any questions. He curated our day based on our interests and places we had already seen, and we got to see a wide variety of ocean terrain and life while we were out. On top of all this, he was extremely patient, kind, and fun to be around! Highly recommend!!”

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BVI Apotheoseas boat charter 38ft, Full Day / Half day trips - Boarding at Village Cay in Road Town
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BVI Apotheoseas boat charter 38ft, Full Day / Half day trips

11.BVI Apotheoseas boat charter 38ft, Full Day / Half day trips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews

Set out from Village Cay aboard the 38-foot M/V Apotheoseas with a private captain, including Keenan, Nate, or Andrew. Choose a half-day or full-day plan, then shape the route around snorkeling, beaches, island stops, turtles, drinks, and family needs. Pickup can be arranged from your preferred British Virgin Islands location.

“Really fun trip with professional and friendly crew. Family trip was very enjoyable and memorable. Loved the Baths in Tortola and snorkeling with turtles.”

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Full Day Private Charter on Luxury Catamaran Sailing. - Maho, Lovango Cay, and Christmas Cove
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Full Day Private Charter on Luxury Catamaran Sailing.

12.Full Day Private Charter on Luxury Catamaran Sailing.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $250Best value

Join Beach Charters VI aboard the sailing catamaran Second Chance for a private seven-and-a-half-hour day from Red Hook. Ivy, TL, Justin, and the crew can tailor two or three snorkeling stops, with lunch, gear, paddle boards, hammock swings, drinks, and a choice of rum punch or Painkiller included.

“What an amazing experience! We we able to book just 12 hours ahead of shove. Excellent communication, and plenty of refreshments. Kids enjoyed it more than anything else on our 12 day vacation. I’m glad it was the last thing we did becauRead more”

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USVI Private Boat Charter Adventure - St. John beaches with room to change plans
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USVI Private Boat Charter Adventure

13.USVI Private Boat Charter Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews

Set out from St. Thomas at 8:30 a.m. aboard a private charter for up to 12 people. Your captain can shape the day around turtle snorkeling at Little Buck Island, beaches on St. John and St. Thomas, and lunch or lounging at Lovango Resort. Chris helps plan the route, while captains such as Kevin, Patrick, Kyle, and Phil have led past trips.

“Patrick was amazing! He was well knowledge about all the islands. Took us to great snorkeling, amazing lunch spot on the water. It was a perfect day! Thank you Patrick”

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Private Day Charter Classic Sailboat - Snorkeling in the Virgin Islands waters
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Private Day Charter Classic Sailboat

14.Private Day Charter Classic Sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews

Meet at the Saint John Ferry Terminal in Cruz Bay for a private 4 to 5-hour sail aboard a 40-foot boat. Captain Mike, sometimes joined by Beau, takes your group by tender to the sailboat, then on to two snorkeling stops, including Honeymoon Beach. Lunch, drinks, gear, WiFi, shade, and a restroom are included.

“Captain Mike is the best, thoughtful and attentive to ensure that we had a great time! He even gave my husband a sailing lesson. It was a highlight of our trip.”

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Sail Away on your Private 55-foot Catamaran Charter - Turtle Cove: The Main Snorkeling Stop
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Sail Away on your Private 55-foot Catamaran Charter

15.Sail Away on your Private 55-foot Catamaran Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $1,895

Set sail from Yacht Haven Grande aboard the 55-foot Gold Coast for a private 3.5-hour trip to Buck Island. You’ll snorkel from the boat at Turtle Cove, possibly visit Shipwreck Cove, then enjoy fruit, cheese, salami, crackers, and drinks. Crew members such as Ashley, Rose, Brody, and Coda have earned praise for safety and fun.

“Coda and the rest of the crew were awesome! The island is small, so this excursion is fantastic for utilizing your time effectively here!”

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