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The 15 Best Boat Trips in the Virgin Islands

87 tours  ·  from $55

Half of this place only makes sense from the water. The 15 below run from a one-hour harbour blast to a full day across the channel, each priced and honest about how much swimming time you get.

Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT - The trip to Little Buck Island
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Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

1.Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,100 reviews · from $119Our pick

Sail The VI Cat from Marriott Frenchman’s Cove to Little Buck Island with Captain Serena, Tim, Anders, Isaac, Nick, or Porscha guiding the day. You get snorkel gear, about an hour in the water, sea turtles, reef fish, snacks, and drinks after swimming. The 1 p.m. departure can feel calmer than cruise-ship morning trips.

“Amazing tour with approx. one hour of snorkeling with an amazing crew. My family really enjoyed the boat and the views. When we went snorkeling, the crew made sure that we were safe and knew everything before we got into the water. ThRead more”

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Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove - The VI Cat gives you room to roam
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Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove

2.Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,176 reviews · from $119

Board The VI Cat at Marriott Frenchman's Cove for a two-hour sunset and harbor lights sail. You will enjoy an open bar, scratch-made tacos or barbecue, music, and views toward Little Buck Island and Charlotte Amalie. The crew, including Captain Dave, Mike, Isaac, Anders, and Adrian on some departures, keeps the evening social and relaxed.

“It’s fun, good food, friendly staff, prompt and generous drinks. Great time of day and just long enough.”

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Circle the Island of St. John | Lunch stop at Lime Out (Taco Boat) - Cruising past St. John’s North Shore beaches
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Circle the Island of St. John | Lunch stop at Lime Out (Taco Boat)

3.Circle the Island of St. John | Lunch stop at Lime Out (Taco Boat)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 790 reviews · from $250

Spend about eight hours circling St. John from St. Thomas or St. John. Your crew chooses calm snorkeling spots, serves drinks and snacks, and stops at the floating Lime Out taco bar. Expect sea turtles, stingrays, a shipwreck area, pizza from Pizza Pi, and optional time at Lovango Beach Club.

“Best part of St John’s was our boat day today, we had the best time and Tara, our captain was amazing!”

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Cocktail Sunset Cruise from Sapphire Beach Resort - What the two-hour route feels like
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Cocktail Sunset Cruise from Sapphire Beach Resort

4.Cocktail Sunset Cruise from Sapphire Beach Resort

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 748 reviews · from $130

Board at Sapphire Beach Marina for a two-hour sunset cruise with New Horizons & Breakaway Charters. You’ll pass St. Thomas and nearby keys while enjoying Champagne, an open bar, appetizers, music, and commentary from crew members such as Captain Nate, Max, Whitney, Breezy, and Captain Stewart.

“It was so amazing the captain very educated regarding all the near by islands. The deck hands were so nice, and welcoming. The snacks A+ wish I had them now.”

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Champagne Sunset Sail from Margaritaville - What the open bar really adds
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Champagne Sunset Sail from Margaritaville

5.Champagne Sunset Sail from Margaritaville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 691 reviews · from $130

Sail from Margaritaville on a new catamaran for about two hours, with Champagne, wine, cocktails, Painkillers, rum punch, soft drinks, and hors d’oeuvres included. The crew may include captains such as Big Tuna, Danny Boy, or Sean, with sunset and moonrise views around St. Thomas. Expect a social, barefoot boat outing for up to 70 people.

“Captain and crew were excellent. Food was delicious and the drinks were great. It was a rainy evening and the captain found clear skies for us to enjoy our sail.”

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St John & Surrounding Cays - Full-Day Sail/Snorkel, 6 Guests Max - Two or three snorkel stops, not one rushed swim
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St John & Surrounding Cays – Full-Day Sail/Snorkel, 6 Guests Max

6.St John & Surrounding Cays – Full-Day Sail/Snorkel, 6 Guests Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · from $245

Spend about six and a half hours aboard a small sailboat with a maximum of six people. From Sapphire Beach Marina, Captain Kendall, Addison, Tommy, Mark, Rusty, Sam, or Gabi may guide you toward St. John National Park and nearby cays. Expect two or three snorkel stops, lunch, drinks, and a flexible route shaped by weather and crowds.

“Mark and Rusty made the day so fun! It was a windy day, which made for a “sporty” journey. We got to snorkel at three wonderful locations, where we saw turtles, lobsters, rays, and fish of many stripes and colors. The food was delicious and the drinks were plentiful. Excellent service!”

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Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach - Leaving Yacht Haven Grande for the southern coast
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Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach

7.Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · from $159

Join Captain Joe and Catie aboard Someday Charters’ modern catamaran for four hours along St. Thomas’ southern coast. Snorkel at Turtle Cove near Buck Island, look for green sea turtles and reef fish, then relax at Honeymoon Beach. The trip includes gear, snacks, fresh-water rinse, and an open bar after swimming.

“Excellent experience and customer service all the way around! Wonderful snorkeling, catamaran ride and day.”

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50' Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience - The St. Thomas options: coves, beaches, and easy snorkeling
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50′ Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience

8.50′ Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 606 reviews

Charter the 50-foot SY Sirena for four to seven hours with up to 12 people. Your captain sets the route around St. Thomas, St. John, and nearby cays, with snorkeling gear, floats, beer, soda, water, and rum punch included. Captains such as Maddy, JW, Alex, and Dave are praised for adapting the day to families, swimmers, and snorkelers.

“Coleman and Maddie were amazing. We snorkeled with turtles, did some sightseeing on the amazing catamaran then snorkeled the reef. Perfect afternoon. Unfortunately the next day we were scammed in St.Maarten with a trip through Viator. This one is real and amazing way to spend your time in St.Thomas”

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Sunset Sail with Cocktails and Appetizers - What the crew adds to the evening
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Sunset Sail with Cocktails and Appetizers

9.Sunset Sail with Cocktails and Appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · from $95

Sail around Charlotte Amalie Harbor aboard the 54-foot VI Cat from Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove. Expect a relaxed sunset cruise, open bar, light snacks, music, and attentive crew such as Serena, Isaac, Nick, and Portia. The cruise lasts about two hours and returns to the dock in time for dinner.

“Great time, relaxing and the drinks never stop 😊 the staff was very friendly and made the trip very comfortable I would definitely recommend”

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High Speed Harbor Tour from Charlotte Amalie Cruise Port - Captain Anthony adds local character
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High Speed Harbor Tour from Charlotte Amalie Cruise Port

10.High Speed Harbor Tour from Charlotte Amalie Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · from $60Best value

Ride the 750-horsepower Screamin' Eagle around Charlotte Amalie Harbor with captain Anthony or another local guide. Expect fast runs, fishtails, 180-degree spins, island commentary, and plenty of spray. The 40-minute trip costs $60, runs morning and afternoon, and requires a minimum height of 42 inches.

“You're getting soaked and it's a wild ride! Anthony was great letting us know when to expect twists and turns. Great adventure ride for a family to do! Highly recommended.”

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US Virgin Islands Island Hop & Food Boat Tour - Seeing St. John from Hawksnest to Maho Bay
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US Virgin Islands Island Hop & Food Boat Tour

11.US Virgin Islands Island Hop & Food Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · from $250

Join Stormy Pirates for an eight-hour boat day from St. Thomas or St. John. You will circle St. John, swim to Lime Out for tacos, snorkel at Christmas Cove, collect Pizza Pi slices by dinghy, and finish at Lovango. Crew members such as Grant, Tyler, Sammy, and Lacey add local stories, drinks, and steady help.

“We had the most wonderful crew on our food hop tour. Very engaging and knowledgeable. The snorkeling was beautiful!”

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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.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews

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

13.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

14.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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Live Music Sunset Sail - The Music Sets the Pace
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Live Music Sunset Sail

15.Live Music Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $70

Sail from Frederiksted Pier for roughly two hours on a catamaran with live local music, unlimited Cruzan rum punch for adults, and views of Frederiksted, Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, sea turtle tracks, and the setting sun. The crew may include Captain Mike, Chase, Bret, Taylor, or B, with musicians such as Pete appearing on some departures.

“Beautiful sunset sail around Fredericksted! Weather was great and sunset was lovely. Super nice and responsible crew as well. Highly recommend!”

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