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15 Private Tours in the Virgin Islands to Build a Day Around

94 tours  ·  from $70

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 private tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the water.

Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach - Snorkeling Buck Island’s reef life
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Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach

1.Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 661 reviews · from $160Our pick

Join Seas the Day Charters for a four-hour semi-private cruise from Yacht Haven Grande to Turtle Cove or Brewers Bay, then Honeymoon Beach on Water Island. You get snorkel gear, drinks, and time to swim with turtles. Captains such as Rusty, Mike, JW, and Dave may adjust the route for safer water.

“Mike was a great captian. I had a special request, more coral and fish, than turtles, which he facilitated. We all had a great time.”

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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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 606 reviews Top rated

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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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.

3.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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The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour - Old St. Thomas in short, easy stops
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The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour

4.The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews

Spend about six hours touring St. Thomas with a private driver-guide from David’s Fun Tours. See Drake’s Seat, Mountain Top, Charlotte Amalie, historic churches, and Magen’s Bay, with time for swimming, shopping, or a second beach. Guides such as Jason, Raymond, Sinclair, and Smitty tailor the pace to your group.

“Ken gave us a great tour making sure we saw many sights and were not rushed at any of them. He shared history and culture of St. Thomas and helped us enjoy the beauty of the island. The cold waters were great too!”

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Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today! - Starting near Cruz Bay and heading to Caneel Bay
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Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today!

5.Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · from $150

Ride with a private local guide around St. John’s beaches, overlooks, and historic sites. Guides such as Hibiscus, Evans, and Ron tailor the route to your interests, share island history and culture, and provide bottled water plus selected hotel transfers. The tour begins and ends near Cruz Bay.

“We missed this tour but the rest of our group went and they are still talking about it. They said their driver was extremely knowledgeable, very nice and patient and they had the best time!”

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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

6.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

7.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

8.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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Private Four Hour Historic/Beach Tour with Star Fish Tours & Taxi - Trunk Bay gives you the classic St. John beach stop
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Private Four Hour Historic/Beach Tour with Star Fish Tours & Taxi

9.Private Four Hour Historic/Beach Tour with Star Fish Tours & Taxi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $287

Spend four private hours touring St. John with a local driver-guide such as Evans, Ron, or Hibiscus. Visit Trunk Bay, Maho Bay, Annaberg Sugar Plantation, Coral Bay, and several quieter beaches. You can follow the planned route or adjust beach time and sightseeing to suit your group.

“Great views from multiple vantage points. Expert description of sites we were seeing from our tour guide Evans”

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Private Full Day, Fun Day Aboard SY Mazu - Luxury Gemini Legacy Catamaran - Starting in Red Hook at 9 a.m.
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Private Full Day, Fun Day Aboard SY Mazu – Luxury Gemini Legacy Catamaran

10.Private Full Day, Fun Day Aboard SY Mazu – Luxury Gemini Legacy Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews

Spend about seven hours aboard SY Mazu or SY Neptune with up to eight people, a captain, and crew member. Start in Red Hook, choose stops around St. Thomas and St. John, snorkel from the boat, visit beaches and Lovango Cay, and enjoy water, beer, soda, and rum punch. Confirm Cruz Bay pickup in advance.

“While there wasnt a whole lot of communication with this outfit prior to the trip, the trip went well. The crew was very good at servicing needs, educating us a little on the area and otherwise just very nice and very helpful. The boat was in good repair and clean. They took us to a couple of locations for snorkling and took us to a nice lunch spot. If you want a pretty easy day on a sailboat in the USVI with a good crew I can recommend this outfit. The only thing I wished is that it was a little easier to get in touch with them prior to…”

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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

11.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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Private Open-Air Jeep Adventure with Tropic Sun –Hidden Beaches - Brewer’s Bay and the First Swim
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Private Open-Air Jeep Adventure with Tropic Sun –Hidden Beaches

12.Private Open-Air Jeep Adventure with Tropic Sun –Hidden Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews

Spend 4 to 5 hours exploring St. Thomas with Tropic Sun in a private open-air Jeep. Guides including Scott, Rena, and Carlos tailor the route to your group, combining Brewer’s Bay, secluded beaches, plantation ruins, Mountain Top, Drake’s Seat, and Skyline Drive. Pickup is offered at both cruise ports.

“Driver was laid back. Had great suggestions for off-the-beaten-path places to go and incorporated with must-see places on our itinerary. Thought we would have a bit more time to incorporate snorkeling.”

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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)

13.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

14.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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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.

15.Full Day Private Charter on Luxury Catamaran Sailing.

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

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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