Simply Sailing Private Sail from Sapphire Marina

5.0 (19 reviews)3 hSt. ThomasWildlife & natureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:00 pm, 4 h 30 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 h 30 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in St. Thomas20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
  3. 8:40 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h. Latest sensible start: 12:10 pm.
  4. 11:40 am
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 12:00 pm
    Back at the gangway4 h 30 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical St. Thomas call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 3 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:40 am and be back at the gangway around 12:00 pm — 3 h 30 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 1:00 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 20 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in St. Thomas. Check the meeting point on the booking page.

Among the 346 St. Thomas shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 3 h); 82% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical St. Thomas call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

This is the ideal trip for the true sailor's out there. Enjoy a private 3 hour adventure of straight sailing aboard our beautiful "Robert Perry" designed 40ft Baba pilothouse Cosmos Mariner. Whether you want to learn a few things about sailing or just enjoy the ride, this will be an unforgettable expierence. This is an unique trip where we simply sail the Virgin Islands with no snorkel stops (unless requested) . Come enjoy the day and Sail the Cosmos! If your group is interested in snorkeling we'll be happy to fit a snorkel stop in too.

Private tour

What's included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
  • Easy boarding access at dock

Not included

  • Crew Gratuity (customary 20% of trip)

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
We are located at Sapphire Marina dock slip N20
We are located at Sapphire Marina dock slip N20
From the cruise pier
About 20 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Operated by Sailing The Cosmos Charters. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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