Half or Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas
Back at the ship by about 12:30 pm, 4 h before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 h to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip docks in St. Thomas20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
- 8:40 amEarliest tour startTour runs 3 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 11:40 am.
- 12:10 pmTour ends20 min back to the pier
- 12:30 pmBack at the gangway4 h before all aboard
- 4:30 pmAll 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.
About this tour
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.
Private tour English
What's included
- Private transportation
- Water, Ice, and a Cooler
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Experienced Captain
Not included
- 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
- 1Virgin Islands National ParkOur 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!
- 2Waterlemon CayExplore another dazzling snorkel site with healthy populations of critically endangered elkhorn coral.
- 3Maho Bay BeachSnorkel with sea turtles in this calm water bay on the north shore of St. John and Virgin Islands National Park.
- 4Scott Bay BeachExplore 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.
- 5Stop 5Snorkel 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!
Meeting point and getting there
Start 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.
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.
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.
- 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.
- Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour
Traveler reviews
Operated by Bonus Time Charters. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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