6-Hour Turtles, Pizza Pi & Sunset Sail
Back at the ship by about 3:00 pm, 1 h 30 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 30 min to spare.
- 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 6 h. Latest sensible start: 9:10 am.
- 2:40 pmTour ends20 min back to the pier
- 3:00 pmBack at the gangway1 h 30 min 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.
Our verdict
This tour fits a typical St. Thomas call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 6 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:40 am and be back at the gangway around 3:00 pm — 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 4:00 pm or later. On a short call (ship leaving by 2:00 pm) skip it or ask for the first departure.
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 one of the longer ones (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 trip departs from St. Thomas Only **
Get ready for a day of sun, sea, and stories! Our crew members, who also call these islands home, will keep you laughing and entertained with pirate tales, island legends, and insider secrets as we sail across the sparkling Pillsbury Sound.
We’ll drop anchor in a secret cove where you can swim alongside playful sea turtles and stingrays while enjoying fresh NY Style Pizza from Pizza Pi. We will then set sail again and navigate through the scenic St. James Cut as we head towards St. John where our adventure continues at the Virgin Islands National Park. Here you’ll snorkel, splash, and swim in some of the clearest turquoise waters in the Caribbean before we pick up anchor for a relaxing sunset sail with a champagne toast to end the day.
Sailing on board a semi-private luxury catamaran with only a Maximum of 12 guests!!
What's included
- We offer an Open Bar and Light snacks on board
- Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Restroom on board
- Captain, Mate and Fuel are all included in the price
Not included
- Crew Gratuity in NOT included. Customary Crew Gratuity is 20% of the price of the trip.
Itinerary
- 1Stop 1We drop anchor in one of the most protected Coves in the US Virgin Islands. The snorkeling is amazing here!! We order lunch from Pizza Pi VI (The worlds only Pizza Boat) and have our pizza delivered by a dingy. Enjoy a delicious pizza in one of the beautiful settings imaginable.
- 2Cinnamon BayWe sail along the North Shore of St. John and pass Cinnamon Bay.
- 3Trunk Bay BeachWe pass by beautiful Trunk Bay
- 4Maho Bay BeachWe sail along the North Shore of St. John and stop at one of the most beautiful beaches in the world top swim with Sea Turtles and Sting Rays.
Meeting point and getting there
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler reviews
Operated by Stormy Pirates Boat Charters. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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