The 6 Boat Charters in the US Virgin Islands That Earn Their Price

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 606 reviews Our pick

Take up to 12 people aboard SY Sirena, a 50-foot catamaran departing Red Hook. Your captain, including Maddy, JW, Alex, Dave, or others on the crew, helps shape a 4 to 7-hour day around snorkeling, beaches, sea turtles, and quiet coves. Beer, soda, rum punch, floats, snorkel gear, water, and a restroom are included.

“This was absolutely the highlight of the trip! Alex and Daron were so wonderful - funny and informative. They accommodated what we wanted to see and we got to see sea turtles, sting ray and tons of fish! Thank you for making this such a lovely trip - next time we will do the full day!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews

Spend up to seven hours aboard S/Y Pisces, a 47-foot luxury catamaran, with your own captain and crew. Build a route around St. Thomas, Water Island, Buck Island, beaches, reefs, and turtle-watching spots. Snorkel gear, floats, beer, rum punch, soda, water, Bluetooth audio, and a restroom are included. Lunch costs extra.

“Absolutely awesome day!! The crew really took care of us on the beautiful Pieces! Kayli’s kept the rum punch flowing for sure! Swimming, snorkeling, a great lunch at Dinghy’s as well. I would definitely recommend this private catamaran experience.”

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3.Explore the Virgin Islands on a Private Boat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews

Set out from St Thomas with a captain at the wheel and up to five companions. Shape the day around St John beaches, reef snorkeling, sea turtles, fish, and a floating taco lunch. Water, soda, beer, and rum punch are included. A $250 fuel surcharge applies, and there is no restroom aboard.

“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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4.USVI Private Boat Charters – New, Fast Powerboats for Half and Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews

You’ll cruise from American Yacht Harbor aboard the 31-foot MV Aquarius, a fast private boat for up to 12 people. Your captain, such as Mike, Bryan, Aaron, Amanda, Hillary, or Sammy, can shape a four-to-seven-hour outing around snorkeling, beaches, turtles, island views, and quiet coves. Water, soda, beer, and snorkeling gear are included.

“We had an amazing experience with our captain Hillary! She messaged us the morning of our boat day to make sure we had everything we needed. And was very knowledgeable about the best snorkel spots and beaches. We swam with tons of sea turtles, and even got to hop off the boat for a quick drink at a beach bar on St. John! Would definitely do this again in the future! Make sure to bring reef safe sunscreen!”

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5.Vi Top Taxi &Tours -Airport Transfer Bluebeard’s/Yacht Haven

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews

Book a private one-way ride from Cyril E. King Airport to Bluebeard’s Castle, Yacht Haven Grande, Crown Bay, Charlotte Amalie, or nearby hotels. Drivers such as Nami, Nathmi, Bash, and Big Mo provide air-conditioned vehicles, local advice, and pickup help for groups of up to four. Larger groups can request vans and pay $12 per extra person.

“Scheduled with Nami the night before. He picked us up right on time and deposited us at the airport with no issues and great conversation. I highly recommend his services.”

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6.Virgin Islands private Boat Charter Local Legend LL2

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $354Best value

Set out from Cruz Bay on a private Local Legend Charters boat with your own group and crew. Build a day around snorkeling, beaches, swimming, hiking, cliff-jumping, or lunch stops such as ZoZo’s and the Ritz-Carlton. Captain Zach is one named captain. Snorkel gear, bottled water, pickup, and drop-off are included.

“This was hands down the best excursion we’ve ever taken. The boat was pristine, the captain (Zach) was a doll, the three snorkeling stops were to die for, the food stops at ZoZo’s & Ritz Carlton were so memorable, and the history that Read more”

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