Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas
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St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Skip the crowded group tours with their strict itineraries and spend a day exploring the waters of the US Virgin Islands on your own terms with a private charter. You and your party of up to eight passengers can snorkel with sea life, spend time at sandy beaches, check out colorful coral reefs, and even visit Johnny Lime, a floating taco bar, or a pizzeria, all in one day.
- Snorkeling gear is provided for extra fun
- Bring your own drinks: A cooler with ice is available
- Price is per group up to eight passengers
- A private charter ensures ultimate flexibility
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Water, Ice, and a Cooler
- Private transportation
- Experienced Captain
- Fuel is not included in the cost of the charter and will be billed based on usage at $8 USD/gallon.$8.00 per booking
- GratuitiesWe recommend 20% of the cost of charter to your Captain if service is deemed excellent.
- Alcoholic BeveragesFeel free to bring your own beverages (BYOB), but please no glass bottles on board.
- LunchAny 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.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
Virgin Islands National Park (Pass By)
1
Maho Bay Beach
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Waterlemon Cay
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Hurricane Hole
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Johnny Lime
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Little Lameshur Bay
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
We loved our private boat tour with Captain Andrew. We were incredibly impressed by his knowledge of the islands and the hidden snorkel spots around St. John—some of the most diverse sea life we’ve ever seen. We stopped at Pizza Pi for lunch, which was incredible (highly recommend the Peachy Goat!). We had an absolute blast and would highly recommend this experience.
Reviews
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Great day with Steve on the boat.
He took us to the perfect snorkel spots and showed us the island of St John via the boat
The captain, Andrew, was very accommodating and knowledgeable. The boat was the cleanest we’ve ever had. Our tour was terrific. We’ve had good ones and bad ones. This was the best!!
Hands down one of the best parts of our trip! We even got upgraded, which was an awesome surprise. Captain Andrew, Danny, and the long-haired curly blond guy from Maryland (I wish I remembered your name!) were seriously the best. They were fun to hang out with, easy to talk to, and made the whole day feel relaxed instead of like a scripted tour.
They took us to some incredible snorkeling spots, answered all our random questions, and made sure everyone was having a great time. You could tell they genuinely enjoy what they do, and it shows.
Great crew, great vibes, and one of those days we'll be talking about for a long time. We'd absolutely book with them again!
Such a fun day! We saw turtles, an octopus, rays, and tons of fish. Stopped at lime out for a great lunch. Captain Andrew was awesome, friendly and very knowledgeable! 11/10 would recommend!
We had a great day and Steve was a fantastic cabin. Boat was really clean and comfortable. We had lots of time to snorkel and relax and a great lunch at Lime Out.
If I could give this 100 stars, I would. It was amazing. Captain Bryan was fabulous! My best friend and I took a combined 5 children on this tour- ages 6 to 12. It was perfection. Captain Bryan even took us to the US Virgin Islands park office for our national park stamp. We went to amazing snorkeling and beach stops. He taught us about the wildlife and the history. We stopped at Pizza Pi and had a delicious meal and lots of fun. We snorkeled over a shipwreck. Captain Bryan had all of the gear we needed. Even a sudden and unexpected downpour did not dampen the fun.
Thank you, Captain Bryan! We will surely be booking again.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Good day!
Thank you for such an incredible review—we really appreciate it! We’re glad you and your group had such an amazing day with Captain Bryan. Managing a crew of kids and adults and making it feel easy and fun is what it’s all about.
From stopping by the National Park office in St. John, to snorkeling a shipwreck, visiting great beach spots, and grabbing food at Pizza Pi, it sounds like a full US Virgin Islands experience. Even a little rain can’t stop a good day out there.
We appreciate the kind words and look forward to having you all back out with us again!
Amazing tour of the island. Completely customizable to meet your family's wishes.
We were able to snorkel at 4 spots and got tips for plenty of sightseeing for the rest of our trip.
We will do this trip again!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you had an amazing, customizable tour and were able to hit four snorkeling spots—that’s a solid day on the water around St. Thomas and St. John.
It’s great to hear you also got some helpful tips for the rest of your trip—that’s always part of the experience in the US Virgin Islands.
We appreciate the kind words and look forward to having you back out with us again!
We had a fantastic day out on the water with Bonus Time charters. Even though it was a windy day, the captain knew the spot we could safely snorkel. We saw a shipwreck and some turtles. We also did a little sightseeing. We had to cut the trip a little short as one of our group members wasn’t feeling good(head cold…nothing to do with the tour operator). The captain was very responsive and got us back to the dock safely. Overall it was a great experience and I would highly recommend if you are considering a private excursion.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you still had a fantastic day on the water despite the wind. That’s exactly where having an experienced captain helps—finding the safe snorkel spots, checking out a shipwreck, and getting some great time in with the turtles around St. Thomas and St. John.
We appreciate you mentioning the early return as well, and we’re happy the captain was able to get everyone back quickly and safely.
Thanks for the recommendation, and we hope to have you back out with us again in the US Virgin Islands!
We loved our private boat tour with Captain Andrew. We were incredibly impressed by his knowledge of the islands and the hidden snorkel spots around St. John—some of the most diverse sea life we’ve ever seen. We stopped at Pizza Pi for lunch, which was incredible (highly recommend the Peachy Goat!). We had an absolute blast and would highly recommend this experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the awesome review! We’re so glad you loved your private boat tour with Captain Andrew. He really knows the hidden snorkel spots around St. John, and it’s great to hear you saw such diverse sea life—that’s what makes the US Virgin Islands so special.
And yes—the Peachy Goat at Pizza Pi is a favorite for a reason! We’re glad you got to enjoy that stop as well.
We truly appreciate the high recommendation and would love to have you back out on the water anytime!
Good communication and fantastic day on the water with captain Vic. Hit several good snorkeling spots and fun stop at floating pizza boat for lunch. Much better experience than going with a large tour company. Yes, it is a little more expensive, but if you can swing it you won’t be disappointed
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Good day!
Thanks for the great review! We're glad you had a fantastic day on the water with Captain Vic—hitting some great snorkeling spots and grabbing lunch at the floating pizza boat is what a perfect day in the US Virgin Islands looks like.
We agree—private charters offer a much more personal and relaxed experience compared to larger tour groups. Totally worth it if you can swing it!
We’d love to have you back next time you’re in St. Thomas or St. John!
Until next time! ⛵🐠🍕🏝️
Go no where else. Straight here. I cannot express how impressed I was with Captain Bryan and his professionalism. To be a young man and have the level of his mariner skills along with his ability to make sure the customer is having a top notch experience is unbelievable. I would hire this man for my company just based on what I seen yesterday. He impressed me and as a small business owner, that doesn't happen too often in today's workforce. Just book with this company and ask for Captain Bryan. Then relax and have fun.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Good day!
Wow—thank you for this incredible review! We’re so glad you had such a great experience with Captain Bryan. It means a lot to hear how much his professionalism, skill, and focus on customer experience stood out, especially coming from a fellow small business owner.
We’re proud to have him on the team and thrilled he made such a strong impression. Thanks again for the strong recommendation—we’d love to welcome you back anytime you’re ready to relax and enjoy another great day in the US Virgin Islands!
Until next time! ⛵🐠🏝️
This was a true 10/10 experience!! We had Captain Andrew for our tour and he was great. He was very informative, super laid back, and let us do whatever we wanted.
We left from Red Hook to sail at around St. John and stopped at Lime Out for lunch. We truly had a great time and we all agreed we would do this again!!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Good day!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We love hearing that your trip with Captain Andrew was a true 10/10 experience. His laid-back yet knowledgeable approach makes every charter special, and we’re so glad you got to enjoy a custom day on the water. Sailing around St. John and stopping at Lime Out for lunch—now that’s how you do the US Virgin Islands right!
We’d love to have you back for another unforgettable adventure. Just say the word, and we’ll be ready to set sail again!
Until next time! ⛵🏝️🌮🐠
Andrew was a great captain for the day. He took us to 5 different snorkeling spots all around St. Johns with a great lunch at Lime out. He was super nice and accommodating from start to finish. We look forward to our next excursion with Andrew on Bonus Time boat.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you Jeff for your kind review! It was a pleasure having your friends and family aboard as we circumnavigated the entire island of St. John. We look forward to having ya'll join us next year for another great day on the water!
We had a great day on the boat. You can design your day however, you would like it but we let Randy pick the places since he knew the best spots. We snuggled in a bunch of bays and ate lunch at lime out. The kids had a blast, and even though the weather wasn’t terrific, we chase the sun . the company was super easy to work with and reached out to us several times before the charter to make sure everything was set up perfectly highly recommend this boat. It was a great day on the ocean.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We loved having you and your family on board to explore the south side of St. John.
I'm glad we could find you calm seas and sunny skies on what initially appeared to be a gloomy day! Our Captains work hard to find the best places for you, no matter the weather conditions!
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