Half or Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas
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St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the beauty of the US Virgin Islands without having to join a busy boat tour with a hectic schedule with this tour, which makes it easy to explore the waters around the islands in comfort and style. Choose from morning or afternoon departures and customize your tour to suit your interests, whether you’d rather spend the day snorkeling or prefer relaxing on board.
- A private charter ensures flexibility to customize your itinerary
- Choose from morning and afternoon departures
- Great value: Price is per boat, not per person
- Vessels for up to 10 passengers are available
What's Included
- Experienced Captain
- Water, Ice, and a Cooler
- Private transportation
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- 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.Itinerary
Virgin Islands National Park (Pass By)
1
Waterlemon Cay
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Maho Bay Beach
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Scott Bay Beach
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Christmas Cove
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
Terri_C
Captain Andrew made the booking seamless and Captain Danny took care of all our sightseeing and snorkeling needs. This is a great alternative to the crowds and the morning trip beats the crowds. Captain Danny is so efficient and gets you to all the good spots before the big groups arrive. Unfortunately the floating pizza shop was fully booked that day but Captain Danny will call your orders in ahead of time to save time. They have a cooler full of ice for any drinks you want to bring and the dock has a huge selection to choose from. I like that this is an optional cost and not automatically included in your booking. We chose the smaller boat and I was surprised at how AMAZING it was! Lots of room for 8 people and music vibe was great. The snorkeling gear was clean and the masked didn’t fog up once…everything worked awesome.
The cost of a taxi from the ferry terminal was $17/person each way and easy to arrange. Our driver even planned to pick us up and take us back to ferry.
Our tour overall was simplistic, smoothness and stunning. Captain Danny was fun, informative and super classy! Definitely book with Bonus time Tours and you won’t be disappointed!!!
Thanks from the Canadian Crew…Eh!
Reviews
5.0
based on 146 reviews
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Nikole_N, Aug 2026
We loved our full day adventure!! Captain Bryan was very knowledgeable and took us to the best snorkeling spots!! I would highly recommend! We will be back again
ARenee_W, Jul 2026
The catamaran was amazing and so was Capt Vic! We had a great time and enjoyed our snorkeling experience; even saw a huge nurse shark and a school of Bally hoo!
Mary_J, Jun 2026
What an awesome day! We were greeted by Andrew who is so friendly! He was totally prepared and ready for our putting. Took us to beautiful spots- lots of turtles and fish and he gave a great background to each spot we visited. Great music to sail along to as well. So worth the excursion and so lucky to have a great Captain with Andrew!
Eric_T, Jun 2026
We had such a great time on our boat trip! Danny was so friendly and helpful and made the day even more fun. He was accommodating to what we wanted to see. We ended the trip at Pizza Pi!
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Alexis_K, Jun 2026
This was the absolute best way to spend a vacation day & well worth the money. Captain Danny helped us craft the perfect itinerary that met our family’s wish list. His insight and experience helped us find great spots to snorkel, swim and build sand castles. He was friendly and great with our girls. 10/10, would absolutely recommend! Go Vikes!
Erik_M, Jun 2026
Captain Bryan was awesome. He took us to some awesome snorkeling spots and shared his wealth of knowledge along the way. Pizza Pi was awesome!
Alexandra_P, May 2026
This tour was the highlight of our trip. Perfect amount of time to see and do what you want .
Captain Andrew was skillful and friendly, the boat was in a great condition.
Adriane_P, Apr 2026
good communication, easy to follow instructions. my husband and I did a half day and it was wonderful! Andrew was great and a good match for our low key day. He never made us feel rushed and snuck in an extra stop on the way back he knew we were interested in. great last day :)
Response from Host, May 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you and your husband had a wonderful half-day charter with Captain Andrew. A relaxed, low-key day out on the water around St. Thomas and St. John is hard to beat, especially when you can fit in an extra stop along the way.
We appreciate the kind words about the communication and instructions as well. Sounds like a perfect way to end your time in the US Virgin Islands!
Terri_C, Apr 2026
Captain Andrew made the booking seamless and Captain Danny took care of all our sightseeing and snorkeling needs. This is a great alternative to the crowds and the morning trip beats the crowds. Captain Danny is so efficient and gets you to all the good spots before the big groups arrive. Unfortunately the floating pizza shop was fully booked that day but Captain Danny will call your orders in ahead of time to save time. They have a cooler full of ice for any drinks you want to bring and the dock has a huge selection to choose from. I like that this is an optional cost and not automatically included in your booking. We chose the smaller boat and I was surprised at how AMAZING it was! Lots of room for 8 people and music vibe was great. The snorkeling gear was clean and the masked didn’t fog up once…everything worked awesome.
The cost of a taxi from the ferry terminal was $17/person each way and easy to arrange. Our driver even planned to pick us up and take us back to ferry.
Our tour overall was simplistic, smoothness and stunning. Captain Danny was fun, informative and super classy! Definitely book with Bonus time Tours and you won’t be disappointed!!!
Thanks from the Canadian Crew…Eh!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Good day!
Thank you for such an awesome and detailed review—we really appreciate it! We’re glad the booking process with Captain Andrew was smooth and that Captain Danny took great care of you out on the water. Getting out early and beating the crowds around St. Thomas and St. John really does make a big difference.
It’s great to hear you enjoyed the snorkeling, sightseeing, and how efficient the day felt. Even though Pizza Pi was booked, Danny always does his best to coordinate ahead when possible. Glad you made use of the cooler setup and appreciated the flexibility there too.
We love hearing that the boat, space, music, and gear all exceeded expectations—that’s exactly what we aim for. And thanks for sharing the taxi details as well, that’s super helpful for future guests.
Really appreciate the strong recommendation, and we hope to have your Canadian crew back out with us again in the US Virgin Islands!
Amy_J, Mar 2026
Captain Danny helped make our first day in the Virgin Islands a truly memorable experience. We saw beautiful scenery, learned about cool landmarks, found great snorkeling spots, and Danny even preordered our lunch. Would definitely book again.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad Captain Danny helped make your first day in the Virgin Islands such a memorable one. From scenery and landmarks to great snorkeling spots and having lunch preordered, that’s exactly how we like to start a trip in St. Thomas and St. John.
We appreciate the kind words and would love to have you back out with us again in the US Virgin Islands!
Kathy_S, Mar 2026
Fantastic!! Captain Andrew was the best! He was professional, very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. He allowed us to pick our own itinerary, as well as providing us with incredible snorkeling experiences. It was a wonderful day for all of us.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you had a fantastic day with Captain Andrew. Being able to choose your own itinerary while still getting guidance to the best snorkeling spots around St. Thomas and St. John is what makes the experience so special.
We appreciate the kind words and hope to have you back out with us again in the US Virgin Islands!
Amy_Y, Mar 2026
Awesome day on the water with Captain Andrew! We had an amazing time seeing St. John from the water. Fun snorkeling, drinks and pizza! Thank you! If you are on the fence about booking… do it!
Response from Host, May 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the awesome review! We’re glad you had such a fun day out on the water with Captain Andrew exploring St. John. Snorkeling, drinks, and a stop at Pizza Pi really make for a perfect day in the US Virgin Islands.
We really appreciate the recommendation—and we agree, if you’re thinking about booking, just do it!
Kelly_O, Mar 2026
This was SO fun! Absolutely the highlight of our cruise. Our two guides were so cool and nice and we had a great time talking with them. The pizza pi boat was delicious and such a unique experience to eat from a floating restaurant. We were very happy to book this and the snorkeling was great. Thank you!
Response from Host, May 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the awesome review! We’re so glad your trip with us was the highlight of your cruise. It’s great to hear you had fun with the crew, enjoyed the snorkeling, and got to experience Pizza Pi—definitely one of the most unique lunch spots in the US Virgin Islands.
We really appreciate you choosing us and hope to have you back out on the water again next time you’re in St. Thomas or St. John!
Scott_F, Mar 2026
We fully enjoyed our experience. We had a group of 12. Great snorkeling and lunch spot in Lovango! Catered for our group!
Response from Host, May 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad your group of 12 had such a fun day out on the water.
Great snorkeling and a stop at Lovango always make for an awesome day in the US Virgin Islands.
We’re happy we could help tailor the trip to your group and appreciate you choosing us for your time around St. Thomas and St. John!
KIM_L, Mar 2026
Our excursion operator was very accommodating, the jets skis were in great shape. We were able to go full speed if we wanted to. We got to see so much of the country side from the water. We would definitely recommend this activity if you like adventure.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Good day!
Kim, this one gave us a good laugh! Sounds like you had an awesome time—but we have to admit, no jet skis over here at Bonus Time 😄
We’re guessing you might’ve mixed us up with another adventure, but we’re glad you had a great day on the water regardless! If you ever want to trade the jet skis for some snorkeling, sea turtles, and cruising around St. John and St. Thomas, we’ve got you covered.
Hope to see you out with us next time you’re in the US Virgin Islands!
Jeremy_M, Mar 2026
You get to go snorkeling, swim with turtles,, visit beaches, get a tour of the islands and stop to eat local food
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you got to experience a little bit of everything—snorkeling, swimming with turtles, visiting beaches, touring the islands, and enjoying local food. That’s exactly what a perfect day in the US Virgin Islands is all about.
We appreciate you joining us and hope to have you back out on the water again around St. Thomas and St. John!
Christie_W, Mar 2026
Steve was a great captain. We were able to choose our itinerary and he was very helpful and informative about the area. We had a fantastic time snorkeling and sight seeing!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you had a fantastic time with Captain Steve. Being able to choose your itinerary and get local insight along the way really makes for a great day out around St. Thomas and St. John.
We appreciate the kind words and hope to have you back out on the water again in the US Virgin Islands!
Lisa, Feb 2026
We had a great time with Captain Steve. He took us to some spots we’d never snorkeled before. We loved it!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Good day!
Thanks for the great review! We’re glad you had a fun day with Captain Steve and got to explore some new snorkeling spots around St. John. That’s always the best part—finding those places you wouldn’t see otherwise.
We appreciate you choosing us and hope to have you back out on the water again in the US Virgin Islands!
Breann_Z, Feb 2026
Captain Bryan was great! He provided clear instructions on where to meet and showed us a great time on the water. We saw abundant sea life (and seaside mansions) including sea turtles while snorkeling. The boat was nice and had plenty of room for our group. We had an excellent adventure and highly recommend this trip.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you had an excellent adventure with Captain Bryan. Clear communication, a comfortable boat, and getting you out to the best spots around St. Thomas and St. John is what we aim for.
It’s awesome to hear you saw sea turtles, abundant marine life, and even took in some of the seaside mansions along the way—that’s a full US Virgin Islands experience.
We really appreciate the high recommendation and hope to have you back out on the water again!
Karla_J, Feb 2026
Great Day on the water with Captain Bryan! Was so nice to be able to have the flexibility to take us wherever the weather & waves were right since our day we chose could have not cooperated, I told him my goal was to swim with a sea turtle and mission was accomplished! He knew the area and answered a questions we had. Totally recommend this over crowded boat of people, worth the small increase to us!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you had such a great day on the water with Captain Bryan. Being able to stay flexible with conditions and find the best spots around St. Thomas and St. John is key—and even better that you got to swim with a sea turtle and check that off your list!
We appreciate you pointing out the value of a private charter over the crowded boats—it really does make a difference. Thanks for the recommendation and hope to have you back out with us again in the US Virgin Islands!
Rachel_P, Jan 2026
Captain Steve was excellent and very patient with our group. We were able to see beautiful fish and sea turtles! Pizza on the rafts was unforgettable. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you had such a fun day with Captain Steve. It’s great to hear you saw beautiful fish and sea turtles, and that the stop at Pizza Pi made the day even more memorable.
We appreciate the high recommendation and hope to have you back out on the water again in the US Virgin Islands!
margaret_b, Jan 2026
Kudos to Captain Steve. Meet up location was easy to find. Captain was friendly & did a wonderful job as tour guide while we were out and about. Snorkel equipment was in great shape. Fun day overall. Family loved it and we would definitely do it again.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you had a fun day out on the water with Captain Steve. Easy meet-up, good gear, and a friendly, knowledgeable guide always make for a smooth trip around St. Thomas and St. John.
We’re happy to hear the whole family loved it and we’d be glad to have you back again in the US Virgin Islands!
Timothy_O, Jan 2026
Captain Steve took great care of us on our half day cruise. He was on time to pick us up and the boat was immaculate. He took us to the perfect snorkel spot to see sea turtles and got us all set up with gear. Very knowledgeable about the islands. It was the perfect day!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you had a perfect half-day on the water with Captain Steve. Being on time, a clean boat, and getting you set up at the right spot to see sea turtles is exactly what we aim for.
It’s great to hear you enjoyed the snorkeling and learning about the islands around St. Thomas and St. John. We appreciate the kind words and hope to have you back out with us again in the US Virgin Islands!
Sam_E, Jan 2026
Capt. Andrew was great. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. The boat was meticulously maintained. The snorkeling was top notch. Everyone had a great time. I highly recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you had such a great time with Captain Andrew. His knowledge, friendly approach, and attention to keeping the boat in top shape really make a difference out on the water.
It’s great to hear the snorkeling was top notch and that everyone enjoyed the day exploring the US Virgin Islands. We truly appreciate the high recommendation and hope to have you back again!
Lisa_T, Dec 2025
Amazing experience snorkeling in St Thomas and St John. Gus & John & Andrew were a pleasure to work with! Highly recommend this nice boating experience!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Good day!
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you had an amazing snorkeling experience around St. Thomas and St. John. It’s great to hear that Gus and Captain Andrew all made the trip enjoyable and easy from start to finish.
We truly appreciate the high recommendation and would love to have you back out on the water in the US Virgin Islands anytime!
Julie_A, Dec 2025
The boat was very clean and comfortable. Great captain and he took us to some beautiful remote places. Very relaxing.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Good day!
Thanks for the great review! We're happy to hear you had a relaxing day out on the water with a great captain and enjoyed some of the more remote, beautiful spots around the US Virgin Islands. A clean and comfortable boat always makes it even better!
We’d love to have you back for another peaceful adventure around St. Thomas and St. John.
Until next time! ⛵🏝️🐠
heidi_v, Nov 2025
This is what it’s about!!! The swimming holes, floating restaurants and views r stunning! We had an amazing time! Definitely doing it again!!!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Good day!
The swimming holes, floating restaurants, and those unbeatable US Virgin Islands views really do make for an amazing time. So glad you enjoyed it—and we’ll be ready to welcome you back when you’re ready to do it all again!
Until next time! ⛵🏝️🌊🍕
BillieJo_C, Sep 2025
Book this!
We came on a cruise ship and did the half day charter. Bryan was our captain, DJ, snorkel fitter, and tour guide. We had an amazing time. The cooler with ice provided was perfect for the drinks we grabbed at the convenience store right by the docks. The boat was pristine and so many comfortable spots.
10/10 recommend and will seek out again if we ever are back on the islands :-)
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Good day!
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you had an amazing time on your half-day charter with Captain Bryan—he does it all, from DJ to snorkel guide! It's great to hear you made the most of your cruise stop with a clean, comfortable boat, good tunes, and cold drinks.
We truly appreciate the 10/10 recommendation, and we’d love to have you back next time you’re in the US Virgin Islands!
Until next time! ⛵🐠🍹🏝️
Erin_K, Sep 2025
If I could give more stars I would! Our group of 5 had the best time celebrating my birthday! They had all of the equipment for snorkeling and floating! Captain Bryan took us to all the good spots that were going to be more difficult to get to via land and was super knowledgeable about the area and the things we would see. I think we only went to one other beach that had people on it! Cannot recommend Bonus Time enough. We will be sure to book with them on any return trips!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Good day!
Thank you for the awesome review—and happy belated birthday! We’re so glad you had the best time celebrating with Captain Bryan. From snorkeling and floating to exploring those hard-to-reach, secluded beach spots around St. John, it sounds like the perfect way to spend your special day.
We really appreciate the kind words and the strong recommendation, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime you're in the US Virgin Islands!
Until next time! ⛵🎉🐠🏝️
Alicia_S, Sep 2025
Wonderful day in St. John. Got a choose your own adventure experience without others around and came off a cruise ship. Coming back soon!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Good day!
Thanks for the awesome review! We're so glad you had a wonderful day in St. John and enjoyed the choose-your-own-adventure style trip—especially nice to escape the crowds from the cruise ship for a bit.
We’d love to have you back when you return to the US Virgin Islands!
Until next time! ⛵🐠🏝️
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