Fun Boating Excursions

ST. CROIX

Sail the seas pirate style! Big Beard’s Adventure Tours offers a variety of boat excursions around the islands, including full-day and half-day trips to Buck Island Reef National Monument for snorkeling, hiking and relaxing on the beach. All Big Beard’s boats are available for private charters for a more personalized excursion, perfect for a sunset wedding, a large group celebration or simply indulging in a luxurious maritime adventure with friends.

St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures, touted as the Friendliest Dive Shop on Earth, features group excursions to dive spots around St. Croix’s north and west coasts. They provide comprehensive dive training, including SCUBA certification and technical diving courses, all taught by professional guides. Their two custom dive boats promise comfortable and memorable underwater adventures for both beginners and experienced divers.

Step aboard an epic 42-foot catamaran and hit the waves with Jolly Roger Charters. This St. Croix-based charter company offers a variety of adventures including snorkeling excursions, sunset sails and tours to Buck Island, one of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ top snorkeling destinations. They also offer private charters for a more personalized experience. It’s easy to spot the Jolly Roger catamaran in the Christiansted Harbor — just look for the bright blue-and-white-striped sail.

ST. JOHN

Lion In Da Sun offers private full- and half-day boat charters. Personalize your excursion by adding on activities like snorkeling, island hopping or a beach bar crawl. If St. John isn’t remote enough for your taste, Lion in Da Sun can also whisk you and your friends to a secluded beach accessible only by boat. 

Cruz Bay Watersports will take you and your besties on an adventure to remember aboard its fleet of five state-of-the-art vessels. Offering the widest variety of activities on both St. John and St. Thomas, they offer an excursion for every type of traveler, including cruises to 5-star PADI diving sites for marine thrill seekers and peaceful sunset sails for the traveler who just wants to relax with a cocktail. Hop on a group excursion or schedule your own private charter.

Island Roots Charters‘ customizable private boat charters cater to every interest under the sun, including snorkeling, beach hopping, bird watching and even cliff jumping! Their fleet of three luxurious 32-foot World Cat Power catamarans departs from Cruz Bay. Each boat can legally carry up to 12 passengers, allowing for a combined total of 36 passengers across all three boats.

ST. THOMAS

Morningstar Charters will tailor a boat excursion to your preferences and the day’s conditions. Enjoy a day with friends filled with sailing, snorkeling and exploring the beautiful cays, bays and beaches of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Or unwind on a private sunset cruise, soaking in the breathtaking views as the sun sets over the Caribbean Sea.

If you’d love to try SCUBA diving but aren’t certified yet, try SNUBA! VI Snuba Excursions offers a number of group SNUBA excursions so you can dive in and get up-close and personal with the marine creatures that call the Caribbean Sea home. SNUBA is surface-supplied diving that combines snorkeling and scuba diving, allowing participants to breathe underwater through a regulator connected to an air supply on a raft. No prior snorkeling or diving experience is required.

Left Lane Charters’ luxe, high-tech fishing yachts make it easy to reel in the catch of the day. Caribbean fishing expert Captain Nate knows where to find fish eager to nibble on bait. Left Lane Charters offers snorkeling excursions, sunset sails and more, but they’re best known for their private fishing charters. Captain Nate spends every day on the water, often taking two to three trips daily, so he can pinpoint the best fishing spots and get you to the action before anyone else.

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