A vacation in the Virgin Islands never disappoints, and here you will find many friendly locals, good food and scratch band music (called fungi music in the British part of the territories). There are also our beautiful azure waters and white sand beaches that beckon you to sunbathe and frolic within them. There are so many fun things to do in the Virgin Islands that it was hard for us to put our finger on the ultimate experience. However, when we polled our guests about the most enjoyable part of their trip, their reaction was unanimous. Their favorite experience cited, by far, was a vacation day or two spent boating on the Caribbean Sea’s gorgeous waves.
Besides winning our popularity contest, a boat day is the absolute BEST way to experience all of the activities, attractions and unspoiled scenery that make the Virgin Islands the trip of a lifetime. A trip by boat allows you to easily hop from one island to the next, allowing you to enjoy the best of what St. Thomas, St. John and the British Virgin Islands have to offer. Keep in mind that our neighbors in the British Virgin island won’t be reopening until September.
During your wondrous maritime excursion, you’ll get to revel at fun bars scattered along the shoreline, explore the best snorkeling locales and watch the green flash of an ethereal sunset on the horizon from your own private deck. Keep in mind that the sun sets fast; we’re talking just a few minutes here. The most unbelievable thing is that you can experience all that in just one amazing day!
What follows is a guide to chartering some of the excellent boat rentals and tours on the islands. However, keep in mind that rentals vary in occupancy, type of vessel and itinerary. Because of that, you will want to scroll through the different options and be well-versed in all that they offer.
One common theme you will notice about the boat tours is that they are unstructured – better to relax and enjoy the luxurious and laid back experience on your own terms. Simply ask the friendly captain their recommendations as to what are the best things to see and do during the trip. After the discussion, they will navigate to the preferences and interests you indicated.
At the end of each boat rental section, you will find pertinent information about the boat rentals, along with what to expect and boating costs. You’ll also want to check out our Experience page to discover all the exciting activities and recreation opportunities existing in the lovely and welcoming Virgin Islands.
Boat Tours
Company Name and Boat Types
Bad Kitty – Power Catamaran
Blue Line Charters – Powerboat
Bonus Time – Powerboat
Calichi – Motor Yacht
Click Bait – Powerboat
El Gato – Power Catamaran
Kindred Spirit – Luxury Yacht, Sailboat
Southern Hospitality – Motor Yacht
Bad Kitty
About the Boat
Make your Virgin Island visit complete by spending a day boating on the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Explore the many treasures these Islands and waters have to offer on a boat charter. For
ten years we have been guiding visitors throughout the US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands. We offer many boating options to meet all of your charter needs: sail, motor, public, or private. Whether you want to have a peaceful sail on turquoise waters, explore The Baths, snorkel pristine reefs, or party at an island beach bar, we can deliver. We are based on St. John, USVI, but fully accommodate guests staying on St. Thomas. Over the past year we have taken over 15,000 guests on boat charters in these waters. Our friendly and experienced staff will make your charter the best day of your visit to this beautiful place.
The speed of Bad Kitty’s 49-ft power catamaran allows guests to visit all the BEST destinations in the BVI. We stop at Spanish Town and The Baths on Virgin Gorda, Cooper Island for lunch, snorkeling near Norman Island, and end the perfect day at beautiful White Bay on Jost Van Dyke. This tour is a great way to see all that the BVI has to offer.
Best of the BVI Boat Trip
Bad Kitty 4 Islands/ 5 Stops (8am-4pm):
$155 per adult/$95 for children under 12, plus $75 in cash per guest (for BVI customs, immigration, national park fees, port authority fees).
Don’t forget to bring money for lunch, shopping, and gratuity. 7:20 am meeting time Cruz Bay & Red Hook. Valid passports REQUIRED for BVI trips!
Other Popular Trips
White Bay – Jost Van Dyke
Enjoy a full-day trip aboard Bad Kitty, a 49-ft power catamaran. First stop is incredible snorkeling in USVI waters, then on to Jost Van Dyke for the rest of the day. See Foxy’s while crew handles BVI Customs, then one bay over to White Bay, home to Soggy Dollar Bar, for serious beach fun and relaxation.
USVI Waterlemon Trip
Enjoy a day on the water in the USVI. See the north shore of St. John, explore beaches and snorkel reefs only accessible by boat. Deli-style lunch onboard is included.
Private Charters
Plan a full-day private trip aboard Bad Kitty. Spend a day in either USVI or BVI waters. BVI trips require valid passports. Call for details and pricing. Meet at America Yacht Harbor in Red Hook or Cruz Bay by Margarita Phil’s
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK BAD KITTY, PLEASE CALL (340) 777-7245
CALYPSOVI.COM
Blue Line Yacht Charters
About the Boats
Choose your totally customizable adventure with us today. Poseidon is our 37’ Midnight Express. She has 3 300 hp engines and 30 speakers. You can easily cruise up to the Baths in Virgin Gorda, hit Willy T’s on Peter Island, and still have time for painkillers at the world famous Soggy Dollar. Want to go farther then the average BVI trip, this is the boat for you. Call us about booking a day trip to Anegada!!
Lady K is a 27’ power cat. This boat is perfect for a smaller group. Whether you are staying local and enjoying some of the best snorkeling the USVI offers or headed over for a BVI pub crawl, we can take you in comfort in this beautiful glacier bay!!!
How much or how little you decide to do, is completely up to you. These are a totally private and customizable charter experience. Ask your captain for his recommendation on what to see and do, and he will advise you based on your personal interests. This charter getaway is designed to be laid back in unspoiled beauty and unstructured so you can relax and enjoy the
experience in luxury.
Adventures
Day Charter Posedion $1200/day
Want to feel like a rockstar on your boat day. Poseidon is the boat for you!! Cruise wherever you want- you will arrive quickly and in style. Don’t know if you want to do some snorkeling,
head up to the Baths, or visit the new Willy T’s in Peter Bay? You don’t have to decide, do it all and still have time to stop for a world famous painkiller at Soggy Dollar. Cost does not include fuel, customs, or gratuity.
Day Charter Lady K $700/day
Grab 5 of your closest friends and join us on a tour of the BVI’s. Your adventure is completely customizable to your needs, we can do a BVI booze cruise, hit all the best snorkeling spots, or just cruise around the islands. Want to check out the Baths on Virgin Gorda, but don’t want to share a boat with loads of other people, we can take you there and let you explore at your leisure then enjoy a nice lunch at Cooper Island on your way back. Does not include fuel, customs, or gratuity
Additional Details
Board the boat at the National Park Dock at 9am and return to the same place by 4:30 The boat will be stocked with ice, water, beer, and a jug of painkillers.
Our Caribbean sun is very strong so don’t forget reef safe sunscreen (please no spray sunscreens). 50 SPF rash guards are available for purchase on board.
Potential Island stops: Tortola, Norman Island, Peter Island, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda.
Don’t forget your passport and $65/person (cash) for customs if you are planning a BVI trip.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK BLUE LINE, PLEASE CALL (855) BLYC-STJ
BLUELINEYACHTCHARTERS.COM
Bonus Time
About the Boat
The newest PowerCat in St. John! Bonus Time is a brand new 2018 29’ World Cat based out of St. John in the beautiful US Virgin Islands. Call or message us today to book your trip with us!
Rates
Full Day Charter – $850
Includes ice and water.
Excludes fuel, customs fees, docking fees, and gratuity.
Half Day Charter – $650
Includes ice and water.
Excludes fuel, customs fees, docking fees, and gratuity.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK BONUS TIME, PLEASE CALL (340) 474-0474
BONUSTIMEVI.COM
Calichi Charters
About the Boat
e’ve started our Luxury Charter Business, Calichi Charters with a beautiful 53’ Sunseeker Portofino. For those avid yachtsmen and women, you know the SunSeeker is one of the world’s finest
motor yachts and one of the few large yachts to survive both Irma and Maria.
Private charter – up to 6 guests – $150 per person for guests 7-10. Additional cash customs fee for any BVI trips – $65 per person.
All charters include:
- Continental breakfast of croissants and fruit
- Complimentary snorkel gear
- Towels and sunscreen
- Captain and first mate fees
- Fuel
- Open bar (after the first snorkel)
Popular Trips
USVI Experience – $2,595
There’s plenty to explore in American waters. St. John is the smallest of the US Virgin Islands. Home to the Virgin Islands National Park and Coral Reef National Monument, nearly 70% of
the island and surrounding waters are protected. Come explore the places most visitors don’t have the means to explore.
BVI Triangle – $2,695 (passport required)
First stop, Waterlemon Cay for a relaxing cocktail or experience some of the areas best snorkeling. Short trip to Tortola to clear customs and then off to Norman Island for more snorkeling. Peter Island for lunch and then your choice for the next stop. Final stop of the day is Jost Van Dyke- Home of the world famous Soggy Dollar Bar.
The Baths – $2,795 (passport required)
The Baths are world renowned as one of the most interesting geological formations in all of the Virgin Islands. While most boats will be bouncing as they make the 9 mile journey,
Calichi will cruise at a comfortable 18 knots and cut through the waves with ease and comfort.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK CALICHI, PLEASE CALL (340) 228-3534
CALICHI-STJ.COM
ClickBait
About the Boat
Speed: Getting the most out of your day means getting from point A to Point B fast! Our Sunsation 34 CCX will cruise at 55 MPH and reach speeds of 70 MPH.
Comfort: The Sunsation 34 CCX has comfortable seating for 10 Passengers. With its two step hull you ride on top of the waves creating an unbelievable smooth ride. Bring your music! The
sound system will blow you away!
Style: There is no doubt about it, ClickBait is a head turner and you will spend your day island hopping on one of the most beautiful center consoles in the Virgin Islands.
Full Day Charter
Up to 10 Passengers
Full Day Rate – $1,250
Includes:
Captain
Ice & Bottled Water
Excludes:
Fuel (Dependent on Where You Go)
Customs Fees
Docking Fees (Certain Docks Require A Docking Fee)
Meet Captain Niyah
If ClickBait doesn’t stand out of a crowd enough as it is, wait until you meet your captain!
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK CLICKBAIT, PLEASE CALL (340) 474-0474
ISLANDNICECHARTERS.COM
El Gato
Spend the day (or night) aboard “El Gato” our 37’ luxury power catamaran based out of St John in the US Virgin Islands. Travel in comfort through the US and British Virgin Islands and let us show you all that paradise has to offer!
About the Boat
2009 Robertson and Caine Leopard 37’ Powercat
The Leopard 37 PC features outdoor and indoor dining areas, a roomy fly bridge, a fully equipped galley, and spacious saloon with navigation station.
The layout consists of 2 cabins and 2 heads with plenty of storage space, ventilation and lighting providing ideal comfort while aboard.
Trips
Cost for 6 people. $75 per extra person
The Most of Jost $995
Home of the word famous Foxy’s and The Soggy Dollar Bar.
Sunset Cruise $450
Some of the most spectacular sunsets in the world can been seen right here in the USVI and the best way to see them is from the water.
Norman Island/ Indians / Caves $1150
In the mood for an adventure? Snorkel The Caves and The Indians and see what else our Norman Island trip has to offer.
Overnight Trip $3000
Do you want to spend the night under the stars aboard El Gato? Let us customize an itinerary for your perfect boating getaway!
Captain’s Choice $995
Don’t know where you want to go? We Do!
Snorkel St. John 1/2 Day $650
Do you want spend some time on the water but not the whole day? We can do that!
Best of St. John $995
Explore the beauty of St John, our national parks, and white sand beaches.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK EL GATO, PLEASE CALL (912) 695-1719
Kindred Spirit
About the Boat
Kindred Spirit is a 2001 Robertson and Caine Leopard 45. These yachts were designed for comfort and strength in South Africa. She is 45 feet long and 25 feet wide so she is very stable in all sea conditions. Over the last four years Kindred Spirit Charters has completed a full refit replacing almost every system on the yacht including both engines. She is equipped with state of the art navigational electronics and radar. This boat is also equipped with a green power grid. All onboard power comes from her 1.2 KW dual solar arrays and D400 wind generator. This means no noisy generator running at night and no concerns with power usage. Kindred Spirit is one of the best equipped Leopard 45’s on the water.
Popular Trips
Full Day Sail
Kindred Spirit: $1000 for up to 6 guests $100 per head after that up to 12 guests max Kindred Spirit II: $1200 for up to 6 guests $100 per person after that up to 12 guests max
Sunset Sails
$600 for up to 6 guests.
Overnight Cruises
Find regular rates for Yacht rental below. Add 20% for Prime Season pricing, which primarily falls around the winter holiday season of Christmas and New Year’s:
1 to 4 guests (2 cabins): $1000 per night
5 guests: $1200 per night
6 guests: $1350 per night.
Prime season add 20% (Christmas and New Years).
This includes 2 crew, fuel, water, ice, mooring fees, trash fees and taxes, and more. However, it does NOT include provisioning, BVI customs fees or gratuity for crew (15 – 20%).
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK KINDRED SPIRIT, PLEASE CALL (573) 823-0196
INFO@SAILKINDREDSPIRIT.COM
SAILKINDREDSPIRIT.COM
Neptune
About the Boat
This is the most comfortable and stylish boat to get you around the Virgin Islands. In fact, the Hydra-Sports 4200 Siesta goes beyond mere comfort to bring you a truly luxurious experience! This boat is an impressive 42’ long with a 12’ beam, and it weighs in at 28,000 pounds. Everyone who steps off the Hydra-Sports 4200 Siesta longs to return to this lovely marine charter. Find out how much you’ll love this boat by renting it today.
Popular Trips
Full Day Private Charter: $1,450
Half Day Private Charter: $850
The US Virgin Islands will take your breath away. Incredible snorkeling, some of the world’s very best beaches, floating restaurants and beach bars await, and that just scratches the surface. With all of this and more, it’s no wonder that so many people enjoy renting the Hydra-Sports 4200 Siesta to stay on the US side of the islands. It’s simple, it’s easy and it couldn’t possibly be more rewarding. What are you waiting for? Book your charter now.
If you’re looking for a little more adventure, you can go the British Virgin Islands. This is truly one of life’s best places, and it boasts scenery you’ll have to see to believe. From world wonders, including the caves of Norman Island and The Baths, to beach bars and restaurants, the British Virgin Islands have got it all! Experience this wonderful place in style aboard the Hydra-Sports 4200 Siesta. It will speak to your very soul, and it will soothe your mind.
Anegada Private Charter: $1,650
This spot is part of the British Virgin Islands, but it must be seen to be believed. As such, we’ve given Anegada its very own section. Stepping onto this island makes you feel like you’ve traveled back in time. Gaze at some of the world’s prettiest water from this hot spot. You can also rent a mini jeep or a scooter to explore the entire island in just one day. This place will simply blow your mind, and it’s well-worth the private charter. Come visit Anegada today!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO BOOK NEPTUNE PLEASE CALL (833) 474-0474
WHARFSIDEWATERSPORTS@GMAIL.COM
NEPTUNEVI.COM
Southern Hospitality
About the Boat
Southern Hospitality is a 2004 46 foot Sea Ray Motor Yacht. She is a beautiful Boat with gorgeous accommodations, a large galley and covered indoor seating area and two full bathrooms.
There is comfortable seating above on the aft deck for several guests as well as a large bow with sun pad. We have air conditioning above and below deck as well as three refrigeration units and a large cooler. A routine charter consists of snorkeling, sight seeing, island and bar hopping and swimming with limitless tropical fish, marine and reef life, and occasionally with DOLPHINS! Our Captain and crew have an incredible knowledge of the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and will ensure your day with us is one to remember always! We look forward to seeing you on board in the future, and thank you for your patronage in the past.
Our Rates
Full Day Boat Charters (1-6 guests) $1,500.
Additional guests (7-12 guests) $75 per person
(under 4 years old free.)
Our Charters Include:
Beer, Rum, Juice, Soda, Mixers, Bottled Water & Ice
Morning fruits and muffins and afternoon fruits, cheeses and crackers
Several sets of high quality snorkel gear, floatation noodles
Suntan lotion (no aerosol)
Guests are Recommended to Bring:
Towels Bathing Suits
Suntan Lotion Hats
Cameras Sunglasses
iPod for personal use with our docking station
Passports (if traveling to the British Virgin Islands)
Area Destinations:
Hans Lollik Island, Jost Van Dyke (Foxy’s, Soggy Dollar Bar, Foxy’s Taboo and the bubbly pool), Tortola (Smugglers Cove and Brewers Bay), Guana Island (Monkey Point), Norman Island (The
Indians, The Caves, Willie T, Pirates Bar), Marina Cay, Sandy Cay, Peter Island (Tradewinds restaurant), Cooper Island (Manchioneel Bay “sea grass” Jimmy Buffet’s inspiration, Cistern Point – great snorkeling!), Ginger Island, Virgin Gorda (The Baths), Salt Island (The Rhone), Sandy Spit
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY, PLEASE CALL (340) 998-4399
STJOHNCHARTERS.COM/SOUTHERN-HOSPITALITY
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