When staying in a St John villa rental, you can charter a boat for the day, half day, or for a period of time that is your choice. Some companies offer scheduled charter trips where you have a set schedule, and you enjoy the trip with anyone else who signs up for that time. You can also charter a boat, so you’ll have the whole boat, captain, and crew all to yourselves. With this private option, you’ll be able to go wherever you want and linger in any place that is especially enjoyable to you. If you have boating experience, you might be able to rent a boat and captain it yourself.
Here are some of the best St John boat charters to complete your next island getaway.
St John Boat Charters
Many people like to charter a boat to find out-of-the-way snorkeling spots. An experienced captain can help you find the best places. You can island hop or visit other parts of St John. Keep in mind that the British Virgin Islands require a passport, and they charge customs fees, which is not usually included in your charter fee.
If you want to see the sights not visible by land and learn about the area, a scheduled charter trip might be best for you. Perhaps your group just wants to go out on the water, party, and swim around. In that case, a private charter or boat rental would be perfect.
Charters usually provide almost everything you need, but check with the company you choose for details. You will usually need to bring sunblock and towels. Trips tend to leave from the National Park Dock in Cruz Bay. Here is a description of some of the best St John USVI boat charters.
Sunshine Daydream
Sunshine Daydream offers only private charters. They have three newer model 32-foot World Cat luxury powerboats. Each boat can hold 12 guests, and you can charter all three, so there can be up to 32 people in your group. The boat is all yours during the entire trip, so you can go wherever you want. They have full-day, half-day, and sunset cruises. They also provide snorkel gear, and floating noodles are provided.
Sail Helios
Helios is a 48’ Hinckley Sou’wester Yawl sailboat built in 1976. There is lots of seating indoors and on the deck. The deck area has both shade and sun-exposed areas. There are bathrooms on board and even a shower to use after you go swimming or snorkeling. All trips include lunch and unlimited drinks. You can learn a little bit about sailing if you like, or just relax and enjoy the trip. Either way, your captain will be there to help and provide advice.
FlyAway Charters IV
Every charter at FlyAway Charters is private and customized to accommodate all you want to do. They pride themselves on providing a unique experience bolstered by their extensive local knowledge to provide the perfect experience for you. One such excursion is snorkeling around St John with a lunch stop at the floating taco bar – Lime Out or a do the Reef Bay hike and they will pick you up at the bottom, for a relaxing boat ride back. No matter what you decide to do, it is a fun time to be had by all.
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Ocean Runner
Ocean Runner has a variety of boats that seat from four people up to a 12 seater. If you have boating experience, you can charter a Boston Whaler speedboat and captain it yourself. Otherwise, your captain will steer the private charter of a speedboat, World Cat catamaran, Axopar Sun Top vessel, or Sunseeker luxury yacht.
Stormy Pirates
At Stormy Pirates, you can choose between boat charters on St John USVI that have scheduled itineraries, private day charters, or snorkel/sunset cruises. You can also choose between a sailboat or a powerboat. You’ll be provided with drinks and snorkel gear.
Stay With Caribbean Villas
Caribbean Villas is the largest company for vacation rentals in St John. We have villas for large groups or small, budget-friendly to luxurious. We are available at all times for anything you might need during your St John vacation. There are countless fun things to do in St John, like hiking, fishing, and boating. Don’t forget about refueling with a meal at a delicious St John restaurant. Make a reservation today to start planning your St John USVI vacation!
