USVI Full or Half Day Private Charter
Half & Full Day Options • All Ages • Up to 10 People
Overview
Activity details
Depart on your private island hopping adventure aboard Bonus Time as you explore the best of St. John and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.
Your customized itinerary offers a blend of popular spots and hidden gems, from snorkeling in the pristine waters of Virgin Islands National Park to savoring tacos at Lime Out VI.
Our experienced Captains will provide insight into every stop along the way so you can fully enjoy the best sights and scenes of the Virgin Islands. Start with a morning snorkel stop with sea turtles at Maho Bay.
Afterward, swim to world-renowned beaches like Cinnamon Bay, Salt Pond Bay, or Lameshur Bay. Other world-famous snorkeling stops include Waterlemon Cay and Hurricane Hole.
Itineraries circling St. Thomas can expect fresh insights to the Caribbean landscape as you cruise into Magens Bay, anchor at Honeymoon Beach on Water Island, or snorkel Turtle Cove at Buck Island. Have pizza delivered directly to the boat courtesy of Pizza Pi or swim ashore to Dinghy's Beach Bar at Honeymoon Beach.
What's included
- Experienced and knowledgeable Captain
- Two coolers filled with ice and bottled water
- Top-of-the-line snorkeling gear for all sizes
- Children's life vests, pool noodles, and other floats
- Freshwater hose
- Comfortable wrap-around bow seating and shaded seating under a hard aluminum top
- U.S. Coast Guard-approved safety equipment to keep everyone safe
- Price includes up to six passengers. Each passenger after six is $50 per person.
What's not included
- Fuel Surcharge: Billed based on usage, at current pump rates.
- Food & Alcohol During the Trip: Any purchases at destinations like Lime Out VI or Pizza Pi are not included.
- Additional Snacks, Drinks, or Alcohol: Feel free to bring your own beverages (BYOB), but please no glass bottles on board.
- Tips & Gratuities Not Included – A 20% gratuity is customary and greatly appreciated for exceptional service. Cash is preferred, as it goes directly to your crew!
Itinerary
All of our charters are fully customizable. Here are a few suggestions to get you started:
Half-Day USVI Charters (4 Hours)
Our most popular itinerary for a half-day charter in the USVI includes stops at:
- Maho Bay for snorkeling with sea turtles.
- Cruising along the north shore of St. John in Virgin Islands National Park.
- Potential beach or snorkel stops at Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Caneel Bay, Honeymoon Beach, or Waterlemon Cay on St. John.
- A stop in Christmas Cove for more snorkeling and a potential lunch at Pizza Pi, the Caribbean's most famous floating pizzeria.
Full-Day USVI Charters (7 Hours)
Our most popular USVI itinerary circumnavigates the island of St. John.
- Maho Bay for snorkeling with sea turtles.
- Cruising along the north shore of St. John in Virgin Islands National Park.
- Potential beach or snorkel stops at Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Caneel Bay, Honeymoon Beach, or Waterlemon Cay on St. John.
- Lime Out VI for the best tacos from the Caribbean's only floating taco stand.
- Salt Pond Bay or Little Lameshur for post-lunch swimming, beaching, and snorkeling.
Customize Your Itinerary
Let us know where you want to go and what interests you. Our Captain would happily customize an itinerary specifically for you and your group!
Additional information
Check-in details
Your Captain will contact you via phone the day of your charter.
- St. Thomas: We’ll meet at American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook. If you’re driving, you can purchase a parking pass from our shop and park in any spot marked with a 2-hour parking sign. If you're arriving from a cruise ship, take a taxi to the Red Hook Dive Center in American Yacht Harbor.
- St. John: If you’re meeting us in St. John, we’ll pick you up at the National Park Service Dock in Cruz Bay.
What to bring
- Reef-Safe Sunscreen (No spray sunscreen, please!)
- Hats, sunglasses, rashguards, and sun protective gear
- Towels
- Personal Snorkel Gear if you prefer your own over our rentals.
- Any additional snacks, drinks, or alcoholic beverages (please, no glass.) We will provide coolers and water.
- Cash gratuity for excellent service from your crew. We recommend 20% of the total cost of the charter.
FAQs
Fuel Usage Estimates
The following itineraries are only an estimate based on past trips. Amounts may vary depending on your charter.
- Half-Day USVI North Shore Only + Christmas Cove: $100 - $150
- St. John Circumnavigation: $200 - $300
- St. Thomas Circumnavigation: $200 - $300
Cancellations
- Reservations require a 20% deposit in advance.
- Full refunds are made if cancellations are confirmed within 72 hours notice before the reservation date.
- Cancellations made between 72 and 24 hours before departure will forfeit their deposit.
- Cancellations made within 24 hours will be charged for the full charter fee discussed.
- Customers will receive a full refund or an opportunity to rebook on an alternate date(s) in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
- Contact us by phone or email to inquire about cancellation.