The 15 Best Private Boat Charters in the Virgin Islands

1.Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter – Sail, Beach, Snorkel.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews Our pick

Set sail from Havensight aboard S/Y Pisces, a 47-foot Leopard catamaran with room for up to 12 people. Your captain and first mate can shape the day around snorkeling, turtle watching, beach time, island views, and music from your phone. Beer, rum punch, soda, water, floats, snorkel gear, and a restroom are included.

“Our captain Ann Marie and her crew were amazing and made our experience on the boat perfect! Thanks again!”

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2.Explore the Virgin Islands on a Private Boat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews

Set out from St. Thomas with a Stormy Pirates captain and up to five companions aboard a private Yamaha-powered boat. Shape the day around St. John beaches, reef snorkeling, Sea Turtles, Lime Out tacos, pirate stories, and island views. Bottled water, soda, rum punch, and beer are included, but lunch, fuel, and a restroom are not.

“Our family has been traveling to St. John for nearly 10 years. We always reserve a private boat charter for one day during our stay. Every other charter has always been top notch. Unfortunately, I can not say the same about our Stormy Pirates Read more”

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3.USVI Private Boat Charters – New, Fast Powerboats for Half and Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews

Take a private 31-foot Wellcraft from American Yacht Harbor and let your captain shape the day around snorkeling, beaches, and St. Thomas or St. John. Captain Mike, Bryan, Aaron, Ro, Amanda, Sammy, and Hillary have all led highly praised trips, but your assigned captain may differ. Bring lunch, reef-safe sunscreen, and a willingness to change plans with the weather.

“Captain Bryan promised a great time for our family of four (2 adults/2 kids ages 8 and 10), and he certainly delivered! He helped us choose an itinerary, gave us realistic expectations, and made excellent recommendations (it helps that he really listened to us to see what we were trying to get out of this trip). Never felt rushed or stressed, but he kept us on time to get the most out of our experience. We will definitely return and would recommend this adventure to anyone!”

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4.Caribbean Blue Charters – Full Day Boat Charter – 35′ Marlin Power Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews

You and your group get a private 35-foot Marlin powerboat for about seven and a half hours from Oasis Cove Marina. A skipper such as Nate, Kyle, Brendan, or Anthony can shape the day around swimming, snorkeling, beaches, and stops such as Lovango Cay, Maho Bay, and Lime Out. Gear, floats, music, ice, and hotel pickup are included. Fuel and captain fees cost extra.

“We had a great day with Nate. He took us around St. John and we snorkeled in several beautiful bays and some secluded beaches we would never have gotten to from land. Our first wish was to snorkel with sea turtles and Nate founRead more”

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5.Midnight Sun Charters – 37ft OBSIDIAN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews

Take a private 37ft Obsidian charter from St. Thomas for five to eight hours, with a captain such as Adam, Justin, Sam, or Colin. Build your day around snorkeling, beaches, The Baths on Virgin Gorda, Norman Island, Cooper Island, or a Painkiller at Soggy Dollar Bar. The boat holds up to six people.

“Adam was a great captain and had several fun stops. He provided us with pool noodles and snorkel gear and dropped us right by our cruise to maximize our time.”

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6.Full Day Sail with Max Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $285

Sail from American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook on a six-hour Max Charters trip limited to six people. You’ll snorkel with provided gear and a guide, visit quiet reefs and beaches around St. Thomas and St. John, and enjoy grilled chicken, orzo salad, fruit, cheese, snacks, beer, rum punch, and other drinks. Crew names vary, with Aaron, Casey, Captain Bob, Hunter, and others praised for warm, capable service.

“With a small group we were treated like great friends instead of clients. From the moment we met Bob and Kelsey (our hosts) we were engaged and felt like a day on the water with old friends!”

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7.Private Luxury Charter Aboard New Multi-Deck Lagoon Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews

Sail from Charlotte Amalie on a Lagoon 420 catamaran with Captain Hillary, Captain Vic, or another local crew member. You’ll snorkel near St. Thomas or nearby cays, look for turtles and rays, then stop at a beach such as Honeymoon Beach. Drinks, gear, a restroom, and a flexible itinerary are included.

“Amazing experience! Captain Vic was awesome! Very knowledgeable of the area and got to snorkel with sea turtles!”

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8.Full Day Private Charter, Snorkel St. John (12 guests, 55’ yacht)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $797

Blue Dream Charters takes up to 12 people from Sapphire Beach Marina on a six-hour private yacht trip around St. Thomas, St. John, and nearby islands. Your captain shapes the route, with stops such as Maho Bay, Honeymoon Beach, Lovango Cay, and Trunk Bay. Snorkel gear, an open bar, and a fresh lunch are included.

“We had a wonderful day with Zack and Camille. We will 100 percent do this again on our next trip. We couldn’t have asked for better host/captains. This day has been our best day here!”

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9.Half or Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews

Set out from St. Thomas with Bonus Time Charters on a private 29 or 32-foot power catamaran. Captain Bryan, Andrew, Steve, or Scott can shape your route around snorkeling, beaches, turtles, floating restaurants, and island views. Half-day trips often visit Maho Bay, Scott Beach, and Christmas Cove. Full-day trips can reach Waterlemon Cay, Lime Out, Salt Pond Bay, and Little Lameshur.

“We had an amazing time. Brian customized the trip and took us to amazing snorkel sites. We saw so many fish— we also saw a shark, squid, and sting ray! Incredible experience.”

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10.BVI Apotheoseas boat charter 38ft, Full Day / Half day trips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews

Book the 38-foot M/V Apotheoseas for four to eight hours from Tortola. Captains Keenan, Nate, or Andrew can shape the day around snorkeling, beaches, island stops, and cruise-ship timing. Your group gets towels, floats, snorkel gear, water, soft drinks, beer, cocktails, and pickup from an agreed location.

“Nathan was a delightful captain and took us to 3 beautiful stops in our short time we had with him. We saw turtles, nurse sharks, sting rays and snorkeled on an amazing reef. Our favorite was the time spent at Willy T's eating fresh Wahoo and jumping off the barge.”

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11.Full Day Private Charter on Luxury Catamaran Sailing.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $250Best value

Leave Red Hook at 8:30 a.m. aboard Second Chance, a private luxury catamaran with Ivy, TL, Justin, and crew. Choose two or three snorkeling stops around St. Thomas and St. John, then relax on trampoline bean bags, hammock chairs, or paddle boards. Lunch, snorkel gear, drinks, and rum punch are included.

“Truly the best charter experience we've ever had! (and we've done a lot of them) It was like Ivy and TL opened their home to us to share the day. They accommodated every request we had and made the day incredible. We were married Read more”

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12.USVI Private Boat Charter Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews

Spend about eight hours on a private boat from St. Thomas, with room for up to 12 people. Your captain can take you to Little Buck Island for turtles or a shipwreck, St. John beaches, St. Thomas coves, and Lovango Beach Club. Snorkel gear, water, ice, pickup, and drop-off are included, while fuel and Lovango’s fee cost extra.

“Had a wonderful time on the water with Carpe Diem Charters. Captain Kevin was excellent and very knowledgeable about the area. We snorkeled in many spots with beautiful fish, turtles, starfish and a few stingrays; floated around, saw Read more”

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13.Private Day Charter Classic Sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews

Meet Captain Mike at the Saint John Ferry Terminal in Cruz Bay, then take an inflatable tender to a private 40-foot sailboat. Spend four to five hours sailing, snorkeling, swimming, and sunbathing near Honeymoon Beach. Lunch, drinks, gear, a restroom, shade, and WiFi are included for your group of up to six.

“It was a great day on the water. Captain Mike and his nephew Beau (Bo?) we're both great. The were friendly, knowledgeable, and just really nice. They took us to a couple of fun snorkeling spots that we could not have accessed bRead more”

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14.Sail Away on your Private 55-foot Catamaran Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $1,895

Set sail from Yacht Haven Grande aboard the 55-foot Gold Coast for a 3.5-hour trip to Buck Island. Snorkel from the boat at Turtle Cove, visit Shipwreck Cove if time allows, then enjoy fruit, cheese, salami, crackers, music, and an open bar on the ride home. Crew names vary by departure.

“Coda and the rest of the crew were awesome! The island is small, so this excursion is fantastic for utilizing your time effectively here!”

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15.Private Half-Day Guided Snorkeling Charter in St. Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews

Spend four private hours aboard a 42-foot boat from Saga Haven Marina. A USCG-licensed captain and marine specialist guide take your group to Christmas Cove and Little St. James, with snorkel gear, floats, snacks, soft drinks, and rum punch included. Guides may include Tommy, Erika, Jamie, or Abby, depending on the day.

“Kyle, Erika, and Dave could not be more friendly or helpful. Great afternoon snorkeling! I did the discovery dive last year and I will go back again.”

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