The 14 Best BVI Day Trips from St Thomas

1.The Baths and White Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 595 reviews · from $395Our pick

Leave St. Thomas at 7:30 a.m. for a full day with Stormy Pirates Boat Charters. Captain and crew guide you through The Baths on Virgin Gorda, then take you to White Bay and Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke. Expect a 1.8-mile rocky walk, swim-to-shore stops, an open bar, snacks, and a required passport.

“We had a fabulous day trip with TC and Lacey yesterday! The Baths were amazing and we enjoyed the lunch and swim time at White Bay. We’re already looking forward to a return trip and will definitely book with Stormy Pirates again!”

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2.St. John Jost Van Dyke & Soggy Dollar Snorkel Sail with Breakfast – Westin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · from $299

Sail from the Westin St. John to Jost Van Dyke aboard a catamaran for an 8-hour day with a light breakfast, morning snorkeling, White Bay beach time, and an open bar on the return. Crews including Jolene, Riley, Eric, Brent, Dan, and Brendan handle customs and keep the day moving.

“Great tour and crew! They took us to a great snorkeling spot provided a great breakfast and drinks all day very a ton of crew and great experience”

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3.Day Yacht Excursions throughout the US or British Virgin Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews

Set out from Compass Point Marina aboard a private 45-foot yacht for 6 to 8 hours. Choose your route through the US or British Virgin Islands, from Norman Island’s snorkeling caves to Sandy Cay’s beaches. Hotel pickup is included, and meals, provisions, and fuel can be added depending on your package.

“Great Snorkeling and great sightseeing. Caring crew with great hospitality and lots of fun adventures”

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4.Catamaran Sail to Jost Van Dyke (Soggy Dollar Bar)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $375

Join Stormy Pirates for a small-group catamaran sail from Red Hook to Jost Van Dyke. You’ll stop at Foxy’s in Great Harbor, then spend three hours at White Bay and the Soggy Dollar Bar. Breakfast, snorkeling gear, unlimited mimosas, and an open boat bar are included. Bring a valid passport and $85 cash for customs.

“Rachael was an amazing captain and very knowledgeable of the areas she took us too. She kept us safe on the boat (especially when a brief rain storm came through) had an amazing time at white bay!”

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5.Funday!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $325

Spend about eight hours cruising from St. Thomas to Jost Van Dyke with a captain and first mate, stopping at Foxy’s, Corsairs, the Bubbly Pool, Sandy Spit, and Soggy Dollar Bar. The boat carries snacks, water, and an open bar, while a small group of up to 12 keeps the day personal and easygoing.

“Captain Brandon was so professional and an outstanding guide. A true joy to be around. Will definitely use him again!”

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6.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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7.Discover The Baths of Virgin Gorda Full Day Adventure – Westin St. John

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · from $329

Cruise from The Westin St. John to Virgin Gorda for the boulder grottos of The Baths, lunch at Top of the Baths, and snorkeling near Treasure Point Caves. Breakfast, lunch, gear, customs fees, and a full open bar are included. Expect a scenic boat ride, wet rocks, ladders, and a fairly active shore visit.

“The crew,transport and trip all around was amazing and def worth the price tag! We loved every minute of it and may do it again our next trip!”

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8.Private Pottery Experience at British Virgin Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $120

Meet artist Karl Burnett in Road Town and ride by air-conditioned shuttle to his Pottery Garden studio. Learn wheel throwing and hand building, explore the tropical garden and wood-fired kiln, then browse his gallery. The private class runs about three hours, with finished pieces available for an extra $5 to $20.

“This has been the best out of water experience I have had on Tortola!!!! Karl provided an excellent demo at the wheel with very thorough instructions and hands in assistance. As you can see my husband and I didn’t make masterpieces, but had a blast! We have been laughing about our terrible creations knowing full well we are having them shipped to us and will likely paint them and display on the mantle. Fellas, my husband had a ton of fun too. Karl offers hand building creations with clay also. We have been stuck on the Great British Pottery show and had to take a turn at the wheel. This…”

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9.Discover The Baths of Virgin Gorda Full Day Adventure – Ritz Carlton St. Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · from $369

Spend about 8.5 hours crossing from St. Thomas to Virgin Gorda, hiking through the boulder passages of The Baths, eating lunch at Top of the Baths, and snorkeling near Treasure Point Caves. Cruz Bay Watersports provides breakfast, lunch, an open bar, customs fees, and snorkeling gear. Expect a wet beach boarding and a slippery, active walk.

“This was a fabulous trip aboard a beautiful, sparkling clean and comfortable boat. Captain and crew were warm, personable, knowledgeable and great bartenders for the after-tour happy hour on the way back to St. Thomas. Highly recommend.”

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10.The Baths, Virgin Gorda, Cooper Island & Norman Island Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $395

Leave Red Hook at 7:15 a.m. for a full-day boat trip to The Baths on Virgin Gorda, Cooper Island Beach Club, and Norman Island. You’ll hike through caves and granite boulders, snorkel in clear water, and enjoy onboard drinks and snacks. Bring a passport, plan for a 1.5-mile hike, and budget extra for lunch and the $85 immigration fee.

“The Baths are absolutely breathtaking ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Lunch at Cooper Island was great at Cooper Island and snorkeling at Normal Island was also good. Jackson was an excellent host, bartender, knowledgeable guide and was patient and considerate of all guest. Captain Dave sailed our boat with such expertise through the swells.”

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11.St. Thomas Jost Van Dyke & Soggy Dollar Snorkel Sail w/ Breakfast – Ritz-Carlton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $319

Spend about eight hours aboard a 55-foot catamaran from the Ritz-Carlton, with continental breakfast, a St. John snorkel stop, customs at Jost Van Dyke, and roughly three hours at White Bay. The crew may include captains such as Jolene, Lindsey, Anna, or Brent. A passport is required.

“This was a great excursion! The crew was amazing and the boat was super fun. They took us to a wonderful snorkeling spot and we saw lots of fish and corral. We loved our afternoon at Soggy Dollar Bar!”

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12.Norman Island – The Indians & The Caves Sailing & Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $198

Join James and Maddie aboard a shared sail from Road Town to Norman Island, where you may snorkel at the Caves, the Indians, and another calm stop. Lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, and safety equipment are included. The small group is capped at 26, making this a relaxed choice for cruise visitors and families.

“Absolutely Amazing! We enjoyed relaxing on the boat, swimming to the beach bars and everything in between. I would rebook this in a heartbeat! Thank you for a wonderful time.”

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13.Island Hopping Adventure in the British Virgin Islands!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

This seven-hour private boat trip with Shore to Shore visits The Baths, Cooper Island, Norman Island, and White Bay on Jost Van Dyke. You can hike among granite boulders, snorkel with sea turtles, eat at Pirates Bite, and stop at Soggy Dollar for a Painkiller. Captains including Anthony, Jahbari, Raj, and Joel may operate the boat.

“Absolutely amazing day on the water with Captain Jahbari and Raj. Our family (ages 15 - 89) had a fantastic time visiting multiple islands, snorkeling, dining, and sightseeing. The crew was super nice, knowledgeable, and flexible to our schedule and needs. 100% recommend this adventure!”

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14.Road Town Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · from $9Best value

Use your smartphone and headphones to explore Road Town on a self-guided audio and written walk. Follow a suggested route from Crafts Alive Market to historic sites, gardens, and cultural stops, with local stories, quizzes, Irma footage, a Painkiller recipe, and a photo-video keepsake.

“I wasn't able to go on the walking tour, I made a mistake with the date. They were so nice when I texted and offered me a refund without me even asking. I appreciate their customer service.”

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