The 15 Best Full-Day Tours in the Virgin Islands

1.St John & Surrounding Cays – Full-Day Sail/Snorkel, 6 Guests Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · from $245Our pick

Leave Sapphire Beach Marina at 9:00 a.m. for a small-group sail toward St. John National Park and nearby cays. Captain Kendall, Addison, Tommy, Mark, Rusty, Sam, or Gabi may guide the day, with two or three snorkel stops, lunch, an open bar, and gear included. Routes change with wind, weather, and boat traffic.

“Great excursion. Nice way to see the islands. Mark and Rusty did a fantastic job of telling us about the islands, stopped at two locations to snorkel. Small group of 6 which made it really nice. Highly recommend”

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2.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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3.St. John Full-Day Lime Out Snorkel Taco Lunch & Open Bar – Westin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · from $179Best value

Set out from The Westin St. John at 8:15 a.m. for a full day aboard a spacious catamaran. You’ll get breakfast, loaner snorkel gear, two reef stops, two Lime Out tacos, and an onboard open bar after snorkeling. Crew lineups can include Captain Erin, Captain Chris, Nick, Izzy, and Sam. Lime Out drinks cost extra.

“Amazing time and advertising spot on for the adventure. We even had a chance to Sail! Snokling and Limeout a highlight too.”

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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.Private Full Day, Fun Day Aboard SY Mazu – Luxury Gemini Legacy Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews

You’ll spend seven hours aboard SY Mazu or SY Neptune, a Gemini Legacy 35 catamaran sailing from Red Hook for up to eight people. Captain choices may include JP, Maddy, Alex, Heather, Ben, or JW. Expect snorkeling, sea turtles, secluded coves, rum punch, and a flexible route around St. Thomas and St. John.

“Beautiful boat, well maintained, and comfortable. The captain and mate did everything to make it a wonderful day. Highly recommend.”

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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.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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8.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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9.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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10.Full Day Private Charter on Luxury Catamaran Sailing.

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

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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11.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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12.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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13.St. Thomas & St. John Private Luxury Full-Day Sail (12 guest max)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews

Spend 6.5 hours aboard Sweet Pea’s 40-by-25-foot catamaran, departing Red Hook or Cruz Bay. The USCG-trained crew, including Captain John and Jasmine on some sailings, serves breakfast, lunch, and an open bar while you snorkel, swim, paddleboard, and visit quiet beaches around St. Thomas and St. John.

“The catamaran was in primo shape. Captain John and Jasmine were great, helpful and informative. We all had the best time. I am already planning our next adventure with Sweet Pea Charters. Book this day trip. You will be amazed and have so much fun!”

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14.Full Day Snorkeling and Beach Hopping- 37′ Intrepid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews

Set out from Oasis Cove Marina at 9 a.m. aboard the 37-foot Intrepid Maxed Out for a private, custom day on the water. Your captain may take you to reefs near St Thomas or St John, then beaches such as Maho Bay, Peter Bay, or Magen’s Bay. Lunch stops can include Pizza Pi, Lime Out VI, Lovango, Cruz Bay, or Charlotte Amalie.

“Gus was awesome! He made great recommendations, showed us some really cool places, took us to the best snorkel spots, and was super knowledgeable. We had some tough winds and he handled that boat with ease and made us extremely comfortable. We had the best time!!”

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15.Full Day Cultural Jeep Beach Tour, St. Thomas & Water Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews

Spend about six hours with a local guide exploring Charlotte Amalie, Crown Mountain, and Drake’s Seat before taking the passenger ferry to Water Island. The private tour costs $630 for up to four people and includes bottled water, life jackets, and beach noodles. Guides may include G, Jaro, or Jonica.

“Our tour guides were amazing! Jaro and Jonica were very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating during the entire tour. We could not have asked for a better tour and experience!”

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