The 7 Best Island Hopping Trips in the Virgin Islands

1.Private Fast Power Catamaran. Full or Half Day for Beach Hopping, Snorkel & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews Our pick

Charter the 36-foot MV Poseidon from Red Hook for 4 to 7 hours with up to 12 people. Your captain, including Holly, Amanda, Wallens, or Bryan, shapes the route around snorkeling, beaches, turtles, and island bars. Snorkel gear, water, soda, beer, park fees, and mooring permits are included, while fuel and gratuity cost extra.

“My family of 4 had an amazing day on the Poseidon with Captain Wallins. The boat was bigger than we needed, but it was so nice to not be on a ride with 30+ people. Wallins was so easy to get along with, knowledgeable and made my family feel very safe. We wanted to snorkel and he knew exactly what we would see at each stop (sea turtles, star fish, stingray, tropical fish, sunken sail boat, etc). Would definitely recommend to any of our friends.”

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2.Private 6-Hour Island Hopping in US Virgin Islands – 500hp Hydro Sport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews

Spend six hours aboard a private 500-hp Hydro Sport from St. Thomas, shaping the day around snorkeling, turtles, shipwrecks, quiet beaches, or beach clubs. Captains such as Tyler, Maeve, Tara, and David have led these charters, with drinks, snacks, gear, and island stories included. The listed price is $1,150 per group, plus a $275 fuel surcharge.

“The views were awesome and Heather told us a lot about the islands and some cool stories that went along with them. Stopped at 3 places to snorkel and saw sea turtles, eagle ray stingray and lots of fish.”

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3.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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4.Private Beach Hopping Day Your Way Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $275

Spend four hours beach hopping around St. John in a private open-air safari with a local driver such as Evans, Ron, or Hibiscus. Choose your stops, hear island stories, and fit several beaches into one outing. Caneel Bay, Hawksnest, Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, and Maho Bay are possible stops. Pickup starts at the Cruz Bay Ferry Dock.

“Ron our guide was awesome - very accommodating and got us to our 3 favorite St. John beaches safely while keeping us right on schedule. Best excursion of the cruise and we hope to do it again in the future!”

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5.St. Thomas Mountain Top Tour and Beach Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $75

Spend about five hours touring St. Thomas with a local guide, starting at Mountain Top for island views, a banana daiquiri, and souvenirs. Then choose two beaches, such as Magen’s Bay, Coki Point, Sapphire, Secret Harbour, or Lindqvist. Pickup and drop-off are included, while beach fees and snorkeling gear cost extra.

“This tour was nice and it was just the 2 of us. We tried to cancel after being left by VIATOR the day before but would have lost our money since it was less than 24 hours. We are glad we went. This started with a stop at Mountaintop the hiRead more”

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6.St. Thomas Half-Day Beach Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $60Best value

This five-hour St. Thomas beach-hopping tour uses a local taxi and guide, with pickup from hotels, cruise terminals, and the airport. You choose beaches such as Magen’s Bay, Coki Point, Sapphire, Lindqvist, and Secret Harbour. Drivers including GieGie and Taxi Love share local tips, though beach time and total duration can vary.

“Taxi Love was excellent! Showed up around St. Thomas. He was very punctual and called us when we were running a few mins late off of our cruise ship. Will definitely book this again!”

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7.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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