The 4 Best Powerboat Charters 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.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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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 Luxury Power Catamaran. Enjoy USVI Aboard MV Hydra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews

Spend seven hours aboard MV Hydra, a 40-foot Gemini power catamaran built for speed and a steady ride. Your captain can take you to Turtle Cove, St. John beaches, Water Island, and Brewers Bay for swimming and snorkeling. Beer, water, soda, gear, ice, national park fees, and crew service are included. Fuel and gratuity cost extra.

“Our tour operator James made my 40th Birthday amazing. He stopped in several spots allowed us to snorkel. We had several non swimmers in our group who stayed on the boat while we snorkeled is was a great trip for everyone.”

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