St Thomas

15 Best St John Day Sails

The St John runs from St Thomas: national-park snorkeling, Honeymoon Beach hours and circle-the-island days with a taco-boat lunch stop. Two-thirds of St John is national park; the moorings keep it that way.

1.Snorkel St. John Tour from Sapphire and Margaritaville

Discover the best of St. John with this full-day snorkeling tour from St. Thomas, featuring expert guides, stunning reefs, delicious food, and unlimited drinks.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Our captain (D-Hayden) and first mate (Lauren) were awesome, kind and thoughtful. They made sure everyone had fun. I highly recommend this excursion!”

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2.Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John

Experience stunning snorkeling, fresh pizza, and a vibrant sunset dance party on this 5+ hour tour from St. Thomas & St. John, perfect for fun-loving travelers.

★ 5.0

“This snorkeling excursion was excellent. The crew, BK, John, Sydney (and Braxton) were amazingly fun. The team was knowledgeable about St. Thomas, fun and just a great group of people. We thoroughly enjoyed our time snorkeling and meeting new people.”

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4.Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach

Experience snorkeling with sea turtles, relax on Honeymoon Beach, and explore Buck Island on a semi-private tour for authentic St. Thomas adventures.

★ 4.5

“Amazing time! Rusty the captain was an amazing host! We got to see several sea turtles, some of which were only one to 2 feet away from us swimming around us. Very cool experience! And the water was crystal clear! Make sure you bring cash…”

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

Experience an intimate full-day sailing and snorkeling tour around St. John and surrounding Cays, with small groups, delicious food, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“We had such an excellent time. It is so relaxing and sailed while on the boat, didn’t use engine. Kendal was so knowledgeable about everything and made it a great time. Food was great as well.”

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6.St Thomas~St John Snorkel, Swim & Beach Trip on MV Island Flyer

Experience the US Virgin Islands with a semi-private snorkel, swim, and beach trip on MV Island Flyer. Small groups, expert guides, stunning spots.

★ 4.5

“We were on the Island Flyer with Hillary as our captain last year. She is gracious and very accommodating. We love taking a catamaran to St. John and this was once again fantastic. Would do it again and again.”

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

Experience a private 6-hour yacht tour around St. John, with snorkel stops, fresh lunch, and open bar. Perfect for those seeking personalized island adventures.

★ 5.0

“Tommy and Kayla were great. Knowledgeable. Friendly. Easy-going. Boat was really nice. Loved seeing the turtles and the beach on St. John’s.”

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

Experience personalized island-hopping on a private boat from St. Thomas or St. John, snorkel with sea turtles, and enjoy floating pizza bars in the US Virgin Islands.

★ 5.0

“Andrew was a fun captain. He took us to some great places for snorkeling and shared interesting stories about St. Thomas. The boat was excellent and well maintained. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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

Experience a private luxury full-day sail in St. Thomas and St. John. Enjoy snorkeling, secluded beaches, gourmet meals, and open bar on a personalized catamaran cruise.

★ 5.0

“I'd highly recommend. The Captain and first mate were friendly and very experienced. Gourmet lunch was delicious. Captain went out of his way to accommodate our wish list. Swimming with turtles was outstanding and our bird lover got an eyeful. Terrific way to experience the…”

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10.St. Thomas Dinner Sail to St. John with Open Bar & Hors D’oeuvres – Ritz-Carlton

Enjoy a scenic sunset sail from St. Thomas to St. John with open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and time to explore, all aboard a luxury catamaran.

★ 4.5

“Captain Heather & her crew were fantastic. The catamaran was beautiful also. It was very smooth sailing with delicious hordoeureves & of course a well stocked bar. I will definitely do this again when I come back to visit. Thank you for a wonderful experience.”

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

Enjoy a private, full-day boat adventure around St. John and St. Thomas. Snorkel with turtles, visit secluded beaches, and savor water-based dining options.

★ 5.0

“Go no where else. Straight here. I cannot express how impressed I was with Captain Bryan and his professionalism. To be a young man and have the level of his mariner skills along with his ability to make sure the customer is having a top…”

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12.St. John Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel and Cays Full Day

Discover the luxury of a full-day catamaran tour around St. John, snorkeling Watermelon Cay and Maho Bay with top guides, food, and open bar.

★ 5.0

“We spent a week on St John, and did plenty of snorkeling on our own, but this was the highlight! The boat itself was indeed luxurious, James Bond would be proud to be on this beautiful black boat. But Catie and Joe were the trump…”

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13.Half Day Boat Charter around the Islands of St Thomas and St John

Enjoy a personalized half-day boat tour around St. Thomas and St. John, exploring hidden beaches, snorkeling spots, and island views with your own captain.

★ 5.0

“We took a "fishing charter" with this team and to be honest, the boat was good, the crew were cool; however we have been fishing all over the Caribbean "including Mexico" and NEVER came back empty handed. I mean not a single fish, noRead more”

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15.Private New Powerboat to St John & LimeOut. Full Day USVI

Experience a private full-day powerboat tour around St. Thomas and St. John with seas, snorkeling, and island stops—perfect for personalized island adventures.

★ 5.0

“We were with Bryan on Aquarius for a full day trip and it was excellent!! He is a great captain and knowledgeable of the islands and great snorkel spots! Had lunch on Lovango which was AMAZING. He was super accommodating and it was a nice…”

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