1. Charter name

Bonus Time — 29′ World Cat 32CC

2. Trip Type
Half Day USVI Private Charter
Starting from
$795
3. Starting From
4. Short DEscription

Spend a customizable half day around St. John aboard Bonus Time, a stable 29′ World Cat power catamaran. Your captain reads the conditions and picks the North or South Shore — snorkel with turtles at Maho Bay, cruise past Trunk and Cinnamon, or grab a slice at Christmas Cove. A drop-down swim ladder makes getting in and out easy for the whole family.

5. Hightlight
What Makes This One Special
  • Stable 29′ World Cat power cat
  • Snorkel with turtles at Maho Bay
  • Christmas Cove & Pizza Pi
  • Easy swim ladder, family-friendly
Duration
Half Day 3-4 hours
6. Trip duration
Guests
Up to 10
Guests
7. Capacity
Crew
Captain Only
8. Crew
Boat Type
Powerboat
9. Boat type

Quick Details

Starting From:

$795

3. Starting From

Capacity:

Up to 10

Guests

7. Capacity

Duration:

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM or 1:30 AM – 5:00 PM

10. duration

Departs From:

St. Thomas - American Yacht Harbor Red Hook
St. Thomas - Sapphire Beach Marina
St. John - National Park Dock
St. John - Westin Resort Beach
11. Departs from

What's Included

  • Base price covers 6 guests; $50/person to add more
  • Two coolers of ice and bottled water and Silipint tumblers for your own drinks; BYO alcohol
  • Top-of-the-line snorkel gear in every size, plus kids' life vests, noodles, and floats
  • Wrap-around bow seating, a shaded helm, a freshwater rinse, and a drop-down swim ladder keep everyone comfortable
12. What's included

Additional Costs

  • Gratuity for your captain
  • Fuel costs vary. You can expect to pay between $100-$200 depending on your route
13. Additional Costs

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made more than 72 hours prior to your charter will receive a full refund. If the captain has to call off the trip due to weather or equipment issues, you will also receive a full refund.

14. Cancellation policy

Amenities

Floats & Noodles
Snorkel Gear
Cooler with Ice
Life Vests
Shade
Freshwater Rinse
Easy Access
15. Amenities

Charter information

1. Charter name
Bonus Time — 29′ World Cat 32CC
Half Day USVI Private Charter
2. Trip type

Starting from

3. Starting from
$795

About

13. Long description

Bonus Time is a 29′ World Cat — a stable, twin-hull power catamaran that rides flat and dry, which makes a real difference for families and anyone who feels the chop. The half day is a relaxed few hours around St. John, with the captain reading the conditions to pick the North or South Shore for snorkeling, turtles, and quiet beaches. A drop-down swim ladder makes getting back aboard easy for kids and grandparents alike. Run captain-only with a stocked cooler aboard, it's an easy, family-friendly, good-value way to get out on the water for a morning or afternoon.

This Trip Works Best For

17. This Trip Works Best For
Families with Kids
Friend Groups

Standard itineraries

18. Standard itineraries

Fully customizable. Most half-day charters explore either the North Shore or South Shore of St. John, depending on weather and sea conditions. May include snorkeling with sea turtles at Maho Bay, cruising past Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay, snorkeling at Christmas Cove with Pizza Pi delivery, or visiting quieter South Shore spots like Little Lameshur Bay and Salt Pond Bay.

Add-ons and upgrades

19. Add-ons and upgrades

N/A

What's included

12. What's included
  • Base price covers 6 guests; $50/person to add more
  • Two coolers of ice and bottled water and Silipint tumblers for your own drinks; BYO alcohol
  • Top-of-the-line snorkel gear in every size, plus kids' life vests, noodles, and floats
  • Wrap-around bow seating, a shaded helm, a freshwater rinse, and a drop-down swim ladder keep everyone comfortable

Additional Costs

13. Additional cost
  • Gratuity for your captain
  • Fuel costs vary. You can expect to pay between $100-$200 depending on your route

Duration

10. Duration

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM or 1:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Departs from

11. Departs from
St. Thomas - American Yacht Harbor Red Hook
St. Thomas - Sapphire Beach Marina
St. John - National Park Dock
St. John - Westin Resort Beach

What to bring

20. What to bring
  • Sunscreen (reef-safe, non-aerosol)
  • Hats + sunglasses
  • Towel, swimsuit, waterproof bag
  • Whatever snacks or drinks you'd like.

Check in instructions

21. Check in instructions

Complete your waivers before the day of your charter. Your captain will reach out on the day of your charter to confirm details.

Parking info

22. PArking info

St. Thomas: Meet at the main marina office 'C-dock' entrance with 2-hour parking. St. John: pickup at National Park Service Headquarters in Cruz Bay; paid parking at The Lumberyard.

Dock fees & Dock fee amount

23 Dock Fees (if applicable)

Westin Hotel $50 (only available for Westin Guests)

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations made more than 72 hours prior to your charter will receive a full refund. If the captain has to call off the trip due to weather or equipment issues, you will also receive a full refund.

14. Cancellation policy

What happens after I book?

This listing has instant booking! Once you book, you'll receive an instant email confirmation with all the details you need for your perfect day on the water. You will have your Captains number, marina departure address, and can reach out for anything you need before the charter.

24. What happens after I book?

Can we bring our own food and drinks?

Yes, you can bring your own food and drinks to stock in the coolers.

25. Can we bring our own food and drinks

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What guests are saying about this trip

Real experiences from guests who’ve explored this trip with us

"Captain Michael was the absolute best. He was super accommodating to last-minute schedule and passenger changes. We had great weather for VG to see the Baths and Caves, then to Norman Island at Pirate's Bight. We had such a great day we booked him for the next day during lunch! That day he took us snorkeling, then Lime Out and Maho Bay. The entire experience was unforgettable — we couldn't ask for a better person to show us everything the islands have to offer."— Philip B.

"We chartered with Bonus Time for a full day out of St. John. Lucky to have great weather allowing us to visit the BVIs. Captain Michael took us to Soggy Dollar for drinks then recommended Gertrude's for lunch — both fantastic. He then took us to out-of-the-way places: B-Line for corn hole, tiny Spit Kay island for a swim, and Norman Island to visit the Willy-T — a steel ship set up as a restaurant/bar with crystal-clear water and a tradition of jumping off the upper deck. Finished with a complete water view around St. John's. Very spacious and comfortable boat. Will book again on our next trip."— Rich S.

"Capt Brian was great. Very knowledgeable of the area and found my family a great spot to snorkel with sea turtles and stingrays. Overall the charter exceeded our expectations with plenty of snorkel time as well as time on Jost Van Dyke to grab some painkillers at Soggy Dollar. Oh, Brian also planned it so we had enough time to squeeze in a stop at the Pizza Pi boat. Thanks again Brian and team."— Josh J.

"Had a fabulous day trip from St. John to the BVI's with Captain Andrew. Andrew was so kind and knowledgeable. We visited the Baths at Virgin Gorda, then lunch at Norman Island with a beautiful view, and finished our day with cocktails at Soggy Dollar on Jost Van Dyke."— Noreen C.

"I couldn't say more positive things about our experience on Bonus Time. From the moment of our prompt pickup to our knowledgeable captain, Michael, who grew up in the Virgin Islands, I knew our day was off to a great start. We were searching for those special, hard-to-find places that only locals would know about — and Michael provided exactly that. If you want to experience the best 'locals' day on the water in the US Virgin Islands — I highly recommend Bonus Time Charters!"— Olivia L.

"Andrew was a great captain for the day. He took us to 5 different snorkeling spots all around St. John with a great lunch at Lime Out. He was super nice and accommodating from start to finish. We look forward to our next excursion with Andrew on Bonus Time."— Jeff L.

"FUN DAY!!! We had such a blast! Captain Danny was so much fun and accommodating for our group! He went out of his way to take care of us. We really enjoyed lunch at Pizza Pi — pizza was awesome and drinks were delicious! This is a must-do!!"— Laura V.