1. Charter name

Down Time — 32′ World Cat 32CC

2. Trip Type
Full Day BVI Private Charter
Starting from
$1,495
3. Starting From
4. Short DEscription

Island-hop the British Virgin Islands aboard Down Time, a stable 32′ World Cat power catamaran. Snorkel The Indians and The Caves at Norman Island, pull up to the Willy T floating bar, and finish with a Painkiller at the world-famous Soggy Dollar on Jost Van Dyke. Add Virgin Gorda's Baths on the extended day.

5. Hightlight
What Makes This One Special
  • Stable 32′ World Cat power cat
  • Snorkel The Indians & The Caves
  • Willy T & Soggy Dollar bars
  • Easy swim ladder, family-friendly
Duration
Full Day 6-8 hours
6. Trip duration
Guests
Up to 12
Guests
7. Capacity
Crew
Captain Only
8. Crew
Boat Type
Powerboat
9. Boat type

Quick Details

Starting From:

$1,495

3. Starting From

Capacity:

Up to 12

Guests

7. Capacity

Duration:

8:00 AM - 4:00 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 drinks; BYO alcohol, no glass please
  • 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
  • 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 $200-$500 depending on your route
  • Lunch is up to you, but we're happy to stop at one of the awesome floating restaurants or beach bars along the way
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

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

Charter information

1. Charter name
Down Time — 32′ World Cat 32CC
Full Day BVI Private Charter
2. Trip type

Starting from

3. Starting from
$1,495

About

13. Long description

Down Time is a 32′ World Cat — a stable, twin-hull power catamaran that handles the British Virgin Islands crossings comfortably, riding flatter and drier than a single hull. It's a family-friendly boat with an easy drop-down swim ladder, and the extra size over a smaller cat means more room for the group. The day runs around the BVI's signature stops — the caves at Norman Island, the Willy T, the Soggy Dollar on Jost — with the captain handling the route and customs. Run captain-only with a stocked cooler aboard, it's a comfortable, good-value way to take on the BVI.

This Trip Works Best For

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

Standard itineraries

18. Standard itineraries

Full day: The Indians → The Caves → Willy T → Jost Van Dyke → Soggy Dollar Bar. Extended day available for adding Virgin Gorda's The Baths.

Add-ons and upgrades

19. Add-ons and upgrades

$300 Extended Day Option at Check Out

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 drinks; BYO alcohol, no glass please
  • 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
  • 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 $200-$500 depending on your route
  • Lunch is up to you, but we're happy to stop at one of the awesome floating restaurants or beach bars along the way

Duration

10. Duration

8:00 AM - 4:00 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
  • Cash for customs ($85 pp), Valid passport
  • 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 Captain's phone 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.