Half-Day Boat Charters in St. Thomas & St. John

Spend a relaxed Caribbean afternoon aboard Sail Meow, a spacious 44′ Leopard catamaran. Departing the east end of St. Thomas, you'll snorkel Christmas Cove among reef fish and sea turtles, grab a slice at Pizza Pi if you like, then unwind at Scott Beach on St. John. An onboard dinghy ferries you to shore — little to no swimming required.

Make the most of a customizable half day around St. Thomas and St. John aboard Bama Breeze, a 35′ Scout (fully refit in 2025). In four hours, snorkel coral reefs, swim with sea turtles and stingrays, and stop at favorites like Pizza Pi or a quiet beach. Family-friendly and built around your group.

Explore the North Shore of St. Thomas and St. John aboard Northside, a high-performance 37′ Axopar. Swim with sea turtles at Christmas Cove and Maho Bay, cliff jump into turquoise water, and stop for tacos at Lime Out or a slice at Pizza Pi. Fast, smooth cruising with flexible 4, 6, or 8-hour options.

Spend a polished half day aboard Second Wind, a 2023 42′ Leopard catamaran whose crew photographs your group and sends you the album afterward. In four hours, hit a snorkel stop, a quick beach, and maybe Pizza Pi — with plenty of room across the skylounge and front and back decks.

Climb aboard the Taco Tug, a one-of-a-kind restored 1980s U.S. Navy lifeboat turned island adventure boat — one of the most unique trips in St. Thomas. This relaxed small-group cruise from Crown Bay heads to Honeymoon Beach on Water Island to snorkel with sea turtles, then over to the famous Lime Out floating taco bar for handcrafted tacos and cocktails.

Escape for a half day of sailing aboard the 54′ luxury yacht Blue Dream. Your captain and crew tailor the trip around snorkeling coral reefs, swimming turquoise coves, and visiting Christmas Cove — home to sea turtles, tropical fish, and the floating Pizza Pi. A smooth, all-inclusive island adventure in comfort and style.

Make the most of a half day aboard Makaira, a sleek 42′ Renaissance Prowler around St. Thomas and St. John. In four hours, your captain hits the beaches and cays near St. John National Park, Christmas Cove, and the best snorkel spots. Stretch out on the bow loungers and bean bags between swims.

Set sail on a relaxed 3.5-hour afternoon aboard Sea Level, a classic 50′ ketch-rigged sailing yacht. Cruise the turquoise waters around St. Thomas, snorkel crystal-clear reefs, and float on the water oasis — with the option to pull up to Pizza Pi at Christmas Cove. Hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, and Pedro the pirate dog round out the day.

Find the fish aboard Kaos, a 34′ SeaVee center console, on a four-hour run. 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM departures from St. Thomas, St. John, or Lovango. Your captain cleans and bags the catch.

Snorkel with sea turtles aboard VI Cat, a spacious 54′ Gold Coast catamaran, on a three-hour shared sail to Turtle Cove at Little Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge. Swim among green sea turtles, tropical fish, and coral with gear and beginner guidance provided — the most accessible turtle experience in St. Thomas.

Get a focused half day on the water aboard Riptide, Drift Charters' 32′ Topaz Express. Work the South Drop and inshore grounds for reef and pelagic species, with morning or afternoon departures. The sportfishing hull's enclosed cabin gives you shade and shelter most center consoles can't — and your captain cleans and bags the catch at the end.

Captain Sully and his first mate design every trip around your group — whether that's snorkeling at Christmas Cove, lunch at Lovango, or a quiet afternoon at Maho. Up to 12 guests, full bar, breakfast and charcuterie spreads, and a shaded private cabin below for naps and downtime.

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.