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title: Half or Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas
lang: en
type: tour
city: St Thomas
country: Caribbean
price: 691
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 152
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Half day to St John
rank_in_category: 3 of 24 (St John Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-06
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/half-or-full-day-private-boat-charter-from-st-john-or-st-thomas/
---

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

**Guidekin's take:** Explore the North Shore by power catamaran on a private tour for your party, with a customisable route around St. John and St. Thomas. Snorkel gear, water and a cooler are included; priced per group, with fuel billed separately by usage. 4.98 from 152 reviews at €691 per group/vehicle for 3h 30m.

In our comparison: #3 of 24 in St John Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Depart on your private island‑hopping adventure with Bonus Time Charters aboard one of our 29' or 32' Power Catamaran and explore the very best of St. John and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.

Your charter is fully customizable, but most half‑day (and sunset) trips focus on the scenic North Shore—stops like Maho Bay for sea turtles, the quiet sands of Scott Beach, and favorite beaches like Cinnamon Bay, Trunk Bay, and Honeymoon Beach. You’ll snorkel crystal-clear waters, soak up the views, and finish with a stop at Christmas Cove for fresh pizza from Pizza Pi, the famous floating pizzeria.

If you’ve got more time, a full-day charter lets you explore even more. Cruise the South Shore to spots like Salt Pond Bay, Little Lameshur, and Pelican Rock, or head all the way out to Lime Out in Coral Bay, a one-of-a-kind floating taco bar. You’ll have time to snorkel at Waterlemon Cay, check out quiet coves, and see the whole island from the water.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We will pick up groups staying on St.
- Starts 09:00, 13:30: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: Any purchases at food destinations like…

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €691 per group/vehicle for the Half-Day USVI (29' Vessel) option; other options up to €1077
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 152 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Bonus Time Charters
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00, 13:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06

## Reviews

4.98 from 152 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 151 of 152.

- 5 stars: 150 (99%)
- 4 stars: 1 (1%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half-Day USVI (29' Vessel) | €691 per group | English | 29' World Cat: Our 29' power catamaran is the perfect blend of comfort, shade, smoothness, and stability while exploring the USVI. |
| Half-Day USVI (32' Vessel) | €768 per group | English | 32' World Cat: Our 32' power catamaran offers a smooth, stable ride and plenty of room to relax while exploring the USVI. 10 Guest Max |
| Full-Day USVI (29' Vessel) | €922 per group | English | Duration: 6 hours: Explore more of the USVI with 2.5 extra hours on the water. 29' World Cat: Our 29' power catamaran is the perfect blend of comfort, shade, smoothness, and stability while exploring the USVI. |
| Full-Day USVI (32' Vessel) | €1077 per group | English | Duration: 6 hours: Explore more of the USVI with 2.5 extra hours on the water. 32' World Cat: Our 32' power catamaran offers a smooth, stable ride and plenty of room to relax while exploring the USVI. 10 Guest Max |

## What's included

- Private transportation
- Water, Ice, and a Cooler
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Experienced Captain

## Not included

- Fuel is not included in the cost of the charter and will be billed based on usage at $8 USD/gallon.
- We recommend 20% of the cost of charter to your Captain if service is deemed excellent.
- Feel free to bring your own beverages (BYOB), but please no glass bottles on board.
- Any purchases at food destinations like Lime Out VI or Pizza Pi are the responsibility of the guests on board..
- Cruise port pick-up. If coming from a cruise, please taxi to American Yacht Harbor to meet us.

## Itinerary

1. **Virgin Islands National Park** (pass by, no stop) - Our proposed itinerary brings you around the waters of Virgin Islands National Park on St. John in the USVI. The following is our suggested timeline to make the most of your day! Customized itineraries are also welcome!
2. **Waterlemon Cay** (30m) - Explore another dazzling snorkel site with healthy populations of critically endangered elkhorn coral.
3. **Maho Bay Beach** (1h) - Snorkel with sea turtles in this calm water bay on the north shore of St. John and Virgin Islands National Park.
4. **Scott Bay Beach** (1h) - Explore this beautiful beach, accessible by boat, near the remnants of the old Caneel Bay Resort on St. John. Snorkel, relax, or explore for the remainder of our time on the water.
5. **Snorkel around the serene Fish Cay, discover a sunken sailboat, or maybe fini...** (1h) - Snorkel around the serene Fish Cay, discover a sunken sailboat, or maybe finish the day with a slice of pizza from a floating pizzeria, Pizza Pi!

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 13:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

We will pick up groups staying on St. John at the National Park Service Headquarters in Cruz Bay. Please select this option if you are visiting on St. John.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bonus Time strives to accommodate all groups to the best of our abilities. If you have a question about accessibility, please give us a call before booking.
- Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €691 | €346 |
| 4 | €691 | €173 |
| 6 | €691 | €115 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in St John Tours start at €72 per person.

## Compared with other St John Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 24** | €691 per group | 3h 30m | 4.98 (152) | private |
| [Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/afternoon-snorkel-pizza-sunset-tour-departing-from-st-thomas-st-john/?format=md) | €109 | 5h 30m | 4.93 (1873) | shared |
| [Circle the Island of St. John / Lunch stop at Lime Out (Taco Boat)](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/circle-the-island-of-st-john-lunch-stop-at-lime-out-taco-boat/?format=md) | €318 | 8h | 4.93 (920) | shared |
| [Half Day Private Sailing Catamaran and Snorkel Trip to St John](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/half-day-private-sailing-catamaran-and-snorkel-trip-to-st-john/?format=md) | €150 | 3h 30m | 4.99 (131) | private |

Ranked #3 of 24 in St John Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €72 to €668, median €135; typical length 5h. 7 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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