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Island Hopping Adventure: Explore St. John & St. Thomas
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50 Ratings
East End
Embark on a full-day private boat charter in St. John, US Virgin Islands, and discover the best of the region. Snorkel with sea turtles, visit world-renowned beaches, and enjoy eco-conscious practices. Book now!
Embark on a full-day private boat charter in St. John, US Virgin Islands, and discover the best of the region. Snorkel with sea turtles, visit world-renowned beaches, and enjoy eco-conscious practices. Book now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Virgin Islands National Park - The proposed itinerary guides visitors through the waters of Virgin Islands National Park on St. John in the USVI. Below is a suggested schedule to maximize the day’s enjoyment! Customized itineraries are also available!
- Maho Bay Beach - Enjoy snorkeling with sea turtles in the tranquil waters of this bay…
- Virgin Islands National Park - The proposed itinerary guides visitors through the waters of Virgin Islands National Park on St. John in the USVI. Below is a suggested schedule to maximize the day’s enjoyment! Customized itineraries are also available!
- Maho Bay Beach - Enjoy snorkeling with sea turtles in the tranquil waters of this bay located on the north shore of St. John and within Virgin Islands National Park.
- Waterlemon Cay - Discover another stunning snorkeling location with thriving populations of the critically endangered elkhorn coral.
- Hurricane Hole - Experience floating in serene, pool-like conditions surrounded by the healthiest mangrove ecosystem in the Virgin Islands.
- Lime Out VI - Savor delicious tacos and refreshing frozen drinks at the Caribbean’s only floating taco stand, situated in Coral Bay on St. John.
- Little Lameshur Bay - Swim to the shore to explore historic sugar plantation ruins or snorkel with more sea turtles in this scenic bay.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Water, Ice, and a Cooler
- Experienced Captain
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Private transportation
- Water, Ice, and a Cooler
- Experienced Captain
- Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
- Fuel is not included in the cost of the charter and will be billed based on usage at $8 USD/gallon.
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Cruise port pick-up. If coming from a cruise, please taxi to American Yacht Harbor to meet us.
- Fuel is not included in the cost of the charter and will be billed based on usage at $8 USD/gallon.
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Cruise port pick-up. If coming from a cruise, please taxi to American Yacht Harbor to meet us.
Additional Information
Embark on a private island-hopping journey with Bonus Time Charters aboard one of their 29’ or 32’ Power Catamarans to explore the highlights of St. John and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.
Enjoy a full day on the water, where you can snorkel with sea turtles at Maho Bay, swim to serene beaches like Scott Beach, Cinnamon Bay, and Trunk Bay, and…
Embark on a private island-hopping journey with Bonus Time Charters aboard one of their 29’ or 32’ Power Catamarans to explore the highlights of St. John and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.
Enjoy a full day on the water, where you can snorkel with sea turtles at Maho Bay, swim to serene beaches like Scott Beach, Cinnamon Bay, and Trunk Bay, and marvel at the beautiful coral reefs at Waterlemon Cay, Salt Pond Bay, and Pelican Rock.
Sail along the South Shore for a more tranquil experience, with snorkeling opportunities at Little Lameshur, breathtaking coastal views, and a visit to Lime Out in Coral Bay—a floating taco bar and a popular lunch spot on the water. Conclude your day with a stop at Christmas Cove for a slice from Pizza Pi, the USVI’s renowned floating pizzeria.
- 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
Location
American Yacht Harbor
Smith Bay Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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J_h
May 23, 2026
Such a fun day! We saw... - Such a fun day! We saw turtles, an octopus, rays, and tons of fish. Stopped at lime out for a great lunch. Captain Andrew was awesome, friendly and very knowledgeable! 11/10 would recommend!
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Heidi_w
May 19, 2026
Awesome private charter boat day - We had a great day and Steve was a fantastic cabin. Boat was really clean and comfortable. We had lots of time to snorkel and relax and a great lunch at Lime Out.
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Nataliesh7244mb
May 9, 2026
Best Day Ever - We booked a full-day charter with Bonus Time Charters for my bachelorette trip last Saturday, and it turned into the best day of our lives.
From the beginning, communication was so easy and stress-free, and Captain Danny was absolutely incredible. He checked in beforehand, answered everything quickly, and made the entire experience seamless.
To make things even funnier - because this was a bachelorette trip - we may have gone a little too hard the night before and woke up running late to the charter. I texted Danny immediately apologizing and letting him know we’d be there ASAP, and he could not have been cooler or more understanding about it. Zero stress, zero judgment (or at least he hid it very well!).
The rest of the day honestly felt magical. We snorkeled, spot hopped, grabbed pizza, blasted music, laughed until we cried, and saw more wildlife than we could have imagined - a mama dolphin and her baby, sea turtles, stingrays, nurse sharks, barracuda… it was unreal.
Captain Danny somehow managed to handle three chaotic bachelorette girls with the patience of a saint while also being fun, knowledgeable, laid-back, and completely on top of everything.
Cannot recommend Bonus Time Charters enough - if you’re going to St. Thomas/John, BOOK THE CHARTER. Worth every penny and easily the highlight of our trip. We’re still laughing.
Thank you again Captain Danny!!!
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Navigator738038
Apr 23, 2026
Perfect Day! - Had the best day with Captain Brian. We communicated a few spots we wanted to visit and then left the itinerary up to him….it was a perfect day! His lunch recommendation was perfect! Also appreciated the comfortable ride as far as speed and bumpiness. Our family of 5 all enjoyed the boat trip and chatting with Captain Brian. He also served a a great videographer capturing our group jump at Willy T’s!
Thank you Captain Brian!!!!
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Pmi22
Apr 15, 2026
Epic Private Day Snorkeling - Andrew was great from beginning to the end. Good communication before the trip, follow up the day before our charter, and met us where he said when he said. The day was filled with exactly what we asked for and customized for our wants. We experienced epic snorkeling and ended the day on a pristine beach only accessible by boat. We will use bonus time again.
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Mikewh1032dm
Apr 5, 2026
Amazing once again! - Second time with Bonus time, and they were phenomenal once again. We had a great day with Captain Bryan, who navigated some rough water and found nice calm spots for snorkeling. He even helped our kids while the adults were in the water. Thanks again!
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Clair_b
Mar 30, 2026
Book this tour now! - If I could give this 100 stars, I would. It was amazing. Captain Bryan was fabulous! My best friend and I took a combined 5 children on this tour- ages 6 to 12. It was perfection. Captain Bryan even took us to the US Virgin Islands park office for our national park stamp. We went to amazing snorkeling and beach stops. He taught us about the wildlife and the history. We stopped at Pizza Pi and had a delicious meal and lots of fun. We snorkeled over a shipwreck. Captain Bryan had all of the gear we needed. Even a sudden and unexpected downpour did not dampen the fun.
Thank you, Captain Bryan! We will surely be booking again.
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Amberp994
Mar 22, 2026
Perfect day on the water! - Was an amazing day lots of snorkeling in beautiful water and amazing lunch spot! Captain was so knowledgeable and the boat was perfect for our group! Highly recommend!!
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Curiosity32209594557
Mar 15, 2026
Amazing tour of St . John - Amazing tour of the island. Completely customizable to meet your family's wishes. We were able to snorkel at 4 spots and got tips for plenty of sightseeing for the rest of our trip. We will do this trip again!
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Nathan_h
Mar 14, 2026
Family friendly snorkeling adventures await! - Amazing tour of the island. Completely customizable to meet your family's wishes.
We were able to snorkel at 4 spots and got tips for plenty of sightseeing for the rest of our trip.
We will do this trip again!
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