Virgin Islands Sailing: Semi-Private Day Trip

Embark on an unforgettable semi-private sailing and snorkeling tour in St. John and surrounding cays. Explore breathtaking locations and create timeless memories with Virgin Islands Day Sailing.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sapphire Beach Marina - Embark on an all-inclusive, semi-private sailing adventure designed just for you! We accommodate up to 6 guests.
    Discover endless sights while sailing with Virgin Islands Day Sailing. Join us as we explore the most stunning locations around the Virgin Islands. Create lasting memories as you experience breathtaking sailing…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
Meal Options
  • Grilled Chicken, grilled on board - Served with freshly prepared Pasta Salad and fresh fruit.
Additional Information

An Unforgettable Sailing Experience! We offer a Semi-private and all inclusive Day trip that will be the best day of your vacation. There is no end to what you can see while sailing with Virgin Islands Day Sailing. Join us as we explore the most breathtaking locations around the Virgin Islands. Create timeless memories as you experience spectacular…

Location
Sapphire Beach Marina
Smith Bay Road
We're located in Slip N-21 at Sapphire Beach Marina. The slip is located on the backside of the marina. If driving, we have ample free parking. If arriving by taxi, have the driver drop you at the Marina office. Proceed to slip N-21.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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A_m
Jan 17, 2026
Highly recommended trip - Wonderful day sailing and snorkeling. Kendall was amazing. Food and pain killers perfection! Highly recommend!
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Y8986tmmichaels
Jan 2, 2026
Only way to travel - Kendall is the man, great captain and excellent host. Snorkel spots were amazing, great fun sailing from spot to spot as we learned so much history regarding the islands, lunch was excellent, as were the frequent beverages, only downer was we only booked one voyage instead of several.
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Roam486091
Dec 30, 2025
Unmatched Crew, Incredible Food, and Perfect Snorkeling - I had such an amazing experience, I went three times during my stay, and honestly, if I were in town longer, I would’ve gone again. The first trip was captained by Captain Stewart (hope I’m spelling her name right) with Christian as crew. From the start, I felt completely safe and well taken care of. We saw turtles, stingrays, and all kinds of beautiful fish. The vibes were great, the crew had wonderful personalities, and everything felt easy and relaxed. My second tour was on Christmas Day, captained by Jake, with Nick and Christian as crew. It was just as incredible and so much fun. Jake is a character in the best way, and the whole day was filled with laughter, great energy, and beautiful snorkeling spots. We saw turtles, sharks, squid, a million fish, and starfish, the most creatures I have seen on a snorkel trip. The third trip was led by Danny Boy, Noel, and Christian. This one was at full capacity, but they were more than up for the challenge. Danny did a fantastic job sharing stories about the islands and added a special touch with his music playlist, which really set the tone for the day. Also, hands down the best lunch I’ve ever had on a boat tour. The presentation was beautiful, and the food was fresh, thoughtful, and absolutely delicious. It felt carefully prepared, not like an afterthought, and really elevated the whole experience. Each trip felt special in its own way, but what stayed consistent was how well the crew knew the best snorkeling spots and how they treated everyone like VIPs. It’s the perfect balance of chilling, sailing, snorkeling, and learning — never rushed, never crowded. Christian deserves an extra special shoutout because she worked all three trips I went on. It is no small thing to work the boat, guide snorkeling, serve lunch, and somehow still make amazing Painkillers with a smile. She’s a rockstar. And the icing on the cake, they picked me up right at Sapphire Beach Marina, literally steps away from my room. The convenience alone made the experience even better. I will absolutely do this trip again (and again). If you’re even considering it, don’t hesitate. It's the best one out there without a passport.
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Gaylel357
Dec 28, 2025
Relaxing beautiful day with good snorkeling. - Kendall was an excellent captain. He took us to locations that would have areas we’d enjoy. Beautiful weather & good sailing.
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Saraht812eo
Dec 23, 2025
Awesome day! - What a great day! With just 6 guests, it’s basically a private tour. Addison was awesome - great snorkeling locations, stories, showing us different points of interest and making us delicious drinks and lunch. We would definitely do this day trip again!
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Robert_m
Dec 22, 2025
Blissful Tranquility - Absolutely beautiful day out on the water and snorkeling! Addison it’s not only a wonderful captain, but a very good cook too! We had a blast… Thank you so much! We definitely will be back!
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Kelley_d
Dec 18, 2025
Outstanding service - Captain Kendall was the ideal host for our family of 6 sailing adventure today in St Thomas. He took us to two good snorkeling spots where we saw turtles, rays, coral and lots of fish. We had an excellent lunch and great drinks on the boat. It was our daughter-in-laws first time snorkeling and she loved it. We will remember this adventure as a family forever. Thank you Captain Kendall!
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Jm5150
Dec 17, 2025
Addison gave us a day to remember - We have booked several snorkeling charters in St Thomas/st John. They're all great and this one was no exception. Addison was our solo captain and crew and was fantastic. Give that man a raise or part ownership. From the second you meet him it's like he's been your best bud since grade school. All around great dude. The weather made for some choppy sea and low visibility in one area but we didn't care. The other passengers, Addison and ourselves felt like a big family going on a day sail. Lunch was great, drinks flowed, stories abound. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. Price is steep and seems to be going up year after years which is disappointing (blame the boat owner) but the experience itself was one of the best.
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Deborah_l
Dec 16, 2025
Wonderful snorkeling trip - Captain Kendall was the best. Perfect sailboat for our family of four, smooth and safe ride, and he knew a ton about St. Thomas and the nearby islands. We snorkeled three different spots and saw tons of fish, sea turtles, and stingrays. Bonus: great cocktails and a seriously delicious grilled chicken lunch. Highly recommend Kendall and this tour!
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Thomasmaggie
Jan 8, 2026
great sailing experience! - Great sail, comfortable boat, great captain, clean restroom. Snorkeling was ehh (no control of the captain of course). Lunch was great but we weren't offered any type of snack or non-alcohol beverage on our way to the sites. Rum punch was excellent and was served after our 2 snorkel sites.
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From $245
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).