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St. Thomas Boat Charters welcomes all spring break families for an unforgettable day on the water! Our boats are designed for comfort, featuring plenty of shade and a spacious, full-size bathroom for convenience. Captain Nate has even custom-designed a dive ladder, making it easy to get in and out of the water with ease.

If you’re looking for a safe, comfortable, and family-friendly boating experience, look no further—St. Thomas Boat Charters has the perfect boat for you!

Incredible Snorkeling Experiences

This month, we’ve had some amazing snorkeling adventures! Last week at Christmas Cove, we spotted a family of vibrant starfish—a special treat since they move surprisingly fast across the ocean floor.

Maho Bay has been another highlight, offering incredible opportunities to swim alongside majestic green sea turtles. These gentle creatures love the sea grass, and if you’re patient, they’ll glide right up to you for an up-close experience.

Fish Cay, off Epstein Island, has also been a favorite spot this month. With thriving coral reefs and an abundance of colorful marine life, it’s a snorkeler’s paradise. On most days, you’ll encounter pufferfish, parrotfish, sergeant majors, and even the occasional lobster.

Snorkel with Confidence

St. Thomas Boat Charters provides high-quality snorkel gear and flotation devices for everyone on board. Our crew offers a quick lesson to ensure you’re comfortable before diving in. With expert guidance from our captains, you’ll explore the best snorkeling spots—away from the crowds—creating memories that will be the highlight of your vacation.

Let Captain Nate and his team craft the ultimate day on the water for your family. Book your adventure today!

Spring break is in full swing, and Custom Charters is excited to show you the best snorkeling spots and beaches! Our amazing team loves having fun, and we can’t wait to explore the US and the British Virgin Islands with you and your party. Our boat is fantastic, offering plenty of shade for everyone. We provide a fully stocked cooler with beer, water, soda, and our famous homemade painkiller drinks. Plus, we supply high-quality snorkel gear and flotation devices so everyone can feel safe and comfortable in the water.

All of our captains are Coast Guard-certified and safety-oriented, ensuring you’re in good hands. Choose from our many pre-planned itineraries, or work with the captain to create your own. If you have a valid passport, we can take you to the British Virgin Islands, showing you all the incredible highlights of the BVI. If you prefer to skip customs and stay on the US side, there are plenty of amazing snorkel spots and secluded beaches to explore.

For lunch, we have great options like beach bars, the Taco Boat, and the Pizza Boat. No matter what you choose, Nate and his team will ensure you have the best day of your vacation—away from the crowds and on your own jumbo private boat. Give us a call today, and we’ll help map out an itinerary that everyone will enjoy!

Over the years, Nate and his amazing team have created countless memorable days on the water. We understand that you have just one day to experience everything, and we’re here to help you choose the perfect cruise for everyone to enjoy. There are so many incredible places to explore, and we’d like to share a few of our top recommendations.

If you’d prefer more time on the water and less time in customs, a day around St. John is a great choice. We’ll take you to some stunning snorkel spots teeming with colorful fish and vibrant coral. We also have a few secret turtle spots, where large green sea turtles are abundant. If you’re looking for a bit of everything, we can take you to the most beautiful, secluded beaches, perfect for relaxing in the pristine waters. St. John is 75% National Park, offering gorgeous coves and beaches surrounded by nature. When it’s time to eat, we can stop at the Lime Out taco boat, where you can enjoy delicious tacos and specialty cocktails. You can swim in and enjoy your meal at the floating taco boat, or they can deliver it right to us.

St. Thomas has an abundance of amazing spots to explore. There are several barrier islands with some of the best snorkeling and calm bays perfect for swimming. We can also visit two exciting shipwrecks, one at Buck Island and the other at Great St. James Island, both offering easy access for snorkeling. While at Great St. James, we can stop by the famous Pizza Pi floating pizza boat for fresh, hot pizza—either delivered to the boat or for pick-up. If you’re in the mood for a beach bar, Water Island is home to Dinghy’s Beach Bar, offering a diverse menu and a gorgeous beach perfect for relaxing with your toes in the sand. St. Thomas Boat Charters has something for everyone, and we’re excited to show you our favorite spots.

St. Thomas Boat Charters offers a comfortable, custom-built boat perfect for island hopping and cruising. Our experienced captains craft the ideal itinerary, steering you away from the crowds to explore the best of the U.S. and British Virgin Islands.

Your adventure includes a knowledgeable and friendly captain, complimentary beer, water, soda, snorkel gear, signature Painkiller drinks, and floats for everyone. Our spacious boat features ample shade, a full bathroom, and a custom-built dive ladder, all meticulously maintained for your comfort.

With over 20 years of experience, Captain Nate and his team are dedicated to creating the perfect day on the water. Call us today to start your unforgettable island adventure!

Over the past few weeks, St. Thomas Boat Charters has been snorkeling with an abundance of green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles. We have a handful of secret, crowd-free spots we love to explore. In the Virgin Islands, green turtles spend most of their time gliding over grassy beds, relaxing and munching on fresh turtle grass. Often, you’ll spot a remora fish swimming alongside them. While these fish resemble small sharks, they’re harmless, helping keep the turtles clean and free of disease and algae.

Hawksbill turtles, less common and harder to find, spend their time near coral reefs. With their hawk-like bills, they forage for snails and other reef creatures, sometimes even sleeping inside coral heads or beneath the coral. Most of the time, the turtles are calm and comfortable around snorkelers, although they occasionally swim at a faster pace depending on their mood.

When we’re not hanging out with turtles, we’re exploring vibrant reefs and fascinating shipwrecks teeming with colorful fish and coral. At Great St. James, a shallow wreck sits in just 10 feet of water, offering an easy view of the sunken vessel below. Resident turtles often swim around and even through the wreck, adding to the magic. Buck Island, off St. Thomas, is home to a larger wreck in 40 feet of water. Split into two pieces, this wreck attracts larger species like grouper and snapper, making it an exciting snorkeling spot.

The Virgin Islands boast warm, crystal-clear waters, with visibility ranging from 50 to 100 feet most days. In summer, water temperatures climb into the high 80s, while in the cooler months, they dip to a still-comfortable 78 degrees.

At St. Thomas Boat Charters, we’re here to create an unforgettable day on the water. Whether you want to soak up the sun, relax in the shade with an island playlist, or dive into the underwater wonders, we’ll ensure your day is truly epic. Call us today, and let’s explore all our favorite spots together!

Captain Nate and St. Thomas Boat Charters have spent the last 20 years carefully designing the perfect day charter boat. We’ve been on the water every day, learning and refining what makes the ideal charter experience. All our boats are identical, custom-built, and designed to provide an exceptionally smooth and comfortable ride. Whether you plan to explore nearby waters or venture farther out, our boats can handle any conditions with ease.

If you need shade, we’ve got plenty to cover the whole party. Looking for comfortable seating? Our thoughtfully designed layout is friendly for all ages. For easy access to the water, our boats feature a large ladder that makes getting in and out simple and hassle-free. Unlike most charter boats, we also offer a full-sized bathroom on board that’s easy to use, ensuring everyone’s comfort throughout the trip.

At St. Thomas Boat Charters, we include the essentials in our pricing—Captain, beer, water, soda, snorkel gear, and our signature Painkiller drinks. We operate three identical vessels, each capable of accommodating up to 12 passengers. For larger groups, we can host up to 36 passengers by utilizing all three boats. During the recent holiday season, we catered to several large groups and delivered unforgettable days on the water. When multiple boats are used, we stick together throughout the day, tying the boats at each stop to create a shared, open space—like adjoining rooms in a hotel.

We pride ourselves on being a boutique operation, offering a high-quality experience away from the crowds. With top-notch boats, experienced Captains, and unmatched service, we’re here to help you enjoy the blue waters of St. Thomas and create memories that will last a lifetime. Give us a call today!

We are so excited for the season ahead. One of the most important questions when renting a boat is who your Captain is going to be. St. Thomas Boat Charters has a great team of Captains that are all amazing and so fun to spend the day with.

We are a boutique operation, and we have the most experienced and fun Captains on the island. It is so important when cruising the US & British Virgin Islands to have the best guide that has all the local knowledge. All of our Captains have been living in the Virgin Islands for many years and have so much local knowledge.

Our team includes Captain Jeff, Captain Brandon, Captain Patrick, and Captain Nate. No matter who your Captain is, we know you are going to have the best day of your vacation. If you read our reviews on Tripadvisor or Google Maps, you can learn more about each Captain on our team.

We all love what we do, and we love to share these amazing moments with our guests. Our Captains are all very different and have unique styles, but we are all safe, fun, and cater to our guests’ wants and needs.

When you arrive at the marina in the morning, we will greet you and get you settled on the boat. We will have a group meeting to discuss your thoughts on the itinerary and your goals for the day. Your Captain will make suggestions but also listen to your ideas for your special day on the water.

You can feel confident that you will have a very special day with St. Thomas Boat Charters. Give us a call today, and we will help you map out an epic day that everyone will love!

St. Thomas Boat Charters has been spending a lot of time recently showing our guests the best snorkeling in the US & British Islands. We have a ton of secret spots away from the crowds that we love to explore. All of our Captains have spent many years navigating these waters, and we enjoy sharing these great spots with our customers. If you are looking to stay around St. Thomas & St. John, we have a handful of really cool spots that have extremely healthy coral and tons of fish. This week so far we have seen three octopus, a family of squid, and a ton of ballyhoo schooling on the surface. Yesterday we found a great spot a Lovango Cay that had a giant school of blue tang feeding on some seaweed. If you want to see the giant green turtles, Maho Bay is one of the best places to find them. Salt Pond Bay on the south side of St. John also has a bunch of sea turtles hanging out in the sea grass. If you want to cross the border and visit the British Virgin Islands, the Indian Rocks are truly an amazing sight to see. This is definitely worth the trip, and is home to so many beautiful coral reefs and fish. The treasure caves come in a close 2nd place, and the caves are so fun to snorkel in and see fish different fish inside the cave than out. We provide top of the line snorkel gear to all of our guests,and we also have really comfortable luxury pool noodles and yellow float belts for our guests to enjoy. We with you a happy holiday season, and hope to see you soon!