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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

The past few weeks have brought amazing boating weather, and St. Thomas Boat Charters has been busy exploring the best spots throughout the US and British Virgin Islands. We've focused on discovering unique and beautiful places away from the crowds, seeking out those hidden gems only accessible by boat for a truly memorable adventure. This... Read More

Our season opener was yesterday, and we had a great day on the water! Captain Nate took his group up to Virgin Gorda to see the Baths. The Baths is a 40 square mile area of giant granite boulders piled up on the beach, that is so fun to see and explore. After a great... Read More

St. Thomas Boat Charters has thoughtfully designed our catamarans to offer the most comfortable and smoothest ride in the Virgin Islands. After years of perfecting our layout, we’ve created boats that make sense for every guest. If you prefer shade, we’ve got plenty of it; if you’d rather stretch out and soak up some sun,... Read More

October has been an amazing month here at St. Thomas Boat Charters! We’ve been soaking up the sun, sharing laughs, and creating memories on the water. From the stunning British Virgin Islands to the vibrant shores of the U.S. Virgin Islands, every day has been filled with adventure. In the British Virgin Islands, we've been... Read More

St. Thomas Boat Charters has been taking full advantage of the calm seas and light winds. The snorkeling has been incredible, and we’ve spent a lot of time observing the sea turtles at Maho Bay. Large turtles have been grazing on sea grass at the bottom, and they frequently pop up near us, giving our... Read More

St. Thomas Boat Charters is now offering reduced rates through mid October. Take advantageof the amazing pricing on your very own custom built power catamaran. We have the bestCaptains that are ready to create the best day of your vacation for you. If you like calm waterand tons of turtles and colorful fish, don’t miss... Read More

At St. Thomas Boat Charters, also known as Nate’s Custom Charters, one of the biggest and most important factors of the experience is your Captain for the day. Over the last 20 years, we have carefully assembled the best team of Captains the Virgin Islands has to offer. While the boat is absolutely spectacular and... Read More

Let’s go island hopping and snorkeling! July is typically one of the windiest months of the year, so it’s perfect for enjoying the cool breeze on the boat while enjoying the blue waters of the Virgin Islands. We have the most amazing water that is so warm and clear which makes for the most amazing... Read More

St. Thomas Boat Charters has been enjoying the start to the summer season! Thewater temperatures have been above average, which makes the snorkeling verycomfortable and fun to stay in the water longer. This year we have been blessed withcalm seas which allows us the opportunity to explore some of the best and unique spotsthat are... Read More

St. Thomas Boat Charters is reveling in the delights of the spring season here in the Virgin Islands. May marks the shoulder season, offering us stunning weather and fewer crowds, creating ideal conditions for memorable days on the water. With calm waters prevailing, we seize the opportunity to explore new reefs and beaches that are... Read More

October in the Virgin Islands is an amazing time of year. We refer to this time of year as shoulder season, and it never disappoints. We have been enjoying all the best spots away from the crowds and have literally had the whole place to ourselves everyday! The water is very warm and comfortable, and... Read More

St. Thomas Boat Charters is having an amazing summer! We have been blessed with unusually warm water temperatures, and now we are seeing extremely calm seas. Most people tend to think about northern vacations this time of year, but this is actually one of the best times to visit the Virgin Islands. With the amazing... Read More

St. Thomas Boat Charters has been enjoying the May shoulder season. Calm seas and gentles breezes have been making for perfect boating weather. Now that school is out, we have been lucky enough to spend some great days out on the water with our first summer guests. Believe it or not most of the time... Read More

It's that time of year again! St. Thomas Boat Charters is Celebrating Carnival 2023! This week every year we celebrate Virgin Islands Culture, and it is a must do while here on vacation. Food fair, parade day, Jouvert, Calypso king and Queen, and so much more. This time of year can also bring some of... Read More

March has been picture perfect for snorkeling with the turtles and colorful fish. St. Thomas Boat Charters has been enjoying the smooth waters and great visibility. The Virgin Islands has some of the most amazing blue water in the world. We are so fortunate to be able to spend these amazing days with wonderful guests.... Read More

St. Thomas Boat Charters is having so much fun in February! The weather has been beautiful, and the water has been crystal clear. We have been splitting up the time between the US virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands. Both are equally beautiful, and both have so much to offer. St. Thomas Boat Charters... Read More

St. Thomas Boat Charters started off February with lots of great charters and fun memories. We saw the first humpback whales of the year! What a beautiful sight to see these gentle giants enjoying the warm waters of the Caribbean. We have also been spending a lot of time with Turtles and colorful fish. So... Read More

St. Thomas Boat Charters is starting the new year off with lots of fun days on the water.  We have been exploring the British Virgin Islands and all the highlighted spots.  Today we went to Virgin Gorda to see the world-famous Baths.  The Baths is a large section of the island that is home to... Read More

St. Thomas Boat Charters is so excited to once again be exploring the British Virgin Islands. It has been a long time coming, and now we are offering daily excursions to all of your favorite spots. St. Thomas Boat Charters has the best boat and best Captain that offer the most comfortable ride, while being... Read More

We have been spending lots of time out snorkeling and exploring uncrowded bays and beaches. We had a warm fall so the water is still very nice and comfortable. The Turtles have been out in good numbers, and we have had lots of close encounters. St. Thomas Boat Charters is now gearing up for the... Read More

As we shift gears from the summer to winter season, St. Thomas Boat Charters is very excited about all the amazing boat rides ahead! We have tons of great new spots for our guests, and we are ready explore and share all fun filled moments. November has been extremely calm, and the water has been... Read More

St. Thomas Boat Charters has been hard at work this slow season getting the boats ready for hopefully another busy season ahead. We have also been enjoying the warm calm waters and all the serene snorkel spots. Being the only boat on the water at times, is really a great experience, and are very thankful... Read More

August has been a great month at St. Thomas Boat Charters.  The weather and water have been amazing, and we have been taking advantage of this.  The flat calm water has allowed us to explore all the great snorkel spots that when windy are not available to us.  We also had the opportunity to run over... Read More

We had a great July on the water at St. Thomas Boat Charters!  We took advantage of the clear skies and warmer water temperatures, and spent more time underwater checking out tons of cool fish and turtles.  As we enter into August the water hits about 83 degrees and is perfect for longer swims and... Read More

St. Thomas boat charters has been out having so much fun lately!  We have been spending a lot of time on the south side of St. Thomas, and exploring all of the cool barrier islands.  Water Island has been a big hit for lunch and the water has been so nice and calm.  Dinghy's beach... Read More

St. Thomas Boat Charters has started off the month of June with amazing water conditions!  We have been taking advantage of calm seas and clear skies and amazing blue water which has made for perfect snorkeling.  This has allowed us the opportunity to snorkel reefs that aren't always accessible, and offer some of the healthiest... Read More

This week St. Thomas Boat Charters has been enjoying the beautiful 85-degree weather with lite winds and clear skies.  The snorkeling has been amazing, and we have been seeing a lot of green turtles.  Between Maho Bay and Salt Pond Bay we have seen quite a few turtles relaxing on the bottom eating the sea... Read More

This week St. Thomas Boat Charters welcomed the calming of the winds and seas. Every year as carnival approaches in late April,  we tend to see a more relaxed weather environment which makes for some amazing boating conditions. Our guests this week were spoiled with flat water and endless visibility underwater. The shoulder season is... Read More

This past week St. Thomas Boat Charters been exploring and looking for more out of the way snorkel spots to take our guests. Rendezvous Bay on St. John was on our list, and we spent a few hours over there this past week. We discovered a few really great reefs with lots of great coral... Read More

St. Thomas Boat Charters had a great month of March. We spent a lot of time snorkeling with turtles and colorful fish. We had a very special opportunity to swim with wild dolphins for a long period of time at Christmas Cove. This was a really special occasion for the guest on the boat. We... Read More