Private Half-Day Charters · St. Thomas & St. John

Snorkel, Swim & Grab Lunch on the Water in Just 4 Hours

Your own boat and licensed captain for a morning or afternoon. Swim with sea turtles, stop at Lime Out or Pizza Pi, and relax on St. John's beaches.

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★★★★★ 5-Star Rated Private: Just Your Group 24-Hour Cancellation

Pick Your Time

Two half-day departures every day

Morning8:30 – 12:30
Afternoon12:30 – 4:30
Half days from$750per boat, not per person
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5-Star Rated Charter
Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice
Morning or Afternoon · 3–4 Hours

Choose Your Half-Day Trip

Every trip is private: just your group, a licensed captain and a plan built around what you want to do. Pick a trip and a date, or call or text to plan something custom.

Half Day USVI Adventure
Classic Half Day

Half Day USVI Adventure

4 hours · All ages
Snorkeling, secluded beaches and a stop of your choice.
  • Snorkel stops around St. Thomas & St. John
  • Swim and beach time
  • Captain, snorkel gear, ice & water included
From $895 – $1,095
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GUEST FAVORITE
Half Day Lime Out Taco Trip
Lunch on the Water

Half Day Lime Out Taco Trip

4 hours · All ages
Snorkel first, then tie up at the famous floating taco bar in Coral Bay.
  • Snorkel with turtles and tropical fish
  • Tacos & drinks at Lime Out
  • Captain, snorkel gear, ice & water included
From $895 – $1,095
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Pizza Boat Afternoon
Afternoon Favorite

Pizza Boat Afternoon

3 hours · All ages
Float, swim and order pizza from Pizza Pi, the floating pizzeria in Christmas Cove.
  • Swim and float in Christmas Cove
  • Pizza from Pizza Pi
  • Captain, snorkel gear, ice & water included
From $750 – $850
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Caneel Beach Club Adventure
Beach Club Day

Caneel Beach Club Adventure

4 hours · All ages
Snorkel St. John's north shore, then relax at the Caneel Bay beach club.
  • North shore snorkel stops
  • Beach club time at Caneel Bay
  • Captain, snorkel gear, ice & water included
From $750 – $850
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Half Day USVI – Innovation II
Full Shade · Bigger Groups

Half Day USVI – Innovation II

Up to 10 passengers · All ages
Our fully shaded power catamaran, great for families and bigger groups.
  • Full shade on board
  • Room for up to 10 passengers
  • Captain, snorkel gear, ice & water included
From $995
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Something Else in Mind?

Build Your Own Half Day

Cliff jumping, a beach bar stop, a birthday or a proposal. Tell Captain Dan what you want and he'll plan the route.
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A Typical Half Day on the Water

Four hours goes fast. Here's how most half-day charters flow. Your captain adjusts the plan around your group, the weather and the stops you want most.

Step 1

Board Your Boat

Meet your captain at Compass Point Marina (St. Thomas) or the National Park Dock in Cruz Bay (St. John).

Step 2

Snorkel with Turtles

Calm bays like Maho Bay, where sea turtles are often seen feeding in the grass beds.

Step 3

Lunch on the Water

Tacos at Lime Out or pizza from Pizza Pi, or bring your own food and drinks.

Step 4

Swim, Relax & Cruise Back

A beach or swim stop, then back to the dock by the end of your 4 hours.

Morning 8:30–12:30 or afternoon 12:30–4:30. Every trip is private and customizable.
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Popular Half-Day Stops

The best snorkeling spots, beaches and lunch stops around St. Thomas and St. John are all within easy reach on a half-day trip.

Sea turtle swimming over sea grass in Maho Bay

Maho Bay Turtles

Calm, clear water where guests often swim alongside sea turtles.

Boat tied up at the Lime Out floating taco bar

Lime Out Taco Boat

Order tacos and drinks from the famous floating taco bar in Coral Bay.

BoatTing V.I. boat anchored off a St. John beach

St. John Beaches

White-sand beaches inside Virgin Islands National Park.

Snorkeling over a Virgin Islands coral reef

Coral Reef Snorkeling

Colorful reefs full of tropical fish in crystal-clear water.

Dreaming of the BVI (Norman Island, Jost Van Dyke, The Baths)? Those trips need passports and more time, so ask about a full-day charter.

Everything Included on Your Half Day

We handle the gear so you can relax. Bring a few essentials and you're ready to go.

We Provide

Everything ready on board
  • Licensed, local captain
  • Snorkel gear for everyone
  • Bottled water, ice & cooler space
  • Fresh-water rinse
  • Pool noodles & floats
  • Bluetooth speaker

Please Bring

A few simple essentials
  • Towels
  • Reef-safe sunscreen (lotion only, no sprays)
  • Your own snacks & drinks
  • Hat, sunglasses & a cover-up
  • Cash for gratuity
  • For BVI trips: passports and customs fees in cash
Want to eat out instead? Your captain can steer you to a favorite: Lime Out, Pizza Pi, Lovango, Pirates Bight, Soggy Dollar, Foxy's or Saba Rock.
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Captain Dan of BoatTing V.I.

Meet Captain Dan

Decades of Virgin Islands boating experience

1981In the marine industry since
4,500+Charters run
Late '90sSailing the Virgin Islands

On a half day, local knowledge matters most: the right snorkel spot at the right time, the calmest bay for turtles and the best lunch stop for your group. That's what Captain Dan and the BoatTing V.I. crew bring to every trip.

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Guests Love Their Half Day on the Water

Recent reviews from guests who spent a half day with us.

★★★★★
“The best part of our 10-day trip! Kyle was absolutely amazing. He knew all the islands well and personalized the trip to our interests. We loved it so much we booked a second trip while we were there.”
M N
Tripadvisor · April 2026
★★★★★
“We enjoyed our trip with Captain Kyle, very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Saw some turtles, fish and stingray while snorkeling. Pizza Pi was yummy!”
Whitney B
Tripadvisor · April 2026
★★★★★
“Had a fantastic time with Capt Kyle! He picked us up in St John and we visited Foxy's, Soggy Dollar and more. Plus snorkeling, great day. Don't forget your reef safe sunscreen!”
Victoria R
Tripadvisor · March 2026
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Half-Day Charter Questions

Quick answers before you book. Anything else, just call or text.

Should we book the morning or the afternoon?
Both are great. Mornings (8:30–12:30) usually have the calmest water for snorkeling; afternoons (12:30–4:30) are perfect for a late start and a relaxed lunch stop. The Pizza Boat Afternoon trip runs in the afternoon.
What's included in a half-day charter?
Your private boat and licensed captain, snorkel gear, ice and bottled water. Bring towels, reef-safe sunscreen and any food or drinks you'd like.
How many people can come?
Every half day is private for your group. Our Innovation II power catamaran takes up to 10 passengers; call or text for group sizes on other trips.
Can we visit Lime Out on a half day?
Yes. The Half Day Lime Out Taco Trip is built around it: snorkel first, then lunch at the floating taco bar in Coral Bay, depending on conditions.
Can we go to the BVI on a half day?
BVI stops like Norman Island and Jost Van Dyke need passports, customs fees and more time on the water, so they're best on a full-day charter. Ask Captain Dan what fits your day.
Where do we board?
At Compass Point Marina on St. Thomas, or we can pick you up at the National Park Dock in Cruz Bay, St. John.
What's your cancellation policy?
We have a 24-hour cancellation policy. Contact us at least 24 hours before your trip to cancel or change it.
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Limited Availability

Morning & Afternoon Slots Fill Fast

If you know your travel dates, book online or call or text now to lock in your half day on the water.

3–4 Hours
Morning 8:30–12:30 or afternoon 12:30–4:30
Private
Your boat, your group, your plan
From $750
Per boat, not per person
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Private charters · 24-hour cancellation policy · St. Thomas & St. John