What should we do on our Private Charter: St. John Boat Charter USVI
This is a hard one but by far the most common one. We try to keep itineraries loose so no one feels like they are stuck with any decisions, and as we tell everyone, everything is wind and sea condition-dependent and can always be changed. There are so many options, and one person’s idea of a great itinerary isn’t the next person’s.
We can always give recommendations ahead of time, but ultimately, on the morning of your St. John Boat Charter USVI, the first question you are going to get from us is, “So what’s the plan for the day?” This gives us the opportunity to feel out the group, gauge the wind and sea conditions, and then make some recommendations. We usually get as far as the first stop of the day and which customs house we’re clearing into, and then the rest of the day kind of works itself out. So it’s a very vague answer, but remember, you’re never stuck with one itinerary just because it’s listed on the website. We can mix and match just about any of the stops; it just becomes a matter of timing and where to go first.
Should We Bring the Kids? Absolutely! Day charters are great with the kids, and kids do great on a boat; there are tons for them to do all day, including water activities and beach time, if your kids are great in the water and like to swim and snorkel, it’s a breeze. They all love jumping off the boat, seeing all the fish, and eating lunch right on a beach, and there’s so much to see throughout the day to keep them entertained. Plus, kids of all ages love napping in our bean bag chairs, and the engines put the little ones right to sleep.
What about The Baths? Is it worth it? This is a two-part answer. One: The baths are always dependent on wind and sea conditions, and we never confirm a bath trip in advance because of how quickly our sea conditions can change. It’s an hour boat ride up to the baths, and in rough seas, that is not fun for anyone. So if the wind and sea conditions cooperate, The Baths can be a great destination for adults and kids alike. Another caveat with The Baths is that the cruise ships in port on Tortola can be VERY crowded and take some time from your day because of the distance from St. John. Now that all being said, The Baths are really beautiful and a great spot to see if you’ve never been there before. They are part of the BVI National Park system and have been maintained as such. From our boat, you swim on the beach and explore the unusual rock formations for about an hour or two before swimming back out to the boat and then heading to your next destination!
What should we bring with us? CatZilla has water, ice, local rum drink the painkiller, Tervis Tumblers, adult snorkeling gear, and pool noodles onboard, so we always recommend you bring snacks and anything you’d like to drink, as well as sunscreen (No Aerosol Please,) towels, passports, cash, and credit cards for the day and if you have snorkeling gear of your own, feel free to bring that along too. We also have a Bluetooth hookup onboard, so if you want to play your music, bring a device with music on it and you can DJ all day if you’d like. Silver Coral has a top-shelf bar and breakfast/afternoon snacks, so no need to bring those items, but you’ll want towels, passports, cash, and credit cards for the day, and the same goes for snorkeling gear; bring it if you have some you like.
How Can We Book? Our availability is accurate up to the minute on our website; all you have to do is click on the Book Now button and select any of the charter options.