The 15 Best US Virgin Islands Catamaran Cruises

1.Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,100 reviews · from $119Our pick

Join The VI Cat crew for a three-hour catamaran sail from Marriott Frenchman’s Cove to Turtle Cove at Little Buck Island. Captain Serena, Dave, and guides such as Isaac, Nick, Anders, and Porscha have helped make this a friendly, well-run trip with included gear, turtle sightings, snacks, and drinks after swimming.

“Great experience. Very accommodating. Ive been on tours that say they include snacks and drinks but do not. This one really does. The guides were friendly abd helpful, the captain was very skilled. All of them were knowledgeable. You may want to bring a towel. Also, you cannot wear shoes on the deck. My onky regret was not bringing my snorkel and mask from home. We saw about 15 sea turtles, Sgt majors, parroting, blowfish, a school of ballyhoo, sea urchins and more. Well worth the price.”

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2.Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · from $159

Join Captain Joe and snorkel guide Catie aboard a modern catamaran for four hours around St. Thomas. Swim with green sea turtles at Turtle Cove, explore fish and coral, then relax at Honeymoon Beach. The boat carries no more than 12 people and includes gear, snacks, drinks, and a bathroom.

“Amazing amazing amazing! Book it! Catie and Joe do a fantastic job. Avoid the big party boats and go with these guys instead! We’ve done many private charters and even though this was shared with a small group, you still get that private charter feel. We saw so many sea turtles, snorkeled, and had an amazing time - they provided snack boards, drinks and an incredible experience!”

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3.50′ Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 606 reviews

Take a private 50-foot catamaran from Red Hook for four to seven hours around St. Thomas, St. John, and nearby cays. Your captain can shape the day around snorkeling, turtles, beaches, and lunch stops. The boat carries up to 12 people and includes floats, snorkel gear, beer, soda, water, and rum punch.

“Dave and Chase were absolutely amazing with our 7 hr trip around St Thomas / St John areas. Very comfortable and clean. The rum punch wasn’t bad either 😁.”

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4.Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter – Sail, Beach, Snorkel.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews

Sail aboard S/Y Pisces, a 47-foot Leopard catamaran, with your own group of up to 12. Your captain can plan snorkeling, turtle watching, beach stops, and island cruising around St. Thomas, Water Island, Buck Island, or a quiet cay. Beer, rum punch, floats, snorkel gear, and water are included.

“We had an amazing time. The boat was beautiful. JP and Lindsey were amazing. Lindsey really does make amazing rum punch. Highly recommend.”

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5.Private Fast Power Catamaran. Full or Half Day for Beach Hopping, Snorkel & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews

Charter the 36-foot MV Poseidon from Red Hook for four to seven hours of private beach hopping and snorkeling around St. Thomas and St. John. Your captain, including Holly, Amanda, Wallens, Aaron, or Bryan, helps shape the route. Snorkel gear, water, soda, beer, and park fees are included.

“Captain Aaron made the experience complete by showing us some Of the best sites! One in particular that was like our own private beach! It’s one of the best ways to enjoy St. Thomas and St. John. The most beautiful water you’ve ever seen!”

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6.Private Full Day, Fun Day Aboard SY Mazu – Luxury Gemini Legacy Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews

Spend about seven hours aboard SY Mazu or SY Neptune, a private Gemini Legacy catamaran for up to eight people. Your captain can shape the day around St. Thomas and St. John, with snorkeling gear, rum punch, beer, sodas, and stops such as Lovango Cay, Honeymoon Beach, and Christmas Cove.

“Best snorkeling experience!!!! 🐠 The whole family felt beyond spoiled by the crew. You gave us the best tips and recommended us the most yummy food and drinks! 😃 Thank you Captain Jason and First Mate christie!”

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7.Catamaran Sail to Jost Van Dyke (Soggy Dollar Bar)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $375

Set sail from Red Hook with a small group and crew members such as Kenny, Suzanna, Carlie, or Robin. Expect breakfast, unlimited mimosas, snorkeling gear, BVI customs, Foxy’s in Great Harbor, and three hours at White Bay. Bring a valid passport and $85 cash for customs.

“This trip was amazing! Awesome crew with outstanding service, small group, and beautiful scenery. The crew also gave us lots of local knowledge during the trip. Well worth the price. You will definitely have a fun day!”

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8.Private Luxury Charter Aboard New Multi-Deck Lagoon Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews

Sail from Havensight aboard a Lagoon 420 catamaran for about seven hours, with a captain such as Hillary, Vic, or Alex shaping the route. Expect reef snorkeling, sea turtles, beach time, rum punch, beer, and room for up to 12 people.

“Captain Pogan and his assistant Hope were awesome! Hope was very interactive with all of the guests. We saw lots of turtles. The weather was beautiful and we had a fantastic day! Definitely recommend this!”

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9.Full Day Private Charter on Luxury Catamaran Sailing.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $250

Set sail from Red Hook aboard the private catamaran Second Chance with Ivy, TL, and their crew. You choose among stops such as Maho, Lovango Cay, and Christmas Cove for snorkeling, swimming, paddle boarding, and quiet time in hammock chairs. Lunch, drinks, gear, and water are included.

“Truly the best charter experience we've ever had! (and we've done a lot of them) It was like Ivy and TL opened their home to us to share the day. They accommodated every request we had and made the day incredible. We were married Read more”

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10.Luxury Catamaran Champagne Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $119

Board Someday Charters’ luxury power catamaran in Charlotte Amalie for a two-hour sunset cruise with Katie and Captain Joe. You’ll circle Water and Hassel Islands, enjoy unlimited top-shelf drinks and hors d’oeuvres, toast sunset near Honeymoon Beach, then cruise past Charlotte Amalie’s glowing harbor.

“Although there were many clouds, and the sunset was not that visible, it was a beautiful night. This was a highlight of our trip. Captain Joe had THE BEST MUSIC playing! Yes our group sang our hearts out! Good or bad, we did not care! Captain Katie slinging our drinks and getting us feeling really good! I did not want the cruise to end. We met some very great people from the east coast that were also on the cruise. Someday Charter is highly recommended! 2 hours, open bar, charcuterie. So much fun!”

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11.Sail Away on your Private 55-foot Catamaran Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $1,895

Sail from Yacht Haven Grande aboard the 55-foot Gold Coast to Buck Island Marine Sanctuary. Snorkel from the boat at Turtle Cove, visit Shipwreck Cove if time allows, then enjoy fruit, cheese, salami, crackers, music, and drinks with crew members such as Captain Ashley, Rose, Reed, or Brody.

“Brody and his crew were absolutely outstanding. Their professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine engagement with every guest made the entire experience unforgettable. They took the time to clearly explain all safety guidelines, ensured Read more”

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12.Private Luxury Power Catamaran. Enjoy USVI Aboard MV Hydra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews

Spend seven hours aboard MV Hydra, a 40-foot private power catamaran from Charlotte Amalie. Your captain may take you to Buck Island, St. John, Water Island, and Brewers Bay for snorkeling, swimming, and beach time, with gear, drinks, beer, and crew included.

“All the arrangements worked out for our family group of 7. The Hydara was comfortable and had plenty of shaded cover. Captain Gregg and assistant Nate were friendly and most accommodating with my 87 yr. old mother. Nate was particulaRead more”

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13.St. John Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel and Cays Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $250

Spend six hours aboard Someday Charters’ modern Aquila catamaran with Captain Joe and snorkel guide Catie. Visit Waterlemon Cay, Maho Bay, and the Ledges of Little St. James, with breakfast, lunch, gear, fresh-water rinses, and a top-shelf bar after swimming.

“Firstly, we had a great time!! Awesome, very informative crew of 2... We also enjoyed the 2 other guests on board as well. Everything was well organized, good food and bevies and WOW such a beautiful boat!! Snorkeling was good, saw several varieties of fish and were fortunate to see turtles 🐢 as well.. The scenery was spectacular and again, the crew was very knowledgeable about the area. We would highly recommend this excursion and crew and would go with them again in a heartbeat!! Oh, and ordering and then picking up our lunch in the middle of the ocean was grand!! Well done and best regards, Henry and Lana...…”

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14.Full or Half Day Private Power Catamaran- USVI Beach and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews

Spend about seven hours on a private 36-foot power catamaran from Red Hook with Captain Aaron, Chris, or Hillary. Snorkel near St. John, swim with turtles at Maho Bay, stop at Lovango Cay and Christmas Cove, and order lunch from Pizza Pi or another local spot.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our day on the Island Flyer with Sammy. We snorkeled at two locations. Saw lots of fish, coral, and turtles. The Island Flyer was sized just right for our group of six and the boat was in good condition. Our grandkids sRead more”

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15.Private Power Catamaran. Secluded Beaches, Snorkeling, Turtles for Full/Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

You and up to nine companions get a private power-catamaran charter from Sapphire Beach Marina. Captains including Aaron, Mike, Kirk, and Tim can shape the day around snorkeling, turtles, quiet beaches, swimming, and a full-day lunch stop.

“Shades of Blue Captain Mike is AMAZING! We had a total of 8 people and let him pick the day and was totally in awe of the entire day! We stayed at Sapphire Village and this is booked directly out of the marina there. I would do this every visit again and again!”

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