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Private Power Catamaran Charter: Secluded Beaches, Snorkeling & Turtles
5.0
12 Ratings
East End
Experience the ultimate private power catamaran charter in the Virgin Islands National Park. Snorkel vibrant reefs, swim with turtles, and relax on secluded beaches. Book now for an unforgettable day!
Experience the ultimate private power catamaran charter in the Virgin Islands National Park. Snorkel vibrant reefs, swim with turtles, and relax on secluded beaches. Book now for an unforgettable day!
Duration:
6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 9649+HJ Cruz Bay - On your private charter with Shades of Blue Charters, you will only be with your family/friends and the captain. The boat, Island Girl, is yours for the day and you call the shots. The captain can certainly guide you in creating your day’s itinerary if you would like. There are lots of things we can do, among them: snorkeling…
- 9649+HJ Cruz Bay - On your private charter with Shades of Blue Charters, you will only be with your family/friends and the captain. The boat, Island Girl, is yours for the day and you call the shots. The captain can certainly guide you in creating your day’s itinerary if you would like. There are lots of things we can do, among them: snorkeling vibrant coral reefs, beach hopping from one beautiful beach to another (many of them secluded), swimming with turtles, or just floating on noodles in the beautiful warm water with a nice cold drink. If you choose the full day private charter, you will have time for a lunch stop. (The captain can help you with the various options.) Your captain will take you from place to place on your chosen itinerary all while listening to our awesome 2000 watt stereo system. By the end of your day on the water, you will have a new friend in your captain and lots of great memories of what is likely to be the best day of your vacation.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Experienced captain onboard
- Ice-filled built-in coolers
- Bottled water included
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Experienced captain onboard
- Ice-filled built-in coolers
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Fuel
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages are not included, but we can get them for you for an additional charge
- Gratuities
- Fuel
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages are not included, but we can get them for you for an additional charge
Additional Information
This private charter, available for either a full or half day, provides an excellent introduction to the stunning Virgin Islands National Park. Our captains, who are local residents, are passionate about sharing the beauty of their home with visitors. The Shady Lady, our 32-foot power catamaran, is ideally suited for the waters of the USVI. It is…
This private charter, available for either a full or half day, provides an excellent introduction to the stunning Virgin Islands National Park. Our captains, who are local residents, are passionate about sharing the beauty of their home with visitors. The Shady Lady, our 32-foot power catamaran, is ideally suited for the waters of the USVI. It is spacious, stable, and offers shade over nearly two-thirds of the deck, while still providing ample seating in the sun. Enjoy a comfortable cruise as we highlight landmarks and share historical insights about the sights. Experience snorkeling among some of the most beautiful and vibrant coral reefs imaginable. Swim with turtles in the crystal-clear, warm waters that display a myriad of blue hues. There will be plenty of time to relax, enjoy our fantastic sound system, and sip a refreshing drink. For full-day charters, a lunch stop can also be arranged. This private charter promises to be the highlight of your vacation!
Location
Sapphire Beach Marina
Smith Bay Road
We can meet at Sapphire Marina (slip N31) on the east end of St Thomas or we can meet you at the National Park dock in Cruz bay on St John
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(12 Ratings)
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Orrororr
Oct 29, 2024
Amazing day with the crew from Shades of Blue! - We enjoyed a wonderful day on Shades of Blue Charters. Captain Aaron, Mike & Deb were very friendly, and made sure all of our needs were met. They were able to show us the best spots for snorkeling and sight seeing, and were familiar enough with the area that they could improvise and take us to alternative locations depending on weather, which changes frequently on the islands. The immaculate boat rides very smoothly and the snorkeling equipment is clean and good repair. A bonus is that they have really cool merch with the logo! 10/10 recommend!
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Seaside00627363854
Aug 7, 2024
Shades of Blue saved the day! - We were scheduled for a private boat charter to the BVI's on Friday, July 25 with another company for our family of 11. They called the morning of and cancelled the trip due to mechanical issues with the boat. We quickly looked for another boat since we really wanted to take this trip with the whole family. We contacted Shades of Blue and they told us they could book us a trip for the next day.
Things turned out even better because we were staying at Sapphire Beach Resort and that's where the boat was docked. We were greeted by Captain Aaron and we boarded the boat about 10:00 am. We headed out to Jost Van Dyke where we checked in with customs. From there, we headed to Sandy Spit. Next, we headed back to White Bay where we spent the rest of the afternoon eating conch fritters and drinking painkillers.
About 4:00 pm, we boarded the boat and headed to St. John for customs. From there, we headed back to Sapphire Beach.
The boat was very nice and Captain Aaron was very responsive to our requests.
Shades of Blue stepped up and saved our family trip to the BVI's!!
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Afergvip1
Jul 22, 2024
Best day in St Thomas - If I could give them 10 stars I would!! From the very first moment I reached out to Mike about this trip he was very responsive and answered all my questions. I’m sure he was tired of hearing from me before this trip even began. He went above and beyond to help me make this day very special for my husband who has been diagnosed with ALS. He made sure we could get him in the boat, stored his chair and sent me videos pre trip to make sure the dock was wide enough etc. They made sure this was a special day for us and made it so easy. I can’t thank them enough or highly recommended them enough!! Absolute best day!! Don’t hesitate to book with Shades of Blue!! Top notch service and quality. We went over to St John, snorkeled with turtles and fish, picked up pizza on the water, cruised around and just enjoyed a relaxing day on the water. My husband said this was the best day of his trip!!
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Bcxyz1234
Mar 29, 2024
Great Charter! - Had two great charters with shades of blue. Capt Tim and Capt Mike were great! Kept my teenage boys entertained all day. Thoroughly enjoyed both charters and wouldn’t hesitate to use Shades of Blue again!
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22larryr
Dec 30, 2023
Shades of Blue full Day powercat tour in St. Thomas - Great experience. Aaron was our captain and took us wherever we wanted to go. We went snorkeling and hit cool beaches and a floating pizza place. Just sailing around the islands was great but the stops made it even better.
These guys did a great job!! You can thank me later.
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Janela665xn
Jun 28, 2023
A perfect day on the water! - I highly recommend Shades of Blue and captain Aaron. It was one of the best days of our trip. Aaron took us sightseeing around the island and brought us to some amazing spots for snorkeling. The perfect end to our day was when Aaron brought us to @pizzapivi for delicious pizza and a beautiful sunset. A great day all around…can’t wait to go back!
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Smccr48
Jun 21, 2023
Shades of Blue Blew Us Away - Our Sunset cruise with Shades of Blue was fantastic in every way! Captain Aaron was terrific! He was super efficient, friendly, knowledgeable, and so good with our seven year old grandson. Every action he took was focused on giving us the best experience possible. The snorkeling in two spots was wonderful. The pizza was delicious. The sunset was so beautiful. Having great sound system for our playlists was a plus. The rum punch was a hit! The Island Girl was very clean and well provisioned, providing good space for family time. We all absolutely loved everything about it and it exceeded our expectations by a lot!
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Stay770222
May 31, 2023
Perfect Afternoon! - Wow! We were cruising with our 4 kids (18-22 years old) and they all said this was the highlight! Aaron was great and provided information and could not have been more helpful to our crew from Tennessee! Worth every dime for this experience!
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Jenniferfo7508dh
May 1, 2023
Beyond expectations. - We had a great experience with the 3 hour tour. Captain Kirk made sure we saw lots of amazing things and had great stories. We were originally booked on a different day but got rained out. We were so appreciative of Shades of Blue’s efforts to find another time so that we could still get this activity in. We had adults and teenagers in our group and everyone thought this was one of the best things we did on our trip.
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Marnie
Apr 4, 2023
Best Day on the Water with Teens - Not sure where to start but I know we didn’t want our trip to end! Amazing time on the water with Captain Aaron. Completely worth doing a private charter even for our small group - two teens and mom! Teens queued up their own music - important. Aaron knew just where to take us for the best snorkeling at our own pace, pulled up to a pizza boat before our last snorkeling adventure at Christmas Cove, and couldn’t stop smiling. Thank you for the memories. We will be back and maybe for a full day!
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