St. John, US Virgin Islands · 2026 Season
Ocean Runner USVI
Six-vessel St. John charter fleet — a 43' Formula SSC luxury boat, twin 37' & 22' Axopars, a 36' Aquila powercat, a 36' Aventura, and the Ripple Land & Sea airport taxi — all departing Cruz Bay National Park Dock.
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| Trip | Duration | Max guests | From | Departs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Drive St. John Boston Whaler Rental - Half or Full Day | 3-7 Hours | 5 | $410 per rental | Low Key Watersports, St. John |
| St. Thomas to St. John All-Inclusive Water Taxi | 2 Hours | 12 | $870 per group | Low Key Watersports, St. John |
| Private BVI Full-Day Contender Powerboat Charter | 7-8 Hours | 10 | $1,175 per charter | Low Key Watersports, St. John |
| Private Powerboat Charter to BVI & Jost Van Dyke | 7-8 Hours | 12 | $1,325 per charter | Low Key Watersports, St. John |
| Private Full-Day BVI Charter - 37' Axopar Powerboat | 7-8 Hours | 11 | $1,450 per charter | Low Key Watersports, St. John |
| Private BVI Full-Day Axopar Charter: Island Soul | 7-8 Hours | 11 | $1,500 per charter | Low Key Watersports, St. John |
| Private BVI Full-Day Axopar Charter: Lana's Revenge | 7-8 Hours | 11 | $1,500 per charter | Low Key Watersports, St. John |
| Full-Day Private Power Catamaran Charter to BVI & USVI | 8 Hours | 12 | $2,900 per charter | Low Key Watersports, St. John |
| Private BVI Sea Ray Charter - All-Inclusive Luxury | 8 Hours | 12 | $3,300 per charter | Low Key Watersports, St. John |
| Private BVI Full-Day Luxury Yacht Charter on 60' Sunseeker | 8 Hours | 12 | $4,800 per charter | Low Key Watersports, St. John |
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Ocean Runner Tours & Charters
10 charters available
Private Powerboat Charter to BVI & Jost Van Dyke
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Meet Sunny Daze — the Aventura 36' Macorix, custom built for exploring the islands in comfort and style. High sides and a wide deck offer a smooth, dry ride with plenty of space to
- Boat
- 36' Sunny Daze Catamaran
- Duration
- 7-8 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
Private BVI Sea Ray Charter - All-Inclusive Luxury
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The AIKO is a 47' Sea Ray offering an all-inclusive luxury charter experience for up to 12 guests. Your charter includes snorkel gear, continental breakfast of fresh fruits and bak
- Boat
- 47' AIKO Sea Ray
- Duration
- 8 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
Private BVI Full-Day Axopar Charter: Lana's Revenge
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Brand new to our lineup in 2025, this 37' Axopar Sun-Top offers comfort, performance, and versatility. Designed for up to 11 guests with spacious front and rear sunbeds for loungin
- Boat
- 37' Lana's Revenge Powerboat
- Duration
- 7-8 Hours
- Up to
- 11 guests
- Stops
Private BVI Full-Day Contender Powerboat Charter
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Meet Ocean Breeze — a Contender 35 Tournament powered by twin 300 HP Yamaha outboards with the legendary double stepped hull design. Customized for the ultimate day on the water wi
- Boat
- 35' Ocean Breeze Center Console
- Duration
- 7-8 Hours
- Up to
- 10 guests
- Stops
Private Full-Day BVI Charter - 37' Axopar Powerboat
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Meet the Island Escape — a custom 37' Axopar Sun-Top with twin Mercury engines (700hp combined) for an exceptionally smooth ride. Ample seating for 11 passengers including a front
- Boat
- 37' Island Escape Powerboat
- Duration
- 7-8 Hours
- Up to
- 11 guests
- Stops
Private BVI Full-Day Luxury Yacht Charter on 60' Sunseeker
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Treat yourself to the ultimate vacation day aboard the Grateful Ted — a 60' Sunseeker luxury yacht with every amenity and highly trained staff. This all-inclusive 8-hour private ch
- Boat
- 60' Grateful Ted Luxury Yacht
- Duration
- 8 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
Full-Day Private Power Catamaran Charter to BVI & USVI
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Meet the Ripple — a luxurious 36' Aquila power catamaran seating up to 12 guests. This 8-hour full-day private charter includes snorkel gear, morning coffee with muffins and fruit,
- Boat
- 36' Ripple Power Catamaran
- Duration
- 8 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
Private BVI Full-Day Axopar Charter: Island Soul
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Meet the luxurious Island Soul — a 37' Axopar Sun-Top new to the Ocean Runner fleet. The boat has ample seating for 11 passengers and includes two lounging sun beds in front and re
- Boat
- 37' Island Soul Powerboat
- Duration
- 7-8 Hours
- Up to
- 11 guests
- Stops
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Ocean Runner USVI runs one of St. John's most-versatile private-charter fleets out of Cruz Bay National Park Dock. Six purpose-built hulls cover every kind of day on the water — a 43' Formula SSC luxury boat, a 37' Axopar center console, a 36' Aquila power catamaran, a 36' Aventura power cat, a 22' Axopar for bareboat (self-drive) rentals, and the 36' Aquila 'Ripple' running the Land & Sea airport taxi.
Every captained trip is fully private — pick your itinerary, pick your boat, and go. The Ripple Land & Sea Taxi is the shortcut arriving villa guests use to skip the Red Hook ferry with luggage, arriving at St. John's National Park Dock directly from St. Thomas.
What Makes St. John Ocean Runner USVI Special?
6-Boat Fleet
43' Formula 'Ramble On', 37' Axopar 'Lana's Revenge', 36' Aquila 'Ripple', 36' Aventura 'Sunny Daze', 22' Axopar 'Sea Sprite' bareboat, and the Ripple Land & Sea Taxi.
Cruz Bay National Park Dock
Home base is the St. John National Park Dock in Cruz Bay — the fastest launch point for Waterlemon Cay, Lovango, and BVI crossings.
Quad-350 Formula Flagship
'Ramble On' is a 43' Formula SSC pushed by quad 350HP outboards — fully all-inclusive with premium bar, crew, and access to hidden anchorages.
Bareboat 22' Axopar
'Sea Sprite' is a 22' Axopar T-Top rented without a captain (7 guests) — cruise Christmas Cove, Lovango, Coral Bay, Lameshur, Pizza Pi, and Lime Out at your own pace.
Land & Sea Airport Taxi
Skip the Red Hook ferry: 'Ripple' runs private land-and-sea transfers between the STT airport and St. John's National Park Dock with luggage.
USVI + BVI Coverage
Full-day captained charters cover St. John hidden bays, Waterlemon, Lovango, Norman Island, The Baths at Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke.
Meet the Captains
Ocean Runner USVI Captains
USCG-Licensed St. John Captains
Cruz Bay-based captains matched to each hull in the fleet. The Formula and Aquila captains specialize in premium all-inclusive days with on-water bar service; the Axopar captains focus on fast, dry rides for guests who want to cover more of the USVI and BVI in a single day. The Sea Sprite (22' Axopar bareboat) is dispatched with a pre-trip safety briefing — no captain onboard, but experienced boating helpful.
Trip Pricing at a Glance
| Trip | From |
|---|---|
| Ripple Land & Sea Airport Taxi (36' Aquila) | From $870 |
| Sea Sprite Bareboat Rental (22' Axopar T-Top) | From $895 (self-drive) |
| Sunny Daze Private Charter (36' Aventura Macorix) | From $1,325 |
| Lana's Revenge Private Charter (37' Axopar) | From $1,325 |
| Ripple Private Charter (36' Aquila powercat) | From $2,900 |
| Ramble On Luxury Charter (43' Formula SSC · quad 350HP) | From $3,900 (all-inclusive) |
Related St. John Trips
What You Need to Know
- Home dock: St. John National Park Dock, Cruz Bay — the same dock as Low Key Watersports.
- Ramble On — 43' Formula SSC with quad 350HP outboards; all-inclusive luxury day with crew, premium bar, and access to hidden anchorages. Up to 12. From $3,900.
- Lana's Revenge — 37' Axopar center console with two sun-bed lounges (front + rear) and a dining table with swivel seating. Up to 11. From $1,325.
- Sunny Daze — 36' Aventura Macorix power cat, brand-new to the fleet. Up to 12. From $1,325.
- Ripple — 36' Aquila power catamaran, ideal for a spacious full-day. Up to 12. From $2,900.
- Sea Sprite — 22' Axopar T-Top rented bareboat (no captain). Cruise Christmas Cove, Lovango Cay, Coral Bay, Lameshur Bay, Pizza Pi, and Lime Out at your own pace. Up to 7. From $895.
- Ripple Land & Sea Taxi — private door-to-dock transfer between the St. Thomas airport (STT) and St. John's National Park Dock, from $870 per trip (up to 12 pax + luggage).
- Passports required for all BVI-bound charters (Norman Island, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda).
What's Included
- USCG-licensed captain (all trips except bareboat Sea Sprite)
- Fuel included on select boats (varies by hull)
- Snorkel gear, cooler with ice
- Bluetooth sound system
- Custom itinerary planning
- Premium bar service on 'Ramble On' luxury charters
- Airport-side taxi coordination for Land & Sea transfers
Pro Tips from the Locals
💡For a group of 10–12 wanting the premium experience, book 'Ramble On' — it's the only 43' Formula in the USVI charter fleet.
💡For groups of 6–7 who want to captain their own boat, 'Sea Sprite' is one of the very few 22' Axopar bareboat rentals in the USVI.
💡The Land & Sea taxi ('Ripple') beats the ferry when you're arriving at STT with kids, luggage, or a tight villa check-in window.
💡Bareboat renters: study the marked channel out of Cruz Bay before you cast off — the Ocean Runner team gives a full pre-trip briefing.
💡BVI trips require passports for every guest + cash for customs (~$75/pp).
💡Book 3–6 weeks ahead in peak season (Dec–April) — the Aquila and Formula fill first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ocean Runner FAQ
How much do Ocean Runner trips cost?
Ocean Runner trips listed on QuestVI range from $410 to $4,800, depending on the trip. See the table above for each trip's price and whether it is per person or per charter.
Where do Ocean Runner trips depart from?
Ocean Runner trips depart from Low Key Watersports, St. John.
Does Ocean Runner go to the BVI, and what passport or customs is needed?
Yes — 9 Ocean Runner trips go to the British Virgin Islands. The operator asks guests to bring: Valid passport if traveling to BVI.
What's included on Ocean Runner trips?
Commonly included: 7 or 8 Hour Private Charter; Bluetooth Stereo System; Flotation devices; Insulated cooler with water, sodas and beer; Snorkel gear; Captain and Crew. Check each trip page for its full list.
How does booking Ocean Runner through QuestVI work?
You book on Ocean Runner's own FareHarbor checkout at the same price as booking direct. QuestVI adds no fee or markup, and our local team is happy to help you choose the right trip.
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