St. John, US Virgin Islands · 2026 Season
Cruz Bay National Park Dock Departures
Charters departing from the Cruz Bay National Park Dock — St. John's dedicated pier for larger vessels including power catamarans and eco-tour boats.
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Charters Departing from Cruz Bay
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Private USVI Luxury Power Catamaran Charter - Half Day
Salty Viking Charters
Discover the beauty of the US Virgin Islands on a private half-day escape aboard Salty Viking, an Aquila 36' luxury power catamaran with hydrofoil technology. Snorkel offshore cays
- Boat
- 36' Aquila Power Catamaran
- Duration
- 4 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
All-Inclusive BVI Day Trip by Luxury Power Catamaran
Salty Viking Charters
Discover the British Virgin Islands in complete luxury aboard Salty Viking, an Aquila 36' power catamaran with hydrofoil technology. Your experienced captain crafts the perfect BVI
- Boat
- 36' Aquila Power Catamaran
- Duration
- 8 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Luxury Power Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Champagne
Salty Viking Charters
Relax aboard the Aquila 36' luxury power catamaran with champagne and a custom charcuterie platter while cruising the cays during golden hour. Enjoy an evening swim while witnessin
- Boat
- 36' Aquila Power Catamaran
- Duration
- 2.5 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Full-Day Private USVI Powerboat Charter for 12 Guests
Sunshine Daydream Charters
Have you been daydreaming about snorkeling crystal clear waters, having lunch at a food boat, and afternoon cocktails at a beach bar? Climb aboard one of our very comfortable 32ft
- Boat
- 32' Worldcat Powerboat
- Duration
- 6.5 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Private Full-Day BVI Powerboat Charter to Jost Van Dyke & The Baths
On the Sea Charters
Explore the British Virgin Islands on a full-day private charter with On The Sea Charters. Island hop through the U.S. and British Virgin Islands visiting secluded beaches, popular
- Boat
- BVI Trips
- Duration
- 8.25 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Jost Day Your Way
Island Explorer Charters
EXPLORE Jost Van Dyke your way! Cruise through US waters across the Sir Francis Drake Channel, check in to the BVIs at Great Harbour, JVD. After that, you choose how you want to EX
- Boat
- BVI Trips
- Duration
- 6 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
BVI Full Day
Island Explorer Charters
EXPLORE the British Virgin Islands your way. Snorkel the caves at Norman Island, grab lunch at Pirates Bight, jump off the Willy T, and finish the day with a painkiller at the worl
- Boat
- BVI Trips
- Duration
- 8 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
St. John Guided Bronco Island Adventure Tour
Random Excursions
Get ready for the ultimate island ride with our Ford Bronco Tour, where rugged performance meets comfort and style. Perfect for adventurers of all ages, this 3-hour guided tour tak
- Boat
- Jeep Tours/Rentals
- Duration
- 3 Hours
- Up to
- 6 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Private USVI Luxury Power Catamaran Charter - Full Day
Salty Viking Charters
Explore the US Virgin Islands in complete comfort aboard Salty Viking, a luxury powerboat with hydrofoil technology for a fast, smooth ride. Designed with expansive seating through
- Boat
- 36' Aquila Power Catamaran
- Duration
- 7 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Private St. John Bronco Tour & Lime Out Tacos
Island Buddy
Hands down the best day trip on St. John! A private island tour with a little (lime) twist. Enjoy a full day in an open-air Bronco exploring St. John highlights — secluded beaches
- Boat
- Jeep Tours/Rentals
- Duration
- 8 Hours
- Up to
- 4 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
USVI Sunset & Snorkel Private Powerboat Charter
Sunshine Daydream Charters
Enjoy an afternoon half-day snorkel and sunset cruise on Sunshine Daydream. Take a slow cruise along the North Shore and its famous National Park beaches, do some late afternoon sn
- Boat
- 32' Worldcat Powerboat
- Duration
- 2.5 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Private Half-Day Jost Van Dyke Powerboat Charter
Sunshine Daydream Charters
Don't like to get up at the crack of dawn on vacation? Pretty much only interested in the super fun beach bars and restaurants on Jost Van Dyke? This is the perfect trip for you! S
- Boat
- 32' Worldcat Powerboat
- Duration
- 6 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Private BVI Full Day Powerboat Charter — Jost Van Dyke & The Baths
Sunshine Daydream Charters
Have you been daydreaming about island-hopping around the British Virgin Islands? Climb aboard one of our very comfortable 32ft World Cat twin-hull powerboats and let us whisk you
- Boat
- 32' Worldcat Power Catamaran
- Duration
- 8 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
USVI Sunset Sail: Golden Hour Cruise for 12 Passengers
On the Sea Charters
Catch the golden hours with On The Sea Charters on a 3.5-hour afternoon cruise through the Virgin Islands. Whether you're looking for a private secluded beach, a popular drinking s
- Boat
- Sunset Sailing
- Duration
- 3.5 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Private Full-Day BVI White Bay Powerboat Charter
On the Sea Charters
Spend an unforgettable day anchored in paradise with our White Bay All Day experience. After customs check-in at Great Harbor on Jost Van Dyke, we'll take you directly to the iconi
- Boat
- BVI Trips
- Duration
- 6 Hours
- Up to
- 6 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Private Full-Day USVI Last Day Experience
On the Sea Charters
Last day blues? Don't want your vacation to end? Let On The Sea Charters give you the best last day. Sleep in, start at 10am, enjoy one last snorkel or just float. Then grab lunch
- Boat
- Private Charters
- Duration
- 7 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Private St. John Sunset Cruise with Powerboat
On the Sea Charters
Set sail into the sunset with On The Sea Charters for a leisurely 1.5-hour private cruise on the water. Enjoy breathtaking Virgin Islands sunset views as you relax aboard a comfort
- Boat
- Sunset Sailing
- Duration
- 1.5 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Private Full-Day USVI Tour: Island Hopping & Secluded Beaches
On the Sea Charters
Island hop through the Virgin Islands on a full-day private charter with On The Sea Charters. Whether you are looking for a private secluded beach destination, a popular drinking s
- Boat
- Private Charters
- Duration
- 6.25 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Half-Day Private USVI Water Taxi & Island Hopping
On the Sea Charters
Island hop through the Virgin Islands with On The Sea Charters. Whether you are looking for a private secluded beach destination, a popular drinking spot, or just a day cruise that
- Boat
- Private Charters
- Duration
- 3 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Shared BVI Tour: The Baths & Norman Island Snorkel
Stormy Pirates Boat Charters
Snorkel, explore and relax the British Virgin Islands! A full 9.5-hour adventure featuring a guided tour through The Baths National Park on Virgin Gorda, lunch at Cooper Island Bea
- Boat
- Per-Person Adventures
- Duration
- 9.5 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Private, All-Inclusive Powerboat — St. John, USVI & BVI
Stormy Pirates Boat Charters
Enjoy the Virgin Islands on a private all-inclusive trip departing from Cruz Bay, St. John! Full day private trips on the power boat "Stormy Petrel" or "Pirates Penny" every day. P
- Boat
- Private Charters
- Duration
- 6-8 Hours
- Up to
- 14 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Full-Day Underwater Scooter Rental
Island Buddy
Rent your own Underwater Scooter! Zoom across the reef with ease at speeds of up to 4mph for up to an hour. These scooters are perfect for all ages with high and low speed options
- Boat
- Beach Gear / Watersports
- Duration
- 8 Hours
- Up to
- 1 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Private Power Catamaran Charter: USVI & BVI Day Trips
Calypso Charters
Let our experienced Captain take your group for the perfect day on the water aboard CAT 5, a 36' power catamaran. This spacious and comfortable boat has room for 30 but for the enj
- Boat
- Private Charters
- Duration
- 3-8 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
USVI Private Power Catamaran Charters: Half or Full Day
Calypso Charters
Charter the USVI aboard a 26' power catamaran! Full-Day Snorkel Trip (7 hours, $900), Half-Day Snorkel Trip (3 hours, $600), or Sunset Cruise (1.5 hours, $375). All prices plus fue
- Boat
- Private Charters
- Duration
- 3-7 Hours
- Up to
- 6 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
St. John Snorkel Gear Rental: Mask, Fins, Life Vest
Virgin Islands Ecotours
Rent high-quality snorkel gear and explore St. John's coral reefs and sea grass beds at your own pace. Pickup at Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay takes just a few minutes, or opt for
- Boat
- Snorkeling
- Duration
- 4 Hours
- Up to
- 20 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John
Virgin Islands Ecotours
Paddle the breathtaking North Shore of St. John and explore Virgin Islands National Park above and below the water. This 3-hour guided kayak and snorkel adventure departs from Cruz
- Boat
- Kayak
- Duration
- 3 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
St. John Eco Hike & Snorkel with Sea Turtles
Virgin Islands Ecotours
Pack a BIG adventure into just a few hours! This unforgettable 3-hour journey through Virgin Islands National Park begins at Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay. Hike the scenic Lind Poi
- Boat
- Snorkeling
- Duration
- 3 Hours
- Up to
- 16 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
St. John 3-Hour Turtle Snorkel & Sightseeing Tour
Virgin Islands Ecotours
Snorkel and float in calm and protected waters surrounded by gentle sea turtles! Meet your guide in Cruz Bay and head to one of St. John's best turtle spots. This 3-hour guided tou
- Boat
- Snorkeling
- Duration
- 3 Hours
- Up to
- 16 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Best of St. John: Kayak, Snorkel and Picnic Adventure
Virgin Islands Ecotours
Explore the most remote parts of St. John and surrounding cays on this full-day guided kayak and snorkel adventure. Paddle along St. John's iconic North Shore through the Virgin Is
- Boat
- Kayak
- Duration
- 5 Hours
- Up to
- 16 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Sunset Kayak Tour – Golden Hour Paddle from Cruz Bay, St. John
Virgin Islands Ecotours
Paddle through the golden light of early evening along St. John's calm western shoreline on this peaceful 1.5-hour guided kayak tour. Launch from Cruz Bay Beach and glide past Gall
- Boat
- Kayak
- Duration
- 1.5 Hours
- Up to
- 20 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Half-Day St. John Dinghy Rental: North Shore Beach Hopping
Wharfside Watersports
Explore St. John's North Shore aboard a 12' inflatable dinghy powered by a 25HP Yamaha Outboard. Captain your own boat to exclusive beaches — Honeymoon, Hawksnest, Trunk Bay, Cinna
- Boat
- 12' Dinghy
- Duration
- 3.5 Hours
- Up to
- 4 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
St. John Full-Day Medline 9 Luxury Boat Rental
Wharfside Watersports
Set sail in style with The Medline 9 Experience, an elite boating adventure on a sophisticated Medline 9 equipped with twin 300hp Yamaha Outboards. Perfect for experienced sailors
- Boat
- Medline 9 Luxury Inflatable
- Duration
- 7 Hours
- Up to
- 10 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Half-Day Self-Captained Zodiac Rental in St. John
Wharfside Watersports
Navigate the crystal-clear waters of St. John at the helm of a powerful Zodiac N-ZO boat equipped with a 200hp Yamaha Outboard. Chart your own course to hidden gems — secluded beac
- Boat
- Zodiac N-ZO
- Duration
- 3.5 Hours
- Up to
- 6 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
St. John Parasailing: Soar Over USVI Waters (1 Hour)
Parasail Virgin Islands
Go parasailing and get a bird's-eye view of St. John & St. Thomas! Fly high above the Caribbean Sea on this parasailing excursion. Following a detailed safety briefing, you'll depa
- Boat
- Parasailing
- Duration
- 1 Hour
- Up to
- 3 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Jost Van Dyke All-Inclusive 18+ Party Boat to BVI
Calypso Charters
Put on your party hats! Friday FUNday is an 18+ boat trip to Jost Van Dyke, Sandy Spit, and Willy T. We stop in Great Harbor first to clear customs, then beat the rush to White Bay
- Boat
- BVI Trips
- Duration
- 7 Hours
- Up to
- 49 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Bad Kitty BVI Catamaran Trip: The Baths & Jost Van Dyke
Calypso Charters
Our first stop is Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda BVI, where we clear customs (all guests MUST have valid passports to enter the BVI). The next stop is The Baths, a unique geological fo
- Boat
- BVI Trips
- Duration
- 8 Hours
- Up to
- 49 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
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The Cruz Bay National Park Dock (NPS Dock) is St. John's dedicated pier for larger charter vessels. Power catamarans, kayak and snorkel tour operators, and eco-adventure companies dock directly here, offering easy pier-side boarding with no wading or dinghy required.
Located adjacent to the ferry terminal in Cruz Bay, the NPS Dock is home to some of St. John's most popular operators including Calypso Charters' power catamarans, Virgin Islands Ecotours' kayak adventures, and Salty Viking's luxury day charters. For smaller vessel pickups (parasailing, private boats with beach/dinghy boarding), see the nearby Cruz Bay Ferry Dock.
Virgin Islands National Park Service Headquarters
86M4+4G5, Cruz Bay, St John 00830, USVI
📍 Directions: Walk off the Red Hook ferry and head right toward the NPS pier — larger charter vessels dock here.
What Makes St. John Cruz Bay National Park Dock Departures Special?
Power Catamarans
Home to 36-42ft power catamarans — fast, stable vessels for BVI day trips and private charters.
Pier-Side Boarding
Board directly from the dock — no wading, no dinghy rides. Walk on, sit down, and go.
Eco-Adventures
Virginia Islands Ecotours runs kayak, snorkel, and hiking tours from this dock year-round.
BVI Day Trips
Multiple operators depart daily for Jost Van Dyke, The Baths, and Norman Island.
What You Need to Know
- The NPS Dock is operated by the National Park Service for permitted charter operators.
- Located adjacent to the Cruz Bay ferry terminal — a 2-minute walk from the Red Hook ferry arrival.
- Vessels range from kayaks to 42ft power catamarans.
- All charters provide dock-side boarding — walk directly onto the vessel from the pier.
- Free parking is limited — consider taking the ferry from St. Thomas.
- For smaller vessel pickups (beach/dinghy boarding), see the nearby Cruz Bay Ferry Dock.
Pro Tips from the Locals
💡Take the Red Hook ferry from St. Thomas — the NPS Dock is a 2-minute walk from the ferry arrival.
💡Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the designated dock slip.
💡Cruz Bay has restaurants and shops nearby if you arrive early — kill time at The Tap Room or Mongoose Junction.
💡Power catamarans offer faster, more stable rides to the BVI — great for those prone to seasickness.
💡Ask your charter operator for the exact dock slip number when booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ferry Dock Charters
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