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    St. John, US Virgin Islands · 2026 Season

    BVI Charter Boats & Day Trips

    Charter boats from St. John to the British Virgin Islands — closer than you think, with Jost Van Dyke, Tortola, and The Baths.

    Vetted local captains · Secure operator booking

    4 mi
    To Tortola
    30 min
    To Jost Van Dyke
    2–3
    Island Stops
    Passport
    Required
    4.9· across 1,000+ operator reviews200+ vetted charters

    A BVI day trip from St. John costs $175–$250 per person on group charters. St. John is the closest USVI island to the BVI — just 4 miles from Tortola and 30 minutes to Jost Van Dyke. A valid US passport is required for all BVI crossings.

    Choose your day on the water

    55 charters available

    Private USVI Luxury Power Catamaran Charter - Half Day - Private Charters charter departing from Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John, US Virgin Islands | 4 Hours, up to 12 guests
    Private Charters4.9(229)

    Private USVI Luxury Power Catamaran Charter - Half Day

    from$1,900/charter· no markup

    Salty Viking Charters

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John4 HoursUp to 12Open bar
    Boat
    36' Aquila Power Catamaran
    Duration
    4 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    All-Inclusive BVI Day Trip by Luxury Power Catamaran - BVI Trips charter departing from Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John, US Virgin Islands | 8 Hours, up to 12 guests
    BVI Trips4.9(229)

    All-Inclusive BVI Day Trip by Luxury Power Catamaran

    from$3,100/charter· no markup

    Salty Viking Charters

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John8 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    36' Aquila Power Catamaran
    Duration
    8 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Luxury Power Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Champagne - Sunset Sailing charter departing from Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John, US Virgin Islands | 2.5 Hours, up to 12 guests
    Sunset Sailing4.9(229)

    Luxury Power Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Champagne

    from$1,400/charter· no markup

    Salty Viking Charters

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John2.5 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    36' Aquila Power Catamaran
    Duration
    2.5 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters5.0(554)

    Full-Day Private USVI Powerboat Charter for 12 Guests

    from$1,095/charter· no markup

    Sunshine Daydream Charters

    6.5 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    32' Worldcat Powerboat
    Duration
    6.5 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    BVI Trips5.0(92)

    Private Full-Day BVI Powerboat Charter to Jost Van Dyke & The Baths

    from$1,450/charter· no markup

    On the Sea Charters

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John8.25 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    BVI Trips
    Duration
    8.25 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    BVI Trips5.0(1)

    Jost Day Your Way

    from$1,245/charter· no markup

    Island Explorer Charters

    Cruz Bay Visitor Center, Virgin Islands National Park, St. John6 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    BVI Trips
    Duration
    6 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    BVI Trips5.0(2)

    BVI Full Day

    from$1,545/charter· no markup

    Island Explorer Charters

    Cruz Bay Visitor Center, Virgin Islands National Park, St. John8 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    BVI Trips
    Duration
    8 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters4.9(527)

    Private Powerboat Charter to BVI & Jost Van Dyke

    from$1,325/charter· no markup

    Ocean Runner

    Low Key Watersports, St. John7-8 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    7-8 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters4.9(527)

    Private BVI Sea Ray Charter - All-Inclusive Luxury

    from$3,300/charter· no markup

    Ocean Runner

    Low Key Watersports, St. John8 HoursUp to 12Open bar
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    8 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters4.9(527)

    Private BVI Full-Day Axopar Charter: Lana's Revenge

    from$1,500/charter· no markup

    Ocean Runner

    Low Key Watersports, St. John7-8 HoursUp to 11
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    7-8 Hours
    Up to
    11 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters4.9(527)

    Private BVI Full-Day Contender Powerboat Charter

    from$1,175/charter· no markup

    Ocean Runner

    Low Key Watersports, St. John7-8 HoursUp to 10
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    7-8 Hours
    Up to
    10 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters4.9(527)

    Private Full-Day BVI Charter - 37' Axopar Powerboat

    from$1,450/charter· no markup

    Ocean Runner

    Low Key Watersports, St. John7-8 HoursUp to 11
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    7-8 Hours
    Up to
    11 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters4.9(527)

    Private BVI Full-Day Luxury Yacht Charter on 60' Sunseeker

    from$4,800/charter· no markup

    Ocean Runner

    Low Key Watersports, St. John8 HoursUp to 12Open bar
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    8 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters4.9(527)

    Full-Day Private Power Catamaran Charter to BVI & USVI

    from$2,900/charter· no markup

    Ocean Runner

    Low Key Watersports, St. John8 HoursUp to 12Open bar
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    8 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters4.9(527)

    Private BVI Full-Day Axopar Charter: Island Soul

    from$1,500/charter· no markup

    Ocean Runner

    Low Key Watersports, St. John7-8 HoursUp to 11
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    7-8 Hours
    Up to
    11 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters

    Half-Day Private USVI Powerboat Charter

    from$1,000/charter· no markup

    One Caribbean Charters

    St. Thomas or St. John4 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    4 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    BVI Trips

    Private Full-Day BVI Powerboat Charter from St. Thomas/St. John

    from$1,650/charter· no markup

    One Caribbean Charters

    St. Thomas or St. John8 HoursUp to 11
    Boat
    BVI Trips
    Duration
    8 Hours
    Up to
    11 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Jeep Tours/Rentals4.8(20)

    St. John Guided Bronco Island Adventure Tour

    from$399/charter· no markup

    Random Excursions

    300-1h Enighed, Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI 008313 HoursUp to 6
    Boat
    Jeep Tours/Rentals
    Duration
    3 Hours
    Up to
    6 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters4.9(229)

    Private USVI Luxury Power Catamaran Charter - Full Day

    from$2,700/charter· no markup

    Salty Viking Charters

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John7 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    36' Aquila Power Catamaran
    Duration
    7 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Jeep Tours/Rentals4.9(78)

    Private St. John Bronco Tour & Lime Out Tacos

    from$649/charter· no markup

    Island Buddy

    Cruz Bay Ferry Dock, St. John8 HoursUp to 4
    Boat
    Jeep Tours/Rentals
    Duration
    8 Hours
    Up to
    4 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Jeep Tours/Rentals4.9(78)

    Private St. John Half or Full-Day Jeep Tour & Snorkel

    from$549/charter· no markup

    Island Buddy

    St. John3 HoursUp to 4
    Boat
    Jeep Tours/Rentals
    Duration
    3 Hours
    Up to
    4 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters4.9(78)

    Private Full-Day St. John Surf & Turf: Jeep & Boat Charter

    from$1,100/charter· no markup

    Island Buddy

    St. John8 HoursUp to 4
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    8 Hours
    Up to
    4 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Sunset Cruises

    Private Sunset Cruise: 34' Nor-Tech Powerboat

    from$600/charter· no markup

    One Caribbean Charters

    St. Thomas or St. John2 HoursUp to 11
    Boat
    Sunset Cruises
    Duration
    2 Hours
    Up to
    11 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Sunset Cruises

    Private Sunset Cruise: 37' Midnight Express Powerboat

    from$1,000/charter· no markup

    One Caribbean Charters

    St. Thomas or St. John2 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    Sunset Cruises
    Duration
    2 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters

    Private Half-Day USVI Powerboat Charter from St. Thomas/St. John

    from$850/charter· no markup

    One Caribbean Charters

    St. Thomas or St. John4 HoursUp to 11
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    4 Hours
    Up to
    11 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters

    Private Full-Day USVI Power Catamaran Charter

    from$2,650/charter· no markup

    One Caribbean Charters

    St. Thomas or St. John7 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    7 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters

    Private Full-Day USVI Adventure on Midnight Express

    from$1,500/charter· no markup

    One Caribbean Charters

    St. Thomas or St. John7 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    7 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters

    Private Full-Day USVI Adventure from St. Thomas/St. John

    from$1,200/charter· no markup

    One Caribbean Charters

    St. Thomas or St. John7 HoursUp to 11
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    7 Hours
    Up to
    11 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    BVI Trips

    Full-Day Private BVI Power Catamaran Charter

    from$2,950/charter· no markup

    One Caribbean Charters

    St. Thomas or St. John8 HoursUp to 11
    Boat
    BVI Trips
    Duration
    8 Hours
    Up to
    11 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    BVI Trips

    Private Full-Day BVI Midnight Express Charter from St. Thomas

    from$1,750/charter· no markup

    One Caribbean Charters

    St. Thomas, St. John, or BVI7 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    BVI Trips
    Duration
    7 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Transportation4.9(527)

    St. Thomas to St. John All-Inclusive Water Taxi

    from$870/charter· no markup

    Ocean Runner

    Low Key Watersports, St. John2 HoursUp to 12Open bar
    Boat
    Transportation
    Duration
    2 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Sunset Sailing5.0(554)

    USVI Sunset & Snorkel Private Powerboat Charter

    from$500/charter· no markup

    Sunshine Daydream Charters

    2.5 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    32' Worldcat Powerboat
    Duration
    2.5 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    BVI Trips5.0(554)

    Private Half-Day Jost Van Dyke Powerboat Charter

    from$1,195/charter· no markup

    Sunshine Daydream Charters

    6 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    32' Worldcat Powerboat
    Duration
    6 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    BVI Trips5.0(554)

    Private BVI Full Day Powerboat Charter — Jost Van Dyke & The Baths

    from$1,395/charter· no markup

    Sunshine Daydream Charters

    8 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    32' Worldcat Power Catamaran
    Duration
    8 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Sunset Sailing5.0(92)

    USVI Sunset Sail: Golden Hour Cruise for 12 Passengers

    from$695/charter· no markup

    On the Sea Charters

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John3.5 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    Sunset Sailing
    Duration
    3.5 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    BVI Trips5.0(92)

    Private Full-Day BVI White Bay Powerboat Charter

    from$1,350/charter· no markup

    On the Sea Charters

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John6 HoursUp to 6
    Boat
    BVI Trips
    Duration
    6 Hours
    Up to
    6 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters5.0(92)

    Private Full-Day USVI Last Day Experience

    from$965/charter· no markup

    On the Sea Charters

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John7 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    7 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Sunset Sailing5.0(92)

    Private St. John Sunset Cruise with Powerboat

    from$450/charter· no markup

    On the Sea Charters

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John1.5 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    Sunset Sailing
    Duration
    1.5 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters5.0(92)

    Private Full-Day USVI Tour: Island Hopping & Secluded Beaches

    from$1,050/charter· no markup

    On the Sea Charters

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John6.25 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    6.25 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters5.0(92)

    Half-Day Private USVI Water Taxi & Island Hopping

    from$500/charter· no markup

    On the Sea Charters

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John3 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    3 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Per-Person Adventures5.0(1,593)

    Shared BVI Tour: The Baths & Norman Island Snorkel

    from$300/person· no markup

    Stormy Pirates Boat Charters

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John9.5 HoursUp to 12Open bar
    Boat
    Per-Person Adventures
    Duration
    9.5 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters5.0(1,593)

    Private, All-Inclusive Powerboat — St. John, USVI & BVI

    from$1,900/charter· no markup

    Stormy Pirates Boat Charters

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John6-8 HoursUp to 14Open bar
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    6-8 Hours
    Up to
    14 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters4.7(103)

    Private Power Catamaran Charter: USVI & BVI Day Trips

    from$700/charter· no markup

    Calypso Charters

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John3-8 HoursUp to 12
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    3-8 Hours
    Up to
    12 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Beach Gear / Watersports4.7(22)

    Full-Day Beach Chair Rental at Maho Bay

    from$10/person· no markup

    Reef2Peak

    Maho Bay, St. John7 HoursUp to 1
    Boat
    Beach Gear / Watersports
    Duration
    7 Hours
    Up to
    1 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Private Charters4.7(103)

    USVI Private Power Catamaran Charters: Half or Full Day

    from$600/charter· no markup

    Calypso Charters

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John3-7 HoursUp to 6
    Boat
    Private Charters
    Duration
    3-7 Hours
    Up to
    6 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Fishing5.0(2)

    St. John Half-Day Inshore Fly Fishing Charter

    from$600/charter· no markup

    St. John Fly Fishing

    St. John4 HoursUp to 3
    Boat
    Fishing
    Duration
    4 Hours
    Up to
    3 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Kayak Tours4.9(1,327)

    Best of St. John: Kayak, Snorkel and Picnic Adventure

    from$159/person· no markup

    Virgin Islands Ecotours

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John5 HoursUp to 16
    Boat
    Kayak
    Duration
    5 Hours
    Up to
    16 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Boat Rentals5.0(297)

    Half-Day St. John Dinghy Rental: North Shore Beach Hopping

    from$245/charter· no markup

    Wharfside Watersports

    Cruz Bay Ferry Dock, St. John3.5 HoursUp to 4
    Boat
    12' Dinghy
    Duration
    3.5 Hours
    Up to
    4 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Boat Rentals5.0(297)

    St. John Full-Day Medline 9 Luxury Boat Rental

    from$1,250/charter· no markup

    Wharfside Watersports

    Cruz Bay Ferry Dock, St. John7 HoursUp to 10
    Boat
    Medline 9 Luxury Inflatable
    Duration
    7 Hours
    Up to
    10 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Boat Rentals5.0(297)

    Half-Day Self-Captained Zodiac Rental in St. John

    from$495/charter· no markup

    Wharfside Watersports

    Cruz Bay Ferry Dock, St. John3.5 HoursUp to 6
    Boat
    Zodiac N-ZO
    Duration
    3.5 Hours
    Up to
    6 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    BVI Trips4.9(1,751)

    Jost Van Dyke Full-Day Sail & Snorkel Catamaran Tour

    from$179/person· no markup

    Cruz Bay Watersports

    The Westin Resort, St. John8 HoursUp to 40Open bar
    Boat
    BVI Trips
    Duration
    8 Hours
    Up to
    40 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    BVI Trips4.9(1,751)

    BVI Baths & Caves All-Inclusive Power Catamaran Trip

    from$219/person· no markup

    Cruz Bay Watersports

    The Westin Resort, St. John8.5 HoursUp to 40Open bar
    Boat
    60' Jost Boat Power Catamaran
    Duration
    8.5 Hours
    Up to
    40 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    BVI Trips4.7(103)

    Jost Van Dyke All-Inclusive 18+ Party Boat to BVI

    from$200/person· no markup

    Calypso Charters

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John7 HoursUp to 49Open bar
    Boat
    BVI Trips
    Duration
    7 Hours
    Up to
    49 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    BVI Trips4.7(103)

    Bad Kitty BVI Catamaran Trip: The Baths & Jost Van Dyke

    from$225/person· no markup

    Calypso Charters

    Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John8 HoursUp to 49Open bar
    Boat
    BVI Trips
    Duration
    8 Hours
    Up to
    49 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Jeep Tours/Rentals4.9(78)

    Full-Day St. John UTV Rental: Drive Your Own Adventure

    from$369/charter· no markup

    Island Buddy

    St. John8 HoursUp to 4
    Boat
    Jeep Tours/Rentals
    Duration
    8 Hours
    Up to
    4 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary

    Swipe to explore →

    St. John's east end is the closest point in the US Virgin Islands to the British Virgin Islands — just a few miles across the Narrows from Tortola. BVI day trips from Coral Bay or Cruz Bay are shorter, more scenic, and put you in BVI waters faster than departures from anywhere else in the USVI.

    From St. John, you can reach Jost Van Dyke in about 30 minutes and Tortola in under 20 minutes. Popular itineraries include the Soggy Dollar Bar, Foxy's, The Baths at Virgin Gorda, and snorkeling at Sandy Cay — all easily done in a single day from St. John.

    What Makes St. John BVI Charter Boats & Day Trips Special?

    Closest to the BVI

    St. John is the nearest USVI island to the British Virgin Islands. From Coral Bay, Tortola is just 4 miles away — the shortest BVI crossing in the territory.

    Jost Van Dyke in 30 Minutes

    Reach the Soggy Dollar Bar and Foxy's in about 30 minutes from Cruz Bay. Spend the day bar-hopping White Bay and Great Harbour on one of the Caribbean's most legendary islands.

    Sandy Cay & Sandy Spit

    These tiny, picture-perfect uninhabited islands between St. John and Tortola are ideal for snorkeling, beach time, and those iconic deserted-island photos.

    Shorter Crossing, More Time

    The shorter distance from St. John means less time on open water and more time exploring — you'll get an extra hour or more at your BVI destinations compared to St. Thomas departures.

    What You Need to Know

    • BVI trips require a valid passport for all passengers — no exceptions.
    • Customs and immigration fees are typically $40–$75 per person.
    • BVI charters from St. John depart from Cruz Bay or Coral Bay.
    • The crossing is shorter from St. John — 20 minutes to Tortola, 30 minutes to Jost Van Dyke.
    • Popular itineraries: Jost Van Dyke + Sandy Cay, The Baths + Cooper Island, Norman Island + The Indians.
    • Coral Bay departures are ideal for Tortola and eastern BVI destinations.

    Pro Tips from the Locals

    💡Bring your passport — you cannot enter the BVI without one.

    💡Coral Bay is the closest departure point to the BVI — ask your captain about departure location options.

    💡Sandy Cay between St. John and Tortola is a must-stop — pristine snorkeling and a short nature trail.

    💡Book early — St. John BVI charters are on smaller boats with limited availability.

    💡A full-day trip gives you time for 2–3 BVI island stops plus snorkeling.

    💡The Narrows between St. John and Tortola can be choppy — take seasickness precautions if prone.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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