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    St. John, US Virgin Islands · 2026 Season

    Catamaran Charters

    Catamaran charters from St. John — explore national park waters, pristine reefs, and island cays in comfort.

    Vetted local captains · Secure operator booking

    25–50 ft
    Boat Sizes
    6–20
    Guest Capacity
    4–8 hrs
    Duration
    National Park
    Protected Waters
    4.9· across 1,000+ operator reviews200+ vetted charters

    A catamaran charter in St. John costs $120–$175 per person for group tours or $1,200–$3,000 for a private charter. St. John cats are typically 25–50 feet with 6–20 guests max, departing from Cruz Bay to national park snorkel sites like Waterlemon Cay and Henley Cay.

    Choose your day on the water

    53 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
    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
    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
    Snorkeling4.9(1,751)

    Lovango Cay Snorkel & Sail Catamaran Tour

    from$119/person· no markup

    Cruz Bay Watersports

    Westin Resort, St. John5 HoursUp to 40Open bar
    Boat
    55' Sailing Catamaran
    Duration
    5 Hours
    Up to
    40 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
    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
    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
    Sunset Sailing4.9(1,751)

    St. John Luxury Sunset Sail on 65ft Catamaran

    from$79/person· no markup

    Cruz Bay Watersports

    The Westin Resort, St. John1.5 HoursUp to 60Open bar
    Boat
    65' Island Dream Sailing Catamaran
    Duration
    1.5 Hours
    Up to
    60 guests
    Stops
    Custom itinerary
    Snorkeling4.9(1,751)

    St. Thomas Half-Day Snorkel & Sail on a Luxury Catamaran

    from$129/person· no markup

    Cruz Bay Watersports

    The Westin Resort, St. John5 HoursUp to 60Open bar
    Boat
    65' Island Spirit Sailing Catamaran
    Duration
    5 Hours
    Up to
    60 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)

    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

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    St. John catamaran charters offer an intimate way to explore the island's stunning national park waters. With two-thirds of St. John protected as national park, the surrounding reefs and cays are some of the healthiest and most pristine in the Caribbean — and a catamaran's stability and space make it the perfect vessel for a day of exploration.

    Departing from Cruz Bay or Coral Bay, St. John catamaran charters visit sites like Waterlemon Cay, Henley Cay, Lovango, Lime Out, and the famous snorkeling reefs of the north shore. The boats tend to be smaller and more intimate than St. Thomas operations, creating a personalized, unhurried experience.

    These are day sails and overnight trips, not week-long crewed or bareboat charters. For multi-day options, see overnight and term charters.

    What Makes St. John Catamaran Charters Special?

    National Park Waters

    Sail through Virgin Islands National Park marine areas with pristine coral reefs, abundant sea turtles, and protected marine life found nowhere else in the territory.

    Intimate Experience

    St. John catamarans typically host 6–20 guests max, creating a more personal, relaxed atmosphere than larger St. Thomas operations.

    Premier Snorkel Sites

    Access world-class snorkel spots like Waterlemon Cay, Henley Cay, and Lovango — healthy reefs with incredible visibility and marine diversity.

    Lime Out Stop

    Many St. John catamaran charters include a stop at Lime Out, the famous floating taco bar in Coral Bay — tacos, cocktails, and Caribbean vibes from the water.

    Popular St. John Catamaran Routes

    North Shore Snorkel Tour: Waterlemon Cay, Henley Cay, and Maho Bay — the best of St. John's national park reefs with turtle encounters and pristine coral.

    Lime Out + Coral Bay: Sail the scenic east end, snorkel Coral Bay reefs, and stop at Lime Out for floating tacos and margaritas.

    BVI Day Trip: Cross to Jost Van Dyke or Tortola — St. John's proximity to the BVI makes this the shortest crossing in the USVI.

    Sunset Sail: Intimate evening sails along the national park coastline with cocktails and views of the BVI at golden hour.

    Island Hopping by Catamaran from St. John

    St. John's central location makes it the perfect starting point for an island hopping day charter. From Cruz Bay, you're just 20 minutes from St. Thomas, 45 minutes from Jost Van Dyke, and surrounded by uninhabited cays and national park islands.

    A typical St. John island hopping catamaran charter visits Lovango Cay, Henley Cay, Whistling Cay, and the outer reefs before heading to Lime Out for lunch. Full-day trips can cross to the BVI for a multi-island adventure.

    St. John catamaran charters are smaller and more intimate than St. Thomas operations — perfect for families and small groups who want a personalized island hopping experience through the Virgin Islands.

    What You Need to Know

    • St. John catamaran charters depart from Cruz Bay waterfront or Coral Bay dock.
    • Half-day (4 hours) and full-day (6–8 hours) options available.
    • Most St. John cats are smaller (25–50 ft) with 6–20 guest capacity for an intimate experience.
    • Popular routes: north shore snorkel tour, Lime Out trip, BVI crossing, sunset sail.
    • Many charters visit sites only accessible by boat — Henley Cay, Lovango, and outer reefs.
    • Private charters available for couples, families, and small celebrations.

    What's Included

    • Professional captain and crew
    • Open bar — rum punch, cocktails, beer, wine
    • Snorkel gear for all guests
    • Lunch or snacks (full-day charters)
    • Access to national park snorkel sites
    • Small group, personalized experience

    Pro Tips from the Locals

    💡Book early — St. John catamaran availability is more limited than St. Thomas.

    💡Cruz Bay departures access the north shore snorkel sites; Coral Bay departures are closer to Lime Out and the BVI.

    💡Morning trips have calmer water and better snorkel visibility.

    💡Ask about customizing your route — most St. John captains are flexible with itineraries.

    💡If staying on St. Thomas, take the Red Hook ferry to Cruz Bay (20 min) to join a St. John charter.

    💡Full-day charters with a Lime Out stop are the most popular — book these first.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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