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The 15 Best Private Tours in the US Virgin Islands

79 tours  ·  from $72

The 15 best private tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach - The snorkeling is friendly to beginners, with limits
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Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach

1.Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 661 reviews · from $160Our pick

Join Seas the Day Charters for a four-hour St. Thomas boat trip to Turtle Cove or Brewers Bay and Honeymoon Beach. Captain Rusty, Mike, JW, Dave, and other crew members may lead the outing. Expect reef fish, turtles, drinks, a beach-bar stop, and a return to Yacht Haven Grande.

“Had a great experience with Captain Rusty. Booked this as an excursion off of a cruise ship. Read many reviews and I absolutely love the blunt response from the company, with correction to those that complain with invalid statements. Captain Rusty was professional and communicative. We had about a 25 minute ride to Buck Island where we snorkeled for about an hour. There was a shipwreck and sea life to admire. From there, a similar duration ride to Honeymoon Beach/Water Island for more snorkeling. Dinghy’s Bar, located on the beach offers lunch and is known for the famous painkiller drink. Snorkeling is enjoyed there as well. Overall, a great experience…”

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50' Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience - Red Hook departure and the timing that matters
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50′ Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience

2.50′ Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 606 reviews Top rated

Take up to 12 people aboard SY Sirena, a 50-foot luxury catamaran departing Red Hook. Your captain can shape a half or full day around snorkeling, beaches, sea turtles, and lunch stops, with floats, gear, beer, soda, water, and rum punch included. BVI visits are not available.

“What a lovely experience. Maddy and Alex were so accommodating and experienced. There was 12 of us and they were wonderful.”

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Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter - Sail, Beach, Snorkel. - Building your route around St. Thomas
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Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter – Sail, Beach, Snorkel.

3.Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter – Sail, Beach, Snorkel.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews

Spend up to seven hours aboard S/Y Pisces, a 47-foot Leopard catamaran, with your own group of up to 12. Your captain can plan snorkeling, turtle watching, beach time, and island stops around St. Thomas, Water Island, Buck Island, or a quiet cay. Snorkel gear, floats, drinks, and a restroom are included.

“Such a relaxing and wonderful way to spend the day! Loved snorkeling in areas that we've never gone to. Honeymoon beach is our new favorite spot!”

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The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour - Frenchtown and the island’s everyday side
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The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour

4.The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews

Spend six hours exploring St. Thomas in a private air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Sinclair, Jason, Raymond, or Smitty. See Drake’s Seat, Mountain Top, Charlotte Amalie, historic sites, and beaches, with time to swim, shop, eat, and adjust the pace to your group.

“Either there is not much to see on this island or our guide put little thought into making it interesting. We paid $1200 for 3 of use to have a private tour of all the hot spots and we were done in less than 3 hours and left to figure out what we should do next on our own. We asked to be brought to paradise point after some searching ourselves. We were driven to it and the guide left us there waiting for 45 minutes while they ran a personal errand. We got back to the ship hungry as there were no recommendations for food the entire day and…”

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Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today! - Hawksnest Beach feels more local
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Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today!

5.Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · from $150

Explore St. John with a private guide such as Hibiscus, Evans, or Ron. In 2.5 hours, you’ll see beach overlooks, Annaberg Sugar Plantation, Bordeaux Mountain, and island views, with water and selected hotel transfers included.

“This is the best way to get an overview of the island so you will know where to go back and explore on your own.”

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Explore the Virgin Islands on a Private Boat Charter - What the $1,195 price really buys
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Explore the Virgin Islands on a Private Boat Charter

6.Explore the Virgin Islands on a Private Boat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews

You and up to five companions get a private boat, captain, bottled water, rum punch, beer, and soda for a flexible day around St John. Snorkel near a private beach, hear Virgin Islands pirate stories, and consider a floating taco stop at Lime Out. Lunch and a $250 fuel surcharge cost extra.

“Our family has been traveling to St. John for nearly 10 years. We always reserve a private boat charter for one day during our stay. Every other charter has always been top notch. Unfortunately, I can not say the same about our Stormy Pirates Read more”

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USVI Private Boat Charters - New, Fast Powerboats for Half and Full Day - Choosing between a half-day and full-day charter
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USVI Private Boat Charters – New, Fast Powerboats for Half and Full Day

7.USVI Private Boat Charters – New, Fast Powerboats for Half and Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews

Take a private 31-foot Wellcraft from American Yacht Harbor with up to 12 people. Your captain, such as Mike, Bryan, Aaron, or Amanda, can shape a 4 to 7-hour trip around snorkeling, beaches, turtles, St. John, and quiet coves. Snorkel gear, soda, water, and beer are included.

“Our Captain Mike was the best! His music and knowledge of the islands were amazing. Definitely would recommend and do this every time we vacation!”

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Private Fast Power Catamaran. Full or Half Day for Beach Hopping, Snorkel & Swim - Water Island and Little Buck Island
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Private Fast Power Catamaran. Full or Half Day for Beach Hopping, Snorkel & Swim

8.Private Fast Power Catamaran. Full or Half Day for Beach Hopping, Snorkel & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews

Take MV Poseidon, a 36-foot TwinVee power catamaran, around St. Thomas and St. John for 4 to 7 hours. Your captain, including Holly, Amanda, Wallens, Aaron, or Bryan, helps shape the day around snorkeling, beaches, turtles, lunch, and swimming for up to 12 people.

“Such a wonderful experience! Wallens took us to two great spots. One with turtles and another with so many species of fish. We had a quick stop at a unique beach with amazing drinks and clean bathrooms. The music was on point for a chill experience. Such an epic and chill day. Thank you Wallens!”

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Private Four Hour Historic/Beach Tour with Star Fish Tours & Taxi - Trunk Bay gives the tour its classic beach stop
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Private Four Hour Historic/Beach Tour with Star Fish Tours & Taxi

9.Private Four Hour Historic/Beach Tour with Star Fish Tours & Taxi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $287

Ride with a local guide such as Evans, Ron, or Hibiscus through St. John’s beaches, Annaberg Sugar Plantation, Coral Bay, and the island’s highest point. You can follow the planned route or adjust beach time, swimming, and sightseeing to suit your group.

“Our tour guide, Hibiscus, was so sweet, humble and welcoming and she was very professional, knowledgeable and well-spoken. She made the St John Island tour so enjoyable. We saw the sugar plantation remains, several beaches, multiple Read more”

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Private Full Day, Fun Day Aboard SY Mazu - Luxury Gemini Legacy Catamaran - Leaving Red Hook on SY Mazu or SY Neptune
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Private Full Day, Fun Day Aboard SY Mazu – Luxury Gemini Legacy Catamaran

10.Private Full Day, Fun Day Aboard SY Mazu – Luxury Gemini Legacy Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews

Spend about seven hours aboard SY Mazu or SY Neptune, a private Gemini Legacy catamaran for up to eight people. Captain JP, Maddy, Heather, Alex, and other crew members tailor the route around St. Thomas and St. John, with snorkeling gear, drinks, rum punch, and time for beaches or lunch.

“we loved our first experience so much we booked again with maddy and Joseph, they were very informative on the islands and the history, they took us to a spot with a sunken ship and to Jeffery Epsteins island which was very interesting to see in person, they also took us to Lavago, they have the best brisket grilled cheese and lobster flatbread & the most beautiful views, we loved our experience and we adored maddy and Joseph.”

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Private Luxury Charter Aboard New Multi-Deck Lagoon Catamaran - Snorkeling Around Buck Island, St. John, and the Nearby Cays
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Private Luxury Charter Aboard New Multi-Deck Lagoon Catamaran

11.Private Luxury Charter Aboard New Multi-Deck Lagoon Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews

Sail from Havensight aboard a Lagoon 420 catamaran with a captain such as Hillary, Vic, or Alex. Build a seven-hour route around snorkeling, sea turtles, secluded beaches, and floating bars. The boat carries up to 12 people, with gear, beer, rum punch, soda, water, and a restroom included.

“Amazing snorkel adventure with Captain Hillary of Seas the Day! We loved that it was a small group (maximum of 12 guests on the trip). Stopped at two beautiful locations - one for snorkeling and one for beach. Lots of turtle sightings!”

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Private Open-Air Jeep Adventure with Tropic Sun –Hidden Beaches - Charlotte Amalie sets the scene
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Private Open-Air Jeep Adventure with Tropic Sun –Hidden Beaches

12.Private Open-Air Jeep Adventure with Tropic Sun –Hidden Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews

Ride with Scott, Rena, or Carlos in a private open-air Jeep around St. Thomas. The flexible 4 to 5-hour outing combines Brewer’s Bay, beach time, plantation ruins, Mountain Top, Drake’s Seat, Skyline Drive, local drinks, and quiet coves that large buses cannot reach.

“Scott was fantastic! He quickly got to know our group and chose stops that matched exactly what we were looking for. His lunch recommendation was spot on too. Highly recommend booking with him!”

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Full Day Private Charter, Snorkel St. John (12 guests, 55’ yacht) - Honeymoon Beach, lunch, and a slower break
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Full Day Private Charter, Snorkel St. John (12 guests, 55’ yacht)

13.Full Day Private Charter, Snorkel St. John (12 guests, 55’ yacht)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $797

From Sapphire Beach Marina, your captain takes your private group of up to 12 toward Maho Bay, Honeymoon Beach, Lovango Cay, and Trunk Bay. Captains such as Tommy, Zach, Jesse, or Max help shape the day, with snorkeling, a fresh lunch, and an open bar included.

“The crew was absolutely accommodating and fun. They took us to 2 different snorkeling areas that were absolutely beautiful. They were very knowledgeable about the area. Lunch was phenomenal as were the drinks. Will come back again and do this same charter!”

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Half or Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas - Waterlemon Cay rewards strong snorkelers
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Half or Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas

14.Half or Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews

Set out from St. Thomas or St. John aboard a private 29 or 32-foot power catamaran with Captain Andrew, Bryan, Steve, Scott, or another experienced captain. Snorkel at Maho Bay and Waterlemon Cay, relax at Scott Bay, and stop at Pizza Pi or Lime Out.

“Captain Andrew and Brian were excellent guides. We went to several places to snorkel and saw turtles, sea rays, and a shark! The trip finished with pizza at Pizza Pi, a floating restaurant. Really enjoyed the day!”

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Full Day Private Charter on Luxury Catamaran Sailing. - The best seats are on the trampolines and at the stern
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Full Day Private Charter on Luxury Catamaran Sailing.

15.Full Day Private Charter on Luxury Catamaran Sailing.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $250

Set out from Red Hook aboard the private catamaran Second Chance with Ivy, TL, and their crew. You choose among stops such as Maho Bay, Lovango Cay, and Christmas Cove, with snorkeling gear, paddle boards, hammock chairs, lunch, rum punch, beer, and soft drinks included.

“We went as a group of six. It was fantastic! We saw everything that we hoped to- and then some. This is something we will do again!”

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