Set off from Cruz Bay on a relaxed, all-inclusive day sail that visits sheltered cays, offers guided snorkeling with sea turtles, a gourmet deli lunch and an open bar. This small-group experience focuses on calm waters, close wildlife encounters and easy, authentic sailing in Virgin Islands National Park.
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You step onto warm sand at Cruz Bay before the hull hums to life—a low, steady sound that feels like the island exhaling. The 40-foot sloop leans into trade winds and the shoreline of St. John recedes into a strip of green and white: forested hills giving way to sugar-sand beaches and the flat blue of the National Park.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to board a small ladder and swim short distances for snorkeling.
Wildlife
History
Much of St. John is part of the Virgin Islands National Park, created in the 1950s to preserve historic plantation ruins, reefs and trails influenced by Danish colonial agriculture.
Conservation
Operators emphasize reef-safe practices: no touching corals or turtles, proper sunscreen, and minimizing plastic waste to protect fragile reefs.
Reserve your spot on the SPECIAL - All Inclusive Day Sail today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
The operator enforces no-touch rules—use reef-safe sunscreen and reapply before getting in the water to protect corals.
Motion-sickness prep
If you’re prone to seasickness take preventative medication and choose a spot mid-boat where motion is least felt.
Wear water shoes
Beaches can have sun-warmed coral rubble; water shoes protect feet when hopping ashore or exploring tidepools.
Hydrate and pace alcohol
The trip includes an open bar—alternate cocktails with water between swims to stay hydrated.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects reef ecosystems and prevents sunburn during prolonged sun exposure on deck and in the water.
summer
Light windbreaker
Morning and late-afternoon sea breezes can be cool—layering keeps you comfortable on deck.
spring
Slip-on water shoes
Protect feet on rocky shorelines and make boarding ladders easier.
summer
Seasickness medication or wristbands
Prevents nausea for those prone to motion sickness on open water.