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Set sail from Sapphire Beach for a semi-private full-day cruise to St. John National Park and its surrounding cays. With a six-guest limit, reef snorkeling, grilled lunch and an open bar, this trip balances comfort, quiet anchorages and top snorkel sites away from the big-boat crowds.
Set sail from Sapphire Beach for a semi-private full-day cruise to St. John National Park and its surrounding cays. With a six-guest limit, reef snorkeling, grilled lunch and an open bar, this trip balances comfort, quiet anchorages and top snorkel sites away from the big-boat crowds.
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Operated by Virgin Islands Day Sailing · Red Hook (Saint Thomas), U.S. Virgin Islands
The morning light on Sapphire Beach cuts the horizon into a band of nickel-blue and glass. A six-guest catamaran hums at its slip, canvas already trimmed, the promise of empty coves and coral gardens ahead. You push off Red Hook’s bustle and feel the island shrink into green ridgelines; the motor softens, sails take the load and the voyage becomes a steady, sun-bright pulse toward St. John and a scatter of cays that guard the National Park.
moderate.
6–7 hours.
Comfortable swimming ability recommended; little hiking—mostly short swims and stepping on/off the boat
Basic snorkeling ability is recommended; guides provide masks, snorkels and a quick orientation, but you should be comfortable in open water.
Children are welcome but an adult should assess their swimming ability; life jackets are provided when needed.
Yes, but you must contact the operator in advance with your ship name and port times to confirm compatibility with the 9:00 a.m. departure.
Yes — the trip includes bottled water, snacks, an onboard grilled lunch (grilled chicken, pasta salad, fruit), and alcoholic beverages from an open bar.
The operator cancels for bad weather and will refund fully if you cancel at least 24 hours prior; same-day weather cancellations may also trigger refunds.
Operators provide a range of snorkel mask sizes and will help fit them; feel free to bring your own if you prefer a personal mask.
St. John’s park lands and reefs were set aside in the 1950s as part of Virgin Islands National Park protection efforts that preserved beaches and colonial-era ruins.
Anchoring is managed to avoid coral damage, and operators encourage reef-safe sunscreen, no-touch snorkeling, and packing out all waste to protect sensitive marine habitats.
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