Board a 50-foot luxury catamaran from Red Hook for a private half- or full-day snorkel and beach charter to St. John and nearby cays — gear, drinks, and on-board restrooms included. Customize your stops for snorkeling, swimming, or a secluded beach day.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The Caribbean sun lifts off the horizon as you step onto the wide aft deck of a 50-foot luxury catamaran at American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook. Salt and diesel mix with a rum-sweet breeze while the crew secures lines and hands you a cold bottle of water; ahead, St. John’s green ridge and a scatter of cays wait like punctuation marks on the blue.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be comfortable climbing a ladder and swimming short distances.
Wildlife
History
The U.S. Virgin Islands bear Danish colonial history and old plantation roads; many coastal ruins and stone walls reflect the islands’ sugar-era past.
Conservation
Operators request reef-safe sunscreen, careful anchoring in sand, and a no-touch policy for coral—these practices help preserve fragile reef ecosystems and marine wildlife.
Reserve your spot on the 50' Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early to check in
Plan to be at the Seas the Day departure lounge at American Yacht Harbor 15 minutes before departure to complete boarding and safety briefings.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply reef-safe sunscreen before boarding and reapply with a towel-dry method to protect coral and marine life.
Bring a motion-sickness remedy
If you’re prone to seasickness, take medication the night before or bring wristbands — the catamaran has stable platforms but open ocean legs can be bumpy.
Tip and plan food preferences
Crew gratuity is customary for private charters; let the operator know dietary restrictions ahead of time so they can plan provisioning.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and preserves coral ecosystems in shallow snorkel areas.
summer
Light windbreaker or UV shirt
Blocks wind and sun during open-water stretches and cooler mornings.
spring
Water shoes
Useful for rocky shore entries and protecting feet on reefs and shoals.
summer
Small dry bag
Keeps phone, keys and a light layer dry while swimming or snorkeling.