Spend a private day aboard MV Hydra exploring Buck Island, St. John, and Water Island. Expect multiple snorkel stops, onboard comforts, and local crew service on this seven-hour USVI power catamaran charter.
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You step aboard MV Hydra as the harbor glass peels away and the reef-sprayed horizon opens. The bow invites you forward; bean bags cradle you while the engines hum steady and confident. The ferry of concrete buildings and cruise liners shrinks behind, replaced by scrubbed hills and shallow, turquoise shelves that dare you to dive in.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels — expects short swims, easy snorkeling, and some standing/walking on beaches
Wildlife
History
St. Thomas and St. John bear Danish colonial-era forts and harbor towns that shaped trade and seafaring culture in the 18th–19th centuries.
Conservation
Buck Island and many bays are protected marine areas; use reef-safe products, avoid touching coral, and follow crew instructions to minimize impact.
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Bring a passport for BVI side trips
If you plan to include the British Virgin Islands, everyone needs a physical passport and should budget for local customs fees not included in the charter price.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect coral and your skin — choose mineral-based reef-safe sunscreen and apply before boarding to avoid contaminating marine life.
Pack motion-sickness prevention
Even stable catamarans can encounter chop; take anti-nausea medication or use acupressure bands if you’re sensitive to boat motion.
Hydrate and layer
Bring a refillable water bottle and a light windbreaker for cooler breezes in the open water; crew provides bottled water and cold drinks.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and nearby coral; apply before boarding to limit runoff.
summer
Personal snorkel mask or rashguard
Masks are often provided, but a personal mask improves fit and comfort in the water.
Water shoes
Protect feet on rocky entries and coral-strewn shorelines when landing on smaller beaches.
Light windbreaker or cover-up
Keeps you comfortable during open-water cruising and early morning departures.