Incredible sunset cruise with capt. Cleve!! My boys (10, 7, and 4) enjoyed every minute. He's so…read moreknowledgeable about the island. Truly a special private sunset cruise for our family.

Chartered w/ Capt Cleve 2 separate days (BVI tour & fishing around St Thomas)...entire family (4)…read moretotally enjoyed. Cleve is a local St Johnny & seasoned waterman...very professional but easy going...highly recommend & will charter again next visit

5 of us did a half day snorkeling trip out of Coral Bay. Captain Carl and Darcy could not have been…read morenicer or more professional. We felt like like we were in the hands of someone who not only was great at what he does, but after many years, still loves doing it! A nice half day of snorkeling with some home made refreshments made for a memorable day!

Cap't Karl is the kinda guy you want in your circle of friends. A passionate conservationist, an…read moreadvocate for responsible travel and tourism on the islands and an avid sailor and outdoorsman. This review is unique - because Karl contacted us a day before our charter and apologetically informed us that the harbor motor on the Mahiya was under repair and the boat could not leave its mooring. While offering us other charter options - Karl also offered use of his harbor dinghy to Lime Out and drinks and time chilling on the Mahiya. We choose this option and it was time very well spent. After an incredible lunch at Lime Out - Karl taught my boys sailing knots, discussed the devastations of the 2017 hurricanes and his conservation work on the islands. An invaluable experience for teenage boys. Best wishes Karl getting the Mahiya back under full power and thanks again for time with family!

John is a fantastic captain and host! We had a blast wake surfing and kneeboarding! Beginners and…read moreadvanced skill levels will all have a great time.

Had an amazing time with John! Took the family out for a full day. John had all kinds of boards…read moreincluding the same board my son uses (Hyperlite Wingman Jr). Started with some wakesurf near the pizza boat and when we got hungry.......we jumped on over to the pizza boat for lunch! Good food, super clear water, saw various kinds of fish under the boat. After lunch we cruised over to another spot for some snorkeling then headed out for the afternoon wakesurf session. Picked us up and dropped us off right at the beach of the hotel. If your thinking about booking don't hesitate. It was a great time and we all wished we had booked another day.

Rob was great He picked us up on time, ready to go and very…read moreprofessional. We did some sight seeing and snorkeling at 4 different bays. His boat Was quite clean and In great shape. There was a cooler on board full of water and It was byob. Previous passengers had left sudzy gifts! Very knowledgeable about the area and quick to educate us. I learned a lot! He had is at Lime Out as they opened And we ordered before anyone showed up. Score! I highly recommend you check him out When here at the USVI.

Great family day on the water with Nick and Nicole! They did a great job keeping our boats close…read moretogether for family photos and fun between the 2 boats we chartered.

Great day out on the water for our family of 5. Highly, highly recommend. Thank you Captain Pat,…read moreJasmine and Jeep for a laid back experience filled with good vibes. Snorkeling turned out great.

We were on St John's, the week before Thanksgiving. We hired Sweet Pea Charters to take us out for…read morethe afternoon...sight seeing and snorkeling. Captain Pat and Jasmine, were a wealth on information and excellent sailors....Jasmine fixed us a delicious grilled chicken salad, yummy desert and good booze. It was one of the highlights of our vacation.....Captain Pat's , faithful pup Jeep, keep a keen eye on everything.....thanks for a fabulous day. Highly recommend these two. The Shute's,Conners and Evett's.

Rented a dingy for the day and beach hopped. Was an amazing day. Cade was great - super helpful and…read moreso easy to work with. He showed us how to operate it and gave us some tips on best stops to hit before we headed out. Highly recommend Wharfside and Cade!!

Honestly could not recommend these guys enough! Best business in the area!…read more We rented a zodiac boat from them super last minute and it was well worth it! They gave us great suggestions on snorkeling spots, stopping at Lime Out vs Pizza Pie for lunch, and were just genuinely nice to talk to. The day out on the water was great. We swam with multiple sea turtles, a baby shark, sting rays, parrot fish, and squid! After the great day, we were silly and forgot a bag of ours on the beach. Unfortunately my GoPro was on top of the bag, and someone with sticky hands walked by. In a crazy coincidence almost a week later, Scotty actually saw the guy and got the GoPro back! I never expected to get those videos/photos of our family vacation back, but thanks to Scotty, we'll have them in hand soon. Book with them. You won't be disappointed.

This was an amazing charter. We rented the private boat and got to pick where we wanted to go. It…read morewas a little pricey but totally worth it. We went to the baths in British Virgin Island, Willie Ts for lunch, and then a place to go snorkeling. Landry our boat captain was amazing and very informative. He gave us history, and picked the best music. You can bring your own drinks on and snorkel gear if you want. Totally worth it to go wherever you want to!

Excellent adventure. We were looking for a last minute snorkel adventure while vacationing on St…read more John and found Palm Tree Charters. We worked with Jimmy and our Capt. Landry on a plan to find some of the best snorkeling locations around the island. Our family, which included two teenagers, had a great time. Capt. Landry was very knowledgeable with the island history and recommended a great place to eat afterwards that had the best ocean view.

What a great time!! Super cool guys. Much respect. Our family had a fantastic time. Thanks for…read moreshowing us all around and making lifetime memories especially for my kids. You guys have a bright future. Thanks for bringing back real authentic customer service where people want to tip!

Wonderful day on a clean, comfortable boat with an excellent captain (Enzo) who was knowledgeable,…read morepersonable, fun to talk with, and took us to beautiful snorkel spots. This was our fourth time chartering with Island Roots over the last 9 years, and we have had perfect days each time. Highly recommended!

Admittedly, I wasn't actually thinking about a SCUBA trip on this vacation and we just happened…read moreupon Red Hook Dive Center. It's been 5 years since I last dove and I had never been on an ocean dive. Living in Kentucky limits my access to beaches but we have plenty of lakes, rivers, and quarries. We went in to purchase some souvenirs for our sons and I just asked on a whim if the young lady (Coralie) knew of any reputable dive crews that had any openings the week we were in the USVI. It took some convincing from my wife but I finally relented and signed up. I am so glad that I did. Fast forward a few days and we find ourselves in front of the Fool's Gold ship with a seasoned crew of divers and captains getting ready for an adventure of a lifetime! Both dives took place at Buck Island. Dive 1 was at Barracuda Point. It was a 41-minute dive of up to 65' - 70'. Dive 2 was at the wreck of the Cartanza Senora. It was a 49 minute dive of up to 50'. Having not been out for 5 years, I decided to enlist a private dive instructor at a small additional fee. Her name was Audrey and she was AMAZING! I was nervous and showing all the signs of a new diver (holding my breath, struggling with buoyancy, etc.). She put my mind at ease and by the end of the first dive, it was like riding a bicycle. We saw so much ocean life that I would have missed were it not for her. We saw spotted drum, blue tangs, moon jellyfish, a Caribbean reef shark, a nurse shark, green sea turtles, angelfish, yellowtail snappers, pink meanies, groupers, puffer fish, parrotfish, a hawksbill sea turtle (endangered), anemones, flounder, filefish, and a solo squid. I cannot finish this review without giving huge props to the entire crew of Becca, Paul, and Gus as well. They worked so well together and made the trip memorable for everyone on the boat and in the water. My wife, who did not dive or snorkel, even had a great time on the boat and floating in the water with pool noodles. If you are considering a dive while in St. Thomas or the USVI, you would be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't make Red Hook Dive Center your first call. This was a trip I will always remember. Pro tip: Make sure you bring your GoPro or dive camera. The sea life is amazing and wondrous! I'm so glad I remembered mine.

I was VERY disappointed in my latest visit to RHDC (April 2026). After having dove with them in…read more2015, 2018, and 2023, I was REALLY excited to be back. The staff had completely changed and it showed. The ONLY person that I would give more than 1 star to for customer service was Audrey...5 stars isn't enough. She was FANTASTIC! A GREAT dive master and a GREAT customer service representative of the company! She walked around on the boat before and after the dives and talked to everyone to get to know them and see how they were doing. Truly a model employee! That's where it ends. EVERYONE else was mediocre at best. No personality, no interaction with the divers, no customer service skills. Sam was no help in the dive shop, the captains were just there for the paycheck...it was a complete turnaround from the staff that was there before. BY FAR, the WORST was May. She was the dive master on my third day of dives and was a complete and utter disappointment. She picked the WORST possible dive sites (NE side of St. Thomas across from Coral World at Thatch Cay), had ZERO personality or customer service skills, and was not ready to be leading divers. We spent the first ten minutes of the second dive swimming into a strong current and she had no clue. You could watch the rocks below and see that we weren't moving at all. She finally turned us around and we just flowed with it until the dive was over. No wildlife pointed out, no attempt at doing her job...it seemed like she was being burdened to have to take us out. Needless to say, I won't use RHDC again. If is wasn't for Audrey, I would give it 1 star. She was truly great at her job. The rest...not so much.

We booked months in advance a shore dive for Monday afternoon and a Boat Dive Tuesday morning with…read moreCoki Dive Center. They had my deposit and card on file and everything was taken care of. Fitting for fins and equipment takes a while. Good thing we arrived early (parking can be problematic) to get everything situated. The staff and crew of this shop are the most friendly and chill folks. Brett was awesome and chill with my teenage boys and eased and assured me they were in good hands. CDC also took underwater photos. We purchased the entire file of photos for $27. Worth it. Actually the shore dive and both dive was priceless and worth every penny. I would recommend Coki Dive Center for their dives in St Thomas.

Laura and Peter were super sweet and helpful! I came by myself and felt very comfortable on my dive…read morewith Laura. I am Open Water certified and haven't been diving in 5 years, so the Discover Scuba Dive was a great refresher and way to get back into diving! Would recommend!