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St. Thomas

We had the absolute BEST experience with Jeep Surfari in St. Thomas! This was our first excursion we've ever booked outside of the cruise ship, and it exceeded every expectation. Ask for Meatball-- he was our personal Jeep guide and was absolutely AMAZING. He truly went over and beyond for us. He had cold drinks ready, beach chairs , and made sure we were completely taken care of the entire time. Not only was he fun and personable, but he was incredibly knowledgeable about the island's history and culture. We learned so much while still having a relaxing, unforgettable day. As cruise passengers, we were a little nervous booking independently, but he was very attentive to our ship time and made sure we were back with plenty of time -- zero stress! Booking was easy, and communication throughout the entire process was excellent. My advice: Book early Ask for Meatball Bring cash -- because you are absolutely going to want to tip him well after the amazing tour you'll get! Hands down one of the best excursions we've ever done!

Neltjeberg Beach
Ashley C.

Everything was AMAZING!! Meatball is the BEST! He took us to the most beautiful locations. Let us take our time. So much knowledge about the islands. He answered every question. Hilarious as well!! I honestly can't say which beach we liked better out of the 3 he took us to. Definitely wish we did a full day trip instead of a half a day, but we will come back! We wish he could have been our tour guide the entire time we were here. #governormeatball

Erica W.

Such a fun snorkeling trip. 2 amazing stops to snorkel, pizza delivery, dance party, and beautiful sunset! They picked us up on John Island (most people got on at St Thomas). We saw turtles, sting ray, manta ray, tarpon, and mutton. It was the best thing we did all vacation, 10/10 highly recommend!!!

On the boat  picking up @ St John

John & Andy were high energy, fun, and engaging the entire trip. We were hoping to see more turtles but John was able to point 2 out and a lot more marine life which was great! Drinks at the end were good, but if you're looking to drink throughout the trip this may not be the tour for you. I personally didn't mind since I didn't want to be drunk in the water ‍ but to each their own

My family went on the snorkeling pizza sunset cruise. It was recommended by a local and we are soooo happy we listened. CJ, Darien, and John were responsible yet fun and entertaining! Our trip was filled with seeing an array of sea life, a boat pizza delivery, a beautiful sunset and dancing until we docked . My kids had a great time. Our son was given an honorary 4th mate award for his dancing and finding 2 spotted Eagle Ray! I was nervous about my 8 year old going snorkeling but he did great!!! This was a unique experience and worth the money!

Nathan H.

What amazing experience. Reasonably priced, booked everything online. You arrive 15 minutes early to check in at their retail shop. Parking is always a challenge in St. Thomas we were fortunate to park at the parking structure across the street. We were greeted by Jamie who was the host for the adventure. She was very nice and friendly the whole trip. Drinks and snacks are included, also after you are done snorkeling alcoholic beverages are available. Our pilot Andy was extremely professional and knowledgeable, as a boat pilot myself whe chatted about the vessel. Which was immaculate and well maintained which put my mind at ease. We went to two locations to snorkel, first was Maho Bay, St. John where we saw several sea turtles which was amazing. Then we went to St. James which is a private island and the reef there was incredible with tons of marine life and we also saw more turtles. They provide the snorkels, masks, fins and a flotation device FYI, we brought our own. The overall experience was amazing I would recommend if you are either vacationing on St. Thomas or St. John. Both Jamie and Andy were excellent hosts every step of the way.

Sunset from Little St. James

We went out today with CJ and Ren and they were amazing. The trip was amazing. We did see Sea Turtles at both locations Caneel Bay and Christmas Cove at Little St. James. We did not see them while snorkeling, although others on the boat did! I was sea turtle hunting and swam pretty close up on a ~4 ft barracuda in all his glory, lol. The Pizza Pi at Little St. James is made on a boat and delivered by dinghy. Sunset did not disappoint and the drinks were flowing. This is a must! Thank you CJ and Ren!! Until next time

Snorkeling by St James island

I took the "Do It All Trip: Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Cruise" tour on February 1, 2024. I paid $104. Before I signed up for the tour at their retail store in Cruz Bay, I asked if they had vegan option for pizza. Both of their staffs who were there then said yes. I asked again when I checked in on the day of cruise, and the staff at the retail store (different person than the two I had spoken with) said yes. But there was no vegan pizza. All pizzas had cheese on them. The captain offered me salad as an alternative, which wasn't an acceptable alternative to pizza in my book. After two snorkeling, I was rather cold and wanted to have something warm. I stayed hungry until we finally came back to Cruz Bay. I asked for a $25 refund for the misinformation and inconvenience I suffered, and they promptly refunded me with an apology, which was nice. In terms of snorkeling locations, since this was a boat tour, I automatically assumed that both locations were somewhere offshore only reachable by a boat. But I was rather disappointed to discover that one of them was Maho Bay which was easily accessible by a car. Since I was staying on St John for a week with a rental car, I had been there multiple times. There was no point for me to pay for a boat ride there. The snorkeling spot was right by the beach where I had been. I wish they gave me a warning when I signed up at Cruz Bay. The other snorkeling location Great St James island was new to me, and I enjoyed seeing many corals and fish there. The captain and crew were professional and cheerful. Overall, I would have enjoyed this tour thoroughly if I wasn't staying on St John, and if I didn't have dietary restrictions.

Captain Jake making us laugh
Christina G.

What a fun evening excursion! First mates Jake, Sierra and Chris were awesome hosts, who kept the energy alive with music, dance and jokes. We enjoyed two snorkeling spots off St John, where I was able to spot several starfish, stingrays, a spotted eagle ray, trunkfish, turtles, giant conch, sand worms and other assorted fish. Sierra and Chris were generous with the drink, and we were provided snacks throughout the afternoon. We stopped at Christmas Cove, where we ate pizza from the famous Pizza Pi boat. We stopped for sunset photos and a celebration, including a conga line. The price is quite reasonable for everything you get in this 6-hour trip. Stop thinking and just book this trip - you will not regret!

We booked the Do it all snorkel trip and at first I was a little hesitant about what we were in store for because of the low price-you know, you get what you pay for. When I saw the boat and felt the energy of the awesome crew, I knew we were in good hands! We had a blast and went to two great snorkel spots. Christmas Cove was our favorite. Super clear water and we were blessed to see two dolphins swimming at the bottom! The pizza was great, the music was great and the cocktails were the best! I mean who doesn't love a Painkiller and a free for all ice chest with unlimited beer! 10/10 recommend!

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Sonic Charters St. Thomas

Sonic Charters St. Thomas

(35 reviews)

Everything! Best day ever!! Captain Kevin was great! Visited BVI's Jost and Norman... just a…read moreperfect day.

We booked a private charter for a group of 7 and Sonic charters gave us the best day on the island…read more The captain gave us some suggestions for a snorkeling excursion and took us to some of his hidden gems. We stopped by a beach for lunch and did some sight seeing with caves where he told us some stories about the attractions. The level of accommodation was also stellar as he was able to be flexible with our needs. Some of our friends were sea sick and requested to be dropped off a beach to relax and picked up later. The captain planned our day around that and helped to keep time of when we would go pick up our friends. The coral reefs were so vibrant and we saw so many fishes in the ocean. The captain made us feel safe that he has our back in case we swayed too far from the boat or needed help. I am not a swimmer but the boat had noodles and life jackets that he did not mind taking out and putting away as we went about our day. I appreciated how respectful the captain was about the island and the rules implemented such as reef safe sunscreens, no touching the turtles and so on. We had a great time and learned a thing or two! Towards the end of the trip a friend realized he had forgotten something on the boat and sonic charters helped us locate the boat and captain to retrieve it. Coming from nyc, it would have been long gone but glad we got it back. We had a great time, I would recommend them for anyone visiting and want their own boat to get away from the crowds.

Local Legend Charters

Local Legend Charters

(18 reviews)

Our private charter with Chris of Local Legend Charters was the highlight of our trip to The Virgin…read moreIslands. Hubby and me, as well as my brother and his wife, had an amazing time! We knew we wanted to take an excursion from St. John and luckily, our resort (Ritz Carlton Club) was able to find us the perfect trip with Chris. We departed our hotel (with our own drinks and snacks), coolers, towels, diving/snorkel gear were provided. Chris also coordinated going through customs at British Virgin Islands, our first stop were the Baths. It was an amazing ride with the beautiful waters, scenic shorelines, and awesome captain. Chris is not only a skilled captain but a great tour guide having grown up and spending a lot of time in this region. He pointed out the top beaches and a lot of other landmarks along the way. We spent time navigating through the Baths (I suggest water shoes as the ground was fairly hot and some of the rocks, nooks, and tunnels you have to go through are pretty challenging for the some of us. We touched many of the other islands like Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and had lunch at the Soggy Dollar with Chris. Chris is personable, professional, and has a 'good seaside manner'--very skilled at the helm. Loved this trip, Chris and Local Legend made it one of our most memorable travels.

Our family had two amazing days with Local Legend Charters. The captain took care of everything and…read moremade sure we had a perfect trip. The boat was very comfortable and smooth. Our days with Local Legend Charters were the highlights of our trip.

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