Sailing Catamaran Private Charter Itinerary OPTIONS
Experience the delights and natural beauty of our picturesque islands by water on a comfortable and clean boat away from the crowds and hassles of land-based excursions. A day of sailing, snorkeling and fun awaits with Salty Dog Day Sails on a USVI or JVD, BVI sailing charter excursion.
Given that 70% of St. John and its surrounding waters is dedicated to the Virgin Islands National Park and Coral Reef monument, we have the best options for sailing and snorkeling in our pristine waters in close proximity to St. John and neighboring cays. With neighboring BVI destination of Jost van Dyke only 6 miles away, it is also easy to get another stamp in your passport while enjoying an original Painkiller (or two) with toes in the sand at White Bay, JVD, home to the iconic Soggy Dollar Bar.
Treat yourself to this best kept secret of things to do while visiting St. John or St. Thomas–a USVI or BVI sailing catamaran private boat charter with Salty Dog Day Sails!
Neighboring Cays - PizzaPi Full Day Snorkel Sail
Trip highlights the less-traveled neighboring Cays that you cannot get to by car. This scenic trip is for sailing and snorkeling enthusiasts who will enjoy getting away from shore and exploring with the itinerary focus mainly on at least one stop you cannot access by car from St. John.
6 Hours - 9:30-3:30 - Departs from Cruz Bay St. John
Lunch: For-purchase PizzaPi made to order pizza with gluten free options available. When PizzaPi is closed for off-season from July 26-November 15, we suggest deli for purchase or bring your own.
Boats from our fleet offering our ‘PizzaPi Snorkel Sail Excursion’ include: ‘LITTLE DOG’ - ‘OFF CAY’ (Rates range from $-$$$ depending on boat preference/levels of amenities).
JVD BVI Snorkel Sail
Trip Highlights: Salty Dog Day Sails’s Jost van Dyke full day BVI excursion highlights easy access to neighboring British Virgin Islands with a day trip to Jost van Dyke (JVD, BVI). You enjoy the best of both worlds on our JVD boat tour excursions that include a US waters snorkel stop before sailing over to JVD. Since it’s YOUR boat for the day, you may always skip the snorkel —or— add more time so that you have plenty of relaxation while at White Bay.
8AM-3PM (7 hours plus Customs Clearing on US Side) Departs from Cruz Bay St. John
Lunch: For-purchase lunch at Soggy Dollar Bar, Hendo’s or another favorite White Bay haunt..
Boats from our fleet offering our ‘JVD BVI Snorkel Sail’ include: ‘LITTLE DOG’ & ‘OFF CAY’ ( arrange from $-$$$ depending on boat preference/levels of amenities).
*PASSPORTS & CUSTOMS FEES REQUIRED*
Virgin Islands National Park St. John Full Day Snorkel Sail
Trip highlights the scenic beauty of the Virgin Islands National Park with featured stops at Waterlemon Cay for snorkeling and lunch as well as a stop to swim with the turtles. This scenic trip is for sailing and snorkeling enthusiasts.
Boats offering National Park Excursion: ‘LITTLE DOG’ - ‘BAD DOG’ - ‘OFF CAY’ (Rates range from $-$$$ depending on boat preference/levels of amenities).
6 Hours - 9:30-3:30 - Departs from Cruz Bay St. John (alternate meet locations may be possible but could affect itinerary potential/range) we will advise you of what the boat can do in the given time to coordinate best meet location per itinerary goals.
Lunch Options for purchase or bring your own.
US Waters Half Day Snorkel Sail
This scenic trip is for sailing and snorkeling enthusiasts with busy schedules that will only allow for half day introduction immersion experiences. Basic itinerary outline sail-snorkel-sail. prevailing conditions determine snorkeling destination. No passports required. page).
8:30AM-11:30AM (3 Hours)
12:30PM-3:30PM (3 Hours)
Departs from beach by Westin Resort Great Cruz Bay St. John
Boats from our fleet offering our ‘US Waters Half Day Snorkel Sail Excursion’ include: ‘BAD DOG’ (Rates range from $ no frills amenities but high thrills).
US Waters Sail-Only Excursions
This scenic trip is for sailing and sightseeing enthusiasts. Basic itinerary includes sailing around the shores of St. John. Prevailing conditions determine sail itinerary. No passports required.
This option is ONLY offered on catamaran ‘BAD DOG’ which is no frills=high thrills. Agility required and best suited for small budget conscious families or couples with basic needs requirements and adventure attitudes.
8:30AM-10AM
10:30AM-12PM
Departs from Westin Resort Beach St. John
St. John Catamaran Sunset Sail
We have several catamarans in our fleet offering sunset sailing charters:
-Luxury Catamaran OFF CAY
-Comfortable Catamaran LITTLE DOG
- No Frills Catamaran BAD DOG
This US Waters sunset sailing 1.5 hour trip is a great venue to celebrate special memories, take stunning photographs and experience St. John’s best views from the water. Basic itinerary includes sailing around the shores of St. John. Prevailing conditions determine sail itinerary. No passports required.
Special consideration required for catamaran ‘BAD DOG’ sunset bookings that are no frills=high thrills with potential to get wet. We suggest NOT dressing for dinner and being prepared for potential sea spray despite our best efforts. Agility required and best suited for small budget conscious travelers with basic needs requirements and adventure attitudes desiring front row seats to the sunset action!
Winter: 5PM - 6:30-ish (close to 7pm disembarkation).
Summer: 5:30 - 7PM-ish (close to 7:30 disembarkation).
Departs from VI National Park Visitor’s Center, Cruz Bay St. John or Westin Beach (BAD DOG ONLY DEPARTS FROM WESTIN)
Boats from our fleet offering our ‘Sunset Sail Excursion’ include: ‘LITTLE DOG’ - ‘BAD DOG’ - ‘OFF CAY’ (Rates range from $-$$$ depending on boat preference/levels of amenities).
* Note: Both ‘LITTLE DOG’ and ‘OFF CAY’ are on the upscale to elegant end of the spectrum. Special consideration is required for catamaran ‘BAD DOG’ sunset bookings that are no frills=high thrills with potential to get wet. We suggest NOT dressing for dinner and being prepared for potential sea spray despite our best efforts. Agility required and best suited for small budget conscious travelers with basic needs requirements and adventure attitudes desiring front row seats to the sunset action!
“While the listed itinerary options are tried & proven in our 20+ years of local experience, we can customize most trips to accommodate the group dynamic within the boat’s capabilities during the given charter timing. Feel free to add extra time by the hour to make all your sailing dreams come true.
**Please note that the Baths in Virgin Gorda are not accessible by any day sailing catamaran during a normal day charter and that LIME OUT is similarly far for a normal day sailing excursion departing from Cruz Bay. Either destination focus should consider a powerboat or will require several additional billable hours added to any itinerary. Therefore to be practical, we advise against either the BATHS or LIMEOUT for sailing unless you are on a multi-day trip.”
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