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Private Sunset Boat Charter during the "Golden Hours"
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Private Sunset Boat Charter during the "Golden Hours"

By Island Roots Charters
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Bottled water
  • Licensed Captain
What's not included
  • $125 Fuel Surcharge
  • $50 Per Person Passenger Fee (OVER SIX PASSENGERS)
  • $100 Suggested Gratuity


Start:Traveller pickup offered.
  • North Shore Road, N Shore Rd, St John 00830, USVI
    Pickup and drop-off from the Cruz Bay National Park Service Headquarters unless otherwise noted. The small square parking lot immediately across from Morgans Mango and Margarita Phil’s is the best place to unload guests and gear. There are a number of free and pay to park areas throughout Cruz Bay.
Pickup details
  • Pickup and drop-off from the Cruz Bay National Park Service Headquarters unless otherwise noted. The small square parking lot immediately across from Morgans Mango and Margarita Phil’s is the best place to unload guests and gear. There are a number of free and pay to park areas throughout Cruz Bay.
Port pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
  • Cruz Bay, St. John
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 42576P4

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 42576P4

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      Great service, local knowledge, and custom itinerary
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      We had a great day with Captain Ryan G. He is a father and consequently was wonderful with our 5 and 7 year old daughters, they loved it. Also it was obvious that he was very experienced with maneuvering the boat around as needed. We hit all the good spots: Indians, Norman Island, Pirates Byte, Willy T, Thatch Island, Sandy Spit, and White Bay JVD. One of the highlights was a flock of flamingos at Thatch Island. Honestly no complaints whatsoever, and we would 100% book with Island Roots again! If you have young kids, request Ryan! What a great day!
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    Roberto Y.
    Charlotte, NC568 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I took the golden hour tour (3:30-7PM), which is offered during the summer.  It was a nice option to take the family for a boat ride around the islands.  I wished we could do the day tour but unfortunately they were fully booked during the week we were there.  Captain Ryan was very knowledgeable and made our trip really informative.   My family had a good time.  Island Root Charters has very competitive prices and they operate off St John.  They will pick you up in St Thomas but there might be an extra fee for docking on a private marina, so just keep that in mind.   My only disappointment was that unfortunately another boat needed rescue and our trip got delayed 30 minutes, which in a short ride 30 minutes is a lot of fun missed.  But I can understand the situation.  Communication was great.  They kept me informed of the issue at hand.  I would definitely use their services in the future.
    Written 26 July 2020
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    Jdub
    Ringgold, GA17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020
    On our first visit to St. John we wanted to snorkel, but having never done so before we were pretty apprehensive. I wanted to book a private charter to help us learn how to snorkel. Island Roots did not disappoint! Capt. Jason was very responsive from my first inquiry and made me feel like he really appreciated our business. Thomas was our captain for the charter and he was excellent. He started us out in a calm cove and was in the water with us to help teach us how to snorkel. He was very good in working my wife who is not a strong swimmer and was very nervous. He took us to three different locations, each providing different aquatic viewing. By the second stop the wife and I felt comfortable enough to jump in ourselves. This was such a great experience and we both fell in love with snorkeling based on our great experience with Island Roots. Add on a beautiful sunset and this was a great trip! We would definitely recommend Island Roots and will use them on future trips.
    Written 13 October 2020
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    JustMe9975
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2020
    We had an amazing day. Ryan was our captain and went out of his way to personalize our experience and create a fun atmosphere. This was the highlight of the trip for our kids and something they will always remember. We definitely got our money's worth out of our time and would recommend to anyone looking to experience the island in its fullest.
    Written 17 July 2020
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    Kathleen L
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2021 • Family
    In July 14, 2021 we went on the Golden Hours charter with Max as our captain and I cannot say enough positive things about it! We were in the best of hands with Max...he was awesome. He brought us to great snorkeling spots, taught us things we didn’t know about the island and area (first timers), brought us to Pizza Pi, had the tunes going, wind in our hair...all magic. Island Roots got right back to me when we were booking this and answered all of my questions (we split this with another family) and made it so easy. Max was so personable and down to earth, a great guy. I’m sure he’s made this trip hundreds of times but it seemed as special and he was just as into it as if it were his first time being there. We didn’t want it to end. This charter was one of the highlights of our trip and I wholeheartedly recommend using this charter company, you will have a blast!!!
    Written 29 July 2021
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    Kaitlyn R
    New York City, NY10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2022 • Friends
    For our second year in a row visiting St. John, we booked two trips with Captain Max and Island Roots (one at sunset, and one all day). Max was attentive to all our wishes - snorkeling, visiting secluded beaches, playing great tunes and hitting up both Lime Out and Pizza Pi. The boat was also spacious, super comfortable and very clean. Highly recommend Island Roots for a day on the water that is well worth every penny. Thank you and we will be back!
    Written 3 April 2022
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    Nicole Cerniglia
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2020
    Our charter with Island Roots was by far the best day of our trip! Captain Ryan was great and very knowledgeable about the island and its history. He was able to point out and explain a lot of historical sites. We really appreciate him making sure we got to do everything we wanted as well. We went to Lime Out at the perfect time to avoid the crowds and then stopped at some beautiful beaches for swimming and snorkeling. We were very excited we were able to see some turtles. Captain Ryan even managed to find a group of donkeys and coax them out from behind some trees on a beach by playing donkey noises from his boat speakers. It was definitely a memorable experience, thank you so much for the perfect day!
    Written 3 August 2020
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    Cathleen B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2020 • Family
    I would highly recommend Island Roots Charter for anyone looking for a private boat tour while visiting the US Virgin Islands!! We had an amazing day of snorkeling around St. John thanks to our captain, he knew all the perfect spots to snorkel to satisfy the interests of our group. We were able to view a wide variety of marine life to include turtles and starfish while enjoying all the beauty that St. John has to offer. Captain Jason was courteous, knowledgeable, personable, and accommodating throughout the entire day. The boat was comfortable, very clean, and well maintained. We would definitely charter another boat through Island Roots Charters on a return trip to the islands. Thank you for an incredible day of wonderful memories for our family!
    Written 3 August 2020
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    Trent P
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2020
    We had an amazing time with captain Ryan for July 4th 2020! We had four of us on the boat so we had a TON of space. In the beginning of the trip he listened to what we wanted to see and quickly decided the best way to hit all the spots during our time. We went cliff jumping first, beating the other charters there so we had zero wait time. We then cruised by the BVIS towards Lime Out for drinks/tacos in the water. Following this we hit some incredible snorkeling locations seeing all kinds of wildlife including turtles and massive corals in areas we could only see with a boat. We then toured the island and surrounding islands, heard stories, enjoyed drinks, and played our music. We ended the day with a nice bay area to float and relax before heading in. The boat was comfortable, had a large iced Yeti and waters, they have steel insulated coozies for your beers, a sink area making cocktail mixing easy, and plenty of dry storage for whatever you want to bring. The biggest thing I was looking for was a cool, fun, energetic captain and a nicely appointed boat and this was all of that!! These guys come highly recommended and during our 5 day stay on Saint John we heard great things about them from the locals when we mentioned the name. You can't go wrong with Island Roots.
    Written 14 July 2020
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    LBIgirl_18
    Pittstown, NJ71 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020
    This was my third trip with Island Roots. Our BVI day on the water is always our family's favorite day of vacation, and having experience other several other charter companies, I can confirm that Island Roots is simply the BEST! Captain Ryan did not disappoint. We are USVI/BVI veterans and were able to cover a lot of ground - Sopers Hole for customs, The Baths, Cooper Island Beach Club, the Indians, WillieT, Sandy Cay, and Soggy Dollar. He handled the boat exceptionally well with a good read of both wind and current, and we were able to spend just the right amount of time at each stop. A tip is to pick up sandwiches at North Shore Deli to take on the boat for lunch. Also, pay for the extended day - so worth it! We're planning another trip this winter and can't wait!
    Written 3 July 2020
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    LeslieG
    North Carolina4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2022
    We did a sunset cruise with Max...actually 2 sunset cruises during our two week stay on St. John. The first outing was 4 couples. We had a great tour of the North Shore and then headed over to Christmas Cove to have pizza at Pizza Pi and watch the sunset. It was a great afternoon. There was a "North Swell" that day but Max handled the boat wonderfully and we felt secure the entire time.

    Our second week was with our Adult Children...5 of us on the boat. We did a similar itinerary and had a great time.
    Everyone had a wonderful time. We all enjoyed Max's company and stories of the islands.
    Written 11 March 2022
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