Do I Need A Passport?
No Passport Required
Itinerary Ideas:
Beaches
Sea Turtles
Snorkeling
Bars & Restaurants
Kid & Family Friendly Options
What to Bring
Cash
Identification
Food & Beverage (optional)
Trip Time
6 Hours
Cost
$2500
Skip the Big-Group Shuffle
Royal Caribbean St. Thomas excursions should feel easy, not crowded or rushed. With a private boat charter, your group gets a skilled captain, a comfortable boat, and a route built around your port schedule. Snorkel, swim, cruise, or grab food on the water before heading back with time to spare.
Just for You
Your charter starts with your arrival time. Once we know when your ship docks, when you need to be back, and what your group wants to do, we can help shape a route that makes sense.
The best Royal Caribbean St. Thomas excursions leave room for fun and are expertly timed. You don’t want to spend your whole day checking the clock, which is why a private boat day works so well. Your captain can focus on nearby USVI stops that deliver clear water, great views, and easy travel back to port.
Depending on timing and conditions, your day could include snorkeling near Christmas Cove, cruising past St. James, floating in calm water, or a food stop. If your port window is tight, we can keep your route closer to St. Thomas. If you have more time, we can talk through a longer island-hopping approach.
The boat has a cabin, bathroom, A/C, grill, and room to relax, so your group gets comfort between stops. Bring towels, snacks, drinks, reef-safe sunscreen, and your sense of adventure. We’ll help handle the rest.
By the end of your port day, you’ll get the best part of a shore excursion without the packed bus feel.
About
A private boat charter gives cruise passengers more control over their island day. Instead of following a fixed tour with strangers, your group gets a captain-guided route built on your timing, comfort, and wish list.
Royal Caribbean St. Thomas excursions can include snorkeling, beaches, floating restaurants, scenic cruising, or a simple swim-and-relax plan. This isn’t an official Royal Caribbean shore excursion, so call before booking to confirm timing, pickup details, and your return window.
Start with clear water and an easy snorkel stop. Your captain can help choose a nearby cove based on weather conditions and your schedule. This option works well for families, first-time visitors, and groups who want the classic St. Thomas boat-day feel without overcomplicating the route.
Prefer to stay dry for part of the day? Cruise the coastline, take photos, and enjoy the view from the boat. You can still mix in a swim stop, but this route keeps the pace easy. It’s a great fit for mixed groups and relaxed port days.
Turn lunch into part of the adventure. Depending on your timing, your group can head toward Pizza Pi, Lime Out, or another easy food stop. Since cruise schedules vary, your captain can help choose a route that keeps the food, fun, and return time in balance.
Yes, Royal Caribbean passengers can book a private boat charter for their St. Thomas stop, as long as their ship’s schedule gives us enough time.
This is a private charter through St. Thomas Charter Boats, not a shore excursion sold by Royal Caribbean. That means your group gets more flexibility, but you also need to plan carefully. Call before booking so we can review your arrival time, all-aboard time, group size, and ideal route.
Timing drives the whole plan. Before your charter, we look at your port window and build the route around a comfortable return. Your captain also watches the weather, water, and keeps track of travel time during the trip.
If a longer stop doesn’t make sense that day, we’ll recommend a closer route. Royal Caribbean St. Thomas excursions should feel fun from start to finish, and that includes getting back without stress.
You should bring:
You may also want a waterproof phone pouch or camera for photos. Keep your bag simple, since you’ll be moving from ship to dock to boat. If you want help planning out your group’s drinks, cooler space, or food, ask before your charter. The boat has a bathroom, A/C, cabin, and grill, so you’ll have more comfort than many standard day-trip boats.
Shorter port stops usually work best with nearby USVI routes. Christmas Cove, St. James views, calm swim stops, and scenic cruising can give your group a full-feeling boat day without pushing the schedule too far.
Longer routes, like farther St. John stops, work better when your ship stays in port for a longer window. When you call, we’ll help match your route to your port time, comfort level, and must-do moments.
A private charter gives your group the boat, an expert captain, and a personalized route. You can skip the big-group shuffle and focus on what your crew wants most, whether that means snorkeling, floating, cruising, or celebrating.
These excursions work best when the day feels easy and personal. With St. Thomas Charter Boats, your captain helps shape the plan, adjust to conditions, and keep the pace comfortable from dock to return.
Tell us your ship name, port times, group size, and describe your dream boat day. We’ll help plan a private St. Thomas charter that fits your schedule and gets you back, with time to spare.
