This was a great experience. We saw tons of tarpon, and the overview of the local marine life was…read moreboth interesting and educational. While we were advised of important details ahead of time, including bringing cash for gratuities, and not to show up inebriated. It would have been extremely helpful to receive a recommendation to bring bug spray or insect repellent as well. Unfortunately, all six members of our family were bitten extensively by sand flies, and the resulting itching, swelling, and large red marks made the next two days of our vacation extremely uncomfortable. We purchased anti-bite treatments, anti-itch creams, and even took Benadryl, but nothing available locally provided meaningful relief. A simple heads-up about the sand flies and the importance of insect repellent would have helped us avoid a very uncomfortable experience. Despite enjoying the excursion itself, this issue had a significant impact on the remainder of our trip. It's only this reason I am giving a lower rating.

More than I expected on this excursion. I was skeptical at first, believing the boat lights and…read moreclear boat would either keep the fish away or give us a really good view. When booking you may see another similar company. Make sure you select night kayak.com with he clear boats as it will make a big difference. because of the little light pollution, clear boats and the led lights, and the neon glow sticks they give you (complimentary) we actually got to see a lot! We saw plenty of sting rays, lots of tarpin, a school of fish, and 1 sea turtle. The water was super calm, and because of it we glided through the water very easily. You will be on the water for a solid hour, sight seeing, and at the same time getting a nice history of the island from some great tour guides. Our guides were Curtis and Denning. Very charismatic guys, a fun vibe, and were very attentive to all the guests to ensure everyone was having a good time and being safe. I loved the insight and history about the island. One hour and 20 minutes was just long enough and would definitely recommend.

We booked the Lime Out cruise and really enjoyed it! The snorkeling was great and the ride to Lime…read moreOut was beautiful. Staff was awesome. We loved Ciera! We also enjoyed the complimentary bar on the boat. We will absolutely book with them again when we come back.

Had a great sunset cruise last night on Lady Lynsey II out of the Ritz…read more The crew was amazing (Captain Heather, Phillip and Sam). Made sure we had plenty to drink and served light appetizers. They were friendly and seemed to be there with a smile when we needed anything. It was cloudy and thought that we wouldn't get much of a sunset ... but we were wrong. Wow ... what a spectacular sky. Highly recommend this sunset cruise for a relaxing evening on the water

Craig and Bill took us out diving today and we had a blast! Top notch service, good equipment, cool…read moreexplanation about the dive sites and great visibility! Riley the dog came on the boat with us, that made our day! Def recommend and we'll be back when we visit st Thomas again!

Great island diving business. The staff was super nice. They efficiently processed everybody and in…read moreour group of nine was escorted to the boat and we made it to an interesting location despite a significant chop. Clearly these guys have been doing this for a long time because they were smooth and efficient. Decent dive and nice for snorkelers in the group too. Also stopped at a cool beach bar on the way back. That was cool. Prices are good and service top notch.

This whole crew is amazing! Steph, Ben, Lewis and Tommy. They were all friendly and knowledgeable…read more This was my first time snorkeling and with Steph as our guide I felt safe and really got to enjoy the whole experience. The boat ride to and from our snorkeling spots was smooth and fun! We hope to be back someday!

Simply put, THE BEST!!! My buddy and I wanted our scuba open…read morewater certs & this place stepped forward after our original place was canceled due to weather. Abby was so helpful & such a wonderful person. Captain Steph & Tommy on different days were the best captains you could ask for. Now our Dive Instructor Ben. We'll this guy is the real deal. If I filmed a movie about diving this guy would know be the star. Ben was so knowledgeable, helpful, careful & comfortable to work with it felt as if we've dived a thousand times with him. He hit everything on the bucket list including octopus, shark, turtles & things I've never experienced. Safety was is top priority and I never felt uncomfortable being new at diving. Other cree members were awesome. Love this place and look forward to diving with them again.

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.

Steve was SO nice and extremely helpful. They have really great gear and he had expert advice…read more Check out the prescription lens snorkel masks if you wear glasses.

We had a lovely excursion with Sam in Hurricane Hole. We stopped in our first day here and made a…read morereservation for later in the week. They were flexible and accommodating. Our guide, Sam, was knowledgeable about geology, biology, and local history. We kayaked a couple bays, snorkeled one and hit the edge of the open ocean on our way home. Sam pointed out lots of coral, crustaceans, and fish and knew all their names. He took a bunch of pictures for us and was prepared for any eventuality. Highly recommend this organization and Sam as a guide!

*** Private Charter Review *** Bad Kitty offers group tours…read moreon a larger catamaran and some other rentals , but we just did a private charter. AND, if you are in a group of like 6 or more, it's so worth it - you are on your own schedule and un-rushed. We did a full day + an additional hour in the BVI. HIGHLY Recommend the additional hour if you are going to do the Bathes - it's an hour to get out there! But it was worth it - a really fun hike down and just beautiful water - if you aren't trying to do too much in the day you could definitely negotiate spending more time exploring here. Captain Greg was great (we were an older group so we probably were a little boring ) but he told us about the various locations, made recommendations and found us some secluded snorkeling spots after lunch. It was THE BEST DAY in the Virgin Islands, just island hopping around and being on the open water. Very friendly, very knowledgeable - he had a bunch of dining and bar recommendations too! It's no frills and the boat isn't the newest one out there - but it's a great value!!! I hope it stays that way - it's a family run business so that probably helps, but most other charters charge you 50+ per guest over 6 and they are already pricier than Bad Kitty. Bad Kitty only charges you after 8. They also don't charge you more for going out to the Bathes - I did a lot of comparisons and some will up the charge to go that far out and that doesn't even include gas! So this was really a great deal for a nice boat with plenty of shade, a wet bar for mixing drinks, plenty of snorkeling gear and noodles and some nice upgrades if you want food and drinks, but they also offer ice and a cooler if you bring your own I can't say enough good things, it was a really great experience and a great way to see some of the BVI without being herded around in a large group Some things to consider for private charters: - All charge a customs fee to go to the BVI: I saw some as low as $75 and some as high as $90 pp - I think this has to do something with what BVI charges charters each year to enter their waters, but this is not unusual and many will ask for your passports up front. If you don't want to bother with that, stay in the USVI for the day - you will still be able to get to some cool spots! - All charters do expect gratuity for the Captain - standard is 20% gratuity (I suppose you don't have to give that much, but gee... they hang out with you all day, get you to some hard to reach spots and make sure you are back through US customs before they close at 5 so you aren't stranded! So you better have a good reason not to give 20% ) - You are also responsible for the gas - the further out you go, the more expensive this will be. It was $294 for our day out to the Bathes, then to Norman Island for lunch and a few snorkeling spots (but that is going to be based on the volatile price of gas at the moment - SO DO NOT quote me on that). When I talked to the woman who helped me with the booking, she was able to give me estimates based on where we thought we wanted to go - which was helpful for budgeting :) All-in-all - I can't recommend them enough!! I plan to be back in the USVI again next year and will be looking these guys up again! And thanks again Captain Greg for a truly wonderful, memorable day!!!

Our recent trip aboard Bad Kitty Boat Tours (Bad Kitty 2) in St. Thomas was largely a wonderful…read moreexperience. The boat was clean and well-maintained, and the itinerary took us through some of the most stunning waters and islands the Caribbean has to offer. From swimming in crystal-clear waters to relaxing on pristine beaches, it truly made for a memorable day. Despite the longer wait at BVI customs, it went off without a hitch. The crew--apart from one exception--was friendly, engaging, and attentive. They made sure everyone was safe, comfortable, and having fun. The drinks were flowing, the music set a great tone, and the overall vibe was relaxed yet professional. That said, I would be remiss not to mention the demeanor of Captain Jeremy. While clearly knowledgeable about the boat and the route, his tone throughout the day felt unnecessarily condescending and dismissive, I mean this guy is all business. What could have been light-hearted banter often came off as dismissive or patronizing, which slightly dulled the otherwise positive energy aboard. Despite that hiccup, the Bad Kitty experience was still enjoyable, and I would recommend it to others--with the caveat to manage expectations around the captain's communication style. A bit more warmth and respect from the helm would go a long way toward making this a five-star excursion.

We had a great dive instructor dive team that was very attentive to our needs. If something wasn't…read morequite right they would fix it right away. They took us to two great dive spots. We had one snorkeling and 4 diving. Both places were filled with lots of life and assessible to both groups. Lenroy was our captain and Jack our dive guide were a great team!

Stef, Abby, Kyle were fantastic! What a great afternoon with our family in St. Thomas! So grateful!read more