After researching we are so glad to have gone to Beach Bum to rent our snorkel gear!…read moreThe owner was very personable and told us what spit to go to spot Sea Turtles! He was so helpful and I was able to see not only three turtles, but also saw a puffer fish and several large fish as well as conch. I was able to rent a full face mask and fins and loved the convenience of not having to pack my own gear for vacation. We already are planning our return trip!

We rented our snorkel gear for all week from here which was worth it for the price. They have lots…read moreof masks, and lots of sizes for flippers. Then we just dropped it off at the end of the week. The only thing that wasn't the best is that the goggles kept fogging up. They did use the spray but it didn't last long.

While spending the day on St. John's we visited Maho Beach and then crossed the street to visit…read more Maho crossroads, what a fun place! The cocktails were great. Everything is colorful and bright. The staff is amazingly friendly and warm with a down to earth vibe.

We had a great time at Maho Beach on our recent trip to St. John. We hiked to Maho from Cinnamon…read moreBay--not a bad hike, despite what people say--and we went on Taco Tuesday (1/2/24) because... well, it was Taco Tuesday! But not everything goes according to plan on St. John, and there were NO TACOS! That's alright, we just went with the flow, and no complaints. Instead, I had a Cruz Bay Burger, and my wife had the Mahi Mahi Sandwich. We picked up a painkiller and a lime in d'coconut to wash them down. You'll see people complain about prices at the Crossroads, but not us. The food was hot, tasty, and the drinks were smooth, yet strong (which is why we only had one each). It's worth a couple bucks more to have your food at one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Maho Beach is one of the best places to see sea turtles, and we managed to see one, despite the cloudier-than-usual water, due to wave action. The other complaint you hear a lot is from folks who remember Maho from "back then," a quieter time, with no Crossroads. I get that, especially for folks who live on the island. But for the tourists, it's sure nice to be able to have a complete experience at Maho--amazing beach, food, recreational rentals, shirts, mugs, etc. We picked up a couple fun reusable pint cups with our drinks, and now use them back home. It's a happy memory, for sure.

We rented a wheelchair for the week. Last minute rental -- requested it Fri evening and it was…read moredelivered by Lisa bright and early the next day. 100% recommend!

We had a great experience renting baby and beach gear from Paradise Essential Rentals. We ordered…read moreeverything online and they were quick to respond with confirmation and updates on the gear we wanted to rent. We ordered beach chairs, pack n play with mattress, beach toys and bed rails. Everything came looking brand new. Lisa was great to work with. We text her when we landed and she was quick to respond. When we left she met us at the airport to return everything we rented. We will be renting from Paradise Essentials again on our next trip to St. Thomas.

This place used to be very nice. Now the $800 cabana rental are run down and shabby looking, the…read morestore is boarded up, they have no towels and the beach drink service is terrible.

Still great but our experience was not quite as amazing as last year. We arrived right when they…read moreopened, and they were not ready yet. I normally wouldn't mind waiting, but the tiny noseeums were biting me fiercely in the waiting area. Two families had arrived right before us with tons of gear, so when the shuttle arrived to take us down to the beach, it was immediately filled with them (so more waiting). The beach was still great, but boats would pull up and let a group of snorkelers off there, so it got crowded in the water sometimes. If you take kids snorkeling there, be careful off the left side of the beach as there is a current as you get toward the point. We still had a great day, and fully appreciated the for real toilets and rinse off showers and BAR with food!

I can't say enough good things about Snorkel The WetSide... We have rented from them on both our…read morettrips to St. Thomas and really all I can say is that you could not hope for better gear OR service! Linda (the owner) brought our gear to our hotel, and maDE sure everything fit and worked right. She checked up on us to make sure that everything was OK during the week and was happy to to answer our texts during our stay asking about various snorkeling spots. If you plan on snorkeling while you're in the islands, do check out Snorkel The WetSide. They really are as good as it get

This business was such a great experience. It was the first time we had to rent gear and in this…read morearea. They made it so easy! Reservation was was simple, communicated prior to arrival, came to our catamaran to fit and deliver gear! That in itself was priceless. And they are just kind people. We were concerned about returning the items and getting on our flight, but they made that easy also! It's just refreshing to have a business that adds value to your trip!

We did the Day Water-sports Package All Day Rental on Honeymoon Beach. We chose the boat shuttle to…read moreget there. They pick you up right where the ferry drops off at which is so convenient. The boat shuttle is a small little boat that fits up to 6 people and it took all of 5-10 minutes to get from the ferry dock to Honeymoon. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. They set up your chairs wherever you want on the beach. They pull out the kayaks for you and give you the snorkel gear. I was a little disappointed because if you are just doing the equipment rental you're not allowed to kayak passed the confines of honeymoon beach, which is kind of small. I have a feeling that is for your own safety though so you don't get overzealous and find yourself lost out on the water without a tour guide! We didn't end up using the SUPs but they were available if we wanted. We snorkeled and unfortunately there wasn't a lot of fish. But we did see a couple sea turtles which was what I was hoping for!! I will say, the food and drinks they sell in the hut are super expensive and downright not worth it. So bring a mini cooler with snacks and water if you can! It was a leisurely day and we liked being able to snorkel and kayak of our own free will!

We thought we were going to the beach we experienced during a cruise, but we're sadly disappointed…read more The beach is nice no waves clear water just what you want in the Caribbean. And the beach was free but it cost $10 to taxi ride down to the beach. The pizza was good The drinks were overpriced. But the souvenir cup was worth it. Not sure I come back again but who knows so sure?

Great service and very convenient. My wife and I have used their service twice, before our cruise…read moreand after. Parked our bags before the cruise and enjoyed the day the day in Old San Juan. Before returning home we rented a beach umbrella and chairs to spend the day at the beach.

John is great and helpful, super cheap luggage storage would come here again if I needed luggage…read morestorage!

We did a bunch of research for excursions in St Thomas during our Norwegian cruise. The ship stuff,…read moreas usual, was overpriced and lackluster (plus we don't like other people. Haha. Jk). So my friends and I chartered the 37' power cat. 10 of us for 8 hours. It was our best day of the entire week. You just can't beat boating around the Caribbean with an awesome Captain who will literally take you anywhere you want to go. Possibly the best investment we've ever made! Can't give enough stars.

From the owner: Beach Bum Boat Rentals offers the best way to explore the beautiful U.S. and British Virgin…read moreIslands! Island hop from St Thomas or St John in the USVI to Jost Van Dyke, Norman Island, Tortola or even Virgin Gorda, in the British Virgin Islands. Our boat charters take you to the best beaches, beach bars and snorkeling spots in the Virgin Islands! You'll get to snorkel with turtles, rays, dolphin, beautiful coral and exotic fish in warm, crystal clear water, or go beach bar crawling to the iconic Soggy Dollar, Foxy's or The Willy T. Lay out on some of the most gorgeous, pristine, white sand beaches you've ever seen, and enjoy a Painkiller in paradise. No matter what the size of your group or budget, we've got the largest selection of boat for rent in the Virgin Islands! We also offer flexible hours...We understand the cruise ships come and go and staggered times throughout the day, so we are happy to create the perfect day trip for you to explore the islands and maximize the time you are in port. We visit St Thomas, St John, & Water Island in the USVI, and Jost Van Dyke, Tortola, Norman Island, Cooper Island, Peter Island, and as far as Virgin Gorda in The British Virgin Islands. Our captains are not only US Coast Guard Certified captains, but are also knowledgable tour guides for you as well.

If you're looking for a nice relaxing day on a private island then this may be the trip for you!…read moreThis is a group tour that travels with more than just those you booked with. As long as 15 people are on the tour, they will take you to your Calebra. If less than 15 you stay local! There were well over 15 so we were able to tour Calebra. It was so beautiful! Once you get there, they pick you up on a ferry to take you to the boat . The boat travels for about an hour before getting to a private island and that is where you get the guided snorkeling or diving tour depending on what you selected! My friends and I did the snorkeling. As someone who can't swim (I know I know lol) I had a great time. The tour guides were very informative and helpful for all ages and swim levels. They do provide fruit, cold cut sandwiches and rum punch and when you stop . If you're looking for a "party" boat then this may not be for you. Don't expect lots of liquor and twerking etc it's a family type tour, Some of my friends were a bit disappointed by the price expecting that we'd stop somewhere that had a bar and restaurant but it was just a private island (we're in our high 20s low 30s). So idk I think it depends on your expectations but I was okay with everything and the service was great!

Never In my life did I think I would give a 1 Star but would not recommend this company. We…read morecontacted them weeks prior to our trip to inquire about getting scuba certified. We were told we had to first buy and complete the course work through PADI and from There they would do the water/ dive sessions and compete the certification. The shop also gets a kick back from Padi as work since it makes u select a dive shop where ur course work is sent to. Once we complete the course work, we each reached out to the dive shop about 2 - 1 1/2 weeks in advance to schedule the dates and times for the water sessions. We did not receive any type of response back from the shop. We attempted to message on whatsup as requested but still did not receive a confirmation or any type of communication. We called down to the shop, where we were told to just text them. We again tried to text the shop but did not receive any response. We flew to San Juan and arrived and immediately went to the shop, we were told to text them and they would get back to us.. we asked directly if they had availability and we were told they would check and get back to us via text.... A day goes by, we attempt to call and no response.. fully we get a text saying they are fully committed...... This was without doubt the worst type of un-reliable customer service and a refusal to communicate.. I would not trust this dive shop or operation. They should never have told us to use to do the course work with their shop and then refuse to complete our certification. Luckily Scuba Dogs next door came to our rescue when we told them about the horrible customer service we received. Just be aware this shop will not be reliable.