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

**Amazing Jet Ski Tour and Fantastic Guide!**…read more Cruz Bay Watersports made our visit to St. John unforgettable! We loved the convenience of having their storefront right at our resort, the Westin St. John Resort & Villas, making it so easy to book a tour. The guided jet ski tour we took was hands-down the most fun we had during our trip! We started the 1 hour tour from our resort in Great Cruz Bay to our 1st stop at Steven Cay before heading north to Two Brothers island for more fun jet skiiing near the island. On the way back, we stopped near deeper waters to zip around Moraviane Reef - safe for jet skiing and being away from boat traffic. A special shout-out to our guide, **Josh**, who took incredible care of us throughout the entire experience. I was a bit nervous at first, but Josh was so attentive and made me feel completely at ease. He kept a close eye on me while I followed behind and ensured that I was comfortable and safe the whole time. Josh also went above and beyond by taking plenty of videos and photos of us on the jet skis, which gave us the best memories to take home. If you're looking for a fun and safe adventure while in St. John, **Cruz Bay Watersports** is the way to go. We'll definitely be back!

Great family day on the water with Nick and Nicole! They did a great job keeping our boats close…read moretogether for family photos and fun between the 2 boats we chartered.

Rob was great He picked us up on time, ready to go and very…read moreprofessional. We did some sight seeing and snorkeling at 4 different bays. His boat Was quite clean and In great shape. There was a cooler on board full of water and It was byob. Previous passengers had left sudzy gifts! Very knowledgeable about the area and quick to educate us. I learned a lot! He had is at Lime Out as they opened And we ordered before anyone showed up. Score! I highly recommend you check him out When here at the USVI.

Great customer orientation and responsiveness. Jamison's and crew. know the waters.. love the…read moreboat... inform.. and listen. Food is a plus... whether you're in the water snorkeling.. or a boat lubber.. you will have a terrific experience. Recommend watching YouTube story of boat history....enriches the experience. zsearck You Tube Kekoa St John, AVI

Short of a private cruise, there wasn't much else captain and crew could do to make the excursion…read morebetter - we'll done. We were there at the end of the busy season, early May. My grown daughter took a pill but was still susceptible to seasickness, so out of curiosity I asked the captain for his recommendations. The last one was to steer the boat, which he generously offered to her ! So if you really want to sail, this crew can help make it happen. The capacity of the boat was larger than expected. The amount of food was less than expected (good variety though), but in hindsight is okay since eating and snorkeling isn't the best combination.

I took the family on a day charter with Big Blue on their sail boat. We had Captain Mindy and first…read moreMate Taylor. What av great day we had. We sailed out of Great Cruz Bay, they picked us up at the Westin. We sailed over to Christmas Cove, picked up a mooring. We had lunch from the "Pizza Boat", then did some great snorkeling. Although we never saw any turtles, we did see some sting rays. Then we sailed back to our hotel. Food, beverage and music was supplied by Big Blue Great times will do it again

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!! The captain of Gypsea aQueen that was at White Bay today 6/18/25 was the…read moremost irresponsible "captain" I have ever seen3. He almost ran over several children trying to anchor along the shore. When I told him to cut it out he said "it doesn't matter" and then threw the stern anchor in the direction of the children. What kind of commercial company employee people this negligent? There are a lot of charters in the BVI. Choose one that know how to operate boats. Especially around children trying to swim at the beach.

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. POORLY MANAGED. LOTS OF BETTER CHOICES…read more Captain Abbey was rude and hostile. * went to the wrong pickup spot to start the morning * failed and refused to respond to text messages and calls to get her to pick up at the Westin as booked and paid extra for, until contacting her boss. Then responded with a text stating "...HaHa..." * blasted the music at full volume over the engines to the point that it made your ears ring and when asked to turn the volume down first she turned the music off completely and then turned it back on even louder * never spoke a word to describe the sights - again because she had the music blaring * never got us to a single place to go snorkeling the entire day and told us the snorkeling was not very good in the BVI We had booked for a second day private charter as well. When I requested a different captain, I was told they 'stand by Captain Abbey' and refused to provide a different captain. I stated if they would not provide a different captain that I would cancel, but I was then threatened they would be charge me anyway. In addition, the boat was in poorly maintained with massive tears several feet long all over the boat. In all my years of visiting the USVI / BVI islands and taking private charters out, I have never had a worse experience. AVOID THIS COMPANY

We used this company for a water taxi from STT to STJ the day we arrived. It was great to take off…read morethe masks after a long day of travel and enjoy the fresh air. The kids really enjoyed it. They were about 30 minutes late so we had a cold brew at tickle's, and they gave us some tumblers for their tardiness. Ben was a good captain too. It's not cheap but it was totally worth it for us. I would consider them again and possibly for some other water adventures.

My family and I had a GREAT time with Ocean runner!! Captain Sarah was so fun, sweet, and provided…read morea great experience. We cruised around BVI, snorkeled at two awesome spots, grabbed some yummy lunch at Pirate's Bite, then ended the day at the infamous Soggy Dollar. Best day ever!!!

Our family had an amazing day with Captain Chris cruising around BVI, St John's & Jost Van Dyke on…read more1/26/23. Went snorkeling in the caves, lunched on Norman island & hit the Soggy Dollar beach at Jost. Fabulous time, Captain Chris was the ultimate professional - looked after our every need & made this a truly memorable event. Thanks!!!! The Graham Family

We booked a full day charter for a tour of the BVIs and canny say enough great things about the…read moretrip and Captain Ryan! We got to do everything we wanted and more! Tell them where you are looking to go and they will make it happen. No pre determined places. They will work with you to come up with an itinerary that you're interested in and can change gears in the moment if you need. They handled everything with customs and passports and was super easy. We got a boat tour of the islands with fun commentary from a local along the way, stops at remote rum bars, snorkeling and private island stops. A must book for your next visit! If you're interested in the BVI charter, ask about the B-Line at Little Joust, Willy T's, Cooper Island and snorkeling through caves!

The crew is the best, really friendly and knowledgeable. Nice people we really enjoyed our trip…read more The catamaran is very clean and new.

Rented a dingy for the day and beach hopped. Was an amazing day. Cade was great - super helpful and…read moreso easy to work with. He showed us how to operate it and gave us some tips on best stops to hit before we headed out. Highly recommend Wharfside and Cade!!

Honestly could not recommend these guys enough! Best business in the area!…read more We rented a zodiac boat from them super last minute and it was well worth it! They gave us great suggestions on snorkeling spots, stopping at Lime Out vs Pizza Pie for lunch, and were just genuinely nice to talk to. The day out on the water was great. We swam with multiple sea turtles, a baby shark, sting rays, parrot fish, and squid! After the great day, we were silly and forgot a bag of ours on the beach. Unfortunately my GoPro was on top of the bag, and someone with sticky hands walked by. In a crazy coincidence almost a week later, Scotty actually saw the guy and got the GoPro back! I never expected to get those videos/photos of our family vacation back, but thanks to Scotty, we'll have them in hand soon. Book with them. You won't be disappointed.

*** 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.

Captain Steve was a good captain and the boat was clean and well-maintained. It was not fancy but…read moregot us to where we were going. There was limited seating for 8 of us, but the bean bag in the front helped us make do. If you need a boat to ferry you from St. John to another island, this will get the job done. Water is available and complementary, but that's it. If you want to snorkel, bring your own gear and he will make a stop upon request. (As an aside: note that the 10% discount for checking into Yelp with a picture is something that both the captain and office say they know nothing about, so it was not honored even after showing them my phone and later texting a photo of the discount. )

Would highly recommend Captain Steve. He was so accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable…read more Absolutely perfect day.