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.

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.

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.

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 an amazing time snorkeling and hiking with Reef2Peak. If I'm honest, my family really didn't…read morewant me to plan organized activities for this trip--but they came so highly recommended that I went ahead and booked two excursions. In all our travels, my family unanimously agrees this was the best thing I have ever organized. Jennifer and Amanda were incredibly helpful, kind, and thoughtful, and truly made the entire experience so much better. They took us to stunning snorkeling spots, led a fantastic kayaking experience, and helped us see things we absolutely would have missed on our own. They made everything feel easy and seamless--and could not have been nicer. We also rented all of our snorkeling gear from them, and everything was in perfect condition. I cannot recommend them highly enough. A+++

My son and I wanted to do some paddle boarding so we checked out this place at Maho Crossroads…read more Super friendly and lots to choose from. Get the half day rental. 1 hour is not enough. Prices are very reasonable. Great way to check out the sea turtles if you're not snorkeling. I will definitely hit this place again next year.

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!

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.

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.

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?

Best lodging AND educational tours available on the Island, no doubt-- these people sure do know…read morehow to enjoy this incredible paradise!!!!

From the owner: Luxury camping & outdoor adventures tour agency and camping & beach equipment rentals, tent…read moredelivery and Instalation: all set up tent rental specialized in glamping tents! Expedition & hiking, historical, ecological gastronomic & night tours. Souvenirs & memorabilia made by local culebra artists and also sale iother items in general!

We booked the Turtle Bay Sail & Snorkel Adventure in St. Thomas through our cruise and were very…read moredisappointed with our experience on Castaway Girl 4. The biggest issue was the lack of organization from the start. We spent close to an hour waiting between multiple lines--first in the sun to exchange tickets, then again to hand off a second ticket. It felt unnecessarily complicated and poorly managed. Because of the delays, the boat traveled very fast to make up time. The water was choppy, and several guests became seasick on the way to the snorkeling site. There were also multiple issues with communication and expectations. We were not informed in advance that full-face snorkel masks were not allowed, which would have impacted our decision to book. The equipment provided did not feel clean, and we were told there were not enough flippers or beverages for everyone. The excursion description advertised rum punch, soft drinks, and snacks, but no snacks were provided. The rum punch was also very poor quality, and most guests declined more. While the snorkeling location at Buck Island was beautiful and the water was calm, the actual experience in the water was lacking. The guide quickly swam off and was not visible to the group, leaving guests without direction. Our time snorkeling felt short--around an hour. The return trip was slower and more comfortable, which we appreciated. However, overall this was the least enjoyable snorkeling excursion we have experienced. We would not choose this company again and would recommend others consider alternative options.

Castaway Girl is a Carnival Cruise sponsored excursion! I'm reviewing Turtle Cove Sail & Snorkel…read moreWith Open Bar. After about a ten minute walk from the ship, we embarked on our sail to Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge. Once we arrived at Turtle Cove, the crew gave us thorough snorkeling instructions (including: don't touch the turtles), and distributed quality equipment. They were super helpful to anyone in need. My snorkeling PIC and I swam halfway between the boat and a big group of people, and found a beautiful sea turtle having lunch underneath us. We floated with her for about an hour. Unfortunately, tourists from the other boat were trying to touch her. Ew. [$10k fine, by the way] Once we were back on board the bar opened for endless cocktails. We drank tasty rum punch all the way back to port. Overall, an AMAZING three hour excursion, I would definitely book again.