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The VI Cat

4.4 (103 reviews)
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Jessica P.

We went on a half day trip to turtle bay with a crew of three guys! Mark was an amazing captain! Tim was awesome leading us in the water and bar tender was tentative and friendly. The boat was nice. Everything we needed for the trip. Captain let people drive the boat. We had a fantastic time. Had many comments afterwards from our group of 17 about the top notch service from the crew! Wonderful day snorkeling. Saw 5-6 sea turtles, sting ray, barracuda, lots of fish, so clear. One of the better snorkeling spots!! Tim was also very cautious and helpful to all degrees of swimming levels. He made the advanced feel free and the cautious feel safe. Go on this trip!!!

Patrick D.

I'm adding a second review for our sunset dinner cruise. Our first experience was their snorkel tour and it was awesome. The dinner cruise was, too. They really go out if their way to make everyone feel special and the food and drinks were really good. I highly recommend them for either snorkeling or sunset dinner cruise. Both were great experiences. If we are back to St. Thomas any time in the next few years - we will be sure to use them again!

Sunset sail

Awesome sail! The Captain and crew were very professional. Beautiful experience, highly recommend!

Kobra E.

The staff was nice and actually moved around and continuously came by to ask if you needed something. (That's why this got 2 stars the awesome staff). Sorry this was the worst sail I have ever been on. I do these sails at different companies so I can tell friends that come in to the territory as well as new guest and this was not it. The music- was old 1970-80's and mix 90's slow reggae, country and a little pop that made you feel like you were at a funeral. The drink selection- 2 types of beers and the CHEAPEST RUM you can buy on the island. I'm sorry but the smell of any of the rum had everyone wonder what's going on? The painkiller was badly mixed. So overall everyone turned to drinking bud light or coors light (don't quote the beers because I think I'm wrong on 1 of the names). The food- was decent. It was cooked with flavor and just a few was just overly salty.

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Felicia S.

My husband and I enjoyed this activity. Great sunset dinner cruise. The food was delicious and the crew were friendly and welcoming. We had a beautiful evening . Thank you Vl Cat team.

Snorkelers

Captain Mike and deckhands Michael and Heather were awesome! Short trip from the Marriott dock on mostly smooth water. Saw turtles, fish and even a black tipped shark. Really enjoyed the peaceful return trip with the sails up and delicious painkiller punch flowing freely. Highly recommend!

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Cynthia C.

Highly recommend these guys!! Sandy, Isaac, Jackson and Father Dave made the trip so entertaining!! Snorkeling was a lot of fun and they were very knowledgeable!! Definitely looking them up again when we go back!!

Sherry S.

One of the most wonderful experiences. I wish I had time to do it again on this trip. I loved every moment of this trip. I was a little afraid when boarding began because of the strict mask requirements. I assumed they would be like that the entire trip. Upon boarding I realized that you were going to have a drink the entire trip so no need for the mask. Literally drink in hand the entire time!!! These ladies NEVER slacked on service. The drinks were wonderful and the service was incredible. They were spectacular. They have the whole operation down to a science. They make well-timed rounds to never have an empty glass. The food service was amazing. The food is plated and served due to Covid, but seconds are welcomed. Heck they are even encouraged. The views are amazing. One of my most enjoyable evenings on the island.

Stacy W.

Hands down one of our favorite excursions while we were in St. Thomas for Christmas in 2022. My daughter (11), my dad (55), and myself (35) had an incredible time! Gorgeous route on our way to the snorkeling spot - turtles, octopus, colorful fish, coral, squid, seagrass meadows to discover sea turtles, manta rays, and MORE! Sunset was breathtaking on our way back - snacks and cocktails were nonstop!

Megan E.

Let me tell you a little bit about this gem of a snorkeling trip! Our crew consisting of Captain Joe, Katie and Christian were AMAZING!!!!!! Included in the price is a sweet Catamaran boat trip out to Turtle Cove, snorkeling with fish and sea turtles, meeting some cool people, delicious adult (and non-adult) drinks and snacks (although we brought our own too.) ...oh yea and a cool temp Cat VI tattoo if you wanted one. Captain Joe and crew are super friendly and accommodating and the "painkiller" drinks were delicious! And the snorkeling was super cool too! The one female sea turtle that I got to see swam RIGHT up to me!!!! I couldn't be happier!

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The crew and captain are amazing. Food and drinks were awesome. Definitely would recommend them for their sunset cruises.

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Review Highlights - The VI Cat

Captain Joe and crew are super friendly and accommodating and the "painkiller" drinks were delicious!

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Illuminated Night Kayak from Marriott Frenchman's Cove Dock

Illuminated Night Kayak from Marriott Frenchman's Cove Dock

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This was an epic experience…read more I've been on the water plenty in my life throughout the Caribbean but this was absolutely AMAZING!! Our tour guides were friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable and fun as well. This was incredible because we saw snapper, tarpon, rays, and green turtles. We'll worth the time and cost to experience the water in a whole new way. Highly recommend!!!

Illuminated Night Kayak from Marriott Frenchman's Cove Dock, US Virgin Islands…read more April 8, 2022 I purchased the kayak tour. It's sounded exciting. The place is behind the Marriott hotel. What happens here: We got in to the kayak, and tarted to pedal out to the dark water. Only light we had is from the bottom of our boat and some from the Marriott resort. Basically we were chasing a fish I never seen, then a few turtles. The most important thing was for me in this event is the experience of night light kayak. It was a little bit stressful because everybody was scared to bang the kayaks. We had to be close to es higher because more lights attract more fishes. And there was a couple who thought they always right. They were going across everyone toward to the group leader and they believed they were going straight. Anyway all the pretty fishes sleeping at night and they was one type who doesn't. A small fish jumped in Someone's boat. Don't expect much but the pictures speaks for itself If you interested follow me at @ Tourbyt and Capture America my YouTube channel Thank you everyone for reading my post.

Castaway Girl Snorkling Tours - Group of us on Castaway Girl 4

Castaway Girl Snorkling Tours

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Jess, Rose and Captain Ashley were the absolute best. They were super informative when snorkeling…read moreand made the ride there and back super fun.

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.

The VI Cat - snorkeling - Updated May 2026

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