Private tour booked by my wife to explore BVI while in St. John, I had no idea what to expect. The…read moreday was awesome. Our captain, Brad, was the best - he knows which islands to visit and which to simply see from a distance. We had a great time, and the difference between a group tour and private tour is night and day - the group tour leaders seemed great but their clients - suffice it to say you don't always get agreeable people in your group. We saw several islands, learned about the local history and enjoyed our day very much. We were absolutely wiped out by the end, but in a good way. Brad also recommended a great local place for dinner and it was spot-on. Low Key Water Sports also has a rad retail store with items you may need for your adventure.

Hmm. When I go to a new area to snorkel, I don't expect to be told that the reason my rental mask…read moredoesn't fit is because "you have a lot of wrinkles", replete with a smirk.

Great experience with Captain Sean and dive master Kellen. Smooth and easy. They knew the dive…read moresites well, and prioritized safety.

Andrew & Scott (Bonus Time) took such good care of us. Scott was the dive master and led the group…read moreon 3 fantastic adventures. He was very patient with one of the divers who was having ear issues. I was a snorkeler and Captain Andrew keep me busy with great directions to see the wildlife and I even saw a shark! When I wasn't looking underwater he offered the personal float "saddle" and I drifted along the swimmers line. To top it off, we left a BCD on the boat & he tracked us down to give it back. 5 star business that I would recommend to everyone.

Colette Diede certifed my daughter in 2010 and then most recently my son in 2015. She's a very…read moreprofessional, practical, and patient dive master. We dove with her on each of our four trips to St. John and will again when we return in 2016. With 6-Paq Scuba you get a very personalized dive experience that you won't find any where else in the USVI.

From the owner: Personalized SCUBA Diving and certification for small groups of advanced or beginners…read more Learn and dive with fish and coral in St. John's warm, calm, clear blue shallow bays Try Scuba: Breathe underwater, see turtles, coral and fish up close and personal! Get your PADI or NAUI certification or referral (Universal too). Advance your Scuba training with us Join us on our boat dives. Together we'll create your ideal day, where, what, when, seas and experience permitting. Share our favorite snorkeling and watering holes after diving. Our expert and experienced instructor Divemaster has over 6800 dives, over 5500 in St John and BVI waters helping new, rusty, and Divers wanting to excel. Her analytical and technical eye takes those who want to GLIDE to the next level FAS, helping you master buoyancy so we can dive the best sites longer and under more conditions. We brief you on the dive's more challenging aspects and how to effectively handle them and underwater we give you hints or hold your hand. Then we recap afterwards. Colette is a NAUI, PADI Scuba, Emergency First Response Instructor 1997, 2001; Merchant Mariner Captain 2007, 50-Ton 2008. In 2004 she founded 6-Paq Scuba which stands for "Pretty Awesome Quality". She was the Island's first to use a PowerCat fitted with fuel efficient 4-Stroke Engines. It just had a face lift with new engines, bimini, cushions.

Friendly service. Best prices on the island. They allow multiple day rentals and will fit you on…read moresite.

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*** 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.

Called to cancel due to severe sunburn and owner was unwilling to refund more than 50%. I guess…read morethey'd rather I be forced to go and get sun poisoning. She was rude, uncompassionate and sarcastic. Even told me they'd heard all the excuses. Terrible business practice.

Ok I have a lot to say about this one, mostly good and some bad. This was our 2nd Snuba…read moreexperience in 2 years. We did Trunk Bay this time. First, Frank is a good instructor. He is likeable, he takes his time, good attention to detail. He does tend to mention his credentials a bit excessively. We had to haul everything around to and from the beach....tanks, rafts, gear, etc. This was a bit of a manual labor chore that wasn't exactly advertised. Overall, the Snuba instruction and experience was still good. It took more than a week to get access to the dive photos. We were already home from vacation for several days before they posted the pics. Then they wanted $40 for each photo image from the website. Highway robbery in my opinion. The photos taken were just ok. So my opinion is mixed. We might return but still a bit of a mixed experience.

We booked months in advance a shore dive for Monday afternoon and a Boat Dive Tuesday morning with…read moreCoki Dive Center. They had my deposit and card on file and everything was taken care of. Fitting for fins and equipment takes a while. Good thing we arrived early (parking can be problematic) to get everything situated. The staff and crew of this shop are the most friendly and chill folks. Brett was awesome and chill with my teenage boys and eased and assured me they were in good hands. CDC also took underwater photos. We purchased the entire file of photos for $27. Worth it. Actually the shore dive and both dive was priceless and worth every penny. I would recommend Coki Dive Center for their dives in St Thomas.

Laura and Peter were super sweet and helpful! I came by myself and felt very comfortable on my dive…read morewith Laura. I am Open Water certified and haven't been diving in 5 years, so the Discover Scuba Dive was a great refresher and way to get back into diving! Would recommend!

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

I called in the morning and Web quickly organized a private tour for us with Heather. Love her she…read morewas so fun and laid back to hang out with all day. We went snorkeling at two different beaches and then she took us around the island to some beautiful lookout spots. Heather was very knowledgeable of the history of the island and the sea life. The pictures she took are our absolute favorite from the whole trip. The underwater pics are they best!

While at St Thomas and St John we did 6 activities but our family favorite was with Captain Perry…read more Best memories, best photos, best host, best experience. We signed up for snorkel and beyond pleased. Best part Captain Perry takes photos of your party and let me say they are our next Christmas cards. Best choice you would ever make visiting St Thomas. Captain Perry thank you for your professionalism, humor, welcoming, and above all your sweetness. Our family truly adore you. To the point every event they kept on saying Not better then Captain Perry or where is Captain Perry when you need him. St.Thomas Scuba and Snorkel Adventures #1 overall!

Such a BEAUTIFUL BEACH - highly recommended beach... also with a gift shop with souvenirs and…read moresnacks and more   - - -   June, 2025 Visit   - - -   Short Review,   Cinnamon Bay Beach...   ... has an island you can swim / snorkel to... many fish to see closer to the island   ... has a view of Great Thatch, British Virgin Islands   ... has indoor facilities... gift shop, snack bar (indoors and outside), campsites   ... not crowded       - - - Additional information: - - -   My wonderful wife planned a relaxing trip for us to St. John's, US Virgin Islands (just east of Puerto Rico), in June, 2025; we had a great time... such a beautiful island!     We snorkeled two beaches on St. John, and we enjoyed them both.   Cinnamon Bay Beach stuns you with its beautiful colors... the beach has light tan sand, helping make the water is a light green-blue color... stunningly beautiful!!     - - - Why Cinnamon Bay Beach - - -   Most of St. John is a National Park and most of the northern part of the island provides a nearly continuous beach... nearly continuous because peninsulas that extend into the water separate each beach from the other.    We looked at the map and read the reviews and picked Hawksnest and Cinnamon Bay beaches  because they looked more likely to have slightly smaller crowds, as cruise ships apparently visit other beaches (at least when we visited).  When we visited we were not alone and it was also not crowded.   Both are within a couple miles of each other, so while they are similar in overall look and feel - similar color of the water and sand, similar plants, etc., they are unique in what you can see underwater when you're snorkeling, and unique in the views from the beach.     - - - Taxis to and from - - -   To get to and from Cinnamon Bay Beach, you can drive or take a taxi.  The taxis on St. John, at least the ones we saw, are all trucks, with the driver in the cab, and the passengers sitting, open air, in the back... on benches with a roof over our heads.  The taxis run all day and will stop at multiple beaches to drop off and pick up passengers along the way.      - - - Cell / Mobile service - - -   Cell phone service is present, but the signal is a bit weak - 1 to 2 bars of signal strength.      - - - The beach - - -   Even if you never get in the water, the scene is beautiful... the water color is such a beautiful shade of blue...   Enya's "Caribbean Blue" (from 1991 album "Shepherd Moons") was playing in our heads, and was surely inspired by waters like these...   The sand is light and soft   Beautiful green trees and plants along the beach.     - - - The view from the beach - - -   Cinnamon Bay Beach is a beautiful beach and view of the British Virgin Islands' (BVI's) Jost Van Dyke in the distance and Great Thatch island closer... both BVI; St. John's Whistling Cay is visible, closer to the left, and Mary Point, closer to the right; Cinnamon Brach curbs east, and out into the water to a point that becomes Maho Bay and we stayed within Cinnamon Cay..     - - - The water... snorkeling - - -   On any given day, the water quality and aquatic life are things you cannot control.  The day we visited water quality and aquatic life were both goo -  the water was so clear and we saw so many fish, especially as we snorkeled out toward the island... which is much closer than it looks.. 5-10 minutes of calm to quicker leg kicking should get you there.     - - - Snorkeling - what we saw - - -   While snorkeling we were blessed to see: ⁃            a stingray swam by right as we started out !! ⁃            many more parrotfish-like blue-green-purplish fish and others ⁃            on the way back in, two squid!!     - - - Back on the beach - - -   We enjoy laying back and relaxing... and taking photos of our feet as they point toward the sand + surf... and we captured another one here on Cinnamon Bay Beach.   What a great afternoon!     - - - The surf, the lack of on St. John - - -   We have been blessed to visit the Caribbean a couple times and have noticed that there is not much surf, not many waves. On an early trip someone explained that the Caribbean is just at a position in the ocean that the rides are not small; brief internet searches suggest the tide only varies a few inches to a foot or so... such small changes don't lead to many waves. You'll likely see and enjoy hearing waves "lapping at the shore," but you're not likely to do much body surfing... if you have a boogie board, while you could bring it on your flight, you'll likely be better off leaving it at home. - - - Gift Shop - t-shirts, hat pins and more - - - - - - Thank you - - - Thank you to all the park team members who maintain Cinnamon Bay Beach, and to the taxi drivers getting us visitors to and from the beach! ----- ----- -----

Full disclosure I didn't actually swim at this beach but I spent an hour or so here because it's…read moreactually a huge beach! The internet says it's one of the most famous ones and I can see why - the water is crystal clear, bright blue (as are most of the other national park beaches lol). It's spacious though, and in addition to the beach itself, there is a snack vendor area where you can buy lunch (like sandwiches and drinks), and a gear rental place for snorkeling etc. They also have a small restaurant adjacent to the campground cafeteria area which does breakfast and dinner (but not lunch). They have pretty clean bathrooms and showers too, and the most parking of all the beaches that I went to. They even had an info booth; the lady there was fairly knowledgeable about the park although I don't think she was an actual ranger (she wasn't in the ranger outfit). There's also a little area right at the entrance to the beach that is part of some ruins, it's a nice photo op spot. Overall this is a great beach! Def recommend.