Water Based Activities – St. Thomas

Hands-On Sailing Regatta

An outstanding opportunity for those who want to learn and experience the fun and thrill of sailing and sail racing.  This is a great optional activity and/or team building experience.

For novices or old “salts”, this is an excellent opportunity to experience a sailor’s paradise in a true sail racing regatta.  The first hour of this adventure is spent with certified sailing instructors learning all of the basics of sailing.  Then it is time for hands on.  The teams head out to their boat (24’ racing “J” boats) with their captain where they actually rig the boat and perform practice racing drills.  And then the official racing regatta takes place out on open water.  Everyone on board is playing a role and contributing to how well their boat will do.  Fun exciting and a wonderful learning experience.  An official awards ceremony caps off the adventure. This adventure takes place at the St Thomas Yacht Club.                   

Tour Duration:                   3.5 – 4 hours
Departs:                               Hotel Dock or Beach
Minimum:                           4 pax (1) boat (but if only one boat is requested, no race!
Maximum:                          28 pax (maximum 5 pax per boat x 7 boats available)
Rate:                                     Quoted per boat, subject to 20% gratuity (includes non-alcoholic beverages)
Add-ons:                              Additional charges may apply to relocate boats to a specific area for this activity

Guests are dingy out to the waiting sailboats from the beach or dock Prizes may be added for winners, multiple heats may be required

 

Kayaking Eco Tour on St. Thomas

(This is ideal for those who seek some physical activity and want to learn as well)

Explore the ecological wonders of St. Thomas the next-to-nature way in two-seat kayaks you can paddle confidently with no previous experience. Kayaking is in the Virgin Islands Marine Sanctuary which is for the most part an extensive mangrove lagoon. It is home to a wide variety of plant and sea life that your very knowledgeable guide will be pointing out. A stop is made along the way on a small, coral island where you will explore and snorkel off of. Here you will do some of the best snorkeling available for seeing all types of marine life in their natural habitat… The two-hour tour consists of an hour’s paddle, half an hour of snorkeling off a beach and a half-hour return paddle.

Tour Duration:     2 ½ hour tour
Departs:                 Marriott Lobby
Minimum:             4 pax
Maximum:            30 pax
Rate:                       Quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity
Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity

 

Kayaking Eco Tour, Hike & Snorkel on St. Thomas

(This is ideal for those who seek some physical activity and want to learn as well)

Explore the ecological wonders of St. Thomas Mangrove Lagoon‘s Cas Cay in two-seat kayaks you can paddle confidently with no previous experience. Kayaking is in the Virgin Islands Marine Sanctuary which is for the most part an extensive mangrove lagoon. It is+ home to a wide variety of plant and sea life that your very knowledgeable guide will be pointing out. On the tour you will Kayak through many small islands made up of Red Mangrove Trees and learn about the wild life (above and below the water) that thrive in this ecosystem. Finally snorkeling in a fringed mangrove nursery. Hike and explore a pristine deserted island complete with tidal pools, volcanic cliffs and a geological blowhole. The three-hour tour consists of an hour’s paddle, half an hour of snorkeling off a beach and a half-hour return paddle.

Tour Duration:      3 Hour Tour
Departs:                  Marriott Hotel Lobby
Minimum:              4 pax                                      Maximum:            30 pax
Rate:                       Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity. Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity
Time:                      Tour is traditionally scheduled for 9:30am &/or 1:30pm – (7) Days p/week

 

 

Kayaking Eco Tour, Bird Island by Sunset on St. Thomas

(This is ideal for those who seek to learn about the ecosystem above and below the water)

Kayak thru the Mangrove Lagoon, a haven for indigenous and other wildlife. Learn about the habitats of migrating birds, observe and learn to identify different species yourself. Learn about the estuarine ecosystem of Benner Bay and the import role the mangroves play in supporting life both above and below the water.  As you experience Sunset Views and the birds flying in to their evening roost, bring your camera or binoculars as you kayak thru the lush and shallow waters of the Mangrove Lagoon. The tour begins late in the afternoon and consists of a 1.5 hour paddle, half an hour of snorkeling off a beach and a half-hour return paddle.

Tour Duration:       1.5 Hour Tour
Departs:                   Marriott Hotel Lobby
Minimum:               4 pax                                      Maximum:            30 pax
Rate:                         Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity. Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity
Time:                        Tour is traditionally scheduled for 4:30pm – (7) Days p/week

 

Historic Hassel Island Kayak, Hike & Snorkel

(This is ideal for those who seek some physical activity, enjoy hiking, history and good clean fun)

The tour begins with a transfer from your host hotel to the Frenchtown area of St Thomas. Once you arrive at the Virgin Islands Ecotours’ Frenchtown Marina location in Charlotte Amalie’s Harbor to Hassel Island. Hassel Island is a historic site that offers a unique view into the cultural past of the Caribbean. Go back in time as your guide takes you through sites from several different periods in history that have been maintained and preserved for your enjoyment. Kayakers paddle twenty minutes to Fort Willoughby overlooking the entrance of the majestic harbor. Paddle past Danish and British Colonial ruins and Careening Cove. A brief hike brings you to Fort Willoughby and the Garrison House—Britain’s most intact Naval Fort on US Soil from the Napoleonic era. From there, you will paddle to the historic Creque Marine Railway, which is undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation by the Virgin Islands Park Service. The tour concludes with a visit to Garden Beach, allowing you to relax in the shade, cool off with a dip in the beach, and participate in a guided snorkel along a coral reef. Enjoy your picnic lunch at a scenic spot along the way. Depending upon weather conditions or guest preferences, a hike up to explore the British Naval Fort Shipley may be substituted for a paddle to Fort Willoughby.

Tour Duration:     5 hour tour with Lunch
Departs:                 Marriott Hotel Lobby
Time:                      This Tour is Typically Offered at 9:30am daily
Minimum:             4 pax                                      Maximum:            30 pax
Rate:                      Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity. Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity. Tour Includes a Bagged Lunch & Water
What to Bring:    Clothing that can get wet, hat, sunglasses and water shoes or sandals (a strap around the heel is recommended)

 

Evening Lagoon Kayak with Pirate Lore & Ghost Stories – St. Thomas

(This is ideal for those who seek to learn about the ecosystem above and below the water)

Kayak thru the protected waters of the Mangrove Lagoon Sanctuary & Marine Reserve. St. Thomas is steeped in pirate history. From Blackbeard, Bluebeard, and Teach, prepare for a spooky experience when you kayak along the dark waters of the Mangrove Lagoon. As our guide regales you with tales of shipwrecks and the eerie legends that haunt the islands to this day. You’ll go back in time and relive those days when pirates, ghosts, and jumbies still roamed the islands. Paddle through the winding waterways of the Mangrove Lagoon. Enjoy the starlit sky and the dark mangroves as you look for stingrays, tarpon, and other marine life with lights below your kayak. The tour begins late in the afternoon and consists of a 1.5 hour paddle.

Tour Duration:     1.5 Hour Tour
Departs:                 Marriott Hotel Lobby
Minimum:             4 pax                                      Maximum:            30 pax
Rate:                      Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity.  Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity
Time:                      Tour is traditionally scheduled for 5:30pm – (7) Days p/week

 

Eco Tours – Stand-Up Paddle – SUP Tour on St. Thomas

 (This is ideal for those who seek some physical activity and want to learn as well)

Explore the ecological wonders of St. Thomas the next-to-nature way by Stand-Up Paddle Board – SUP. Your SUP paddling lesson is included from the floating dock into the Wildlife Sanctuary & Marine Reserve, paddle gracefully through a Mangrove Tunnel, glide over shallow clear waters with stingrays, upside-down jelly fish, marine life and tarpon as you paddle around and past many small islands. Excellent exercise for the core muscles and also the new rage. Everyone love’s the freedom of standup paddle boarding! This stand up paddling adventure is unparalleled and perfect for beginners in the calm and shallow waters of the lagoon!

Tour Duration:     2 ½ hour tour
Departs:                 Marriott Hotel Lobby
Minimum:             4 pax                                      Maximum:            30 pax
Times:                    Offered twice daily at 8:30am & 2:00pm
Rate:                      Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity. Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity

 

Night Kayaking (at the Marriott)

Enjoy a nighttime paddle out to “Pirates Point.”  Be amazed as your lights create a window into the sea of what lies below on the ocean floor after dark…. – “It’s like kayaking in a glass bottom boat…or in an aquarium!”  Tarpon fish, turtles, and more are likely to be spotted on this unique adventure!   Life jackets, kayak instruction, guided tour included.  This tour has received a “Certificate of Excellence for 2014.”  Come out and see why!

 

Tour Duration:                     1 hour
Departs:                                Hotel Lobby to Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Dock
Minimum:                             2 passengers
Maximum:                            30
Rate:                                      Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity. No transfer required guest can walk down to Marriott Dock

 

Stand Up Paddle Boarding (at the Marriott)

Ever wanted to learn how to Stand-Up Paddle board?  Well this is the PERFECT place to learn.  The cove behind the Marriott creates a calm and relaxing location to get up for your 1st time…  Trained guides will show you step by step how to “walk on water,” and then take you on a tour of the cove.  Paddle to pirates point, learn about the island, and view nearby cruise ships that are in port…. And prepare for an unforgettable adventure that will leave you and your fellow paddle boarders buzzing for days.  This is the fastest growing water sport for a reason… come and see why!

 

Tour Duration:                     1 hour
Departs:                                Hotel Lobby to Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Dock
Minimum:                             2 pax
Maximum:                            6 passengers
Rate:                                      Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity. No transfer required guest can walk down to Marriott Dock

 

The Snuba Scene (at Coral World)

Explore the beautiful reefs of Trunk Bay, St. John or Coki Beach, St. Thomas with SNUBA. SNUBA was designed to introduce the non-diving sector to the beauty and wonder of the undersea world by allowing divers to remain underwater for up to 45 minutes breathing through individual hoses connected to compressed-air tanks that float on the water’s surface. No experience or certification is needed.  Certified dive leaders accompany groups.

Tour Duration:                    3.5 hours plus round trip transfer time
Departs:                                 Hotel Lobby for Coral World
Minimum:                             4 pax
Maximum:                            12 pax
Rate:                                      Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity. Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity

 

Sea Trekkin’ (at Coral World)

Sea Trekkin’ is most easily described as helmet diving and requires no experience!  A guide will lead you along an underwater trail near Coral World’s Undersea Observatory. The helmet provides the air, weight and stability to walk upright under the water.  Gloves and booties provide extra comfort. What’s best is that your head and hair stay completely dry and you breathe normally inside the helmet. Tour lasts for approximately a half hour.

Tour Duration:                    3.5 hours plus round trip transfer time
Departs:                                Hotel Lobby
Minimum:                             4 pax
Maximum:                            12 pax
Rate:                                      Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity. Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity

 

Sea Lion Splash

Swim with the Sea Lions at Coral World Ocean Park

Coral World Ocean Park’s newest additions to their marine life family are four of the “cutest”, smartest, most playful South American Sea Lions. Similar to a swim with dolphins, following an orientation, guests are invited into a special pool area where they can swim, touch and play games with these amazing creatures. The program includes a dry land portion as well, where guests will learn about these amazing animals by spending some quality time with them, playing sea lion games, and getting their very own sea lion kisses. Our programs are designed to be both personal and unique, making our Sea Lion Swim unlike any other animal interaction!

In every instance a bond is built to the point where each guests is rewarded with a big, wet kiss and a photo op of a lifetime. The Sea Lion encounter lasts for 45 minutes.

 

Tour Duration:                     75 minutes, including check-in, orientation, interaction, and photo processing (animal interaction time: 25-30 minutes) plus round trip transfer time
Departs:                                Based on availability typically 10:30am & 2:00pm
Minimum:                             8 pax to maintain as a private group
Maximum:                            8 pax per booking time
Rate:                                      Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity. Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity

Offered SAT-THU (three times daily). Participants must weigh 50 pounds, and all children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a participating adult. – Unfortunately, non-participating observers are not allowed into the sea lion area. – Bring or wear: swim wear with cover-up; towel. – Personal cameras are not permitted, but Coral World staff will take photos of your experience for you.

 

Shark Encounter (at Coral World)

No cages, no barriers, just you, a guide and nearly a dozen sharks!  Your adventure begins with a briefing on sharks including the truths, myths and behaviors of these animals.  After your orientation session, then accompanied by your guide, you will climb into the Shark Shallows Pool and observe juvenile sharks as close as 2 feet away!  Encounter is offered twice a day. All sharks you will observe inhabit the waters of the Virgin Islands. Experience the thrill of viewing the sharks up close from above and below the water as they circle the pool. . Learn the truth and myths about the ocean’s top predators.

Tour Duration:                    45 Minute Activity
Departs:                                Offered Twice Daily
Minimum:                             4 pax
Maximum:                            4 pax
Rate:                                      Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity. Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity. Bring or wear swim wear with a cover-up towel, Participants must be 4ft 8in tall and must speak English. – No Pregnant Women please.

 

Turtle Encounter (at Coral World)

During this encounter you will get to meet some of the most interesting creatures…we take you in the water with two of our rescued Green Turtles to view these amazing animals in an up close and personal way…touch their shells and scrub them down.  During your orientation, you will learn about the biology of these beautiful creatures and the threats they face in the wild. Your guide will then take you into the Turtle Pool where you will get a close up look at these 100-pound plus turtles. You will even have a chance to touch their shells or carapaces. Your experience is sure to make you an ambassador for the protection of threatened and endangered sea turtles. Encounter is offered twice a day.

Tour Duration:                    45 Minute Activity
Departs:                                Offered Twice Daily
Minimum:                             4 pax
Maximum:                            4 pax
Rate:                                      Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity. Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity. Bring or wear swimwear with a cover-up, towel, Participants must be 4ft 8in tall and must speak English – no pregnant women please.

 

Luxury Yachts

The ultimate experience for your VIP’s

IMI can arrange to have up to three identical luxury yachts available for your group. These are fully crewed, late model, 45’ Sea Ray Express Cruisers that are truly state of the art and lavishly appointed. It is most typical to charter the boat(s) for a day with a customized itinerary. More often than not the itinerary would include cruising into the beautiful British Virgin Islands with fun and interesting stops along the way. The yachts are fully stocked with premium liquor, wines and champagne, as well as catered food to meet the needs of the day, including a continental breakfast, lunch, & afternoon snack.

 

Tour Duration:                    8:30am – 4:30pm
Departs:                                Hotel Lobby with transfer to AYH Red Hook
Minimum:                             1 pax
Maximum:                            6 pax per yacht (up to three yachts available) up to 10 pax on MM # 5
Rate:                                      Activity is quoted per boat subject to a 20% gratuity. Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity
Add-ons:                                Customs & cruising fee (passport required if traveling to the BVI)Yachts are based at AYH in Red Hook.

 

Power Trip

For the ultimate way to explore the Virgin Islands, take your own boat for the day! IMI can arrange for a “fleet” of 25’ – 28’ power boats with a captain on each. With up to three couples on each boat they can head off and explore both the US and British Virgin Islands. Pack a picnic lunch and they head off to go where ever they want and do whatever they choose.

Tour Duration:                    8am – 5pm (full day)
Departs:                                Hotel Lobby to AYH Dock Red Hook
Minimum:                             1 -6 pax on boat
Maximum:                            6 pax (per boat)
Rate:                                      Activity is quoted per speedboat subject to a 20% gratuity. Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity
Captain Rate:                        Captains Fees are charged separately each subject to 20% gratuity
Add-ons:                                Customs Fees ae quoted pp separately

Take the Bait

Deep-sea sport fishing in Virgin Islands waters is among the world’s best — witness the 1977 world record set here for blue marlin [a 1,282 pounder reeled in off St. Thomas]. Our various tournaments attract the world’s top game fishing enthusiasts each year. Marlin, tuna, kingfish, dolphin, mackerel and Wahoo are top catches. The fish are waiting year ’round, and most local captain’s head to the drop-off just north of the British Virgin Islands to find them. You don’t have to be an experienced angler to have a good chance at a great catch, by the way. With the expert assistance of captain and crew, even first-timers have been known to bring back more than stories about the ones that got away.

Tour Duration:                    Half Day (4 Hours) (AM) – 8am-12noon or (PM) – 1pm-5pm
Departs:                                Hotel Lobby for Transfer to AYH or Sapphire Docks
Minimum:                             1 pax per boat
Maximum:                            6 pax per boat
Rate:                                      Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity. Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity

 

Explore the British Virgin Islands…Breakaway


Explore the British Virgin Islands (BVI) aboard a large comfortable powerboat Breakaway. Guests will experience the famous Baths at Virgin Gorda, Marina Cay and Jost Van Dyke. Once underway to the BVI’s, the friendly crew will provide a continental breakfast of fresh, homemade muffins and an assortment of juices. As they pass the different islands the captain will tell some “tales” about the islands. Upon arriving at Virgin Gorda, the guests will go explore the baths. They will be able to snorkel in and around the gigantic boulders that form into the grottos known as “the Baths”. Following Virgin Gorda the captain will dock at Marina Cay for lunch, which is served right on the beach. After lunch guests can shop at the Pussers Store and walk around the island and view historic ruins. The next stop is the infamous Jost Van Dyke at White Bay. Here the guests can swim and lounge under palms on one of the most beautiful beaches in the islands. This is also the home of the “Soggy Dollar Bar” known for their famous Painkiller rum drink or Ivan’s Stress Fee Bar. Following this stop, around 3:00pm, the boat heads back to St. John where they clear back into US Customs and then back to St. Thomas. An open bar as well as snacks are available all day and for the afternoon special treat, shrimp cocktail is served. Snorkel equipment is provided and a fresh water shower and restroom are on the boat.

Tour Duration:                    8:00am – 4:30pm
Departs:                                Hotel Lobby for transfer to Sapphire Marina (Custom itineraries Available)
Minimum:                             24 pax
Maximum:                            27 pax
Rate:                                      Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity.Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity
Add-ons:                                Customs & cruising fee quoted per person separately (passport required)

 

Half-Day Catamaran Sail – St. Thomas & St. John

Our fleet of sleek double-hulled catamarans offer a 3-hour introduction to the world’s most exciting sailing grounds — the sea surrounding St. Thomas and St. John. Idyllic anchorages abound for swimming and snorkeling, and it never takes long to get from one to the next! The captain will stop along the spectacular beaches that line the National Park on St. John, or anchor between beautiful, uninhabited islands. An open bar, snacks and snorkel gear are included. Just bring a towel, cover-up and sunscreen [the non-oily kind, please, our captains say!].

The half day sail described above takes place on the waters between St. Thomas and St. John and off the shoreline of the National Park on St. John. To take advantage of these beautiful waters, we must transfer the guests from the hotel via land to the east end of St. Thomas where they will board the catamaran(s). The land transfer is approx. 20 minutes each way.

Tour Duration:                    3 hours without lunch / 4 hours with lunch added – 9am-12noon or 1pm-4pm
Departs:                                Hotel Lobby for transfer to Marriott Dock to board
Minimum:                             30 pax (most catamarans carry up to 49 pax max)
Maximum:                            250 pax
Rate:                                      Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity. Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity

 

Half-Day Catamaran Sail – Buck Island & Harbor

Our fleet of sleek double-hulled catamarans offer a 3-hour introduction to the world’s most exciting sailing grounds — the sea surrounding St. Thomas and St. John. Idyllic anchorages abound for swimming and snorkeling, and it never takes long to get from one to the next! The captain will stop along the spectacular beaches that line the National Park on St. John, or anchor between beautiful, uninhabited islands. An open bar, snacks and snorkel gear are included. Just bring a towel, cover-up and sunscreen [the non-oily kind, please, our captains say!]. The sail can be extended for another hour to include lunch for additional charge.

The half day snorkel sail described above takes place on the waters in or near Hassel Island & Water Island with a snorkel stop at Buck Island all visible from the St Thomas Harbor. This particular sail if slated to depart the Marriott Hotel Dock would allow guests to walk down from the Marriott Pool deck to the dock and not entail an additional transfer. If the group is larger in size and additional dock space is required for boarding at the nearby Marriott’s Cove docking facility.

Tour Duration:                    3 hours without lunch / 4 hours with lunch added – 9am-12noon or 1pm-4pm
Departs:                                Hotel Lobby for transfer to Marriott Dock to board
Minimum:                             30 pax (most catamarans carry up to 49 pax max)
Maximum:                            250 pax
Rate:                                      Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity. Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity

Boarding Location varies per boat

 

Full-Day Sail

This day at sea includes everything under the sun! The morning begins with banana bread and fresh fruit on board as the captain and crew set sail for neighboring islands. Anchored in one of the many inlets of St. John, it’s time to get wet! Crewmembers gladly provide instructions in snorkeling and show you the best coral outcroppings to explore. Lunch is served on board, and there’s an open-bar all day. Following an afternoon swim and a last snorkel peek at the colorful sea creatures, it’s all aboard for a leisurely sail back to homeport.

Tour Duration:                    7 hours (9am – 4pm)
Departs:                                Hotel Dock – Marriott or Hotel Lobby w/ transfer
Minimum:                             30 pax
Maximum:                            250 pax
Rate:                                      Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity. Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity
Add-ons:                                Dock Boarding Fees apply in some locations

 

Sunset Catamaran Cocktail Cruises

Become part of the Virgin Islands’ panoramic picture sipping cocktails on a private sunset catamaran cruise. Food and drink are the finest and the service is impeccable. Serving Lite Hors d’oeuvres and cool libations, this cruise departs in the late afternoon and returns after sunset assuring guests of memorable hill and harbor sights by day and by night.

Tour Duration:                    1.5 hours
Departs:                                Hotel Dock – Marriott
Minimum:                             30 pax
Maximum:                            250 pax
Rate:                                      Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity. Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity

Dock Boarding Fees apply in some locations

Additional charges may apply if additional boats need to be transported from St. John to accommodate the size of the group.

 

JOST VAN DYKE SAIL – Our most popular excursion!

A few words about Jost [yost] Van Dyke:

Seven miles north of St. Thomas, in The British Virgin Islands, lays the peaceful island of Jost Van Dyke. How peaceful is it? There are 150 people, half as many donkeys, and at least that many pelicans. There are four hotel rooms and a half dozen restaurants with island names like Sydney’s Peace and Love, Happy Laury’s, Foxy’s, Ali Baba’s, The Soggy Dollar, and Ivan’s Stress Free Bar. All this on 6 square miles.

When Jimmy Buffet wrote “One Particular Harbor” he had Jost in mind. Other musicians have also discovered the uniqueness of Jost. In the early seventies Mick Jagger and a couple of The Beatles spent a New Year’s Eve at Foxy’s. A tradition was started, and now you’ll find more than two hundred boats at anchor there while their occupants bring in The New Year.

 

Jost Van Dyke Sail (8:00am to 4:00pm)

This trip is the most unique day sail from the U.S. Virgin Islands. It’s a relaxing, yet adventurous sail to one of the most un­spoiled islands in this area of the Caribbean. A true taste of de islands Mon!

Fresh tropical fruits & banana bread are served once underway. We have an open bar consisting of juices, mimosas, bloody marys, soft drinks (diet and regular), beer, bottled water & rum punch.

Don’t forget everyone needs a passport

 

Jost Catamaran Day sail Cont.

The sail to Jost Van Dyke takes approximately three and a half hours including a one hour snorkel stop at Congo/Lovango Cays. Our first port of call on Jost Van Dyke will be Great Harbour. The cap­tains will clear customs here while guests walk down the beach to Foxy’s for entertainment, and a barbecue lunch buffet at about 11:30 a.m. The people are friendly; the music is of the islands and the ambiance unimaginable. After a brief respite in the hammocks, a swim in the ocean or just hanging out on the beach, it’s back to the boats for a short trip to Ivan’s Stress Free Bar at White Bay.

We arrive at White Bay; one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, at approximately 1:15 p.m. White Bay is a wonder­ful beach and snorkeling anchorage. Here guests have the option of sunning, swimming, or just lounging under a coconut tree. Most just enjoy floating in the 80+ degree water with a drink in their hand. This is also an ideal beach for an optional TEAM BUILDING EVENT, which will be set up on the beach when the guests arrive. We work with each individual group to customize this activity. This will be a most memorable, fun day!

At about 2:30 p.m. we bid a fond farewell to the island. As Foxy says, “If you don’t leave Mon, you can’t come back!” The sail home is a splendid downwind, down sea spinnaker run. Fruit and cookies are served on the sail back with our very open bar. All vessels will make a brief stop to clear US customs on St. John. Arrival on St. Thomas is approximately 4:30 PM

Tour Duration:                    7.5-8hrs (8:80am-4:30pm)
Departs:                                Hotel Lobby
Minimum:                             30 pax (most catamarans have a maximum of 49)
Maximum:                            250 pax
Rate:                                      Activity is quoted per person subject to a 20% gratuity. Transfers are quoted per person additional plus 20% gratuity. Dock Boarding Fees apply in some locations
Add-ons:                                Customs Cruising Fee pp is charged for BVI trip. Lunch is not included in this sail price (see Foxy’s recommended lunch below)

Advance Speedboat available quoted per speedboat includes captain, gratuity, fuel, and insurance)  (recommended for groups of 50 or more people) Beverages based on consumption at Foxy’s and Ivan’s plus 20% gratuity and 10% IMI service charge additional dock fees and overtime charges may be applicable

FOXY’S BUFFET – (MIN. of 40 REQUIRED) – A ONE TIME SET UP FEE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL BUFFETS

Open bar at Foxy’s is on a per-drink basis plus 20% gratuity and 10% IMI service charge

BARBECUE MENU A – Quoted PP subject to 20% Gratuity

Fresh Grilled Fish, Chicken, Spareribs

Corn on the Cob and Fresh Sautéed Vegetables,
Seasoned Rice and Rasta-Pasta Salad,
Tossed Romaine Salad with Plum Tomatoes, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese Tropical,
Fruit Platter; Freshly Baked Bread & Butter; Iced Tea

BARBECUE MENU B -Quoted PP subject to 20% Gratuity

Fresh Grilled Chicken, Spareribs

Corn on the Cob and Fresh Sautéed Vegetables,
Seasoned Rice and Rasta-Pasta Salad,
Tossed Romaine Salad with Plum Tomatoes, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese,
Tropical Fruit Platter; Freshly Baked Bread & Butter; Iced Tea