What to do and see in Cruz Bay, St. John: The Best Boat Rentals

May 22, 2022 Kiesha Cripe

St. John’s vibrant main town and port, Cruz Bay is home to most of the 28-square-mile island’s restaurants, bars, stores and dive centers. Two-thirds of affluent St. John is a national park, and many safari buses and jeeps set out from Cruz Bay. Don’t miss local art and history at Elaine Ione Sprauve Museum or the pristine sand of Hawksnest Bay, popular with snorkelers due to its nearby reef. There is no airport; ferries connect the town of 2750 with other U.S. and British Virgin Islands.
Restaurants in Cruz Bay

1. Cruz Bay Watersports

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5.0 based on 2,992 reviews

Cruz Bay Watersports

Announcing an all new fleet of state-of-the-art vessels and catamarans, Cruz Bay Watersports is better than ever and excited to welcome you back to The Virgin Islands. Offering a full menu of excursions from St. John and St. Thomas and celebrating over 30 years in business, Cruz Bay Watersports has evolved into the most diversified watersports Company in the Virgin Islands. Sunset Sails, Private Charters, BVI trips to the Baths, Caves, Jost Van Dyke, and the Soggy Dollar Bar, CBW is your best source for "All Things Watersports."

2. Morningstar Sailing and Power Charters

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5.0 based on 1,122 reviews

Morningstar Sailing and Power Charters

Morningstar's day sail charter is available to show you the beautiful cays, bays and beaches of the Caribbean and day filled with good times, incredible snorkeling and beauty. We can now do it all! Snorkel and explore the island of St John aboard our all inclusive, spacious, comfortable sailboat! Take a powerboat with customized itinerary to the BVI! Island hop to local beaches or venture out to Virgin Gorda, the Baths and beyond!

3. Island Roots Charters

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5.0 based on 1,126 reviews

Island Roots Charters

With capacity and seating for up to 12 passengers, “Island Roots” offers the MOST AFFORDABLE PRIVATE day charter in its’ class. - All of our trips are unique and customized to the interests of the guests... from bird watchers, to sunbathers, snorkelers, photographers, divers, cocktail connoisseurs, food enthusiasts, folks seeking the “best of” the islands to casual fun boaters just looking to just enjoy the breeze and some time on the water. - A “typical day” might include swimming, snorkeling, sightseeing, beaching, cliff jumping, lunch, hiking, history, story telling, music, dancing and more. Guests are welcome to visit the popular spots people often talk about, mentioned in guidebooks, on social media, etc... but also encouraged to explore tons of lesser visited places that have yet to go “mainstream.”

4. Singing Dog Sailing

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Singing Dog Sailing

Singing Dog Sailing Catamaran Charters offers luxury USVI & BVI sailing catamaran excursions for private groups of up to 12 passengers departing from St. John & St. Thomas. Superior amenities, attentive service & performance sailing capabilities are features of our charters aboard our spacious 45' (1100 square feet of usable deck and cabin space) luxury sailing catamaran, 'OFF CAY.' So UPGRADE your Coach vacation to First Class with a Singing Dog Sailing catamaran private charter. Let us be your hosts for a memorable day on the water during your next St. John or St. Thomas island vacation. As 'OFF CAY' as you want to be! Singing Dog sailing's luxury catamaran, 'OFF CAY' is stable, comfortable and spacious; you don't have to rub elbows...unless you want to! It's your private yacht for the day! Sailing catamaran 'OFF CAY' ('cause that is where we take you and that is also how the dog sings...) is twice the boat in size compared to mono-hulls of equal length & St John's only first class sailing catamaran offering charters for private groups. Why pay (sometimes more) for an inferior experience? Make your day on the water one you will treasure forever with Singing Dog Sailing where you come as a guest and leave as a friend--without the price-tag you'd expect for a luxury private charter! A NOTE: Trip Advisor members looking for Captain Kelly from St. John--Singing Dog Sailing is the place to find her. So come join the fun and sail with Kelly and the crew of Singing Dog Sailing. Also if you are looking for a reasonably priced mono-hull sailing charter, please consider Salty Dog Day Sails. We are the same company (our sister boat is not new to us, but is a new trip advisor listing, so the rankings are not high YET) with two different boats and levels of service! Try Salty Dog Day Sails for Classic Day sail charters from St. John. (same company, same great service & reputation)!

5. Ocean Runner Powerboat Rentals

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Ocean Runner Powerboat Rentals

Let us provide the best day of your vacation! Whether you want to visit the BVI, cruise around locally with, or spend a day in luxury aboard a power yacht, we have what you need. Conveniently located right in Cruz Bay, we have the finest fleet of boat rentals available, as well as a team of knowledgeable captains ready to show you the best the islands have to offer. Each boat is equipped with a large cooler, snorkel gear and bluetooth speakers.

6. Magnum, V.I. Charters

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Magnum, V.I. Charters

Voted "Best Power Boat Rental" on St. John 2015 & 2016 by the U.S. Virgin Islands Daily Newspaper! Explore the beaches and surrounding cays of St. John or nearby British Virgin Islands of Jost Van Dyke, Tortola, or Virgin Gorda. Sit back and relax on our custom 32' Ocean Pro and let our seasoned captain take you on an adventure as you explore the plethora of world-class snorkeling sites and the numerous beach bars you'll find throughout the U.S. And British Virgin Islands! We customize each charter to fit your ideal itinerary, ensuring the best day of your vacation! Whether it's snorkeling the North Shore of St. John with that special someone or bar hoping the British Virgin Islands with 10 of your best friends, let Magnum, V.I. Show you the Caribbean in style and comfort.

7. Love City Excursions

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Love City Excursions

Love City Excursions is a charter boat company based on Saint John in the US Virgin Islands. We specialize in day charters featuring snorkeling, swimming, and exploring. Our guests love to explore the Virgin Islands National Park, as well as the British Virgin Islands. We begin our trips at 8:30 or 9:00am and they end around 4:00pm on the same day. We have three boats, two of the boats are 33 foot world cat power catamarans called CatZilla 1 and 2 which suitable for groups up to 12 passengers. The other boat is our luxury charter boat, called Silver Coral, which is an Aquila 36 with ample seating, and offers a luxury experience on the water.

8. Sunshine Daydream Boat Charters

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5.0 based on 560 reviews

Sunshine Daydream Boat Charters

"Private and fully customizable boat charters around the US and British Virgin Islands. Sunshine Daydream Charters fleet consists of two very comfortable, spacious World Cat powerboats, with plenty of seating in the sun or shade. Our 28ft boat has a capacity of 8 guests, while our new 32ft boat can accommodate up to 12 guests. You can also combine both boats together for parties of up to 20. Both boats have great 3 step ladders, which makes getting in and out of the water easy for everyone. We stock the coolers with ice and bottled water, and provide top of the line snorkel equipment for our guests to use. Whether you want to snorkel our turquoise waters, bar and island hop around the Virgin Islands, or just kick back and site see with a cold beverage, Sunshine Daydream Boat Charters can help you experience The Best Day Of Your Vacation!"

9. St John Dinghy Rental

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5.0 based on 8 reviews

St John Dinghy Rental

Sail away with St John Dinghy Rentals , Explore the St John by boat and go to places that are only available by boat.

10. Wharfside Watersports

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Wharfside Watersports

Let us provide you with an unforgettable experience in the US and British Virgin Islands. We offer high end boat charters, dinghy rentals and Zodiac center consoles on St. John. We take pride in our business and offer a level of customer service you will respect. We can't wait to get you out on the water!

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