Once the hideaways for pirates and vagabonds – even the setting for Robert Louis Stephenson’s Treasure Island, the Virgin Islands today are yours to explore. The beauty and fun of St. Thomas, the festivities of Jost Van Dyke, the escape of Tortola, and the nowhere-but-here hot spots Willy T and Billy Bones on Norman Island – these destinations will put an unforgettable stamp on your Caribbean vacation.

If it’s a little undersea exploration you’re after, enjoy a USVI and BVI snorkel charter in aquamarine seas surrounded by tropical fish, colorful corals and shipwrecks time forgot. Explore the coves and beaches of Caneel Bay, the white sand beaches of White Bay, The Indians rock pinnacles of Norman Island, and the breathtaking underwater national park of St. John’s.

Looking for a little debauchery, are you? We hit the island wildest hot spots. Down a rum-spiked painkiller at the Soggy Dollar Bar www.Soggydollarbar.com, or a Sly Fox at Foxy’s Bar www.foxysbar.com – one of the Caribbean’s top New Year’s destinations. Only the hardiest adults among you will want to carouse aboard the 98-foot schooner, the Willy T www.Williamthornton.com – permanently anchored, but rockin’ just the same with Zeus Juice and Anegada conch fritters.

Our private and semi-private charters offer a day full of fun for singles, families, honeymooners everyone in search of fun and adventure. Our guests have consistently said we have provided them their “best day of their vacation!”. Whether vacationing at the Ritz Carlton St. Thomas, Marriott’s Frenchman’s Reef, or the island’s other resort properties or vacation villas, bring your friends. We’re no six-person party like the other boats. We’ll take up to 25 guests for tours around the USVI, or a dozen on the 30-minute jaunt from Sapphire Marina on the east end of St. Thomas to White Bay.

The fun starts fast with an open bar of top-shelf liquors enjoyed to the sounds of island rhythms. Refresh after snorkeling with fresh fruit and muffins, and round out the day’s fare with an afternoon shrimp cocktail. We even accommodate guests’ special dietary requests.

Want a day trip no one else can claim? We’re as unstructured as island life itself. We’ll even customize your adventure. Captain Trevor knows the backwaters and hidden coves where no one else goes. Tour the world’s oldest rum factory. Meet that local who makes the fresh fruit rum drink with a blender powered with his truck battery.

St. Thomas Boat Charters and Sandspur Charters have the boat charter to fit your style and budget. Our only goal is to show our guests a good time with great customer service on a safe outing. Our captain and mates are veterans of these waters, and each is drug tested and safety certified. Our 37-foot, U.S.-built vessel – the Sandspur – is certified annually by the U.S. Coast Guard, and is inspected twice-yearly by the Ritz-Carlton.

Come explore the Caribbean the pirates saw two centuries ago and party goers enjoy every day – aboard St. Thomas Boat Charters and Sandspur Charters. Contact us today at manager@sandspurcharters.com or by phone at 340-227-5825 to chart the course for your vacation of a lifetime. Our guests have consistently said it was their, “best day of their vacation”!

The only goal of the crew of Sandspur Charters is to provide first class treatment at very competitive prices. Whether you are looking for snorkeling, sightseeing, swimming or finding secluded beaches – we have the boat and custom trip you are looking for in the Virgin Islands.

Birth certificates with a picture ID are acceptable forms of identification; however, valid passports are preferred.

Tips to the Captain and crew are very much appreciated for a good day and good service. Charter bookings must be canceled 48 hours prior. We can not refund any fees under this time period.

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The Soggy Dollar Bar takes its name from a little tradition we have here on Jost Van Dyke. Since we don’t have a dock, our guests swim ashore from their boats and buy drinks with their ‘soggy dollars.’

Readers of All At Sea Magazine voted the Soggy Dollar Bar, The Best Waterfront Beach Bar in the Caribbean in May of 2006. In 2000 and 2001, readers of Caribbean Travel & Life “The Best Beach bar in the Caribbean and in 2002 Islands Magazine’s readers chose the bar “The Number One Watering Hole in the World”.

The bar is the focal point of daytime activity and can get quite lively at times (especially on weekends). Sunday is typically a busy time with lots of ex-patriates motoring in from St. John and St. Thomas for the afternoon to enjoy a Painkiller, flying fish sandwich, listen to Ruben Chinnery entertain, and play the ring game.

The Original Painkiller

Originated and Perfected at Sandcastle’s Soggy Dollar Bar in the 1970′s, this smooth, full-flavored rum cocktail has become the essence of Caribbean imbibing.

The correct concoction of premium dark Rum, Cream of Coconut, Pineapple and Orange Juice (proportions are secret), topped with fresh grated Grenadian Nutmeg makes the swim (no dock) to the Soggy Dollar Bar worth the effort.

Perhaps it’s the setting of White Bay, the thirst from the swim, the perfect blend, or just because of the tradition of the Original Painkiller at the Soggy Dollar… whatever the reason, Welcome and Enjoy.

Passenger maximums
U.S Virgin Island waters – up to 26 passengers
British Virgin Island waters – up to 12 passengers

Rates include
Snorkel equipment, water floats, open bar, soft drinks and snacks during the day. We can provide lunch on board: sandwiches, charcuterie tray, fruit platters. Please let us know what you are looking for. Or we can stop for lunch!

Rates do not include
Customs, restaurant lunch and please don’t forget your own towels. Our goal at Sandspur Charters is to provide first class treatment at very competitive prices. Whether you are looking for snorkeling, sightseeing, swimming or finding secluded beaches – we have the boat and custom trip you are looking for in the Virgin Islands.

Birth certificates with a picture ID are acceptable forms of identification; however, valid passports are preferred.

Tips to the Captain and crew are very much appreciated for a good day and good service. Charter bookings must be cancelled 48 hours prior. We can not refund any fees under this time period.