Every Trip You Can Book from Sapphire Beach
Welcome to Sapphire! If you’re reading this from your balcony with coffee in hand...perfect timing. If you're reading it before you get here, you're in luck....everything you'd want to do on your vacation exists here and you can plan beforehand. Every activity on this page leaves from Sapphire Beach Marina, so your commute to St. John or the BVI is a walk down the dock. No taxi. No ferry line. No 7am scramble to Red Hook.
We live here and run our boat rentals out of this marina, so this is the same list we tell our friends and guests when they're done with their day. Every trip is sorted by the kind of day you want, with real starting prices so nobody gets sticker shock at the dock. Check out our full guide listing on the Things to Do page of the website!
This Week at the Marina (Mon. Oct. 28th thru Sun. Nov. 1st)
Water and weather: Big North swell and big full moon tides, so the beach may be a little stirred up (not bad). Wind is down to 11 to 18 knots East with pop-up showers.
Book ahead now: Adventures of Saltwater Taffy. Grab your date before the season does.
Pick of the week: Breakaway’s Snorkel St. John Tour. Three national park snorkel stops, breakfast, lunch and an open bar. $160 adults.
Rent Your Own Boat from Sapphire to Explore St. John & More
GoMojo is the ONLY place on St. Thomas to rent your own boat and drive it yourself. Fuel included, no schedule and the best beaches in the islands are yours. From $475 a day for up to 7ppl (with approval). (Yes, it’s ours!)
Private USVI Boat Charters From Sapphire Beach Marina
Your boat, your captain and a day built around what you want the most. St. John beaches, snorkel stops and lunch at Pizza Pi, Lovango or Lime Out.
Private half and full days from $750.
BVI Trips from Sapphire Beach Marina
Jost Van Dyke, The Baths and Norman Island are one boat ride away. Private BVI days run from $1,250 to $2,945. BRING YOUR PASSPORT...and don’t plan dinner. You won’t make it. Paradise Pie and Sapphire Beach Bar will be your best friends afterwards ;)
Luxury Yacht Trips from Sapphire Beach Marina
Celebrating something? Or just ready to be spoiled? Luxury days run from $2,645 to $5,000, and NOVA sunsets start at $2,500. NOVA stays in the USVI. OceanRunner and Flying Tiger I can take you to the USVI or BVI.
Day Sails from Sapphire Beach Marina
Sailing days are for the views. Slow, quiet and the best excuse all week to do absolutely nothing. Private sails from $895, or hop on a small group sail from $245 per person.
Sunset Cruises from Sapphire Beach Marina
The easiest yes on this whole page. Hop on Breakaway’s champagne cruise from $110, or make it private from $895 to $2,500. Either way, the sun goes down right in front of you.
Snorkel & Beach Trips from Sapphire Beach Marina (Group Trips)
No boat of your own? No problem. Breakaway takes you to three St. John national park snorkel stops from $160 per adult, or sail and snorkel with a group of six from $245 per person. Or just walk in off the beach for free.
Fishing Charters from Sapphire Beach Marina
Three crews fish out of this marina and they’re all fantastic. Inshore light tackle for the kids or offshore to the Drops for tuna, wahoo and marlin, from $750. Catch something? Sudi’s will cook it for dinner. Also, don't forget to walk the dock around noon or before sunset for the best live tarpon feeding show on the beach!
Jet Skis, Parasailing & Seabobs at Sapphire Beach
For the afternoon when somebody refuses to get on another boat at 7am. Fly high with Parasail VI from $120, rip around the bay on a jet ski from $115 (closed Saturdays) or try a Seabob. All of it starts right here at the marina or on the sand.
St. Thomas Island Tour With Condo Pickup
Want a day on land? Jammin’ Jeep Tours picks you up at your condo for four hours of island views, food and a beach stop. $440 per jeep for up to 4.
Sapphire Beach Questions We Get Every Week
Where do the trips leave from? Almost everything boards at Sapphire Beach Marina, a short walk from Sapphire Beach Resort, Sapphire Village and Crystal Cove. Seabobs are on the beach and Jammin’ Jeep picks you up at your condo.
How far ahead should I book? Parasailing, jet skis and the sunset cruise can usually be booked the day before. BVI trips, private charters and holiday weeks? Book a month out.
Do I need a passport for the BVI? Yes. Everyone needs a physical passport book and customs is from $80 per person, cash only.
Is fuel included? It depends on the boat. GoMojo and Island Mood include fuel. Shades of Blue and Flying Tiger II charge it separately. Check the card before you book.
Can I rent a boat without a captain? Yes, with GoMojo, the only rent-your-own-boat company on St. Thomas. Boating experience is required.
Should I tip the crew? Yes. On private charters, 20% of the trip price is customary and it’s usually not included.
What’s good for kids? Parasailing (ages 6 and up), Breakaway’s snorkel trip ($95 for kids), Mixed Bag’s inshore fishing, GoMojo's 20' RIBS for families and any half-day charter.
Have the BEST week...and come say hi when you walk the dock. We’re the ones with the GoMojo boats! Enjoy!
Still deciding where to stay? Compare all three Sapphire Beach properties. Want help planning your week? Send us your dates.
So great to know everything that's available right here on property!