Private sailing and snorkeling from Cruz Bay, St. John
Give the beach towel a day off and head out under sail. Cloud 9 combines sailing past the USVI’s small cays with time in the water, on a 47-foot sailboat reserved for your group. Choose a quick snorkel escape, a longer day exploring or a sail timed for sunset.
Choose your kind of sailing day
- Half-day sail: three hours, with a snorkel stop chosen for the day’s conditions and your group’s experience. Morning and afternoon departures are offered.
- Full-day sail: six hours, with more time for sailing and up to three snorkel stops. Deli-style lunch and drinks are included.
- Afternoon and sunset: combine swimming and snorkeling with food platters, then watch the changing light on the sail home.
- Sunset sail: a shorter outing for drinks, sea views and the evening sky. This is a separate trip, rather than a snorkeling day.
New to snorkeling? Tell Cloud 9 before you set off. The crew can offer instruction and choose a suitable site. Fish and turtles may be part of the day, but wildlife sightings and particular stops cannot be guaranteed.
What is included?
Use Booking options for current prices and availability. Choose the trip and number of guests to see your total.
Half-day trips include snorkeling equipment and an onboard bar with water, soft drinks, beer and rum drinks. Lunch is part of the full-day trip, rather than every sailing. Gratuity is extra.
Where to meet
Daytime trips meet on the Cruz Bay beach in front of High Tide, next to the ferry dock. Sunset trips use the National Park Dock. Follow the meeting point and time in your confirmation. If beach boarding or a boat ladder could be difficult, discuss access before booking.
What to bring
- Swimwear, a towel, hat, sunglasses and a camera in a splashproof bag.
- Mineral sunscreen suitable for the USVI and a sun shirt.
- Your own snorkel mask if you prefer; equipment and float belts are available aboard.
These outings stay in USVI waters, so there is no BVI border crossing.
Questions before you sail?
Use Booking options for current prices and availability. Check the departure point, inclusions and final price before paying. Bookings are handled by the provider. For help after booking, use the contact details in your confirmation.
