Aboard Lion In Da Sun our intentions are to show you an incredible time
on the water.
St. John and St. Thomas Charter Power Boat Rentals, US Virgin Islands, USVI. Private Captained family and friends day boat trips to Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, Norman Island and Tortola. Enjoy Beaches, snorkeling, bars and fun. The entire day plan is up to you, and Lion in da Sun is more than pleased to help you design it and then boat you to the best day of your vacation! Explore Foxies, The Soggy Dollar Bar, The Baths, The Caves, Indians, The Willy T and even more fun places!
Lion In Da Sun is a 26’ Twin Vee power catamaran. The catamaran style two hulls allow her to ride more smoothly through the water than traditional single V-hull powerboats.
She is powered by two quiet 115hp Evinrude ETEC engines which give an excellent combination of power and fuel efficiency enabling you to explore many destinations in one full day on the water.
We chose the Evinrude E-Tec engines because of their proven reliability and durability on the open seas. While we feel very confident in our engines we know that single engine boats are never a sound idea on the open water. Our boat has dual engines that will always return you to port in the unlikely event of engine failure.
With the price of fuel a concern we felt it was best to choose the most fuel-efficient engine available. Minimizing fuel consumption each day on the water translates into a more affordable adventure. Our business depends on being able to show you beautiful destinations on and below our Caribbean waters, Evinrude engines are the only marine engines to receive a Clean Air Award from the EPA. Minimizing our impact in the environment that we enjoy each day is an important part of our business.
You will find the cabin on board to be one very pleasing feature. Rain in the Virgin Islands is very “unpredictably predictable” – it will usually rain every day, somewhere between one minute and one hour. Stow your bags, gear, and cameras in the cabin and they stay dry all day no matter the weather or waves. The easily accessible walk-in cabin also lets us bring along some fun water floats and still keep them out of your way when not being used.
We know you chose the Caribbean to enjoy the sun, but we understand sometimes too much of a good thing is bad. Lion In Da Sun has a full bimini top that covers the front half of the boat.
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Ultimately the trip is up to you, but we can certainly
make some suggestions based on whether you would like to focus on snorkeling,
beaches, bars,
restaurants or all of the above! Visit Jost Van Dyke and Norman
Island
or head up to the Baths on Virgin Gorda for the day. Perhaps just stay
in U.S. waters and see all of what St. John has to offer in the bays
and
cays
surrounding
the island.
| Full Day Charter | |
$625 + fuel depending on destinations & price per gallon (usually between $90-180*). |
| Half Day Charter | |
$500 + fuel depending on destinations & price per gallon (usually between $60-$120). |
- We charter our boat with a captain, snorkel gear on board, and a cooler with ice and water (you’re welcome to bring any other drinks/snacks). We can accommodate 1-6 guests on our private charters. With two boats we can accommodate up to 12 guests.
- We hold dates with a credit card per our cancellation policy: ½ price if cancelled within 48 hours of the charter. No deposit is needed. Reserving a date prior to arrival for any vacation dates November through August is highly recommended.
- Payment is due at completion of the trip and we accept Visa, MC, Travelers Checks, and Cash (or any combination).
- If you are planning a trip to the British Virgin Islands each guest will need to have a passport. An original “raised seal” birth certificate with photo ID is only valid for children under 16 years old. British customs collects $25 per person cash, which will be due upon boarding Lion In Da Sun.
- As captains we are all required to have a number of certifications that we DO carry. We all have a USCG Merchant Mariner Master License, British Boatmaster Licence, CPR and First Aid, Drug Free Consortium Membership, an International BST-STCW (Safety training) endorsement, Vessel Security Officer endorsement, Crowd Control and Crisis Management endorsement, and a Transportation Workers Identification Card.
- The Baths are a British Virgin Islands National Park attraction and require an entrance fee to enjoy. Choosing to explore the Baths will require our guests to bring money ashore to purchase entrance from a Park Ranger ($6 Adults, $3 Child).
- Finally, tipping of the captain for outstanding service is greatly appreciated. Like the bartenders and wait staff in the Caribbean, captains and crew on boats work for gratuity as well.
* Lower ranges would be for days around Jost/Tortola, higher ends are for Virgin Gorda trips – the furthest destination we visit in a day. Exact trip fuel used is calculated with our digital gauges; meaning we don’t need to visit the fuel dock with guests at the end of the day, giving you more time on the water.
The boat will be stocked with a cooler full of ice and water. You are welcome to bring any variety of drinks and snacks you would like to enjoy throughout the day.
If you are planning a trip to the British Islands each guest will need to have a passport unless they are under 16 years of age and traveling with their parents (then they may use an original birth certificate). Exceptions are not possible, as arrival in the BVI without a valid passport is prohibited. British customs collects $20 per person cash, which will be due upon boarding Lion In Da Sun.
You’ll find that cash is used in the islands much more than in the states. However, most restaurants will accept credit cards. When we stop for lunch you will need to pay your bill before we leave, and all the lunch stops take credit cards and cash except for Smuggler’s Cove which only takes cash. The guy runs power for his blender from his Jeep and he doesn’t take plastic!
Be sure to think about changing weather conditions while on the water and plan accordingly. We don’t supply sunscreen, towels, hats, raincoats, or cameras, so please plan ahead for what you may need for the day.
We do provide snorkel gear on board if needed. If you have your own snorkel gear and it works well for you then consider bringing it, as its always better to use something you already feel comfortable with and fits well.
We recommend making contact with us well before arriving on St. John if you are interested in chartering our boat. December through July is very busy for us, and reserving a day ahead of time is a good idea if you’ll be traveling during peak school vacation weeks.
There is a 50% cancellation fee in effect 48 hours prior to your charter.
Finally, tipping of the captain for outstanding service is greatly appreciated. Like the bartenders and wait staff in the Caribbean captains and crew on boats work for gratuity as well.