Local Legend Boat Charters - British Virgin Islands

5.0 (98 reviews) 1–11 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Local 3rd generation family owned/operated small business provides Private, custom Boat Charters, Day trips and tours of the Virgin Islands, with unique knowledge and understanding of local area, history & weather passed down 3 generations. Includes sightseeing, swim, snorkel, beach/bar hop, dine, shop, surf, kiteboarding, hike, cliff jumping & more. Choose duration, location, itinerary or we plan excursion! The boat is beautiful, very safe, smooth, comfortable, dry ride, award winning, "unsinkable" Cape Horn 31 XS model with quiet, reliable twin 250/300 horsepower Yamaha Four Stroke engines. Trip includes large (4') cooler w/ice, water, snorkel gear, noodles, fresh water rinse down, swim ladder, cushioned seating with shaded areas, 13 speaker JL audio marine stereo system comprised of tweeters, subwoofer, Bluetooth/USB/Aux chord connectivity/charging and all required US Coast Guard safety Equipment such as Life Jackets, Fire Extinguishers, Flares, VHF radio, First Aid Kit, Life rings.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Local Legend Charters

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Use of snorkeling equipment: Use of Snorkelling equipment

Not included

Not included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Soggy Dollar Bar

3 hours

Best beach bar, home of the “Painkiller drink, most beautiful beach and water around!
Stop 2

2 hours

Floating taco bar, artisanal drinks, gourmet tacos, floating lily pad seats, swim up bar or delivery to boat in historic Coral Bay, see all of St. John on your way to and from the best tacos ever!
Stop 3

2 hours

Floating, gourmet taco bar. Yes it’s real and amazing, located in historic Coral Bay, relax in one of their lily pad floats or the swim up bar while you enjoy artisanal cocktails and tacos or get delivered to our boat. You will see all of St. John on your way to and from the best tacos you will ever have.
The Baths National Park

2 hours Admission included

National Park, giant boulders the size of houses naturally occurring on pristine white sand beaches. Hike under, over and in between the rocks and beaches, snorkel the caverns created by the toppled granit, said to be remnants of ancient volcanic explosion.
Honeymoon Beach

one hour Admission included

One of the only beach bars available to visit in the national park, offers, drinks, food, cabana for shade, snorkel gear, kayaks, paddle boards and no car access, so must hike, shuttle or boat in!
Virgin Islands National Park

2 hours

Untouched beauty preserved by the federal national Park system over 2/3s of St John island.
Norman Island Caves

one hour Admission included

The real treasure island caves from the story by Robert Louis Stevensen, swim into the cave where actual pirate treasure was found, you can see out the entire time and are fully illuminated. Calm, clear water allows you to feast in the treasures below, bright coral, tropical fish and dark corners of cave where maybe you will find a lost treasure.
Stop 8

2 hours

Newest beach bar, restaurant and resort offering, dining, shopping, pool, hiking, snorkeling and beach access.
Water Island

one hour

The 4th Virgin Island, visit calm, pristine honeymoon beach, Dinghy’s beach bar or tour the island on a golf cart and see some of the old world war barracks.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

If you opt to meet up at our marina slip, head to Compass Point Marina. From the parking area, walk the left road and make your way to the boat slips. Once you've reached the gravel area walk onto the dock from either entrance. Our boats are in that first row facing you!

End point

If you opt to meet up at our marina slip, head to Compass Point Marina. From the parking area, walk the left road and make your way to the boat slips. Once you've reached the gravel area walk onto the dock from either entrance. Our boats are in that first row facing you!

Pickup points

Marriott's Frenchman's Cove
Emerald Beach Resort
Sapphire Beach Resort
The Westin St. John Resort Villas
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Lovango Resort and Beach Club
Emerald Beach Resort Saint Thomas
Crystal Cove Beach Resort on Sapphire Bay
The Ritz-carlton Club, St. Thomas

and 11 more pickup points

If you opt for us to meet you at your resort. Please coordinate with us ahead of time to determine your exact pick up location on the beach or dock.

If you opt to meet up at our marina slip, head to Compass Point Marina (this is a popular marina that most taxi drivers would be familiar with). There is a large parking area for guests driving themselves. From the parking area, there is a breakfast spot on your left and a convenience store on the right if needed. Walk the left road and make your way to the boat slips. Once you've reached the gravel area walk onto the dock from either entrance. Our boats are in that first row facing you! It will say Local Legend on the side.

Using your ticket

Additional required information:

Day of Charges include;
$200-$500 variable fuel charge as used
$300 cash Captain fee ($200 for over 6 ppl)
22% of total trip cost or amount similar to the "captain fee" is recommended gratuity
$70 cash customs clearance fee if visiting the British Virgin Islands, current valid US passport is required
Additional time may be purchased at a rate of $100/hr up until dark if available

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
A maximum of 12 people per booking
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants if going to the British Virgin Islands
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel if going to the British Virgin Islands