RED HOOK BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Day Through Granite Chambers and Coral Gardens: The Baths, Cooper & Norman Island from Red Hook
A full-day guided boat tour from Red Hook visiting The Baths on Virgin Gorda, lunch at Cooper Island Beach Club and snorkeling near Norman Island—essential reading to prepare for the 9.5-hour trip and entry requirements.
A Day Through Granite Chambers and Coral Gardens: The Baths, Cooper & Norman Island from Red Hook.
From Red Hook, Stormy Pirates Boat Charters runs a full-day excursion into the British Virgin Islands that pairs a guided walk through the granite corridors of The Baths National Park with a laid-back beach-lunch at Cooper Island and an afternoon snorkeling stop at Norman Island. The outing includes snacks and an open bar, and is designed as a single day of exploration, swimming and on-water transit between iconic BVI sites.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Baths: A Guided Walk Through Granite Cathedrals
The morning includes a guided tour through The Baths National Park on Virgin Gorda, where boat time gives way to an intimate route among boulders and tidal pools.
Cooper Island Beach Club: Shoreline Lunch
The itinerary moves ashore for lunch at Cooper Island Beach Club—an afternoon pause to refuel before more water-based exploring.
Snorkel Stops Near Norman Island
Afternoon snorkeling near Norman Island is part of the route, offering clear-water sessions after the beach lunch.
What the day feels like
How the Day Feels
The day unfolds as a linear journey: an early departure from Red Hook (with a Cruz Bay pick-up) leads to a guided shore visit at The Baths, then a relaxed lunch stop at Cooper Island Beach Club, followed by snorkeling around Norman Island before the late-afternoon return to St. John and St. Thomas. Throughout the cruise the operator supplies snacks and an open bar, compressing multiple signature BVI experiences into one long, active day on the water.
THE LANDSCAPE
The Baths: A Guided Walk Through Granite Cathedrals
The morning includes a guided tour through The Baths National Park on Virgin Gorda, where boat time gives way to an intimate route among boulders and tidal pools.
THE LUNCH
Cooper Island Beach Club: Shoreline Lunch
The itinerary moves ashore for lunch at Cooper Island Beach Club—an afternoon pause to refuel before more water-based exploring.
THE WATER
Snorkel Stops Near Norman Island
Afternoon snorkeling near Norman Island is part of the route, offering clear-water sessions after the beach lunch.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should rethink.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full outing is a 9.5-hour day; expect early morning departures and late-afternoon return times.
Bring your passport, $85 in cash to pay the BVI customs fee, extra cash for tips, a bathing suit, sun block and towels.
Plan for the $85 BVI customs fee in cash and consider a customary crew gratuity of 20% of the trip’s price for outstanding service.
Boarding is from Red Hook, St. Thomas with an additional pick-up in Cruz Bay, St. John.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The trip is a 9.5-hour full-day excursion.
Where do I meet the boat?
The tour departs from Red Hook, St. Thomas with a Cruz Bay, St. John pick-up.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. A valid passport is required for travel to the British Virgin Islands.
Are meals and drinks provided?
Lunch at Cooper Island Beach Club is included, and the trip provides an open bar and snacks.
Is there a customs fee?
Yes. Guests should bring $85 in cash to pay the BVI customs fee, plus extra cash for tips.
Who operates the trip?
The outing is operated by Stormy Pirates Boat Charters.