CHARLOTTE AMALIE CATAMARAN FIELD GUIDE
Sail, Snorkel and Sip: A Five‑Hour Buck Island Catamaran from Charlotte Amalie
A 5-hour catamaran excursion departing from Westin Frenchman's Reef that pairs luxury sailing with snorkeling for sea turtles and a visit to Water Island for lunch and beach bars.
Sail, Snorkel and Sip: A Five‑Hour Buck Island Catamaran from Charlotte Amalie.
The Buck Island Snorkel Sail is a curated half-day aboard a luxury catamaran out of Charlotte Amalie — a scenic morning passage to Buck Island, guided snorkeling among sea turtles and a possible look at a sunken shipwreck, then a beachside lunch and exploration of Water Island before a relaxed, open‑bar return to Frenchman's Reef.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Luxury Catamaran Passage
The trip begins aboard a roomy catamaran that emphasizes comfort and a relaxed pace as you sail away from St. Thomas toward Buck Island.
Snorkel with Sea Turtles and Visit a Shipwreck
At Buck Island the itinerary centers on snorkeling opportunities that include encounters with sea turtles and, conditions permitting, exploration of a nearby sunken shipwreck.
Lunch and Beach Bars on Water Island
After snorkeling the boat makes for Water Island, where guests disembark to enjoy lunch and the island's beach bars and restaurants before returning with an open bar.
What the day feels like
What the Half‑Day Feels Like
This five‑hour outing unfolds like a concise island sampler: a scenic morning sail to Buck Island, a focused snorkeling session among turtles and reef features (with the shipwreck visit dependent on conditions), then a leisurely shore break on Water Island for lunch and local bars before an easy, open‑bar ride back to Frenchman's Reef.
THE SAIL
Luxury Catamaran Passage
The trip begins aboard a roomy catamaran that emphasizes comfort and a relaxed pace as you sail away from St. Thomas toward Buck Island.
THE WILDLIFE
Snorkel with Sea Turtles and Visit a Shipwreck
At Buck Island the itinerary centers on snorkeling opportunities that include encounters with sea turtles and, conditions permitting, exploration of a nearby sunken shipwreck.
THE ISLAND LIFE
Lunch and Beach Bars on Water Island
After snorkeling the boat makes for Water Island, where guests disembark to enjoy lunch and the island's beach bars and restaurants before returning with an open bar.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this sail.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sanitized snorkel gear with flotation is supplied; towels and a freshwater shower are also available.
The outing features a luxury catamaran experience and, after the Water Island stop, an open bar on the return leg.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Buck Island Snorkel Sail?
The excursion is a five‑hour trip.
Where do we meet for departure?
Departure is from The Westin Frenchman's Reef, St. Thomas — the watersports center.
What snorkeling experiences are included?
The itinerary includes snorkeling at Buck Island with opportunities to see sea turtles and, conditions permitting, exploration of a sunken shipwreck.
Is snorkeling gear provided?
Yes — sanitized snorkel gear with flotation is provided, and towels and a freshwater shower are available.
Will there be food and drinks on board?
Guests enjoy lunch on Water Island, and an open bar is available on the return to Frenchman's Reef.