SMITH BAY SURF FIELD GUIDE
Smith Bay’s Private Surf & Turf: Jeeps, Reef Snorkels and an 8‑Hour Day Aboard PHOENIX
An 8‑hour, fully private Surf & Turf excursion that pairs morning off‑roading with a local guide and afternoon snorkeling from the yacht PHOENIX—this guide lays out what to expect, what to bring, and who the trip works for.
Smith Bay’s Private Surf & Turf: Jeeps, Reef Snorkels and an 8‑Hour Day Aboard PHOENIX.
Experience a focused day of island exploration in the U.S. Virgin Islands: the Island Buddy Full Day Surf & Turf Excursion is an exclusive, private eight‑hour tour that combines a morning off‑road with a local guide in trailblazing vehicles and an afternoon aboard PHOENIX snorkeling remote reefs and visiting the best beaches the islands offer.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A true split day: off‑road then off‑shore
Half the day is spent trailblazing and sightseeing with a private local guide aboard off‑road vehicles; the other half is aboard PHOENIX visiting beaches and remote reefs where snorkeling is the focus.
Sanitized snorkel gear and onboard basics
The operator provides mask, fins and snorkels (sanitized for your protection), bottled water and a cooler with ice; guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a camera and preferred beverages.
100% private, small‑group format
This is a fully private excursion offered for small groups; pricing is per person and the operator runs trips exclusively for your party subject to the stated group minimums and maximums.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
It’s a compact, high‑intensity island day: a local guide leads half the group over coastal trails and ridges in off‑road vehicles, exchanging shoreline panoramas and roadside stops before you board PHOENIX for an afternoon run to beaches and remote reefs where snorkeling takes center stage.
THE ROUTE
A true split day: off‑road then off‑shore
Half the day is spent trailblazing and sightseeing with a private local guide aboard off‑road vehicles; the other half is aboard PHOENIX visiting beaches and remote reefs where snorkeling is the focus.
THE GEAR
Sanitized snorkel gear and onboard basics
The operator provides mask, fins and snorkels (sanitized for your protection), bottled water and a cooler with ice; guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a camera and preferred beverages.
THE PRIVACY
100% private, small‑group format
This is a fully private excursion offered for small groups; pricing is per person and the operator runs trips exclusively for your party subject to the stated group minimums and maximums.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this excursion suits, and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring sunglasses, a camera, your preferred beverages and reef‑safe biodegradable sunscreen as recommended by the operator.
The operator provides an experienced driver and local tour guide for the off‑road segment, a USCG‑licensed captain aboard PHOENIX, mask/fins/snorkels (sanitized), bottled water and a cooler with ice; guests may BYOB.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Island Buddy Full Day Surf & Turf Excursion?
The excursion is 8 hours in duration.
What is the price per person?
The rate is $200 per person.
Is this a private tour?
Yes — the trip is 100% private for your party.
How many people are required to book?
There is a minimum of 4 people and a maximum of 7 people per booking.
Is snorkeling gear provided?
Yes — mask, fins and snorkels are provided and the snorkels are sanitized for your protection.
What should guests bring for the day?
Guests should bring sunglasses, a camera, preferred beverages and reef‑safe biodegradable sunscreen; bottled water and a cooler with ice are provided onboard and guests may BYOB.