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Lion In Da Sun Charters is a powerboat charter company operating out of St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Established in 2003, it describes itself as one of the longest-established boat rental companies in the St. John and St. Thomas area, offering full-day and half-day excursions to snorkeling reefs, beaches, lunch spots, and beach bars across the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. It suits travelers who want a private, customizable day on the water rather than a fixed group tour.
What the company offers
The core service is a captained powerboat charter with a flexible itinerary. The site's tagline, "Your Day, Your Way!", reflects that the day plan is up to the guest, with captains helping shape the route.
Charter options listed on the site:
- Full Day — USVI or BVI
- Half Day — USVI or BVI
- Other Possibilities — listed as a separate category, though details aren't specified in the available page content
- Local Events — also listed as a category
The boats
Two vessels are featured:
| Boat | Type | Engines | Notable features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scout 30' (Scout 1) | 30 ft powerboat | Twin 225 HP Mercury 4-stroke | More shade than most boats, smooth fast ride, best fuel consumption rating in its class, snorkel gear and cooler with bottled water included |
| Twin Vee 26' (Scout 2) | 26 ft power catamaran | Twin Yamaha 115 HP 4-stroke | Smooth, fast, dry ride, $99 fuel guarantee option, 9 ft x 10 ft shade area, swim ladder and hand rails, snorkel gear and cooler with bottled water included |
Both boats include snorkel gear and a cooler with bottled water. The Twin Vee lists a "$99 fuel guarantee option," which suggests a capped fuel cost add-on, but the site excerpt doesn't explain the terms.
Where you can go
The destinations page groups trips into two regions:
British Virgin Islands
- Jost Van Dyke
- Sandy Spit
- Norman Island
- Tortola
- Virgin Gorda
U.S. Virgin Islands
- St. John National Park
- Maho Bay
- Lime Out (Taco Boat)
- St. Thomas
- Mermaid's Chair
- Christmas Cove
- Pizza Pi (The Pizza Boat)
Note that BVI trips involve crossing into British Virgin Islands waters, which typically requires a passport and customs clearance — the page content doesn't detail these requirements, so confirm directly before booking a BVI charter.
How to book
Two channels are listed:
- Phone: (340) 626-4783, also shown as a toll-free number 340-626-4783
- Online: a "Reservation Request" form and a "BOOK NOW" link
The reservation form asks for name, email, phone, preferred charter date, trip type (USVI Full Day, USVI Half Day, BVI Full Day, BVI Half Day), party size, and how you heard about the company. Fields marked with an asterisk are required.
What to check before booking
The available page content doesn't include rates, cancellation terms, captain gratuity guidance, or BVI customs details. If any of these affect your decision, ask when you call or submit the request form. The site does include a testimonial mentioning a party of six and describing the captain as accommodating and the price as reasonable, but that's one guest's impression rather than published pricing.
For a group that wants a customizable day of island hopping and snorkeling from St. Thomas or St. John, this is a straightforward option to price out by phone.