Where Can You Go on a Lion In Da Sun Charters Boat Trip?

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Lion In Da Sun Charters runs customizable powerboat charters from St. John and St. Thomas, and you can choose between U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) and British Virgin Islands (BVI) destinations. The company lists specific stops across both territories, and the day plan is up to you — the captain arranges snorkeling reefs, beaches, lunch spots, and beach bars around your preferences. Full-day and half-day charters are both available.

USVI destinations

These stops sit within the U.S. Virgin Islands and are listed on the company's destinations page:

  • St. John National Park — protected beaches and snorkeling within the national park
  • Maho Bay — a St. John bay known for calm water and snorkeling
  • Lime Out (Taco Boat) — a floating taco spot
  • St. Thomas — the other main USVI island the charters operate from
  • Mermaid's Chair — a St. Thomas snorkel and beach stop
  • Christmas Cove — a St. Thomas bay
  • Pizza Pi (The Pizza Boat) — a floating pizza boat

BVI destinations

These stops are in the British Virgin Islands, which means a different territory and, for most travelers, a passport and customs process:

  • Jost Van Dyke
  • Sandy Spit
  • Norman Island
  • Tortola
  • Virgin Gorda

How the itinerary gets decided

The site states the entire day plan is up to you, and the captains build the day around what your group wants. In practice that means you can tell the captain whether you'd rather spend the day snorkeling, beach-hopping, hitting lunch and beach-bar stops, or a mix — and the route gets set from there. The reservation form asks whether you want a USVI or BVI trip and whether it's a full day or half day, so that choice comes first.

Choosing USVI vs. BVI

Factor USVI trip BVI trip
Stops listed St. John National Park, Maho Bay, Lime Out, St. Thomas, Mermaid's Chair, Christmas Cove, Pizza Pi Jost Van Dyke, Sandy Spit, Norman Island, Tortola, Virgin Gorda
Territory U.S. Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands
Best if You want to stay within the USVI and avoid a second territory's entry process You want the BVI stops specifically, such as Jost Van Dyke or Virgin Gorda

If your group's must-see list is entirely USVI, a USVI charter keeps the logistics simpler. If Jost Van Dyke, Norman Island, or Virgin Gorda are the draw, book the BVI option and confirm the current passport and customs requirements for your dates before you commit.

Booking

Reservations can be made by phone at (340) 626-4783 or online through the site's booking form. The form collects your name, email, phone, preferred charter date, trip type (USVI or BVI, full or half day), party size, and how you heard about the company.