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Big Blue Excursions

Great Cruz Bay, St. John
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Ranked #3 of 35 tours in St. John
5.0 of 5 stars 91 Reviews
Type: Tours
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Jarags2
Tulsa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

Neither of us had snorkeled in the Virgin Islands and Captain Mindy did a great job of showing us the sights as well as taking us to some great snorkeling water. The day was very casual and relaxing. Of course, the weather was perfect! We also visited 3 different places in the British VI so we thought we really got... More

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karenutt
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
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8 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012
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We took a cruise with our two kids, ages 6 and 8 and my parents on the Carnival Victory, which stops in St. Thomas. Rather than spending $300 on excursions in each port, we decided to charter Big Blue for the day in St. Thomas and just take cabs to the beach elsewhere. We are so glad we did! Captain... More

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Belinda C
Prairie Grove, Arkansas, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

We were on the Oasis of the Seas and did not want to do a run of the mill excursion that is offered by cruise ship lines. I found and read about Big Blue and happy that I spent the money, because it was well worth it. Captain Mindy is a delight, she made sure that our day well was... More

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Jim B
Atlanta, Georgia
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6 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

Captain Mindy is fantastic! She tailors the trip to whatever you would like to do. The boat is clean, stable, roomy and fun. Although we were not able to trip over to the BVIs because of our passport situation, Captain Mindy did provide a full day of sightseeing and snorkling in around St. John. The spots for snorkeling were great.... More

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kpn204
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3 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

Our experience with Big Blue Excursions was terrific and the highlight of our vacation! We chartered their 30’ boat for our family’s day trip to the British Virgin Islands. Captain Mindy was great to work with and our captain for the day (Roy Morgan) was very friendly, knowledgable and accommodating. The trip was fabulous, and we got to experience the... More

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BobShirley68
High Point, North Carolina
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2011

We had Roy stand in for Capt Mindy on our trip on Christmas eve 2011. He was awesome. We snorkeled in Leinster Bay before going over to Tortola to check in with customs and do some shopping. Then, over to the Norman islands where we snorkeled in the Caves (a little too rough for Indians this day). Caves, hoever, is... More

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gckcCalifornia
California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 5, 2011

This is a great way to see many of the BVI's. Captain Mindy and her beautiful boat Gypsy Girl are yours for the day. She only takes up to six passengers on her 30 foot power boat and takes you to your choice of islands. She is very knowledgable about the islands and an excellent boatsman. Everyone seems to know... More

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Patti A
Burlington, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2011

We had wonderful snorkling. We were taken to areas where there no one else there and it was marvelous sites. We even saw an eagle ray. One of the many hilights of our cruise! More

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toomtar
central Texas
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2011

Captain Mindy is Great,the trip to BVI was fabulous. Mindy goes out of her way to make things fun and interesting. The Gypsea Girl is a great boat and is very stable and comfortable. Our trip was on a very windy day with pretty choppy seas and I was really impressed with the captain and boat. I spend a lot... More

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gottaluvthebeach
rochester ny
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2011

Captain Mindy is fantastic! She tailors the trip to whatever you would like to do. We have taken 2 trips with Mindy and both have been fantastic. The boat is awesome, roomy and clean. We were able to make 4 stops, and never felt rushed. She is fun and really cares about making the day all about you. We will... More

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