Private Sunset Sailor's Delight from Sapphire Marina
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Private Sunset Sailor's Delight from Sapphire Marina
By Sailing The Cosmos Charters
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-120
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Bottled water
- Soda/Pop
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
What's not included- Crew Gratuity ( industry standard 18- 20% of trip)
- Start:
- Sapphire Beach, Smith Bay, St Thomas 00801, USVIWe're conviently located at Sapphire Marina N20.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 130007P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 130007P5
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- Sapphire Beach, Smith Bay, St Thomas 00801, USVIWe're conviently located at Sapphire Marina N20.
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- Vacation324939878540 contributionsNot a single complaint, awesome timeAmazing views, good drinks, and really loved the flexibility to go for a quick sailing cruise when we were done snorkeling early. Definitely recommend if you want to snorkel or sail.Written March 16, 2025
- Barbara R0 contributionsSpecial-FUN-MemoriesWhat an awesome experience; we were literally treated like royalty; always being carefully taken care of making sure we had refreshments; pointing out islands history; taking our family to special snorkel sites and super tasty lunch.Written February 28, 2025
- Tourist7790560 contributionsDon't hesitate to schedule your amazing day!Amazing experience! Beautiful boat, perfect size group and quality snorkel equipment. We were treated as guests, not customers and hope to return someday! Thank you for making my first 'snorkel' awesome!Written February 14, 2025
- pugpeople0 contributionsGreat Sail and Snorkeling TripHad a really great time recently on a morning sail and snorkeling trip. Only 6 people on these trips so no big crowds to deal with and the ability to have pleasant conversations with nice people on a very comfortable and stable sailboat made for an amazing morning. The scenery was stunning and to be quietly gliding through the gorgeous blue waters while the sails are full of wind is always a magical experience. The captain and first mate are very friendly, know their boat inside and out, and drinks/snacks are served. Great snorkeling spot (go to the right and check out the reef shelf that runs way down the beach great sea life over there) and the gear they had onboard to use was of good quality. Overall a wonderful experience at a great price.Written January 27, 2025
- Isaac G0 contributionsGreat snorkel and sailing experienceGreat experience. The boat is a classic sailboat with comfortable areas to sit and relax. Rob and Deb were great hosts/crew members. They are passionate about sailing and giving the best experience to their guests. Highly recommend this as a nice 3 hour trip. Group is kept to max six ppl which makes it feel like a private experience.Written January 25, 2025
- Travel327705705190 contributionsSuper Sailing/Snorkeling CruiseA truly wonderful afternoon sail and snorkeling cruise with Rob and Deb. They run a nice sailboat, provide quality snorkel gear and snacks and drinks.Written January 9, 2025
- 265asas0 contributionsAmazing time!Amazing excursion! Perfect amount of time for a quick trip, very friendly, excellent guided and delicious rum punch!!Written January 3, 2025
- 939melisak0 contributionsFantastic sail you don’t want to missOh my goodness. This was a perfect trip. We left early since everyone was there l. Crew was so attentive and sailboat was clean and smooth riding We went to Christmas bay on great St. James. It couldn’t have been any more perfect.Take the trip with these people, you will not regret it.Written December 26, 2024
- 369avivak0 contributionsWonderful sailing tripThe afternoon sail was really wonderful. Rob & Deb are friendly knowledgeable hosts and the trip was beautiful. Highly recommend.Written December 24, 2024
- corkienee0 contributionsAlllll Aboard! Amazing trip aboard Cosmos!I booked this tour for Thanksgiving and while the other group canceled, Rob and Deb were gracious enough to take the two of us on a private sail! I can’t say this would happen to everyone, but we were so thankful for the opportunity to sail on Cosmos. The boat is beautiful and the islands/views in St Thomas/Sapphire are to die for! The sail was about 3 hours total including the stop to snorkel. I snorkeled in Christmas Cove, saw a starfish, turtle, and a ton of fish, including my favorites! The gear was in great condition and so were the water conditions! Nice and warm, not too strong of a current. While I snorkeled my bf stayed on the boat and got a history lesson of the boat, the area surrounding us, Rob & Deb’s adventures, etc. Due to an injury my bf was not able to climb the ladder to get back on board Cosmos had he snorkeled. The ladder to climb up consists of round rungs and it wasn’t going to work for him. He thoroughly enjoyed his time on board and our Captain/Crew were kind enough to take us on a little extra sail. We purchased Cosmos shirts at the end of the voyage, they are super nice and I was immediately cooled off when I put it on. We came to St Thomas via Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas. At port we disembarked the ship, went straight out to the taxi stand and asked for a ride to Sapphire Marina/beach. The taxi was an open air truck that fit a lot of people and we didn’t leave the port until it was filled. Keep this in mind if you are doing the same as us. It took 45 min-1 hour from leaving the ship to arriving at Sapphire Beach. The taxi will drop you at the beach/restaurant. You will need to follow the pathway in front of (non beach side) the condos to the right to reach the marina. Like it states in the description the trailer (white) is a nice bathroom if you need it. We were greeted by two cats upon arrival at the dock! The slips are clearly labeled so you should be able to find Cosmos easily. After our sail & goodbyes, we headed to the beach bar. Deb recommended the chicken sandwich with pineapple and boy was she right! YUM! Fries were awesome as well. I think when I retire this is the place I want to work at! The views were stunning, the place was hopping, food was delicious, and the people were friendly. There was some sort of pirate tour going on for the kids and they seemed to be having fun as well. I would absolutely sail with Cosmos again and recommend the trip to anyone wanting to do something different! Communication with Deb started as soon as I booked the tour. Hoping to visit them again on our next trip to St Thomas! 10/10 trip! Thank you to our hosts and we look forward to seeing you in the future!Written December 2, 2024
- davidbI8891NP0 contributionsSailing in paradise!We’ve snorkeled on all of our beach vacations across the Caribbean and this trip was the absolute best by a long shot. Deb was an amazing host! Capt Rob sailed us to Christmas Cove which was spectacular! Gorgeous fish, coral reefs, starfish, stingrays! Deb was extremely accommodating. From fitting us with the appropriate snorkel gear, providing drinks and snacks. She truly is a genuinely lovely person. The sail boat was beautiful and we loved being in a small group of six. An awesome afternoon in paradise!Written June 22, 2024
- evagreenrino0 contributionsSailing with Super HostsWe went snorkeling in mid June and water was warm. Because no wetsuits required, boarding the yacht was swift and sailing was breezy. Deb and Rob took us to the protected marine area between the east end of St. Thomas and Great St. James. Once the yacht stopped, Rob introduced us to three different snorkeling spots, one of which, surprisingly, was a narrow channel between rocks. Each spot revealed different landscapes, various species of marine animals, and tons of surprises. The water was calm and the view under the water was crystal clear, serene, and full of wonder. I could have spent hours marveling at the spectacle of marine nature while floating weightlessly in the warm Caribbean body of water. I felt like time had stopped… Deb and Rob - they are nimble when they operate the yacht, and they are super hosts when they take care of guests. They fixed drinks and snacks for us, and gave us tons of travel tips. One of my friends didn’t want to go into the water, she just wanted to stay close to the water and soak up the sun. Rob and Deb found a floating mat for her. I have a flat nose, and Deb found me a mask that perfectly fit me. They paid attention to every detail and need. I couldn’t be thankful enough for this amazing experience. Thank you Deb and Rob!Written June 19, 2024
- 309nicolec0 contributionsSnorkeling St ThomasBooking with Sailing the Cosmos was easy and the hosts were great to deal with. We saw a pod of dolphins, tons of amazing sea life and sailed through crystal clear waters. The owners are very informative, courteous and fun! We had the best time!Written May 13, 2024
- dthomenator0 contributionsBest snorkel and sailing trip in St Thomas!This was by far, my favorite excursion on this trip. It changed my mind about St Thomas. Not only was the sailboat a beauty, Captain Rob and first mate/wife Deb were also wonderful hosts and guides. The snorkeling was top notch and I throughly enjoyed seeing the varying coral reefs and gorgeous fish, stingrays, starfish fed my snorkeling craving. I was able to see fish I’ve never seen on prior snorkeling excursions. If you want to relax and enjoy all the beauty St Thomas had to offer, you won’t regret Sailing the Cosmos!Written May 8, 2024
- davidrV7088TR0 contributionsA great day on and in the water!We had a beautiful day for sailing. Captain Robert and Deb took us to Christmas Cove at Great St James where we swam with colorful fish, a ray and huge starfish. The small group size was perfect. Highly recommended.Written May 7, 2024
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Aileen C
11 contributions
Mar 2021
I can’t even express what a fabulous time we had on this sunset cruise. Our host Rob&Deb were wonderful, they make fabulous rum punch drinks in cold chill large cups, very generous with the punch lol, and the sail was perfection. I will remember this always. We chartered it with 6 of our friends and had a ball. This was the highlight of the 10 days we spent in St Thomas...My Sweetie treated everyone and our friends treated us all to wonderful shirts to remember this by!! This was in the top 10 things I have ever done! You must do this once in your life!! Thank you Deb and Rob for making this a memory I will carry for ever! I hope to even do it again!!! I would give them 10 stars if I could! Thank you, thank you!!!
Written March 16, 2021
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Thanks SO much! We are thrilled to hear sailing with us was the highlight of your trip :) It was an absolute pleasure having you all onboard. We look forward to seeing you again hopefully soon.
Written March 28, 2021
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Jennifer M
12 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We had a wonderful time on Sailing the Cosmos! The views were amazing and we were able to take lots of photos to remember our trip. We have been to St. Thomas multiple times before but this was a first for us. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to have a unique experience while in St. Thomas.
Written July 29, 2024
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tschuer
Clemson, SC2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
We had the perfect evening with Deb and Rob aboard the Cosmos. The boat is absolutely gorgeous and we felt right at home. Being the skilled sailors they are, they took us to some of the best spots to watch the sunset. If you’re looking for a sailboat experience in the USVI, look no further!
Written July 24, 2020
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Thank you!!! Glad to hear you had a nice time out on Cosmos.
Written August 12, 2020
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goferris
Atlanta, GA317 contributions
Deb and Tob were wonderful and gracious hosts for our recent sunset sail. The boat is in beautiful condition and we enjoyed a peaceful sunset. There were light refreshments and plenty of space to walk around and enjoy the ocean. We also enjoyed the stories of Rob's adventures sailing and Deb's love of the ocean life. Definitely recommend for a casual sunset tour.
Written July 7, 2020
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Fran and Sal T
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Jun 2022
My husband and I witnessed the most stunning sunset ever aboard the Cosmos Mariner with sailors Rob and Deb. Our time aboard was a most memorable part of our 25th wedding anniversary trip to St. Thomas. Thank you! Can't wait to visit St. Thomas and sail the Cosmos again!
Fran and Sal
Staten Island, New York
Fran and Sal
Staten Island, New York
Written October 26, 2022
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Thanks so much for the wonderful review. I'm happy to hear you both enjoyed the sail :) We hope to take you sailing again sometime~Thanks Deb and Rob
Written October 28, 2022
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Chris C
2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
We wondered if we would actually see a sunset but it cleared up just in time. It was a wonderful experience, on the boat with only the wind moving us. Peaceful, beautiful and romantic. Deb and Rob are an amazing couple and easy to like. We felt like we immediately made new friends. We will put this on our things to not miss when we are in the V.I.
Written June 12, 2021
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Thanks for the wonderful review Chris! Rob and I definitely enjoyed having you two aboard. We would be thrilled to sail with you again next time you visit. ~Deb and Rob
Written June 19, 2021
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Karen
New Cumberland, PA2 contributions
Jul 2021
Rob and Deb were the perfect hosts, taking my husband and myself plus our two friends on a beautiful two hour sunset sail. The boat was comfortable, and handled with experience. Sailing was a big bucket list item for me, and my dreams came true with this experience! Thank you Rob and Deb!
Written July 5, 2021
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Hi Karen so glad we could help you knock off something on your bucket list :) Thanks for the nice review. Hope to sail with you again~Deb and Rob
Written July 9, 2021
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K O
Miller Place, NY52 contributions
Aug 2020
Beautiful boat. I went on the 2 hour private sunset sail with my family. We had a great time. Rob and Deborah were very nice and told us a lot about the area and their experiences sailing. They had very good communication with us before travelling and are easy to find at the Marina.
This was definitely the highlight of our week in St. Thomas.
I would absolutely recommend sailing with them.
This was definitely the highlight of our week in St. Thomas.
I would absolutely recommend sailing with them.
Written August 19, 2020
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Thanks for the nice review :) we love hearing your trip with us was the highlight of your vacation!! We hope to sail with you again next time~Deb and Rob
Written August 24, 2020
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Ryan O
St. Petersburg, FL22 contributions
May 2022
We did a half day sail and snorkel and a sunset sail with Rob and Deb on the Cosmos Mariner. Great boat & great people. We have sailed with them before and would recommend it to anyone.
Written June 6, 2022
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Thanks again for the nice review Ryan. We look forward to seeing you again next time~Deb and Rob
Written July 6, 2022
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Shaun H
Snohomish, WA7 contributions
Where to start? The boat was gorgeous! Rob and Deb were tremendous hosts, very conversational and attentive! Drinks flowed as freely as you wanted and my fiancé was impressed that cold champagne was available. The weather (wind) was perfect! We had one other couple on our trip which made it perfect to relax. The sail went out to sea and back with a beautiful sunset setting behind the mountainside. We would highly recommend this calm, romantic and relaxing sail to any couple wanting to enjoy some time on the water. We’ll be doing it again if we come back for sure! Thanks Rob and Deb for a great sail!!
Written November 27, 2019
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Thanks for the great review!! Congratulations again on your engagement. Hope to see you again on your honeymoon:) ~Deb
Written November 28, 2019
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Are you available this week? Nov 26th-28th 2020? Thank you,
Lizzy
Written November 24, 2020
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