Busy Bee Charters
Busy Bee Charters
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Busy Bee is a 26' power catamaran based in Coral bay doing snorkel and dive charters throughout the US Virgin Islands.
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

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Resort814573
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Business
Margaret the owner worked thru logistics with us prior to our arrival and was very accommodating with our need for scuba tanks.There whole operation is family run with personal professionalism. The retail store had a variety of equipment and accessories.Loved their rash guard hoodies! Lastly the rental gear is top notch 🤿 Scubapro, given luggage weight restrictions l highly recommend their rental services .Yours in diving ...V from DC with Diving with a Purpose
Written July 31, 2021
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williamsfamilycov
Troy, OH673 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Family
This was our third snorkeling charter with Busy Bee and Captain Bryan. As usual, boat day was our best day! Bryan, his beautiful wife, and their adorable little boy Brody, are always a pleasure to see on our trips to the island. This year we rented our snorkel gear from them as well, and it was a cut above the usual rental gear we were used to. We will be looking forward to our next charter with Busy Bee.
Written August 8, 2021
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Brian C
Doylestown, PA8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021 • Family
We stayed in Coral Bay from Jan 9- Feb 6–my wife and I and two adult kids. We were lucky enough to spend three trips with Busy Bee with two different captains—the Justin’s. They were both just great and fun. Incredibly knowledgeable about the island and brought us to some of the usual suspects for snorkeling but also some unique ones. Super cool vibe on the boats and they were very capable with navigating around. They were also outgoing and friendly—they love their jobs and the company (unless they’re really good actors too!). They provide soft drinks and a cooler with ice. We brought a small cooler of our own with a few adult drinks and that was no problem. These tours are not some boozy bucket of silliness. They’re great fun for sure! But the vibe is very much on the water and the views. The exchange with the Justin’s went sort of like “hey...want to snorkel? We know the spot. Want to just pull up in a remote cove and take a swim? Absolutely. Stop for some tacos and high octane drinks at Lime Out? Right on.”
We did the half day tours and found them to be affordable and really appreciated the knowledge and focus on St John. There’s so much to see here—can’t imagine a need to go much farther.
We will be back in 2022 and busy bee and the Justin’s will see us again. Thanks for sharing your time with us. Great job.
Written February 6, 2021
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The Justins! Glad we were able to squeeze in that last trip before you headed out. We’ve been lucky having the Justin’s on our staff and thankful they both showed you a good time. Thank you for writing the nice review!
Written February 7, 2021
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guidebooktraveler
charlotte726 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Couples
Perfect snorkel and boat experience on a perfect weather day! Justin W was our very personable captain and he did a great job telling us about St John and deciding what areas to snorkel. It was a calm day so we were very lucky to do four snorkels and finish with a late lunch at Fun Lime Out! The boat was comfortable and there was shade when we wanted it. It was a powerful double engine Yamaha and we were able to quickly move from spot to spot. We had trouble deciding between half day and full day before we booked. We are SO glad we did the full day. We were not rushed, enjoyed the boat rides and the great snorkels. My husband’s flippers had bothered him earlier in the week so he purchased booties and fins from the Busy Bee office after he tried them out for the day. Very reasonable cost and a very nice staff. The Busy Bee office is easy to find, has plenty of parking, and being out of Coral Bay was very close to where we were staying. 2 thumbs up! Thanks Justin and Busy Bee for a great day!! We will hope to return soon!
Written April 18, 2021
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We like Captain Justin, too. So glad you enjoyed your day and the fins have been working out for you. Hope to see you back across the gunwales, again.
Written May 9, 2021
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mfhorton
Martinsburg, WV53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Couples
We wanted a private charter that offered scuba diving and snorkeling for our group of two couples. We did the full day trip, driving over from Cruz Bay because we had heard great things about Busy Bee. It was the prefect day! They took us to two sites before lunch that allowed three of us to snorkel while the certified diver in our group explored deeper with the dive master. We chose to pack our own lunches, as we wanted to maximize our boat and snorkel time. After lunch, they took us to the best snorkeling site of our trip! To top it off, we were able to circumnavigate the island! We would definitely recommend Busy Bee and hope to charter with them again someday!
Written June 14, 2021
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Kimberly A
Hampton, NJ2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Couples
Can not rave about Busy Bee charters enough! We will definitely be back! Captain Brian was incredibly knowledgeable about the island, it’s history, and took us to some of the best snorkel spots I’ve ever been. He was personable and so lovely to be around. We were able to snorkel in 3 different locations before hitting the floating taco bar Lime out, and ending our day with a leisurely swim before heading back to the dock. Go for the full day, I promise you you will not regret it! Our charter could not have been more perfect and that’s all thanks to Busy Bee charters, 10/10 highly recommend!
Written October 27, 2020
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So glad we were able to give you a memorable day on the water. Thank you for writing such a nice review!
Written February 7, 2021
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livinthedream
Scottsdale, AZ68 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Friends
This was my first ocean dive after certification and I couldn't have chosen a better trip. The boat captain as well as the dive guide went above & beyond what we would've expected. We had the boat & them all to ourselves (probably due to covid) but it was an amazing experience + we're going back tomorrow
Written November 10, 2021
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Debbie S
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021 • Couples
My husband and I spent a month on St John and by the end, we felt like Brian and Margaret, the owners, were our friends. My husband had five 2-tanks dives and the captains (Justin, Dillion, and Brian) and dive masters (Bill and Steve) were both professional and personable. My husband loved diving with a maximum of six divers rather than larger groups. On two occasions, we scheduled a full-day boat trip with three divers and three snorkelers among us. We visited three reefs and ended with a mangrove snorkel. These trips were the highlights of our month. I would highly recommend Busy Bee Charters. They are a great group to work with, and I promise you they will help you create lasting memories.
Written April 4, 2021
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Debbie - we loved having you two on board while you were here. I hope we see you and Doug back soon. Thank you for the review.
Written May 9, 2021
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Sarah P
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
BusyBee is by far the best dive charter company on the island, and I wholeheartedly recommend them. I have my dive certification but my partner does not, so we did a refresher/intro to scuba course together with Steve. We were also joined by two additional women for the trip, so it made for a small private scuba experience.

We felt safe and taken care of, despite differing levels of dive experience. When one of the women needed extra time to get weights adjusted and get comfortable with the gear, charter captain Bryan did not hesitate to spend extra time with her to ensure she had a positive & safe experience, while Steve then devoted his time to continue the safety lessons and take us on our dive. During our entire experience, dive master Steve and captain Bryan alike were extremely professional and approachable.

After several bad experiences with the dive shops in the Cruz Bay area, I am thrilled to say BusyBee is a fantastic option for anyone looking to dive STJ.
Written January 28, 2022
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LV2travelmore
United States1,717 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
We had a great captain, Justin who kept the ride from being bumpy in 4-5 foot swells. We booked for a snorkel tour and the water wasn't the best. Justin took us to 3 calm spots. We was excellent about telling us where to go to see the most at each location. He was great to chat with . I usually am not calm in rough water, but his ability to handle the boat kept me happy. My only suggest for this business or anyone who takes snorkelers out is I would have been over the moon if I could have rented an underwater camera. Using my phone in a plastic case did not work for me.
Thanks for a great morning. My favorite location was the one with the beautiful sea fans. I can't remember the name of it.
Written April 22, 2022
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