On the Sea Charters
On the Sea Charters
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Whether you want to explore colorful reefs, climb through massive natural rock formations, or just relax at one of our many famous beaches, On the Sea catamaran charters can take you to both lively and secluded locations throughout the United States and British Virgin Islands. Our captains have years of local knowledge and are looking forward to sharing their secret spots with you and your family and friends. Locally owned and operated, we pride ourselves in our personalized customer service and prioritize having fun!
Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
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2024
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Kate H
Washington DC, DC7 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Our group booked a boat day with On the Sea via a friend’s recommendation on our first full day of our trip on the Nine Lives for seven people. Our captain was Antonio and from the moment we got on the boat we knew it was going to be an awesome day. The boat had everything we needed and was comfortable and pristine (and a great sound system for your own music!). After a quick trip to customs (which was seamless and efficient btw) we headed over to the BVIs to a couple of gems Nigel’s and B-Line and ended the day at Soggy Dollar. We were having such a beautiful day we extended to sunset for my favorite moment of the trip. We had such a good time we booked the larger boat two days later so we could go out with more friends who arrived after us! (11 for that trip- totally comfortable on the larger boat) Antonio was a great captain and guide, and Ryan was awesome to work with too. You can tell they love their home and genuinely want to show visitors the magic and people of these islands. Book with On the Sea! We can’t wait to come back.
Written January 21, 2020
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yogagirl21
Maitland, FL155 contributions
Jan 2020
This was the absolute highlight of our trip to the USVI in January 2020. Our captain Ryan, we nicknamed "ok ryan" because everything we suggested was "ok with me"! We told him our preferences and we worked out the itinerary to see as much as we could in a reasonable amount of time for the day. We had some swell, but his power cat zipped through the waves and none of us got even a little queasy. He had so much to point out and show us. He was not jaded or salty, truly admiring the beauty right along with us. The best charter boat company on St. John. He came highly recommended and I know why.
Written February 18, 2020
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TravelFamily S
Vienna, VA6 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
We chartered On The Sea’s Cheshire for a day trip during our Christmas ‘21 vacation to St John and had a wonderful private experience. The boat was super comfortable for our group of 7 (max was noted as 12) as we circumnavigated St John and visited a half dozen snorkeling spots along the way. Captain Mike was great with our kids (10 and 7) and extremely helpful with our grandpa who has limited mobility. We also appreciated Mike’s local knowledge and insights into the history of the island. We met Mike and the boat at the National Park Pier in Cruz Bay, which was painless, and he offered several itinerary options that met our needs. Our priority was to find a few good snorkeling spots for the kids, which worked out perfectly as they saw tons of fish, turtles, rays and beautiful coral reefs. Adult snorkeling equipment was provided and was of high quality, though we brought our own kids gear to ensure they fit properly. Overall, it was a very memorable experience and one we’d definitely do again on a future trip to St. John. We highly recommend On The Sea and Captain Mike for your private boating experience in the USVI.
Written December 21, 2021
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jasagrim
York, PA2 contributions
Mar 2020
On the Sea with Ryan.....highly recommend!! The boat comfortably accommodated our group of 8. The boat was comfortable, clean and provided a smooth ride to the BVI's. Great sound system and music selection added to the fun! Captain Ryan was most attentive - whether we were on or off the boat. His experience on the water and with customs allowed us to maximize our time and provided us the opportunity to see and do more than we anticipated. Return trips to St. John will include On the Sea Charters with Ryan!!
Written March 11, 2020
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Deacs24
Virginia473 contributions
Jun 2021
I have reviewed On The Sea Charters and Captain Ryan before. They have definitely become our go-to company for our boat days. This past week, we went out on Cheshire for the first time -- all of our previous trips had been on Nine Lives. I can't say enough good things about both boats. This time out, we really enjoyed the seating area on the bow of Cheshire. Very comfortable place for us to stretch out and enjoy the ride. Ryan took us to a couple of snorkel spots we had never seen, and then we went over to Dinghy's at Water Island for lunch. I continue to be impressed by Ryan's ability to judge which spots might be a little less crowded, a little better for our 5 year old, and at the same time making sure we have a lot of fun and see some cool stuff in the water. Ryan has lived in the islands for over 10 years and I think this is a huge advantage and leads to a depth of understanding of both the water and what his guests will enjoy. On the Sea also has very high quality snorkel gear aboard both boats. Highly recommend!
Written July 2, 2021
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Boone7548
Vero Beach, FL18 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
Life only gets so good. But get ready to take it up a notch with Captain Ryan. He is a superb yachtsman and a super nice guy. I’ve been visiting St. John for over 40 years but he showed me some things I had never seen. And then he pulls a rabbit out of the hat by taking us to an actual live concert on the water by an incredible rock band. Too cool for school. I suggest you book Ryan early because he fills up fast. He will definitely be my go to guy in the future! So from Bev, Andy/Molly, Mark/Patti, and me of course, I award Ryan TWO THUMBS UP! 👍👍
Written June 28, 2021
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Lisa S
Lancaster, PA67 contributions
Jan 2020
Our family of 5 spent the day with Captain Antonio. We were unsure of how we wanted to spend the day as the Virgin Islands offer so many choices. Antonio was patient with our indecision and made several day tour suggestions. We chose "the triangle tour" of the BVI and made a few extra stops. Our tour started at 8:45am in Cruz Bay where Antonio picked us up at the National Park dock, Cruz Bay, St John on the 32 ft On The Sea charter boat. We stopped in Francis Bay to complete the customs paperwork and after a brief stop at the customs office on Tortola, we headed to the "The Aquarium" near Norman Island for snorkeling for about an hour. Great visibility, nice coral and many fish in a relatively calm location. After about a 30 minute trip to White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, we had lunch at Hendo's Hideout (definitely recommend this place for food in White Bay) and some drinks at Soggy Dollar. We continued on to Great Bay, Jost Van Dyke for a quick visit to Foxy's. Antonio then recommended we visit B-Line, a cozy little beach bar on Little Jost Van Dyke with great drinks. When leaving B-Line, we made a quick stop to Sandy Spit, a beautiful little island of pure sand and a few new palm trees. Our tour ended around 4pm in Cruz Bay, St John. Many thanks to Captain Antonio for a fun-filled day of exploration. We would definitely recommend On The Sea Charters to anyone looking for a charter boat to visit the USVI and BVI.
Written January 10, 2020
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Howard W
3 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
On the seas charter is the best day trip to the BVI you can ask for! Ryan, the owner of the company and captain of the boat, is extremely knowledgeable of everything about the USVI and BVI. He took us snorkeling with sea turtles and then we bar hopped to many of the BVI bars. It was truly the best vacation we ever had. Ryan is extremely knowledgeable and truly cares for his clients. He does everything in his power to make sure everyone has a great time aboard his boat. We were lucky to get connected with Ryan through a friend that recommended him highly.
Ryan did a great job of answering all our questions, And making sure that we were able to see everything the island had to offer during our day trip. Make sure that you have Ryan bring you to Willy T bar, it is a blast! We will definitely be back again and will only use Ryan on our trip next year!
Thank you Ryan for all that you do! We’ll be back again! Love you man!
-Howard & Katie
Canton, Ohio
Ryan did a great job of answering all our questions, And making sure that we were able to see everything the island had to offer during our day trip. Make sure that you have Ryan bring you to Willy T bar, it is a blast! We will definitely be back again and will only use Ryan on our trip next year!
Thank you Ryan for all that you do! We’ll be back again! Love you man!
-Howard & Katie
Canton, Ohio
Written March 3, 2020
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viprincess2014
Oakland, CA58 contributions
Nov 2020 • Friends
We had amazing day boating around St. John with Captain Antonio (a.k.a. "Poseidon") aboard Cheshire. Captain Antonio was early so that when we arrived at the National Park dock, we were ready to set out immediately. He was patient and knew lots about where the best snorkel stops were (and provided us snorkel gear to use) as we circumnavigated St. John on the way to Lime Out in Coral Bay. It was great being able to see all of the different beaches and bays from the water. Captain Antonio sent our orders in to Lime Out ahead of our arrival making it easier for us to relax and spend time enjoying the atmosphere (and delicious cocktails) when we arrived. It was clear the Lime Out staff and many of the other boat captains were familiar with Captain Antonio and that he had a good rapport with them (which helped us secure prime seating and get great service). After Lime Out, we took our time and made one last swim stop before heading back to Cruz Bay. The boat was well equipped, comfortable for our group, and had an excellent sound system. Captain Antonio was fun, jovial, and pleasant but most importantly, he was a skilled Captain/you could really tell he knew his stuff. I highly recommend Captain Antonio and On the Sea Charters for your next boat trip in the VI!
Written November 29, 2020
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Briana P
3 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
We had a party of 16 and rented out both boats for the day. Captain Ryan & Antonio took us all to three snorkeling spots and Lime Out for lunch. What an amazing day we had that we can’t stop talking about!! They were both knowledgeable about the waters, friendly and definitely made sure we had nothing but crazy fun all day long. They even made a spontaneous stop for us in the middle of the ocean so we could do a gender reveal to the group for our new little one coming. An unforgettable memory will we have forever.
Written April 12, 2021
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im looking to book a full day trip on may 21 for 4to maybe six people baths van dyke the soggy dollar and just plane old having fun my husband and friends we have been many times bringing firiends for a first and bringing firends that live in st thomas you have great reviews would love a price
Written April 19, 2019
On The Seas Charter was great! Captain Ryan is helpful leading up to the day of our trip and Captain Antonio was educated and showed us a great time!
Written April 20, 2019
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