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There is no better way to experience the beauty of the Virgin Islands than to immerse yourself in it with a day on the water. Book a trip with Shades of Blue Charters and allow us to take you to the places you’ve been dreaming of.
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Anna Valenzuela8/03/2023 - GoogleWe did the full day charter with Captain Aaron. We had such an amazing time! We were able to see so much and snorkel in many different places. The kids... read moreWe did the full day charter with Captain Aaron. We had such an amazing time! We were able to see so much and snorkel in many different places. The kids wanted to see Hermit crabs and Captain Aaron delivered. They were so excited watching and racing them! Captain Aaron’s calm and patient demeanor made the trip that much more enjoyable. Would definitely recommend and book again if we go back to the Virgin Islands! read less
Sorelle Skelton7/30/2023 - GoogleDon’t hesitate on booking this charter! You will love every minute of it! The boat was awesome. They were so knowledgeable about the area. We got to snorkel. They took... read moreDon’t hesitate on booking this charter! You will love every minute of it! The boat was awesome. They were so knowledgeable about the area. We got to snorkel. They took us to so many great spots. We couldn’t have asked for a better time!! Definitely the highlight of our trip! read less
Deanna Ferguson7/25/2023 - GoogleWe chose the three hour tour due to the limitations of our cruise schedule. That said, it was probably the best three hours of my life. ... read moreWe chose the three hour tour due to the limitations of our cruise schedule. That said, it was probably the best three hours of my life. Even though I’ve snorkeled many times, this experience was so special because it was a small group and we could go to little places and move along quickly to make the most of our morning. I got to be right up close to green sea turtles, a nurse shark, and scores of fish. We snorkeled reef, grass flats and a sunken boat area and they even made a special stop so that we could experience the pizza boat. Add that all together plus the perfect island playlist, Captain Aaron’s calm expertise/wealth of jokes and trivia… this experience is seriously not to be missed! It’s way more than just a beautiful day. Booking was easy and communication with Mike (the owner) was straightforward and stress-free. He even helped me arrange transportation to/from the marina and ship’s port. I would give seven stars if I could. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read less
Jane LaFerrara6/29/2023 - GoogleI highly recommend Shades of Blue and captain Aaron. It was one of the best days of our trip. Aaron took us sightseeing around the island and brought us to... read moreI highly recommend Shades of Blue and captain Aaron. It was one of the best days of our trip. Aaron took us sightseeing around the island and brought us to some amazing spots for snorkeling. The perfect end to our day was when Aaron brought us to @pizzapivi for delicious pizza and a beautiful sunset. A great day all around…can’t wait to go back! read less
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6/28/2023 - TripAdvisorA perfect day on the water! I highly recommend Shades of Blue and captain Aaron. It was one of the best days of our trip. Aaron took us sightseeing around the island and brought us to... read moreI highly recommend Shades of Blue and captain Aaron. It was one of the best days of our trip. Aaron took us sightseeing around the island and brought us to some amazing spots for snorkeling. The perfect end to our day was when Aaron brought us to @pizzapivi for delicious pizza and a beautiful sunset. A great day all around can’t wait to go back! read less
Katie Thompson6/23/2023 - GoogleCaptain Aaron was wonderful - knowledgeable, affable, funny, unobtrusive, patient. A gem! The sunset was spectacular, the sea turtles were charming, the pizza boat was delicious. 10 out of... read moreCaptain Aaron was wonderful - knowledgeable, affable, funny, unobtrusive, patient. A gem! The sunset was spectacular, the sea turtles were charming, the pizza boat was delicious. 10 out of 10 recommend. No drops of Rum Punch left behind! read less
smccr486/21/2023 - TripAdvisorShades of Blue Blew Us Away Our Sunset cruise with Shades of Blue was fantastic in every way! Captain Aaron was terrific! He was super efficient, friendly, knowledgeable, and so good with our seven year... read moreOur Sunset cruise with Shades of Blue was fantastic in every way! Captain Aaron was terrific! He was super efficient, friendly, knowledgeable, and so good with our seven year old grandson. Every action he took was focused on giving us the best experience possible. The snorkeling in two spots was wonderful. The pizza was delicious. The sunset was so beautiful. Having great sound system for our playlists was a plus. The rum punch was a hit! The Island Girl was very clean and well provisioned, providing good space for family time. We all absolutely loved everything about it and it exceeded our expectations by a lot! read less
Kristen Giordano6/11/2023 - GoogleWe booked this trip for our 10 year wedding anniversary and Mike and Captain Aaron made it very memorable & a one of a kind experience we will never forget.... read moreWe booked this trip for our 10 year wedding anniversary and Mike and Captain Aaron made it very memorable & a one of a kind experience we will never forget. It was my husband’s first time to the USVI’s & Mike went out of his way to accommodate us! Beautiful snorkel spots & unique private beach! We highly recommend booking through Shades of Blue Charters! Hope to visit again! read less
Anne Chowske6/07/2023 - GoogleWe had the very best time on our private sunset cruise with Mike and Debbie on 6/4- our 35th Anniversary! They made us feel comfortable and felt like long time... read moreWe had the very best time on our private sunset cruise with Mike and Debbie on 6/4- our 35th Anniversary! They made us feel comfortable and felt like long time friends. They gave us a bottle Of champagne to toast on our cruise, which was so thoughtful. We saw many great beaches, historical places and other places of interest. We drove fast through some areas, which my husband and I both loved! The water spray and the exhilaration were amazing! We got fantastic photos of the sunset, which was just amazing. We would highly recommend Shades of Blue to anyone looking for a more personalized cruise/charter! read less
Jason Shelton5/31/2023 - GoogleWow, what a trip! Aaron, our Captian was tremendous! Our 1st trip to St. Thomas and they stuffed everything we could want into our 1/2 day. St. John, snorkeling, swimming... read moreWow, what a trip! Aaron, our Captian was tremendous! Our 1st trip to St. Thomas and they stuffed everything we could want into our 1/2 day. St. John, snorkeling, swimming with sea turtles and so many great photo stops! These guys treat ya right. Our family of 6 (4 kids 18-22) had an afternoon we won’t forget! Thanks Gentlemen… God bless, till next time! read less
Jason S5/31/2023 - TripAdvisorPerfect Afternoon! Wow! We were cruising with our 4 kids (18-22 years old) and they all said this was the highlight! Aaron was great and provided information and could not have been... read moreWow! We were cruising with our 4 kids (18-22 years old) and they all said this was the highlight! Aaron was great and provided information and could not have been more helpful to our crew from Tennessee! Worth every dime for this experience! read less
Suril Dalal5/16/2023 - GoogleMy group and I had an absolutely amazing time with Shades of Blue! We booked a full day charter and it was 100% worth it! We saw dolphins, turtles, and... read moreMy group and I had an absolutely amazing time with Shades of Blue! We booked a full day charter and it was 100% worth it! We saw dolphins, turtles, and tons of fish and coral! Our Captains were super friendly and really assisted our group in feeling comfortable in the water. Even after 7 hours out there we came back wishing we could stay out longer. The boat also looks really nice! I know theres tons of choices for charters (I compared a lot myself) but these guys are both top notch and at a really reasonable price. read less
jenniferfO7508DH5/01/2023 - TripAdvisorBeyond expectations. We had a great experience with the 3 hour tour. Captain Kirk made sure we saw lots of amazing things and had great stories. We were originally booked on... read moreWe had a great experience with the 3 hour tour. Captain Kirk made sure we saw lots of amazing things and had great stories. We were originally booked on a different day but got rained out. We were so appreciative of Shades of Blue’s efforts to find another time so that we could still get this activity in. We had adults and teenagers in our group and everyone thought this was one of the best things we did on our trip. read less
367reggier4/25/2023 - TripAdvisorPerfection Aaron was amazing and this charter was easily the highlight of our trip to VI! He knows all of the best spots to see sea turtles, sting rays, starfish,... read moreAaron was amazing and this charter was easily the highlight of our trip to VI! He knows all of the best spots to see sea turtles, sting rays, starfish, coral reef & more! read less
ShannonPecorelli4/24/2023 - TripAdvisorBest day of vacation, hands down! My family and I (grandparents down to young kids) had an amazing day on our charter. Captain Aaron took us to a few snorkeling spots where we got to see... read moreMy family and I (grandparents down to young kids) had an amazing day on our charter. Captain Aaron took us to a few snorkeling spots where we got to see fish, seas turtles, and even a shipwreck. He was super knowledgeable about the area and made sure we had the best time. We stopped at Pizza Pi for lunch and had a blast! The communication before our trip was great, and we found the marina easily. Thank you Captain Aaron for our families “best day of vacation” and we hope to see you again! read less
