Waterlemon - by boat?

PA Girl · Joined: 29 Aug 2006 Posts: 2530

We are looking to get to Waterlemon for snorkeling when we are on St. John.

Yes, I know we could walk but for a number of reasons (laziness being top of the list and preferring to see the island by water on the way out and back is a close second) we would like to get there by boat.

Also, two of the ladies in the group aren't confident swimmers and would be more comfortable knowing there is a boat close by should they wish to cut the snorkel short. (One is really freaked about the current.)

I am not interested in captaining our own boat because with 3 former (male) boaters in the group, I fear we will have a "too many cooks in the kitchen scenario." I suspect there would be agruments about who has control.

Ideally, I would like to find a charter to run us out for a half day or so.

There may be as few as 4 adults or as many at 8, depending on who wants to come along.

I see Calypso runs a full day sail out to Waterlemon but we are really just looking for someone to run us out, snorkel a bit, and back.

Anyone know of any other operators?

Nancy_B · Joined: 02 Oct 2007 Posts: 969 Location: Philadelphia, PA

Would you consider a dinghy? We have done it with 4. It was fun! The hardest part was getting back in to the dinghy but with determination, it can be done! Dinghy's are an inexpensive, fun way to explore the North Shore beaches (and Waterlemon).
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PA Girl · Joined: 29 Aug 2006 Posts: 2530

Probably no dingy. My mom doesn't really like boats and a dingy would be WAY too small for her. Her nerves would be shot by the time we made it out there.

liamsaunt · Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 4486

What about ocean runner? I think you can get a captain from them for about $100 or so extra on top of the boat and fuel cost.
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PA Girl · Joined: 29 Aug 2006 Posts: 2530

I like the Ocean Runner idea for a half day, out and back trip. I knew there was some outfit that had captains available! (I should book mark all STJ related things because I think I will remember the business names but I don't.)

captainjay · Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Posts: 465 Location: Saint Thomas, USVI

You could also give Matt and Josh a call at Lion In Da Sun

They do have day trips as well on a nice stable cat.

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shoemak38 · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:35 pm Post subject: Dinghy's

Nancy question for a family of 5, how long would it take a dinghy to get to waterlemon cay from Cruz Bay?

waterguy · Joined: 09 Aug 2006 Posts: 3741 Location: Green Bay ,WI

I did it in about 40 min in Sept but that was with 2 of us. with 5 I'd go with the bigger digny

Nancy_B · Joined: 02 Oct 2007 Posts: 969 Location: Philadelphia, PA

Yes, that sounds right. They do have bigger dinghies available. We rented from Noah's Little Arks at the Beach Bar. It's a great way to see the island!
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shoemak38 · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:14 pm Post subject:

thanks Waterguy and Nancy sounds like I've planned one day,

my wife and both girls were not crazy about the walk, my 18 year old son's answer was if I can have a couple of drinks at happy hour I'll do it.

PA Girl · Joined: 29 Aug 2006 Posts: 2530

I book-marked both Ocean Runners and Lion in Da Sun.

Just for comparison - how much are dingy rentals, on average?

Nancy_B · Joined: 02 Oct 2007 Posts: 969 Location: Philadelphia, PA

If memory serves me correctly, it was about $100 for the day and I think a half day was $75. Here is the number for Noah's if you want to call and confirm (340) 693-9030. Waterguy may know for sure since he was just there.
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jenrale · Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 54 Location: Western Mass

Cruisin' in a dinghy is a blast - you'd have a great time going out to Waterlemon. The only thing I'd say is to hopefully have two people that feel comfortable operating the engine/steering. Facing forward with your arm backwards on the tiller does get a bit tireing after awhile. But oh so much fun!!!! Jenrale

shoemak38 · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:19 pm Post subject: NOAH'S LITTLE ARKS DINGHY RENTALS

NOAH'S LITTLE ARKS DINGHY RENTALS

Discover St. John�s famous North Shore beaches from the water! A great way for the couples or the whole family to explore some of the best snorkeling spots not easily accessible by land! No experience necessary�12 and 14 ft. dinghies available. Half-day trips are 4 hours (8:30 to 12:30 pm or 1-5 pm) and full day are 8 hours (9 to 5 pm). Advanced reservations are highly recommended. Dinghies are limited to the North Shore of St. John. Additional fuel charge of $10 for half day and $20 for a full day.

12ft- � Day $75.00/ Full Day $130.00
14ft- � day $95.00/ Full Day $170.00

shoemak38 · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:30 pm Post subject: Calypso

13�AB boat with a 50 horsepower Evinrude Engine

Full Day Rentals $195

Half Day Rentals $125

$25 cash for fuel surcharge

Call the Calypso Office for schedules and availability
(340) 777-7245 or (340) 998-5564 or (340)-693-7328

http://www.calypsovi.com/dinghy.html