Spend 3.5 hours snorkeling a nearby reef and cruising into a Caribbean sunset from Margaritaville Resort. This accessible half-day trip pairs guided snorkeling with gourmet hors d’oeuvres and an open bar.
Spend 3.5 hours snorkeling a nearby reef and cruising into a Caribbean sunset from Margaritaville Resort. This accessible half-day trip pairs guided snorkeling with gourmet hors d’oeuvres and an open bar.
Boarding begins at Margaritaville Resort as the boat slips away from the dock and the harbor noise thins to wind and water. Sunlight freights the deck; the engine hum is a steady companion as the captain points the bow toward a nearby cay. The first hour is about immersion—literally—into clear Caribbean water where shallow reef gardens rise from white sand and parrotfish, angelfish and occasional hawksbill turtles thread between elkhorn coral.
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Operated by New Horizons & Breakaway Charters · Sapphire Beach, U.S. Virgin Islands
Boarding begins at Margaritaville Resort as the boat slips away from the dock and the harbor noise thins to wind and water. Sunlight freights the deck; the engine hum is a steady companion as the captain points the bow toward a nearby cay. The first hour is about immersion—literally—into clear Caribbean water where shallow reef gardens rise from white sand and parrotfish, angelfish and occasional hawksbill turtles thread between elkhorn coral.
The Virgin Islands sit on a carbonate platform shaped by coral growth and the slow drift of tectonic plates; reefs here have been both shelter and resource for Arawak and later European settlers. The cruise touches that history lightly: you pass beaches once used for small-scale trade and modern resorts set against volcanic ridgelines that give the islands their worn, steep profiles.
After snorkeling, the boat shifts pace. Chef-crafted hors d’oeuvres and an open bar make the afternoon languid, and the light shifts from bright to liquid gold as you move into the sunset leg. On-deck seating and an onboard restroom make this accessible to a range of travelers, and crew guidance means even novice snorkelers can feel confident.
Practical rhythm: arrive early for a short check-in, secure reef-safe sunscreen, and bring a lightweight layer for evening breeze. If prone to seasickness, plan ahead. Expect 3.5 hours total, shallow reef snorkeling, and a calm sunset cruise—an outing that pairs easy water time with relaxed onboard hospitality.
Yes—snorkel masks, fins, and brief instruction are included and the crew will assist with fit and safety tips.
Light hors d’oeuvres prepared by the onboard chef and beverages from an open bar are included as described in the itinerary.
Yes—this trip is family-friendly, but infants and young children should be supervised, and the operator may have age or lifejacket rules.
The standard policy requires canceling at least 24 hours for a full refund; operators monitor conditions and will advise if a cancellation is necessary.
New Horizons & Breakaway Charters operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




Boarding begins at Margaritaville Resort as the boat slips away from the dock and the harbor noise thins to wind and water. Sunlight freights the deck; the engine hum is a steady companion as the captain points the bow toward a nearby cay. The first hour is about immersion—literally—into clear Caribbean water where shallow reef gardens rise from white sand and parrotfish, angelfish and occasional hawksbill turtles thread between elkhorn coral.
Boarding begins at Margaritaville Resort as the boat slips away from the dock and the harbor noise thins to wind and water. Sunlight freights the deck; the engine hum is a steady companion as the captain points the bow toward a nearby cay. The first hour is about immersion—literally—into clear Caribbean water where shallow reef gardens rise from white sand and parrotfish, angelfish and occasional hawksbill turtles thread between elkhorn coral.
The Virgin Islands sit on a carbonate platform shaped by coral growth and the slow drift of tectonic plates; reefs here have been both shelter and resource for Arawak and later European settlers. The cruise touches that history lightly: you pass beaches once used for small-scale trade and modern resorts set against volcanic ridgelines that give the islands their worn, steep profiles.
After snorkeling, the boat shifts pace. Chef-crafted hors d’oeuvres and an open bar make the afternoon languid, and the light shifts from bright to liquid gold as you move into the sunset leg. On-deck seating and an onboard restroom make this accessible to a range of travelers, and crew guidance means even novice snorkelers can feel confident.
Practical rhythm: arrive early for a short check-in, secure reef-safe sunscreen, and bring a lightweight layer for evening breeze. If prone to seasickness, plan ahead. Expect 3.5 hours total, shallow reef snorkeling, and a calm sunset cruise—an outing that pairs easy water time with relaxed onboard hospitality.