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    North Shore St. John Self-Guided Dinghy Rental

    Captain a 25HP dinghy to explore St. John’s North Shore beaches at your own pace

    5.0 stars• 305 reviews

    Duration

    3.5 or 7 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 4 people

    Includes

    Fuel, safety equipment, orientation

    Highlights

    Captain a 12-foot inflatable with a 25HP Yamaha outboard and set your own course along St. John’s North Shore. Use the provided orientation and custom itinerary planning to explore beaches and snorkeling sites from Cruz Bay to Waterlemon Cay.

    1. Explore beaches including Honeymoon, Hawksnest, Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, and Maho Bay
    2. Customize your route within the North Shore navigation area
    3. Anchor near beaches for convenient access from the water
    4. Pack coolers, chairs, drinks, snacks, and other personal items for your time on the water

    What's Included

    1. Fuel
    2. Safety equipment
    3. Orientation
    4. Custom itinerary planning

    Important details

    1. Basic boating experience is required; this experience is not recommended for first-time boat operators
    2. Each participant must complete a liability waiver
    3. You are the captain and responsible for the safety and liability of yourself, your passengers, and the vessel
    4. Navigate only from Cruz Bay to Waterlemon Cay; trips to the British Virgin Islands are not permitted
    5. Use the provided safety equipment and keep boat operators below the legal alcohol limit
    6. Bring reef-safe sunscreen; spray sunscreen is not permitted
    7. A fuel surcharge applies and is not included in the listed price
    8. Credit-card transactions have a 5% processing fee that is not included in the listed price
    9. Optional damage insurance costs $15 for half-day rentals or $20 for full-day rentals and has a $750 deductible
    Split the cost with your group

    This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 4 guests.

    From$88per person
    Split with

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with at least 48 hours' notice. Receive a 50% refund up to 24 hours before departure. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No refund for no-shows.

    Product ID: 6XJGY5

    FAQs

    Beach accessibility depends on sea conditions and is assessed each morning. Navigate only within the North Shore area from Cruz Bay to Waterlemon Cay.

    Bring reef-safe sunscreen (no spray sunscreen), hats, rashguards, towels, snorkel gear, sunglasses, and any drinks or snacks you want for the day.

    Snorkel gear, Yeti coolers, Bluetooth speakers, beach chairs, and dry bags are available to rent at the kiosk.

    Meeting details

    Wharfside Village

    Experience provided by Wharfside Watersports

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    Fits up to 4 guests

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