Insider Review : Private All Inclusive Day Sail
Imagine gearing up for an excursion where your friends are the ones taking you out for an all day adventure. No need to imagine because here it is my friend! The minute we arrived for our private sail at Compass Point and were greeted by Jonny and Captain Fancy, we instantly felt like we had met up with old friends to sail around for the day. These guys have this awesome way about them that just makes you feel at home and like you’re part of their family, that is- family who keeps your drink and your day full of pure goodness! There are so many reasons why this all-inclusive sail is the absolute perfect day on the water, and I’m so excited to share with you why this private trip should be at the top of your must-do list for your St. Thomas vacation!
Meet the crew- Captain Fancy (left) and Jonny (right).
As we set out from the marina, they shared their story of being two island guys who moved from South Carolina to sail in the USVI, and that’s what they do, every day (and I thought I was living the good life!)
And of course there’s also the cutest first mate in the entire Virgin Islands- Pedro!
My husband DJ and I had never done a private sail before, and having a whole sailboat for just the two of us was so nice! We could already tell we were in for an awesome day of adventuring together!
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Not a moment after leaving the marina and the view was already amazing!
As we sailed to our first stop, we took full advantage of their ultra comfortable bean bags chairs at the front of the boat (one of my favorite parts of the sail!) as we relaxed, admired the island views, and enjoyed a refreshing avocado snack. THIS is the life, and our day was just getting started!
Little St. James is a small island off the eastern coast of St. Thomas that is known for its distinct lines of palm trees and thriving coral reefs, and it was our first snorkel stop of the day. The picture of paradise!
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You won’t have to swim far from the boat to encounter world class snorkeling!
Captain Fancy will be your snorkel guide to make sure you don’t miss any WOW sights like this bright green basket sponge (left) and multicolored filefish (right).
It’s also great to have a local like Capt. Fancy with you when you snorkel just in case you freak out when you come across, say, a nurse shark (my favorite snorkeling buddies)!
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That way you have someone to explain to you that they are harmless and encourage you to embrace an unforgettable encounter with an amazing animal!
From Little St. James, we set sail and soaked up some sun on the scenic route to our next stop which featured fantastic views of St. John!
And there it is- breathtaking Christmas Cove, just off the shore of Great St. James. It’s one of my favorite snorkeling spots in the USVI because, as you can see, the water is crazy clear!
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We pulled in, and the pool was open as they say. Even Pedro couldn’t help but jump in!
Snorkeling at Christmas Cove never disappoints, and sure enough, right after we jumped in, there was a huge starfish and a stingray not far behind!
We snorkeled around the little island with tons of colorful coral and plenty of angel fish swimming about.
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After an entire afternoon of top notch snorkeling, it was time to kick back and enjoy the sailboat for the evening!
The boat is fully equipped with thoughtful amenities from bow to stern. The bean bags (which I mentioned already but are worth mentioning again) make the whole sail feel even more luxurious! The private cabin has a restroom and a kitchenette where Jonny prepares your mouthwatering feast!
The cabin is also where Jonny mixes up any cocktail you desire from their premium bar including their famous Pedro’s Pirate which is then served in a YETI, so you don’t have to think twice about a watery drink!
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The floats (tied for favorite with the bean bags) were the best way I’ve ever relaxed in the Caribbean Sea! And if you’re thinking they look at little too far from that premium bar, Fancy will just pull you right in for a refill. How can you ever go back to real life after this!?
The only thing that could possibly pull us out of the floats was the call for dinner (also tied for favorite, okay everything was my favorite!) We dined at sea on a delicious feast of boiled shrimp, sausage, and Caribbean lobster- mom’s recipe of course!
Did I mention dinner came with a view? You can’t experience a sunset like this on land!
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After too many delicious bites of lobster, it was time to sail off into the sunset.
With the best seats in the entire Virgin Islands, we watched the spectacular show that is a St. Thomas sunset.
It doesn’t get more romantic than this!
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We sailed into the marina just at last light, a fitting end to a truly perfect day!
I can’t say I’ve ever had a day of sailing in the Caribbean that wasn’t superb, rain or shine, but Jonny, Fancy, and of course Pedro, easily made this my #1 sail hands down! We have friends who have gone on this sail who could not stop talking about it (one was even a single female traveller), and now I know why! Whether you’re visiting St. Thomas in a group, as a couple, or even a single traveller, do yourself a favor and treat yourself to one of the absolute best ways to spend a day in St. Thomas (and perhaps your life), and then brag to all your friends too!
Live THE Life,
Megan
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