Which plan for the day?! Private charter or ferry to SJ

[Rachel6236]

We are a family of 5 (kids 11,8,4)

For St Thomas day would you

- private sail on Rumbaba where we would snorkel and also get some beach time

$850

 

OR

 

- taxi to redhook, ferry to SJ, taxi to Cinnamon or trunk? $250 + lunch and any gear rented on St John?

[jean87510]

I would take the ferry to st john OR arrange for a rental car and drive around island visiting the beaches. I have been there traveling with a large family (5 and at one point, 6 of us) and I found simply driving around and hitting a couple of beaches is a fun day for the family. We did that in st thomas back in 2010 and had a great time. My husband and I are taking the ferry over to st john in april and renting a car in October when we visit st thomas again. I tried to get a decent uncrowded snorkeling trip but the prices were just not in my ballpark. One offered 6 hours for $875 in which I politely emailed them that my 6 day cruise was cheaper for the 2 of us :D. Good luck and have fun.