Editor Pick
Nauti Nymph Power Boat Rentals
- November 24, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
Liza from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Whenever a visitor is in town, I make a power boat rental a priority during their stay! It is by far one of the best and one of my favorite activities to do here. You can pick the boat up in the morning at 8:00 and explore most of the U.S. and British Virgin Islands along with all of the numerous cays until 5:00 in the evening. You can design your own personal itinerary for the day or just wing-it along the way! I have done this about 10 times now and I always like going to Jost Van Dyke first to visit either Foxy's Bar or Ivan's Stress-Free Bar in Great Bay or the Soggy Dollar Bar in White Bay. Then, I usually go over to uninhabited Sandy Cay for the beach and snorkeling before heading to The Indians and Caves at Norman Island. These two destinations are by far the best snorkeling in the islands. The Indians are pinnacles that start out of the water and go almost straight down to a depth of about 40 feet. It's pretty cool because you can actaully snorkel this 360 degree "wall". In the neighborhood, the Willy-T is a floating bar off of Norman that is also worth a stop for a drink or a bite to eat. The Baths at Virgin Gorda are also a natural wonder worth visiting, but I usually choose not to go because of the distance. It can be done, though. You can rent either a 6 person 25' Fountain Power Boat or a 8 person 29' one. They come fully equipped with safety gear, first aid equip., VHF radio, bimini tops (for shade)and even an ice cooler. There is ample cushioned seating and hatches for your personal gear. I ALWAYS bring my snorkeling gear so I can jump in the water and check stuff out whenever. Nauti Nymph can hook you up with snorkeling gear and fishing poles. For about $100 more you can actually hire a captian, eventhough anyone without boat experince should be fine. They thoroughy brief everyone who rents from them. All in all, the day is full of truly georgeous natural sites above water and under as well!!!
From journal My Home St. Thomas, USVI