EcoTour Day Charters on SV Physalia
Don’t just visit the Ocean- EXPERIENCE IT
On our Luxury EcoTour Day Charters, the focus isn't just on seeing the islands, but truly understanding them. Your day on the water is an immersive, educational journey led by passionate marine scientists who do this because they love it. Physalia Expeditions believes in active exploration and authentic connection, which is why we jump in the water right alongside you. Together, we'll explore the reefs, uncover hidden marine life, examine the health of the corals, and discuss the unique geological forces that shaped these coastlines. Experience a day that will change the way you look at the ocean forever!
We specialize in the out-of-the way spots that big group tours tend to miss, where your private group of friends or family won’t feel cramped or herded. We want you to see the lesser known parts of our islands and do our best to tailor each and every experience and charter we offer to our guests’ wishes.
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Learn about Fish
From spotted eagle rays to porcupine puffer fish, we love showing our guest our marine life! Want to learn more about what you might see? Try out our ID game!
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Learn about Corals
From brain corals to elk horn, we love showing our guests our fabulous corals! Want to learn more about what you might see? Try out our ID game! Coral ID coming soon!
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Famous Lunch Stops
Our full-day charters feature a lunch stop at one of our famous boat accessible restaurants
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Guided by Ocean Scientists
Every Physalia Expeditions EcoTour Day Charter is guided by a trained professional marine scientist that will help find, identify, and give you context for the natural world you will see with us
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We get in the water with you! (and help find turtles!)
On most day charters the crew give you your fins, point you in a direction, and say go! We do our best to be with you every step (and fin-kick) of the way through your experience
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Other Charter Types
SV Physalia features our Full-Day Luxury EcoTour Day Charter model, however sunset sails, SCUBA & specialty watersports, and a variety of custom charters may be available on SV Physalia as well as aboard our affiliate powerboats
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Learn About Geology
Ever wonder why island chains like the Virgin Islands exist? We’ll tell you!
SV Physalia: Our Flagship
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52' Lagoon 500 Catamaran
Upgraded for guest comfort, accessibility, and adventure capability
Comfortably host up to 12 guests for Day Charters
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Spacious, Bright, Breezy
Custom Flying Bridge Bimini provides shade, seating, and unobstructed 360 degree views for your whole group
Relax in hammocks, BOTE lounge chairs, or spacious bench seats
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Trampolines, Sunbeds, and Windlass deck
Want to get sun, crank the music, and take in the vibes between snorkel sessions? Relax in our wide-open foredeck spaces!
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Spacious indoor salon
Physalia features beautifully appointed salon with a modular table, settee, and teak chairs. below decks guests have access to electric marine heads (toilets).
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Custom Swim Platform and Ladder with Hot Fresh Water Rinse Off
Custom transoms, known as Sugar Scoops in the catamaran world, extended two feet
Custom dive ladder with railings extending upwards 42 inches so swimmers and divers can exit the water without bending over
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Private Full Bathrooms For Guests
Featuring full size electric flush toilets and hot water
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Sheltered Cockpit with Serving Table
Perfect for sharing a round of drinks from the fully-stocked wet bar or enjoying high-end hors d'oeuvres
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Waldo lives aboard!
Boat puppy with 5 years of charter experience lives aboard!
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5+ Years of Great Charters!
The Physalia Team have been giving their charter guests great experiences in and out of the water for over 5 years, the reviews speak for themselves!
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Base Price is for 6 guests, Additional guests are $100 per person for a maximum of 12 guests ($3100)
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Departs and Returns from Compass Point Marina
Itinerary changes, modifications, and extensions may be available, contact us for specifics
Departure times available from 9-11 AM, returning from 4-6 PM
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A very sweet and friendly 20lb dog named Waldo lives aboard SV Physalia. Please let us know if any guests have allergies or are afraid of dogs to identify potential solutions
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A full-day day charter on SV Physalia from Compass Point Marina puts the South Side of St Thomas, Buck Island, Water Islands, as well as most of St John in range. Alternative pick up and drop off locations may be available!
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All Fuel Costs
Full bar featuring mid-range liquors, regional beers and locals craft beers, hard & flavored seltzers, soft drinks, and water
Snacks and hors d'oeuvres
A stop for lunch at one of our famous boat accessible restaurants at guest expense, see our Destinations for potential options
A BBQ Cook-Out option aboard may be available booked in advance
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Less than full-day itineraries may be able on short-notice on SV Physalia, contact us with your inquiries!
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Crew gratuity, 18-20% customary for good service
Lunch expense at restaurants or by pre-booking BBQ cookout aboard
SV Physalia Day Charter Destinations
Specialty Charters & Services
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EcoTour Day Charters on SV Physalia
Our signature offering! Scientist led luxury 7 hour USVI charter abord SV Physalia! Read More
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SCUBA Diving
We proudly offer private in-house PADI SCUBA refresher dives, certification dives, Discover SCUBA Diving experiences, and even full courses. SCUBA is available aboard SV Physalia in the USVI, as well as in custom itineraries aboard our affiliate fleet, contact us to book SCUBA!
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Windsports Support
The Physalia Team have years of kite surfing, kite boarding, kite foiling, and wing foiling experience and can design a custom charter around supporting you session while keeping your crew comfortable and entertained
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Powered Watersports Support
Contact us for availability of rental add-ons including electric jetboards, e-foils, and sea scooters!
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Oceanography, Hydrography, Marine Ecology, and Geophysical Support
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Yacht Delivery
Physalia Expeditions have multiple 100 Ton USCG Near-Shore Masters with many 1000s of Caribbean and International sea miles, contact us for your delivery needs
Affiliate Powerboat Fleet
SV Physalia is one of the largest and most comfortable 12-passenger charter boats in the USVI, however sometimes more speed makes longer distances and custom itineraries possible! Physalia Expeditions proudly partners with some of the best charter companies in the VI to offer our signature EcoTour experiences and custom charters aboard a range of affiliate vessels including power catamarans and powerboats. We can provide high-speed water taxis to the BVI, customs fishing and dive charters, and combinations. Want to get picked up in the USVI, dropped off in The BVI, and snorkel the Indians with one of our EcoTour guides on the way? No Problem! Contact Us to get started!
Custom Charter Possible Destinations