Sail Safaris
Join us for an incredible adventure!

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

NORTH SHORE BEACHES AND ISLANDS TOUR
Half Day Tour 9am till noon or 1pm till 4

This adventure will fulfill all your fantasies of tropical islands, palm trees and white sandy beaches. Our ultimate three hour tour whisks guests right off the beach in Cruz Bay for a sail across the sound to the wild North shore of Lovango Island. We sail right up on the beach where guests can explore, snorkel and learn about neighboring Congo Cay with it's Taino Indian history, towering palms and nesting brown pelicans. Then we're off to a hidden beach on the famous North Shore of St John, right in the heart of the national park. We snorkel a pristine reef and then climb aboard for more thrilling sailing until our return to Cruz Bay.

FULL DAY ADVENTURE SAIL
10am till 4pm

Spend a whole day on the water. Whether you just want to sit back and cruise, learn to sail or both our full day sails open up a range of options. An epic adventure that includes the wilds of Mingo Cay, snorkeling the outer islands, wrecks, a picnic lunch on a deserted beach and the thrilling sailing beach cats are known for. Personal service and profesional guides whisk you away from the cruise ship circuit.


Lovango


Lovango Bowshot

LEARN TO SAIL!!!

We start with a short intro on the beach and then hop on the boats for a lesson and tour in one. Our professional guides will help you experience the thrill of learning to sail a cat! A 3 hour lesson with plenty of hands on sailing.

RENTALS

Rent a HOBIE GETAWAY with comfortable wing seats and roller furling jib. A large comfortable beach cat with cup holders and coolers. Bring the whole gang and explore Pillsbury Sound and the National Park by boat.

High performance Hobie 16's also available for rent. Yes these boats have a jib and are capable of 20 knots. For advanced sailors we have trapeze and harnesses. If you're not sure if you can sail these boats take a lesson and tour in one.

MEET THE CAPTAIN

Han has been windsurfing, sailing and paddling all over the Americas. He has a master's in environmental science from Bard College. After graduation he moved to Martha's Vineyard to sail and windsurf. He moved to St John in 1999 and lived on his 40' schooner.

He worked with Arawak Expeditions for several years leading kayak tours through the Virgin Islands before starting Sail Safaris. Han incorporates his passion for sailing and his love of nature into his guided tours and sailing lessons.

He now lives on St John with his wife Maureen and dog and leads Hobie Cat tours daily from the beach in Cruz Bay.

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ACTUAL QUOTES FROM OUR GUESTS

"By far the best part of the trip was our day sail/snorkelling trip with Captain Han of sail safaris. We booked it from the shack in Cruz Bay. The trip takes place on a small catamaran with a max of 5 people so it is a really amazing way to spend the day. We zipped around to small, uninhabited islands and reefs for snorkelling and helped sail the boat. We had a picnic lunch on a secluded island. It was really one of the most memorable trips I've ever done. Great snorkelling, great sailing. Amazing. Bring sunscreen and a disposable camera and that's it. You will be soaked by the end! Han was super cool."
- Debbie, New York City
From her post on Trip Advisor

"What an unexpected pleasure!  We had such fun, that we came back the next day for more adventures with Han.  His winning combination of sailing skills, knowledge of the area, and great personality made for a fantastic experience.  I would highly recommend that anyone visiting St. John take advantage of this unique opportunity.  
I know that when we return, we certainly will!"
- Faith and Bob, MN

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