Aboard Lion In Da Sun our intentions are to show you an incredible time
on the water. Ultimately the entire trip is up to you, but we’re
more than willing to help you design a day to remember.
Lion In Da Sun is a 26’ Twin Vee power catamaran. The catamaran style two hulls allow her to ride more smoothly through the water than traditional single V-hull powerboats.
She is powered by two quiet 115hp Evinrude ETEC engines which give an excellent combination of power and fuel efficiency enabling you to explore many destinations in one full day on the water.
We chose the Evinrude E-Tec engines because of their proven reliability and durability on the open seas. While we feel very confident in our engines we know that single engine boats are never a sound idea on the open water. Our boat has dual engines that will always return you to port in the unlikely event of engine failure.
With the price of fuel a concern we felt it was best to choose the most fuel-efficient engine available. Minimizing fuel consumption each day on the water translates into a more affordable adventure. Our business depends on being able to show you beautiful destinations on and below our Caribbean waters, Evinrude engines are the only marine engines to receive a Clean Air Award from the EPA. Minimizing our impact in the environment that we enjoy each day is an important part of our business.
You will find the cabin on board to be one very pleasing feature. Rain in the Virgin Islands is very “unpredictably predictable” – it will usually rain every day, somewhere between one minute and one hour. Stow your bags, gear, and cameras in the cabin and they stay dry all day no matter the weather or waves. The easily accessible walk-in cabin also lets us bring along some fun water floats and still keep them out of your way when not being used.
We know you chose the Caribbean to enjoy the sun, but we understand sometimes too much of a good thing is bad. Lion In Da Sun has a full bimini top that covers the front half of the boat.
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Ultimately the trip is up to you, but we can certainly
make some suggestions based on whether you would like to focus on snorkeling,
beaches, bars,
restaurants or all of the above! Visit Jost Van Dyke and Norman
Island
or head up to the Baths on Virgin Gorda for the day. Perhaps just stay
in U.S. waters and see all of what St. John has to offer in the bays
and
cays
surrounding
the island.
The boat will be stocked with a cooler full of ice and water. You are welcome to bring any variety of drinks and snacks you would like to enjoy throughout the day.
If you are planning a trip to the British Islands each guest will need to have a passport unless they are under 16 years of age and traveling with their parents (then they may use an original birth certificate). Exceptions are not possible, as arrival in the BVI without a valid passport is prohibited. British customs collects $20 per person cash, which will be due upon boarding Lion In Da Sun.
You’ll find that cash is used in the islands much more than in the states. However, most restaurants will accept credit cards. When we stop for lunch you will need to pay your bill before we leave, and all the lunch stops take credit cards and cash except for Smuggler’s Cove which only takes cash. The guy runs power for his blender from his Jeep and he doesn’t take plastic!
Be sure to think about changing weather conditions while on the water and plan accordingly. We don’t supply sunscreen, towels, hats, raincoats, or cameras, so please plan ahead for what you may need for the day.
We do provide snorkel gear on board if needed. If you have your own snorkel gear and it works well for you then consider bringing it, as its always better to use something you already feel comfortable with and fits well.
We recommend making contact with us well before arriving on St. John if you are interested in chartering our boat. December through July is very busy for us, and reserving a day ahead of time is a good idea if you’ll be traveling during peak school vacation weeks.
There is a 50% cancellation fee in effect 48 hours prior to your charter.
Finally, tipping of the captain for outstanding service is greatly appreciated. Like the bartenders and wait staff in the Caribbean captains and crew on boats work for gratuity as well.