Sundays only · Celebration Sunday Funday Buck Island Beach
- 4.9 on Tripadvisor · 3,000+ reviews
- 4 hours · Sundays, 1 pm
- Up to 31 guests
- Authorized NPS concessioner
Sunday Funday at a Glance
- Duration
- About 4 hours
- Group size
- Up to 31 guests
- Departures
- Sundays at 1:00 pm June–October: books online every other Sunday; call for other dates.
- Meeting point
- With several boats departing from both Christiansted and Green Cay Marina, please check your confirmation for your departure point, or call us at (340) 773-2628 with any questions. Please arrive 30 minutes early.
- Boat
- Celebration, our 41 ft power catamaran
- Included
- Captain & crew, park fees, ice chest, water, music
An Unforgettable Buck Island Boat Tour
Escape the everyday on the Sunday Funday boat tour to Buck Island, exclusively aboard Celebration. It’s made for soaking up the pristine beauty of Buck Island’s beach, without the usual snorkeling commitments.
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Your Sunday Funday promises an afternoon of sun, sand and relaxation. Bring your noodles, floats and favorite snacks and drinks to kick back and enjoy the fun atmosphere on the beach. And of course, bring your friends along: it’s the perfect setting to make unforgettable memories together.
- You don’t need to be able to snorkel to come on this tour
- Visit Turtle Beach, “one of the world’s best beaches”
- Bring your floats, snacks and drinks: the afternoon is yours
Tour Itinerary
- 12:30 pm
Arrive 30 minutes early
With several boats departing from both Christiansted and Green Cay Marina, please check your confirmation for your departure point, or call us at (340) 773-2628 with any questions.
- 1:00 pm
Depart Christiansted
Board Celebration, our 41 ft power catamaran, for the ride to Buck Island.
- Turtle Beach
Sun, sand & floats
An afternoon on the beach: swim, float, relax and enjoy the snacks and drinks you brought.
- Late afternoon
Back to Christiansted
Ride back to the harbor, about 4 hours in total.
What’s Included & What to Bring
Included
- Expert captain and crew
- National park fees
- Ice chest and ice
- Water
- Music
What to bring
- Noodles, floats and your favorite snacks and drinks
- Reef-safe sunscreen (no oxybenzone) or a sun shirt
- Sunglasses and a sun hat
- Bathing suit and towel
- Camera or GoPro
- A reusable water bottle
- Cash for your crew’s gratuity (20–25% is standard)
Sunscreens containing oxybenzone are prohibited: guests wearing them can’t enter the water. Reef-safe sunscreen and sun shirts are sold in our shop.
“Absolutely great time! Captain and crew made the whole trip enjoyable, educational, fun. We were a 3 generation group and everyone had a good time from the kids to the grandparents. We really appreciated their kindness to our little kiddos.”
Make it a private Sunday Funday for $1,800: call us. Senior, military & local discounts available, call (340) 773-2628.
Sunday Funday FAQs
What is Sunday Funday?
A Sunday afternoon boat tour to Turtle Beach on Buck Island aboard Celebration, made for beach time rather than snorkeling. About 4 hours from Christiansted.
How much does it cost?
$65 per person, all ages. You can also make it a private tour for $1,800; call (340) 773-2628. Crew gratuity isn’t included; 20–25% is standard.
When does it run?
Sundays at 1:00 pm. From June to October it books online every other Sunday; call (340) 773-2628 for other dates. Please arrive 30 minutes early.
Do I need to snorkel?
No. You don’t need to be able to snorkel to come on this tour: it’s all about the beach.
What should we bring?
Noodles, floats, your favorite snacks and drinks, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, a swimsuit and towel, and cash for your crew’s gratuity.
I’m arriving by cruise ship. Can I come?
Sunday Funday isn’t a good fit for a cruise ship day: it leaves at 1 pm and is back about 5 pm, too close to all-aboard time. See cruise ship excursions for trips that get you back in time.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Yes. Your booking is accepted and charged right away, and the trip runs once the minimum number of guests is reached. If it isn’t, we’ll contact you to reschedule.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel 48 hours or more before your trip for a 100% refund, or within 48 hours for a 50% refund. Day-of cancellations and no-shows aren’t refunded. Our office closes at 5 pm, so a cancellation after hours the day before counts as day-of. If we cancel for weather, we’ll do everything we can to reschedule; if that doesn’t work, you get a full refund.
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