Cruise Ship Guests
Daysails around the BVI moments after stepping off your ship!
We offer cruise ship excursions right around the corner from your ship’s dock in Road Town. Our sailing times are customized to accommodate your ship’s arrival and departure time. You can not book with us through your ship, so please BOOK ONLINE.
We are an easy 5-10 walk from the cruise ship pier…
In our 20+ years in business, our guests have never missed their ship.
- OUR SAIL TIME: Starts at least 1 hour after your ship arrives
- OUR RETURN TIME: Finishes 1-1.5 hours before your ship departs*
- *This allows you to return to your ship at least 30 min to 1 hour before your “all aboard” time(which is typically at least 30 min before departure time)
FAQs
I’m worried about missing my ship
In our 20+ years in business, our guests have never missed their ship.
We regularly take out cruise ship passengers. When you book with us, you’ll be asked your ship’s port arrival and departure time. We will then present the options that work with your ship. These sail times are customized to coordinate with your ship’s arrival and departure time.
Be sure to book early as we often sell out.
How much time do I need to allow?
We offer you plenty of time to reach us in the morning, and plenty of time to return to your ship afterwards.
Our sail starts… at least 1 hour after your ship arrives.
We return… approx. 1 – 1.5 hours before your ship departs.
In our 20+ years in business, our guests have never missed their ship.
For our Jost Van Dyke itinerary, a taxi is provided from the cruise ship pier in Road Town to our boat in West End, and back. (*Cruise ship guests only)
This allows plenty of time to rejoin your ship… Again, our guests have never missed their ship.
Please contact us if you would like to request a customized itinerary or sail time with a private charters.
Can I book with Aristocat through my cruise ship?
No, you CAN’T book with us through your cruise ship.
Please book with us directly online, or email us and we’ll book it for you.
Where do your tours depart from?
- For our Norman Island itinerary, we leave from Village Cay Marina, which is an easy 5-10 min walk from the cruise ship pier in Road Town
- To offer more time at our stops, for our Jost Van Dyke itinerary, a taxi is provided from the cruise ship pier in Road Town to our boat in West End. (*Cruise ship guests only)
What is typically offered for lunch and drinks?
What is typically offered for lunch and drinks?
- A catered lunch is served on our sailing catamarans only
- *Note: In the interest of time, and due to the relatively shorter ship port time, lunch is not served on our 8a – 12p/noon sail.
- A typical lunch consists of:
- Mixed Bean Salad
- Sundried Tomato Pasta Salad
- Chicken Salad
- Tuna Salad
- Deli Meat & Slider Buns
- Fruit
- Carrot Cake
- Typical drinks offered*: (*Note: Not all options are available on our powerboats)
- Water
- Soda (2 or 3 options)
- La Croix
- Beer (at least 2 options)
- Hard Seltzer (at least 1 option)
- Rum
- Vodka
- Tequila
- Fruit punch
- *Note: In the interest of time, and due to the relatively shorter day, lunch is not served on our 8a – 12p/noon sail.
- For private charters, you may have lunch ashore (not included) at one of the many great beach bars/restaurants if you choose…
- Some options include:
- Norman Island: Pirate’s Bight, Willy T
- Jost Van Dyke: Hendo’s Hideout, Soggy Dollar Bar, and several others.
- Cooper Island: Cooper Island Beach Club
- North Sound: Saba Rock, Bitter End Yacht Club
- Some options include:
Will my boat be overcrowded?
We limit the number of bookings to avoid overcrowding and our continuous feedback confirms this. That being said, if you’re looking for something more private with just your friends and family, we offer private charters which give your group exclusive use of the boat for the day.
What do I need to bring?
Just bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen… and leave the rest to us!
We supply snorkeling equipment, paddleboards, pool noodles, life jackets… and plenty of shade.
