Salt Deck

salt deck

St. John Boat Pontoon Boat Charters From Coral Bay

Sunny skies and blue waters. Where Dad can nap in the shade, while Mom sips on a cocktail, and the kids plunge down the slide.
With a belly full of tacos and memories to last a lifetime, the highlight of your vacation is just one Salt Deck ride away.

Pontoon boats aren’t just for lazy days on the lake anymore! Now with THREE double-decker pontoons, Salt Deck is your ticket to visiting St. John’s most idyllic underwater playground. Complete with a waterslide, brand-new snorkel gear, Yeti cooler, reef-safe sunscreen, ample shade & comfortable seating, Salt Deck is here to offer you the most relaxing, hassle-free day on the water. 


– THE LOCATION –

Explore the unforgettable East End of St. John

Pick-up and drop-off in Coral Bay ONLY!

CORAL BAY

We are located in Coral Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands.

You must have a rental car or reserve a taxi ahead of time to get to us. We do not pick up outside of Coral Bay.

Traveling from STT? Please research travel logistics before booking. Have questions? We are here to help.

CRUISES – Coral Bay is a bit of a hike from the cruise ship ports in STT. It is doable, but please understand that traveling to us and going to Lime Out will be your entire day on land!

Visit Lime Out with us here in Coral Bay!

SNORKELING

We take our guests to our favorite snorkeling spots that are off the beaten path, and only accessible by boat.

Get lost in the coral – swim with an abundance of fish, sea turtles, sting rays, spotted eagle rays, sharks, and if you’re one of the very lucky ones – dolphins!

Sharks? The joke is, the water is salty here! So, YES. The most common breeds of sharks in our waters, Nurse & Reef, are docile – when you see them, they’re probably sleeping! Consider it lucky to get to see a shark in the wild, as it is a beautiful and uncommon occurrence.

ROUTE

Salt Deck travels and stays within the East End area of St. John – Want to travel further or go to Pizza Pi? Consider one of our power boat trips!

The East End is known for its calm, glassy, protected bays – perfect for safe sliding and novice snorkelers!

Here is a list of the places we love to share with you from Coral Bay through Round Bay:

The Mangroves, Princess Bay, WWII anchor, Blinders Rock Haulover South, Hansen Bay, Pelican Rock, Long Point


– THE DETAILS –

We have thought of everything

Each Salt Deck provides the SAME experience – it does not matter which one you book!

ONBOARD

WATERSLIDE (250lbs)

Adult & Youth size snorkel gear (snorkels, masks, fins) Salty Daze set available for pre-order. Have your own ready for you onboard!

Floats – snorkel belts, saddle floats, and youth PFDs – please bring your own infant life vest.

Bubble packs for the little ones

Surfski for the adult ones

Ample, comfortable seating & bean bags – especially nice for those afternoon naps…

Lower deck extendable bimini for extra shade!

INCLUDED

Cooler w/ Ice – stock full with your snacks & beverages!

Yeti cooler stocked with filtered, drinking water

Guava Rum Lemonade – our house cocktail! 1 gallon

Insulated SALT DECK cups for cocktail use while onboard. Want your own to use and take home? Pre-order and we’ll have it onboard for you!

REEF-SAFE sunscreen by Raw Elements

REEF-SAFE defog by Stream2Sea

Bluetooth speaker – play your own tunes!

FREE Salty Daze koozies & stickers!

WHAT TO BRING

Sun-safe items – hats, sunglasses, rash guards, sun shirts.

Towels, sarongs, dry change of clothes.

REEF-SAFE, NON-AEROSOL sunscreenDangerous sunscreens destroy our reefs and aerosol destroys our boats! This is the LAW in the USVI. Please be respectful.

Drinks & snacksNo glass please.

Reusable water bottles – fill up plastic-free!

Credit Card for Lime Out – REQUIRED to open tab

Cash for Captain’s gratuity – the best way to say, ‘thank you,’ after an awesome day of service!

MERCHANDISE – Shop our catalogue while onboard!

Snorkel sets & 20oz cups must be pre-ordered.


– THE TRIPS –

A trip style for everyone

All Salt Deck charters are PRIVATE ONLY at this time.

FULL DAY

6.5 HRS

$1399 for up to 6 passengers + $30/person over 6. Infants 12 months and younger do not count towards total.

9:00am – 3:30pm

Explore the East End with lots of time to snorkel (3-4 stops) AND spend a leisurely lunch at Lime Out!

No set itinerary – Captain will tailor the day for you based on your group and where you want to spend your time.

Stopping at Lime Out is optional for all of our charters – want to spend the entire trip playing and exploring? Bring your own lunch!

HALF DAY

4 HRS

$799 for up to 6 passengers + $30/head over 6. Infants 12 months and younger do not count towards headcount.

9:00am – 1:00pm // 1:30pm – 5:30pm

A little snorkel (1-2 spots) and a little Lime Out! Nice crowd pleaser.

You decide how much time you spend playing vs. at Lime Out (we recommend at least 1 hour for lunch).

We do not customize times or deviate from our schedule. If coming from STT, please familiarize yourself with travel logistics and plan accordingly!

TACO RUN

2 HRS

$350 for up to 12 passengers. Infants 12 months and younger do not count towards headcount.

10:30am – 12:30pm // 1:00pm – 3:00pm // 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Trip to Lime Out for large groups, those traveling with small children, or non-swimmers.

DELIVERY – Get your tacos delivered to the boat for a small delivery fee.

LIMITED SLIDE USE – Coral Bay is a working harbor – it’s not always safe to slide in boat traffic. If you want the freedom to slide, a Half or Full day is the better choice!

Salt Decks are sewage free –
No restroom onboard.

If bathroom breaks are a concern, please don’t hesitate to call us.


– THE ULTIMATE –

PACKAGE

Ensure your family the best day on the water

EXCLUSIVE add-ons for Salt Deck Half & Full Day Charters!

IRIE POPS

$7/popsicle

Cooler of locally handcrafted, organic popsicles from our friends at Irie Pop! Assortment of 3 flavors – we do not take custom orders. All flavors are dairy, gluten, and nut free!

SWIM PLATFORM

$99

Add an extra element of PLAY to your day! 6×6 inflatable, floating platform. Jump, sunbathe, play king of the hill – loser buys the first round at Lime Out!?

EXTRA COCKTAIL

$50/gallon

Every Salt Deck trip comes with one gallon of our signature GUAVA RUM LEMONADE. But now you can order a second! Hey, you’re on vacation – the kids can’t have all of the fun!


– TANDEMS –

Traveling with an extra large group this year?

Book more than one boat for up to 36 passengers! Please call to inquire.

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Proud VETERAN-owned business. Please don’t forget to inquire about our Military and First Responder free gift on the day of your trip!

Onboard

Included onboard Salt Deck

Use of our reusable stainless steel insulated 20oz SALT DECK cups
Yeti Silo cooler stocked with cold purified water
Irie Pops add on available
Raw Elements Reef-safe sunscreen
Changing room and sink
Ample shade and sunning areas
Top deck access
WATERSLIDE
Snorkel Gear including snorkel belts and saddle floats!
Free parking near dock
Complimentary signature cocktail
Plenty of cooler space for your drinks + snacks
Selfie Station/Photobooth
Surround sound blue tooth sound system
Convenient online booking and waiver system
Convenient boarding and pickup

Free parking and convenient pick-up locations

We offer a hassle-free convenient pickup and drop-off location right in the heart of Coral Bay.
Coral Bay Boat Ramp/Dinghy Dock – close to Skinny Legs Bar & Grill. Take Centerline Rd to Coral Bay. At the Coral Bay Welcome Sign – Continue East (left). After the Fire Station turn Right – Continue towards the water. Park anywhere in the general area. DO NOT BLOCK THE BOAT RAMP.
SALT+LIME and SALT DECK shuttles pick up at the dirt boat ramp to the left of the concrete dinghy dock. Salt Shaker and Knot E Buoys pick up at the concrete dinghy dock.