We always take the New Horizons II daysail out of Sapphire Marina. It is closer to a full day and they take you to a couple of nice places to snorkel and also feed you a plentiful lunch (Italian) and all you can drink. As for a 1 year old, I don't know if I would take a child that young on a sail boat for the day. If the child is having a bad day it can quickly ruin a boat full of people's day that they just paid good money for. Don't mean to sound anti-child but rather I tend to be considerate of others around me.

Hello Paul,

I second New Horizons -- I am going to check and see if they have age restrictions... and whether they have had kids on board and their experiences with sailing all day. Lots of families here that have kids and boats have their children on the boats from very young - sometimes less then 1years old... some even live on boats so the kids are on board right from the start - talk about true sea legs. LOL... so I am sure you can manage with your son... bring snacks, his blanket or whatever else he requires, use baby sunblock and you guys should have a great day. If the charters that take larger groups out don't seem like a good idea for your family there are smaller charters that take out 6 people, lets see how New Horizons answers -- I will let you know what I find out.

--Islander

new horizons on there web page say they have a half day trip...does anyone know about it,where it goes..im thinkin a half day would be better for my son or if i go alone,my wife wont be left alone all day...islander,on that note,if i did have to go myself,wich snorkel trip.if any are available,do you recomend..something styripped down that takes you to st.john for snorkeling..im gonna take a day trip to st.john,but i want to go on a boat also to get to reefs you cant get to from shore..paul

Paul,

New Horizons says they take out families all the time, folks with kids,little kids, big kids - no problem. If your son needs a nap - he can nap inside or in the shade on deck. I think it would be good for your whole family - half day is good, your wife shouldn't miss out on it and your son should be fine. The sailing is amazing on the waters around here and the locations are great. Will follow up with snorkeling spots info.

--Islander

islander,i have emailed new horizons 3 times,they have not returned my email...can you or do you know where the half day trip goes..where do you stop to snorkel,ect....it will give me something new to think about for a week..lol..seriosly,id like to snorkel from a boat to see the reefs where its to far to swim...i am 5 foot seven and weigh 215 pounds,and thats a recipe for sunken treasure..lol..thanks..paul

Paul, I will get the information for you 🙂

Will let you know what I find out, I emailed a couple days ago and got a reply same day and then the day after for another question. Not sure whats up with that. But as mentioned will get the info. for you.

--Islander

PS. So now you can start day dreaming about chartering and snorkeling!! 🙂

Paul, got through e-mailing New Horizons... their email is

[email protected]

Here is what I got for you:

"This time of year, New Horizons is only offering full day snorkel trips. We
anchor in 6 1/2 feet of water typically along the coast shore. We bring a
little boat with us, so if the guests would like a ride to the beach to
start snorkeling , NO problem. Furthermore, we have floating devises such
as jackets and noodles."

Call 800-808-7604 they can answer all your questions.

--Islander