US VIRGIN ISLANDS · SEA TURTLE SNORKELING TRIPS
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Green turtles graze the seagrass off Turtle Cove and Maho Bay most mornings, and the boats that go there know exactly where to drop you. Here are the turtle trips compared: which run half days and which run full, how long you actually spend in the water, group sizes and fares. Plus the rule every crew repeats, which is look and never touch.
3-hour Turtle Cove catamaran from St Thomas: snorkel Little Buck Island for sea turtles and coral, plus snacks and unlimited drinks.
“Amazing tour with approx. one hour of snorkeling with an amazing crew. My family really enjoyed the boat and the views. When we went snorkeling, the crew made sure that we were safe and knew everything before we got into the water.”
St Thomas semi-private tour snorkel with turtles at Buck Island, then Honeymoon Beach on Water Island with beer. 4 hours.
“Rusty was our Captain and we couldn’t have handled picked a better guy. Our trip was fantastic! Will recommend to friends.”
Half-day St Thomas turtle snorkeling on a small luxury catamaran, then a calm break at Honeymoon Beach on Water Island.
“Really great! Very cool and friendly crew. Focus on safety and cleanliness- while still having a blast. I highly recommend!”
Small-group sailing from St. Thomas to St. John for snorkeling at Christmas Cove, Pizza Pi lunch, and sea-turtle and sting-ray swimming at Maho Bay.
“Captain John and Sierra were great. Super nice and helpful. The family had a great time snorkeling, the water was beautiful and even though there weren’t young children with my group this trip is great for the younger one’s. Definitely worth it. Only disappointed because store closed early so we didn’t get to buy any souvenirs.”
Kayak, hike, and snorkel with sea turtles in St. John’s Caneel Bay UNESCO park. All gear included, about 3 hours for $119.
“The best experience! Be ready for an arm workout on the water! The tour guide kept a close eye on us during the hike and kayak, and made the trip memorable.”
Half-day sail and snorkel from Charlotte Amalie to Buck Island, with a guided turtle encounter, open bar, and small-group ease.
“Enjoyed the sail boat. Mike and Niki. We’re great hosts. Very active with guests. Able to answer questions and timed arrival to avoid congestion at the popular snorkel locations.”
St Thomas shore snorkeling with guaranteed sea turtles, small group attention, gear and beach chairs included for a 2-hour outing.
“James was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. He was able to provide facts about many of the species we saw. We saw about 8 sea turtles, three stingrays, a barracuda, and an abundance of other fish. We purchased the photo package, and James worked hard to get good shots. It was a great experience that we would do again.”
Snorkel and kayak in St Thomas with a sea-turtle guarantee, small groups, beach time, and an included lunch and photos.
“Sven, our guide, was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about the island. Snorkeling with the turtles was great, we saw many. Very fun excursion”
Turtle snorkel sail from St. Thomas to St. John’s Maho Bay and Honeymoon Beach with picnic lunch and open bar after snorkeling.
“Wonderful!!! Great excursion with Esperanto fun people. I can't swim and I still made it lol You will see turtles and coral reef and then enjoy endless drinks. 10/10!!!! I will definitely go again!!!!”
Snorkel St Croix shallow water with hawksbill and green sea turtles, then enjoy unlimited kayaks, paddle boards, and gear at Rainbow Beach.
“You guys ruined my day. I need my full trip refunded. The abuse to the turtles was rampant. Plus the way the staff treated the black people that were also taking the tour was disgusting. The staf of yesterday need to be fired.”
Kayak to a quiet bay for guaranteed sea turtles, snorkel with gear and lessons, then enjoy a beach lunch in St Thomas.
“Very friendly, amazing pictures! They make the whole experience about you! The kyacking was easier then we expected and we got to see so much! We saw turtles and a stingray, squid and schools of fish. We highly recommend them! You will not be disappointed! :)”
Snorkel with sea turtles at St Thomas’ calm Brewers Bay, then relax on the beach. Friendly guides, shallow water, about 2 hours.
“Had an amazing time! Saw incredible sea turtles, lots of beautiful fish and sea creatures! Definitely recommend!”
Luxury Aquila catamaran day in St. John with guided snorkels at Waterlemon Cay and Maho Bay, open bar, lunch, and turtles.
“The entire trip was amazing. Captain Joe and Katie were amazing hosts. They were very knowledgeable of the history of the islands as well as the habitat. They both did an excellent job of sharing information about the area, and both were very laid back and approachable. We would highly recommend the tour, you won’t be disappointed. The scenery and turtles were amazing!!!”
