US VIRGIN ISLANDS · SNORKELING & CORAL REEF TOURS
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The reef starts a few fin-kicks off almost every beach, but the coral worth photographing is offshore and needs a boat. These are the snorkel trips worth paying for: Turtle Cove, the cays off St James, the protected bays on St John. Gear, guide and boat size are noted on each, along with the fare and how well beginners are looked after.
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.”
Powerboat snorkeling in St. John from St. Thomas with guided help for first-timers, breakfast, picnic lunch, snacks, and an open bar.
“I’ve done this cruise twice now and I absolutely love it! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The food is great and the painkillers are served non stop!!!”
Night kayak glow tour from the Westin Frenchman’s Reef in St. Thomas with clear LED kayaks, glow paint, and nocturnal marine life spotting.
“Great tour guides Emily and Jay Michael. Saw plenty of wildlife and had lots of laughs. Glow in the dark pant, the life vest glow and we had glow rings.”
Afternoon snorkel, pizza, and sunset dance party from St. Thomas and St. John with two VI National Park stops and open bar.
“Awesome snorkeling great company. Had so much fun with CJ and BK. They are a ton of fun and made for an amazing time. Highly recommend”
Kayak Mangrove Lagoon, hike Cas Cay’s blowhole, then snorkel mangroves in St. Thomas, with gear, lockers, snacks, and expert guides.
“My son and I rode the safari bus to the location. Marcus was our tour guide, and he was great. We had a small group and a leisure time out. To top it off I won the hermit crab race. Thanks Marcus!”
Snorkel Cat all-inclusive yacht trip from St Thomas, hitting St John reef spots with gear, breakfast, lunch, and free drinks.
“This was one of the best experiences we had during our week long trip. Captain Danny and his crew were absolutely amazing! They were fun and super helpful with snorkeling. My daughter’s anxiety got the best of her while snorkeling and Captain Danny went above and beyond to make her experience enjoyable. She was thrilled to sit in the Captains sit and learn more about the boat. The Painkiller drinks were AMAZING! I had three haha. Shawn’s Caesar salad was to die for! Our snacks were great, the lunch was awesome and the views and locations were top tier! If you’re looking to snorkel, this is the crew to go…”
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.”
Kayak and snorkel St Thomas mangrove lagoon sanctuary, spot stingrays and hermit crabs. Optional Cas Cay hike. Small-group tour.
“Our guide, Pat, did a wonderful job showing us all different kinds of marine wildlife on our kayak and snorkel tour in the Mangroves. His fun loving spirit and determination to expose us to as much wildlife as possible made this tour super fun! Thank you Pat for a great time exploring the St. Thomas Mangroves!”
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 sail from St Thomas to St John with snorkeling, open bar, and grilled lunch. Max 6 guests, leaving 9am from Sapphire Beach.
“Awesome day trip. Mark and Rusty brought us to an amazing reef and we were the only boat there. Good food, Rusty kept the drinks coming and even though I lost an earring, I still give it 5 out of 5 ;) Highly recommend”
Private 50' luxury catamaran in St Thomas with custom snorkel and beach stops, drinks included, up to 12 people.
“This was absolutely the highlight of the trip! Alex and Daron were so wonderful - funny and informative. They accommodated what we wanted to see and we got to see sea turtles, sting ray and tons of fish! Thank you for making this such a lovely trip - next time we will do the full day!”
Two snorkel stops in the Virgin Islands National Park near St. Thomas, plus open bar time after, on the Reef Surfari catamaran.
“Captain CJ, John and Darien were fantastic hosts and guides! Saw multiple sea turtles, an octopus, several small squid, tons of beautiful fish, a stingray...and the highlight was gliding through the crystal clear waters along side an eagle ray. Mesmerizing!”
Private luxury catamaran in St Thomas for up to 12, with drinks, snorkeling gear, floats, beach time, and a captain-led itinerary.
“Absolutely awesome day!! The crew really took care of us on the beautiful Pieces! Kayli’s kept the rum punch flowing for sure! Swimming, snorkeling, a great lunch at Dinghy’s as well. I would definitely recommend this private catamaran experience.”
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.”
St. John full-day snorkel sail with continental breakfast, coral reef snorkeling, and Lime Out floating taco lunch plus open bar.
“Great experience. Everything was provided including towels. Ryan and Danny are a great crew. What was a little choppy but that only added to the fun. The connection to the Lime Out bar was an added bonus.”
