US Virgin Islands · TURTLE AND REEF SNORKELLING
Green turtles graze the seagrass here all year, which is why almost every boat sells a turtle stop. These 15 differ on where they moor, how many people share the water and whether gear and lunch are in the price.
Review of St Thomas’ Turtle Cove catamaran tour, with snorkeling, sea turtles, open bar, practical tips, itinerary, price, and booking advice.
“Saw lots of turtles. Very good crew. Reasonably priced for the time being in the water. Enjoyed the turtles up close.”
Review of the St. John snorkel tour from St. Thomas, with three snorkel stops, meals, open bar, gear, timing, value, and practical tips.
“Took us to 3 great snorkeling spots. Knowledgeable about where to look for fish, turtles, etc. The cocktails were unlimited, but had little actual rum.”
Paddle clear kayaks under LED lights at St. Thomas’s Westin Frenchman’s Reef, spotting tarpon, stingrays, turtles, and glowing marine life.
“We enjoyed ourselves and practiced teamwork. Got a good workout heard some great stories. Took great photos.”
Review of St. Thomas’s afternoon snorkel, pizza, and sunset cruise, with two park stops, open bar, practical tips, and value advice.
“BK, John, and Sydney were great! The adventure included two locations for snorkeling which allowed us to see more marine life that we had not seen yet. The crew made it very enjoyable and relaxing. I would definitely recommend this. The conclusion with a sunset on the water was amazing.”
Review of St. Thomas’ Cas Cay kayak, hike, and snorkel tour, with practical advice on value, trail shoes, wildlife, guides, and snorkeling conditions.
“We arrived 30 minutes late due to a taxi issue but they provided us with a guide and continued our excursion. How very gracious of them. “Swish” our guide was excellent and very informative. We have a new understanding and regard for thRead more”
Review of Snorkel Cat in St. Thomas: two snorkel stops, St. John waters, breakfast, lunch, drinks, tips, value, and practical advice.
“Captain very knowledgeable! My family had the best time! The snorkeling spots were excellent! We loved the pirate music!”
Snorkel with turtles, sip a Pain Killer at Honeymoon Beach, and cruise St. Thomas on a four-hour semi-private charter.
“This would have been great, but the water was a little rough and it made the snorkeling hard. My advice would be to try and check the weather or make sure the boat captain can find calmer water. We didn't see as much sea life as we have in the past but it was still a good trip. Our guide got some great videos of us in the water which we appreciated.”
Review of St Thomas Mangrove Lagoon kayak and snorkel tour, with wildlife, guide tips, pricing, snorkeling conditions, and booking advice.
“Kas was a fun and knowledgeable guide! We saw a jelly fish and hermit crabs (very cool). Pretty surroundings. Water quality was poor due to recent rain so snorkeling was a no go and there was several boats and people on the deserted island we stopped at.”
Review of St. John’s intimate six-person sail and snorkel tour from St. Thomas, with lunch, open bar, turtles, reefs, and practical tips.
“Easy going, enjoyable. Small group was great. Absolutely zero problems. Sam and Gabi were the best hosts. Knowledgeable and genuine. Drinks were great and the pizza pi was delish. We saw a variety of fish, turtles, stingrays.. kids loved it. I took my teenagers but wouldn’t take a toddler. Best for older children.”
Review of St. Thomas’s small-group catamaran snorkel tour, with sea turtles, Honeymoon Beach, open bar, snacks, and practical tips.
“The captain and his first-mate were very friendly and informative about the surroundings! We had a great time and would highly recommend Catie and Joe as captains!”
Review of a private 50-foot St. Thomas catamaran charter with snorkeling, beaches, drinks, crew service, pricing, and practical tips.
“A great experience hands down!!! Service and attention to detail by Capt Mandy and her first mate Olivia was top notch!! Made the trip for my wife 50th Birthday!! The private beach was amazing and the rum punch was on point!!!”
Review of St. Thomas’s Reef Surfari snorkeling tour, with two National Park stops, turtles, coral, gear, drinks, timing, and value tips.
“You need to plan a minimum of 1 hour travel time to Red Hook from the ships if cruising. We missed our pickup and missed out in all the fun!”
Sail from St. Thomas to St. John for turtle snorkeling, Pizza Pi lunch, open-bar drinks, and a relaxed sunset cruise.
“The captain was friendly, knowledgeable and very astute in his duties. The co-captain lacked severally in hospitality. Starting from the initial meeting. We got there 30 mins early only to have them arrive 15 mins before expected departure and told it would be 20 mins more because they still needed to set up. No problem we waited patiently as we are on island time. And. we were all so excited for a "rare" combined family trip. The hopitality from the co-captain seemed a "forced" can I get u anything throughout the 7 hour trip. And being scolded for ALMOST walking wet into the galley to get my towel (never being…”
Review of a private St. Thomas catamaran charter with snorkeling, beaches, drinks, flexible routes, and room for up to 12 people.
“Expect to spend time in the water and have a great time. Full day of relaxing and enjoying snorkeling and the beach.”
Kayak, hike, and snorkel with sea turtles in St. John’s Caneel Bay National Park, with expert guides, gear, wildlife, and free cancellation.
“Kenny was an amazing guide! We appreciated his knowledge of the area and it's history, and the marine life. He was so energetic and made the trip so fun. He was also great at balancing individual needs and expectations of the time. We would highly recommend this trip.”
On the water, over the ridge, or ashore for the afternoon.
