12 Snorkelling Trips in the US Virgin Islands Worth Booking

1.Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,100 reviews · from $119Our pick

Join The VI Cat at Marriott Frenchman’s Cove for a three-hour afternoon sail to Turtle Cove at Little Buck Island. Snorkel with green sea turtles, coral, and tropical fish, or stay aboard and swim. Captain Serena, Captain Dave, and crew members such as Isaac, Sam, and Nick are known for friendly service and clear safety guidance.

“Great experience. Very accommodating. Ive been on tours that say they include snacks and drinks but do not. This one really does. The guides were friendly abd helpful, the captain was very skilled. All of them were knowledgeable. You may want to bring a towel. Also, you cannot wear shoes on the deck. My onky regret was not bringing my snorkel and mask from home. We saw about 15 sea turtles, Sgt majors, parroting, blowfish, a school of ballyhoo, sea urchins and more. Well worth the price.”

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2.Snorkel St. John Tour from Sapphire and Margaritaville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,874 reviews · from $180

From Margaritaville St. Thomas, cruise by powerboat toward St. John with guides such as D’Hayden, Shine, Nick, Lauren, or Rich. Expect three snorkel stops, island history, breakfast, buffet lunch, snacks, equipment, and an open bar. Sites vary with weather and sea conditions.

“Amazing experience! We had a great time on the boat. All the stops were gorgeous and the food on the boat was great.”

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3.Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,498 reviews · from $120

Cruise from Red Hook or Cruz Bay aboard Reef Surfari for two snorkel stops in Virgin Islands National Park, with gear, snacks, pizza, drinks, and a sunset dance party included. Captains and crew such as CJ, John, Darian, BK, Sydney, and Andy keep the trip lively while pointing out turtles, rays, octopus, coral, and tropical fish.

“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”

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4.Cas Cay – Kayak Hike and Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · from $99

Paddle through St. Thomas' red mangrove islands, hike Cas Cay's sandy trail to volcanic cliffs and a blowhole, then snorkel in a calm mangrove nursery. Guides such as Marcus, Swish, Dana, and Chase lead the way with safety tips, island facts, snacks, and gear. Expect an active family outing, with water shoes strongly advised.

“Our guide was funny, knowledgeable and engaging. We were asked how we wanted the trip to go so it was not as structured-timeline did not seem to be an issue. Everyone in our party had a great time.”

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5.Snorkel Cat All Inclusive Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 801 reviews · from $175

Spend about five hours aboard Snorkel Cat from Margaritaville Resort, with Captain Shawn, Captain Tuna, Captain Danny Boy, and their crews. You get a light breakfast, lunch, snorkel gear, soft drinks, beer, wine, liquor, and stops near St. John National Park and an uninhabited island. Expect music, island views, and flexible snorkeling plans.

“Amazing captain and crew. Good food and drinks, good snorkel spots with very diverse marine life—lots of tropical fish! Overall an amazing experience—would recommend it.”

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6.Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 661 reviews · from $160

This four-hour St. Thomas charter visits Turtle Cove or Brewers Bay for reef snorkeling, then Honeymoon Beach on Water Island. Captains such as Rusty, Mike, Dave, JW, and JP share local knowledge while you look for turtles, rays, sharks, and tropical fish. Beer, soda, and water are included, but lunch and tips are extra.

“This was an amazing experience. We saw sea turtles, sting rays, and beautiful tropical fish. The capstan JW was laid bs k, kind and knowledgeable. 10/10 experience.”

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7.St Thomas Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour in the US Virgin Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 658 reviews · from $89Best value

Spend about 2.5 hours kayaking through St. Thomas' protected Mangrove Lagoon, snorkeling near coral-fringed roots, and learning about the area's wildlife. Guides such as Brooke, Kaz, Pat, Slim, and Te'Quan are praised for making the ecology easy to understand. You may also visit Cas Cay, but the paddle can feel like a workout.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and super friendly. Definitely one of the best experiences we had. He explained everything we did and why.”

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8.St John & Surrounding Cays – Full-Day Sail/Snorkel, 6 Guests Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · from $245

Sail from Sapphire Beach Marina at 9:00 am with up to five other passengers. Captain Kendall, Addison, Tommy, Mark, or another crew member chooses two or three snorkel stops around St. John and nearby cays based on weather and crowds. Expect provided gear, grilled lunch, open bar, and a return around 3:30 pm.

“Wonderful experience- great snorkel locations, fun captain, great memories. Beautiful sailboat! A must-do”

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9.Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · from $159

Join Captain Joe and Catie on a four-hour luxury power catamaran trip from Yacht Haven Grande. Swim with green sea turtles at Turtle Cove, explore reefs and fish with a guide, then relax at Honeymoon Beach on Water Island. The boat carries no more than 12 people and includes gear, snacks, fresh-water rinses, and drinks after the water activities.

“Very knowledgeable and helpful crew of two! We were well taken care of. It was an enjoyable day!! Due to the fact that our cruise ship was docked in a different location, it was a little inconvenient but doable. We had to taxi there & back & didn't find the correct location right away.”

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10.50′ Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 606 reviews

Take up to 12 people aboard SY Sirena, a 50-foot catamaran departing Red Hook. Your captain, including Maddy, JW, Alex, Dave, or others on the crew, helps shape a 4 to 7-hour day around snorkeling, beaches, sea turtles, and quiet coves. Beer, soda, rum punch, floats, snorkel gear, water, and a restroom are included.

“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!”

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11.National Park Snorkeling Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · from $90

Board the 47-foot Reef Surfari for a 3.5-hour morning trip from Red Hook, with pickup options in Cruz Bay and cruise ports. Captain CJ, Darian, John, Andy, Sidney, Ren, and Brian may lead the outing. Expect two changing snorkel stops, provided gear, fruit and snacks, then rum punch, Painkillers, beer, soda, and water after swimming.

“Captain CJ along with crew Darian and John did an amazing job! Were very informative and helpful and fun!”

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12.Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter – Sail, Beach, Snorkel.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews

Spend up to seven hours aboard S/Y Pisces, a 47-foot luxury catamaran, with your own captain and crew. Build a route around St. Thomas, Water Island, Buck Island, beaches, reefs, and turtle-watching spots. Snorkel gear, floats, beer, rum punch, soda, water, Bluetooth audio, and a restroom are included. Lunch costs extra.

“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.”

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