The 14 Tours & Day Trips in St John That Earn Their Price

1.Night Kayak Tour St. John – Westin Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,011 reviews · from $69Our pick

Meet at the Westin St. John for a 50-minute night kayak outing with about 15 minutes of glow paint, photos, and check-in on land. You paddle in two-person clear-bottom kayaks while guides such as Bernard, Sam, Spencer, Fawn, and Destin look for tarpon, stingrays, baitfish, and other marine life.

“We had a great time kayaking with Bernard! The fish put on a great show. It was a gorgeous night and an easy paddle in the bay! Would do it again”

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2.Two-Tank Morning Dive Trip for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 602 reviews · from $180Top rated

Meet Low Key Watersports in Cruz Bay at 8:10 am for two guided scuba outings along St. John’s north and south shores or nearby islands. You’ll receive tanks, full equipment, snorkeling gear, and water, with sites usually 30 to 80 feet deep. Guides such as Serenity, Andre, Ali, Josh, and Aqua are known for calm, helpful instruction.

“Four of us just spent a week diving with Low Key and had a great time. All their dive masters are exceptional with my favorite being Serenity. We were diving with our daughter and nephew. Our nephew was a brand new diver-just certified Read more”

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3.Coral World Ocean Park General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 442 reviews · from $29Best value

Spend 1 to 2.5 hours at Coral World Ocean Park in St. Thomas, where you can touch sea cucumbers, watch sharks, visit the 80,000-gallon reef, and join a 45-minute guided tour. Your $29 ticket also includes Coki Beach access, presentations, showers, and same-day re-entry. Optional animal encounters cost extra.

“This was a hidden gem at a VERY LOW PRICE! While we THOUGHT this excursion would be just a couple hours, 4 hours max, we were pleasantly surprised at how much there is to see, experience, and learn about!!! The planned presentationRead more”

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4.St Thomas Shore Excursion: Shopping, Sightseeing and Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 367 reviews · from $70

Spend about six hours touring St. Thomas by open-air safari taxi, with shopping in Charlotte Amalie, viewpoints at Mountain Top, Drake’s Seat, and Skyline Drive, plus up to two hours at Magens Bay Beach. Guides such as Air Force One, Tony, Elvis, Sunny, and Kash lead groups, though timing and pickup organization can vary.

“Driver nice and informative. Tour to the top of the island and then down to the beach for 2 hours. Enjoyed it with my daughter.”

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5.Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · from $150

Explore St. John with a private guide such as Hibiscus, Evans, or Ron. In 2.5 hours, visit Caneel Bay, Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Annaberg Sugar Plantation, and Bordeaux Mountain, with time for photos, island stories, and help planning the rest of your stay.

“Great trip! Lasted around 3 hours and very informative. Our guide Ron did a fantastic job! I would highly recommend requesting him for your trip.”

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6.St Thomas Shore Excursion: Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $119

Paddle calm channels with guides such as Kyrell, Kas, Pat, or Sabrina, then snorkel near mangrove roots and coral. Depending on your option, add a short hike on Cas Cay for beaches, tidal pools, hermit crabs, and birdlife. Pickup, equipment, lockers, water, and a snack are included.

“Pat was an awesome guide and a genuine person. We loved it!! We got to see a bunch of ocean creatures and enjoyed the day.”

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7.Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI -St. Thomas, Virgin Islands-Private Group-Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews

Spend about six hours touring St. Thomas in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your own group. Stops include Main Street, Mountain Top, Drake’s Seat, Skyline Drive, Magens Bay Beach, and Blackbeard’s Castle. Guides named Big Moe, Sam, and Nami have led past tours, though your driver is assigned at booking. The route can be adjusted to fit your plans.

“Sam was amazing! He was very accommodating for our needs and things we wanted to see. We were able to customize our tour which is the best! We also had our mom who needs a wheelchair. He helped her every time we stopped. I can’t thank him enough for what he did. I would use this company again and highly recommend it to others!”

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8.PARADISE TAXI & TOURS USVI-Transport Frenchmans Reef / Buoy Haus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews

Pre-book a private, air-conditioned ride from Cyril E. King Airport to Morningstar Buoy Haus, Frenchman’s Reef, or nearby hotels. The service covers up to four people for $110 per group, usually takes 20 to 25 minutes, and includes pickup by passenger van. Drivers may also meet you at hotels, villas, ferry terminals, and marinas.

“Big Moe was awesome and took great care of our Family! He was waiting at the airport, stopped on the way to a lower cost grocery store and took care of us throughout our trip! He's awesome and will take care of you and whatever you need, anytime. Thanks Big Moe!”

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9.Vi Top Taxi &Tours -Airport Transfer Bluebeard’s/Yacht Haven

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews

Book a private one-way ride from Cyril E. King Airport to Bluebeard’s Castle, Yacht Haven Grande, Crown Bay, Charlotte Amalie, or nearby hotels. Drivers such as Nami, Nathmi, Bash, and Big Mo provide air-conditioned vehicles, local advice, and pickup help for groups of up to four. Larger groups can request vans and pay $12 per extra person.

“Scheduled with Nami the night before. He picked us up right on time and deposited us at the airport with no issues and great conversation. I highly recommend his services.”

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10.Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI-St.Thomas-Virgin Islands-Island Magen’s Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $70

Ride with Paradise Taxi and Tours from the Cruz Bay area to Fort Christian, Skyline Drive, Drake’s Seat, Mountain Top, and Magens Bay Beach. The shared tour lasts about 2 to 3 hours, though the listed stop times add up to longer. Guides such as Moh, Big Moe, and Lisa have been praised for friendly island insight.

“Driver and Big Moe made the day special for my husband’s birthday. We had tour of the island that included beautiful views and steel drum music.”

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11.Vi Top Taxi & Tours USVI-Scenic Island Tour ,St. Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $50

Ride an air-conditioned vehicle around St. Thomas with guide Nami, seeing Fort Christian, Mountain Top, Drake’s Seat, and Skyline Drive. You’ll pause for harbor, island, and Magens Bay views, with time for photos and local shopping. The $50 tour includes three lookout entries, but Fort Christian admission and other fees are extra.

“On our stop at St. Thomas we were escorted on our tour by Nami. He was very knowledgeable about his points of interest. From the beaches and city area to the top of a mountain and back. There were stops to take pictures of the beautiful scenery and also to purchases from local establishments.”

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12.Virgin Islands private Boat Charter Local Legend LL2

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $354

Set out from Cruz Bay on a private Local Legend Charters boat with your own group and crew. Build a day around snorkeling, beaches, swimming, hiking, cliff-jumping, or lunch stops such as ZoZo’s and the Ritz-Carlton. Captain Zach is one named captain. Snorkel gear, bottled water, pickup, and drop-off are included.

“This was hands down the best excursion we’ve ever taken. The boat was pristine, the captain (Zach) was a doll, the three snorkeling stops were to die for, the food stops at ZoZo’s & Ritz Carlton were so memorable, and the history that Read more”

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13.St Thomas Full Day Private Tour (1-10 PPL)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews

Take a private six-hour tour of St. Thomas for up to 10 people with pickup and drop-off. Your guide, including possible hosts such as Java, Tony, or Love, can shape the day around mountain views, Magen’s Bay, Sapphire or Coki Beach, and Charlotte Amalie shopping. Choose an open-air safari vehicle or air-conditioned van.

“Java was a great tour guide. He educated us about the whole island. We were supposed to have an open air vehicle but ended up with a van unfortunately.”

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14.Luxury Sightseeing & Shopping Private Tour – 3 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews

Explore St. Thomas in a private, air-conditioned Suburban with a guide such as Jermaine, Ken, or Adrienne. Customize your three hours around mountain views, Charlotte Amalie, shopping, local sights, and optional Skyride tickets. Bottled water and private transport are included for up to six people.

“Ken drove us around in air conditioned comfort and showed us all the best sights. He shared a lot of knowledge about the island. We had a great time and would recommend this tour.”

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