THE CARIBBEAN · THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS

The 15 Best US Virgin Islands Tours

38 tours  ·  from $29 a head

St Thomas is the harbour, St John is the reason to leave it. The 15 below cover the catamaran crossings, the snorkel bays and the island drives, with prices and a note on which ones get you back for the ship.

Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT - Getting to Frenchman’s Cove takes planning
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Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

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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Snorkel St. John Tour from Sapphire and Margaritaville - What the crew adds to the day
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Snorkel St. John Tour from Sapphire and Margaritaville

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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Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas - Westin Frenchman's Reef - Getting ready at Westin Frenchman’s Reef
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Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas – Westin Frenchman’s Reef

3.Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas – Westin Frenchman’s Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,813 reviews · from $69

At Westin Frenchman’s Reef, you’ll add glow paint, learn basic paddling, then head into the cove in a clear kayak lit from below. Guides such as Curtis, Derek, Megan, and Eugene point out tarpon, stingrays, fish, and the occasional turtle. The small-group tour lasts about an hour and includes photos, gear, and several evening departure times.

“Curtis and Derek did an azing job, very fun. I would definitely go again and recommend. To others to book”

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Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline - The guides make the difference
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Tree Limin’ Extreme Zipline

4.Tree Limin’ Extreme Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,713 reviews · from $155

Join Tree Limin’ Extreme on St. Thomas for a 2.5-hour rainforest adventure from St. Peter Mountain. You’ll ride six zip lines, cross two sky bridges, and finish with the Caribbean’s only Yo-Yo line. Guides such as Francis, Sharon, Andrew, Reed, and Kai are known for mixing safety, island stories, and humor.

“Sh(a)dam (Sharon and Adam) were excellent guides. Funny, knowledgeable, safety-conscious. Really made the whole thing enjoyable. Great way to spend a few hours and work up a little appetite.”

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Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John - First snorkel stop: an easy start to the water time
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Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John

5.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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Parasail Experience in St Thomas - The Safety Briefing Before Takeoff
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Parasail Experience in St Thomas

6.Parasail Experience in St Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,215 reviews · from $146

Meet at Sapphire Beach Marina for a one-hour parasailing trip above St. Thomas. After a safety briefing, guides such as Jack, Max, Jay, and Hunter prepare you for 8 to 10 minutes in the air, with clear turquoise water and green islands below. The boat carries no more than 12 people, and ages six and up can participate.

“Such a fun experience! Jack and Max were such a great time and awesome at their job! I highly recommend this when you’re here on the island!”

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Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove - The route toward Little Buck Island and Charlotte Amalie
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Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove

7.Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,176 reviews · from $119

Board the 54-foot VI Cat at Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove for a two-hour dinner sail toward Little Buck Island and Charlotte Amalie harbor. Enjoy a scratch-made barbecue or Taco Tuesday menu, an open bar, sunset views, and harbor lights. The crew, including captains and hosts such as Mike, Isaac, Anders, Adrian, and Captain Dave on past sailings, keeps the mood friendly and easygoing.

“Nice and relaxing on the water.. Its a must in St Thomas. The crew was nice patient and very informative during this excursion.”

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Night Kayak Tour St. John - Westin Resort - Getting ready at the Westin
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Night Kayak Tour St. John – Westin Resort

8.Night Kayak Tour St. John – Westin Resort

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

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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Sea Trek Helmet Dive at Coral World Ocean Park - The underwater route and marine life
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Sea Trek Helmet Dive at Coral World Ocean Park

9.Sea Trek Helmet Dive at Coral World Ocean Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 992 reviews · from $119

At Coral World Ocean Park in St. Thomas, you walk an underwater trail in a weighted Sea Trek helmet while breathing normally. Guides stay with you, and park admission is included. The underwater portion lasts about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the session, with a maximum of eight people.

“Amazing experience would definitely recommend to anyone visiting st Thomas. My family enjoyed it very much”

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Cas Cay - Kayak Hike and Snorkel Adventure - Starting at Mangrove Lagoon Marina
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Cas Cay – Kayak Hike and Snorkel Adventure

10.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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Shop, See, & Splash - Mountain Top brings the famous banana daiquiri
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Shop, See, & Splash

11.Shop, See, & Splash

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 827 reviews · from $40Best value

Godfrey Tours combines Charlotte Amalie shopping, island viewpoints, and beach time in one six-and-a-half-hour outing. Guides such as Godfrey and Sherry share local history while you visit Mountain Top, Bluebeard’s Hill, and Drake’s Seat. Choose Magens Bay, Coki Beach, or Sapphire Beach, with drinks, snacks, and round-trip transport included.

“Felt it was the best value of all the excursions we took. Very informative, saw a lot of the island, enjoyable and even had a forgotten phone in our transportation returned promptly. For me it was the right amount of time everywhere we stopped.”

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Snorkel Cat All Inclusive Adventure - Lunch, drinks, and the floating social scene
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Snorkel Cat All Inclusive Adventure

12.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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Circle the Island of St. John | Lunch stop at Lime Out (Taco Boat) - The North Shore cruise and first snorkel
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Circle the Island of St. John | Lunch stop at Lime Out (Taco Boat)

13.Circle the Island of St. John | Lunch stop at Lime Out (Taco Boat)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 790 reviews · from $250

Spend about eight hours circling St. John from St. Thomas or St. John, with snorkeling, floating tacos at Lime Out, pizza from Pizza Pi, and drinks on board. The crew changes by sailing, with names such as Lacey, Sammy, Tara, Dave, Robyn, and Cornelius appearing in recent trip accounts. Bring sunscreen, swimwear, a towel, and money for lunch.

“Food stops were fantastic. Very cool experience. Great captain and crew. Fun snorkeling stops as we toured St John”

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Cocktail Sunset Cruise from Sapphire Beach Resort - Finding a quiet place for the sunset
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Cocktail Sunset Cruise from Sapphire Beach Resort

14.Cocktail Sunset Cruise from Sapphire Beach Resort

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 748 reviews · from $130

Join New Horizons & Breakaway Charters at Sapphire Beach Marina for a two-hour sunset cruise around St. Thomas. Expect island commentary, a Champagne toast, unlimited drinks, appetizers, music, and views toward St. John and the outer keys. Captains Nate and Stewart, plus crew such as Whitney, Max, and Breezy, are often part of the sailing.

“So this was a fun time however day of cruise they switched location from sapphire beach to margaritaville. The cruise itself was lively and drinks and appetizers slowing. There were many rules to go over before setting out which we didn’t eRead more”

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Flavors of St Thomas Walking Food Tour - The Drinks Make This More Than a Restaurant Crawl
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Flavors of St Thomas Walking Food Tour

15.Flavors of St Thomas Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · from $145

Spend about three hours walking Charlotte Amalie with a local guide such as Michelle, Sabrina, DeAndre, Rocky, or Steve. You’ll sample Caribbean dishes, learn to make a Painkiller, enjoy two rum cocktails, and hear stories about St. Thomas. Expect a small group, uneven ground, steps, slopes, and no hotel pickup.

“DeAndre was very informative and pleasant. We had lots of fun learning about history and the food was delicious.”

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50' Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience - Life aboard SY Sirena
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50′ Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience

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