The 15 Snorkeling Tours in the US Virgin Islands That Earn Their Price

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

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

Spend three hours aboard The VI Cat sailing from Marriott Frenchman’s Cove to Turtle Cove at Little Buck Island. Crew members such as Captain Serena, Nick, Isaac, and Porscha help with gear, safety, and wildlife spotting. Expect turtles, reef fish, snacks, and drinks after swimming.

“So much fun! Nick was a wonderful tour guide while exploring the reef. Drinks were flowing and wonderful snacks! Even rain didn’t spoil the fun adventure. Highly recommend!”

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2.Snorkel St. John Tour from Sapphire and Margaritaville

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

Spend 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. cruising from Margaritaville St. Thomas to three St. John snorkeling sites. Captains and mates such as D’Hayden, Jake, Shyne, Nick, Lauren, and Rich provide gear, instruction, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and an open bar.

“Could not speak more highly of this tour. Captain Stewart and Mates, Lauren and Shine were incredible and knew all the best spots for our snorkeling adventure. We had the most pleasant day cruising, eating drinking, and of course, the best snorkeling adventure ever! Highly recommend this tour!”

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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 and Cruz Bay aboard Reef Surfari for two Virgin Islands National Park snorkeling stops, pizza from Pizza Pi, rum drinks, and a sunset dance party. Crews may include CJ, BK, John, Sydney, Darian, or Andy. Gear, snacks, drinks, and restroom access are included.

“We traveled with Sydney, BK, and John! We had such a fun experience. They were such fun guides and had us laughing and made sure we had a good time! They were very informative on the different islands and the different animals we were able to see! We highly recommend this charter especially with this crew!”

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4.Cas Cay – Kayak Hike and Snorkel Adventure

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

Paddle through St. Thomas’ Mangrove Lagoon with a guide such as Marcus, Swish, or Dana, then hike Cas Cay’s sandy trail to tidal pools, volcanic cliffs, and a blowhole. Finish with snorkeling in calm mangrove waters. Equipment, lockers, snacks, water, and instruction are included.

“The biggest ray I've ever seen, a lionfish and holding a baby starfish. Got some great history while enjoying the natural beauty.”

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5.Snorkel Cat All Inclusive Adventure

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

Sail from Margaritaville with Captain Shawn, Captain Tuna, Captain Danny, or another New Horizons skipper for two snorkeling stops near St. John and an uninhabited island. Gear, light breakfast, lunch, snacks, soft drinks, beer, wine, liquor, and Painkillers are included.

“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

Spend four hours aboard a semi-private St. Thomas charter, snorkeling with turtles and tropical fish at Turtle Cove or Brewers Bay before relaxing at Honeymoon Beach. Captains such as Rusty, Mike, Dave, JW, and JP share local facts, provide gear, and return you to Havensight on time.

“The water was very clear making for great visibility. We went out in late August and the water temperature was very comfortable.”

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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

Kayak through St. Thomas’ Mangrove Lagoon, snorkel near coral-fringed roots, and watch for stingrays, spotted rays, fish, lobster, octopus, and hermit crabs. Guides such as Brooke, Pat, Slim, and Jahmal add local nature stories. An optional Cas Cay hike extends the outing.

“Pat was a super knowledgeable tour guide, make the trip super fun! He knew all about the wildlife and helped us snorkel! It was so cool to see some octopus and lots of native fish!”

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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 guests. Captain Kendall, Addison, Tommy, Mark, Rusty, or another crew member may guide your day to St. John and nearby cays. Expect two or three snorkel stops, a fresh grilled lunch, open bar, and a 3:30 pm return.

“We had such an excellent time. It is so relaxing and sailed while on the boat, didn’t use engine. Kendal was so knowledgeable about everything and made it a great time. Food was great as well.”

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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 catamaran trip for up to 12 people. Snorkel with green sea turtles and tropical fish at Turtle Cove, then relax at Honeymoon Beach. Gear, snacks, fresh water, and an open bar after the water activities are included.

“Katie and Joe were the BEST! we truly had the most magical and fun experience because of them. This was hangs down the best time since we’ve been here 20/10 recommended them/this excursion!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 606 reviews

Sail the waters around St. Thomas and St. John aboard SY Sirena, a 50-foot private catamaran for up to 12 people. Your captain, such as Maddy, JW, Alex, or Dave, helps shape the day around snorkeling, beaches, sea turtles, lunch stops, and quiet coves. Beer, rum punch, floats, gear, and water are included.

“What a great time! The service was outstanding! Captain's recommendations were great! The rum punch was outstanding! Just sit back, relax and let the crew serve you. We will definitely book again!!”

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11.National Park Snorkeling Excursion

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

Board Reef Surfari in Red Hook or Cruz Bay for a 3.5-hour morning on the water. Captain CJ, Darian, John, Andy, Ren, and other crew members guide you to two changing snorkel sites near St. John, with gear, fruit, snacks, drinks, and a post-snorkel open bar.

“Captain Andy, Sidney and Darian were wonderful! They took us to amazing snorkeling locations. We saw turtles, an octopus, sting rays, star fish, jellyfish and lots of beautiful fish.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews

Sail aboard S/Y Pisces, a 47-foot Leopard catamaran, with your own captain and crew. Build a half or full-day plan around snorkeling, turtles, beaches, floats, music, and island stops near St. Thomas. Beer, rum punch, water, soda, and snorkeling gear are included, but lunch costs extra.

“Captain Anne Marie and Alex were awesome! They took us to a very nice reef where we went snorkeling. We then went to honeymoon beach to snorkel where we saw some rays. It was truly such an incredible experience.”

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13.Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $119

Spend about three hours hiking Turtle Point, kayaking Caneel Bay, and snorkeling over seagrass where sea turtles feed. Guides such as Kenny, Matt, Teegen, and Ernie add local nature and history. Equipment, water, and a snack are included, with lunch on the longer option.

“Had such a great day. Kayaked out, snorkeled around, had a little trouble snorkeling cause the wildlife was being shy but our guides did the work to find them and then we saw a ton. Such a fantastic time.”

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14.St. John Full-Day Lime Out Snorkel Taco Lunch & Open Bar – Westin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · from $179

Meet at the Westin St. John at 8:15 a.m. for a seven-hour catamaran outing with breakfast, two snorkel stops, two Lime Out tacos, and an onboard open bar after snorkeling. The crew, including captains such as Erin and Chris, keeps the day friendly and easygoing.

“Let me just say that the staff was excellent. It was really choppy so it made for not so great snorkeling but there isn’t anything anyone can do about that. I thought Lime Out was a tourist trap. Overpriced. Trying to swim out to the spot was a little scary with the big swells and the tacos were ok. The drinks on the boat were excellent! With the choppy waters some of the older patrons were having a lot of trouble getting in and out of the sea. I helped a couple of folks that were full on panicking. So maybe when it’s choppy like that it could be a…”

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15.Half Day Sail and Snorkel with the Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $140

Join Captain Mike and first mate Nikki aboard Fury for a 3.5-hour sail from Charlotte Amalie to Turtles Cove at Buck Island. Snorkel with green sea turtles, look for octopus and tropical fish, and enjoy rum punch, beer, soft drinks, snacks, and a freshwater rinse.

“This was a great relaxing trip-our first on a sailboat! Small group and Captain Mike and Nikki were great! Rum punch was excellent. We saw a turtle and a stingray while snorkeling around Buck Island. Would recommend this trip!”

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