The 12 Beach Tours in St Thomas That Earn Their Price

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

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

This six-hour St. Thomas tour combines Charlotte Amalie shopping, open-air safari taxi rides, island viewpoints, and about two hours at Magens Bay Beach. Guides such as Air Force One, Sunny, Elvis, Tony, and Kash are praised for lively commentary, though pickup timing and shopping time can vary. Port pickup, drop-off, and admission to Mountain Top are included.

“Very good experience and a lot of fun.good information on history and the shopping was great.the tour guide was the best!”

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2.Private Fast Power Catamaran. Full or Half Day for Beach Hopping, Snorkel & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews Top rated

Take a private cruise from Red Hook aboard the 36-foot MV Poseidon, a fast, stable TwinVee catamaran for up to 12 people. Your captain shapes the route around snorkeling, beaches, swimming, or lunch stops. Water, soft drinks, beer, snorkel gear, park fees, and mooring permits are included, with fuel and tip extra.

“Such a wonderful experience! Wallens took us to two great spots. One with turtles and another with so many species of fish. We had a quick stop at a unique beach with amazing drinks and clean bathrooms. The music was on point for a chill experience. Such an epic and chill day. Thank you Wallens!”

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3.St Thomas~St John Snorkel, Swim & Beach Trip on MV Island Flyer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 173 reviews · from $135

Cruise from Red Hook with a maximum of 12 people, stopping at St. John or nearby cays for reef snorkeling and a beach swim. Captains such as Hillary, Glen, Wallens, and Dallas share local insight while you look for turtles, rays, squid, and tropical fish. Beer, soda, and water are included.

“What an amzing experiene with Captain Dallas! It was a great experience and highly recommend this trip! Avoid the big boats and take this trip! You wont regret it!”

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4.Private Open-Air Jeep Adventure with Tropic Sun –Hidden Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews

Spend 4 to 5 hours exploring St. Thomas with Tropic Sun in a private open-air Jeep. Guides including Scott, Rena, and Carlos tailor the route to your group, combining Brewer’s Bay, secluded beaches, plantation ruins, Mountain Top, Drake’s Seat, and Skyline Drive. Pickup is offered at both cruise ports.

“Driver was laid back. Had great suggestions for off-the-beaten-path places to go and incorporated with must-see places on our itinerary. Thought we would have a bit more time to incorporate snorkeling.”

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5.Full Day Snorkeling and Beach Hopping- 37′ Intrepid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews

Spend about seven hours aboard the 37-foot Intrepid on a private St Thomas charter for up to 12 people. Your captain may take you to reefs near St Thomas or St John, then to beaches such as Magen’s Bay, Maho Bay, or Waterlemon Cay. Lunch stops include Pizza Pi, Lime Out VI, Lovango Resort, Cruz Bay, or Charlotte Amalie. Gus is one praised captain.

“Gus was awesome! He made great recommendations, showed us some really cool places, took us to the best snorkel spots, and was super knowledgeable. We had some tough winds and he handled that boat with ease and made us extremely comfortable. We had the best time!!”

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6.Full Day Cultural Jeep Beach Tour, St. Thomas & Water Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews

Spend six hours with a local guide exploring Charlotte Amalie, Crown Mountain, Drake’s Seat, and Water Island. You’ll ride through St. Thomas, hear local folklore, visit scenic viewpoints, then take a passenger ferry to a quieter beach. Guides may include G, Jaro, or Jonica. Water, life jackets, and beach noodles are included.

“Can you give more than 5 stars? If you could we would. G was the best tour guide, we truly feel like we’ve seen the island! He took us to great views, secret beaches, historical spots, taught us about the local flora and even picked fruit and let us taste it. We had a great day! Thank you!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $70

Ride an air-conditioned vehicle through St. Thomas with Paradise Taxi and Tours, stopping at Fort Christian, Skyline Drive, Drake’s Seat, and Mountain Top before reaching Magens Bay Beach. Guides such as Moh, Big Moe, and Lisa have led tours, and the shared group can include up to 28 people. Beach admission costs extra.

“Our driver was Lisa. She was excellent!! Gave us good information about area. Answered all our questions. Will definitely use them again.”

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8.Kayak and Sea Turtle Snorkel with Beach Break

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $139

Paddle from Emerald Beach Resort with guide Sven, learn basic kayak skills, then snorkel from a sandy beach in a protected turtle habitat. You get all gear, coaching, sandwiches, drinks, and a dry bag. The four-hour outing suits first-time kayakers and snorkelers who can swim.

“Sven was very informative and knowledgeable, told us a lot of stories and facts about sea life and much more, he also took a lot of videos and pictures during snorkeling and kayaking. Awesome experience.”

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9.St. Thomas Mountain Top Tour and Beach Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $75

Spend five hours touring St. Thomas with a local guide, stopping at Mountain Top for island views and a drink, then choosing two beaches such as Magens Bay, Coki, Sapphire, Secret Harbour, or Lindqvist. Pickup and drop-off are included, while some beach fees and snorkeling gear cost extra.

“Safari Beach, and Magen Beach. We did the same trip for $100 with a Gypsy taxi. Mountaintop was good for views and daiquiri”

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10.Private Power Catamaran. Secluded Beaches, Snorkeling, Turtles for Full/Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

Take a private 32-foot power catamaran from Sapphire Beach Marina with a local captain such as Aaron, Mike, or Kirk. Set your own route through St. Thomas and the Virgin Islands National Park, stopping for coral-reef snorkeling, turtle swims, quiet beaches, swimming, and a possible lunch stop on a full-day charter. Water, ice, and snorkel gear are included.

“Shades of Blue Captain Mike is AMAZING! We had a total of 8 people and let him pick the day and was totally in awe of the entire day! We stayed at Sapphire Village and this is booked directly out of the marina there. I would do this every visit again and again!”

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11.St. Thomas Half-Day Beach Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $60Best value

Ride with a local guide such as GieGie or Taxi Love between several St. Thomas beaches, including Magen’s Bay, Coki Point, Sapphire, Secret Harbour, and Lindqvist. Pickup and drop-off from the airport, cruise terminals, and hotels are included. Plan for swimming, snorkeling, sand, and changing scenery, but confirm the number of stops and time at each beach.

“GieGie was great! This tour package is a terrific option to check out several beaches in St. Thomas without the hassle of hailing/ arranging taxis, which is quite tedious and frustrating at times. We went to Sapphire beach, Lindquist and my favorite (also GieGie’s favorite) Magen’s bay! I highly recommend this trip!”

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12.Inclusive Beach Day Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $119

Spend the day at Secret Harbor with a reserved beach chair and umbrella, snorkel gear, and a scheduled kayak or paddleboard session. The calm, clear southwest-facing harbor usually keeps seaweed and sargassum away. Staff fit your gear, give basic instruction, and help arrange a taxi when you leave.

“This speech was beautiful! And the staff was very helpful. God is everything we needed. The lunch venue really good.”

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