The 15 Best Beach Trips in the Virgin Islands

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 Four Hour Historic/Beach Tour with Star Fish Tours & Taxi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $287

Spend four private hours touring St. John with a local driver-guide such as Evans, Ron, or Hibiscus. Visit Trunk Bay, Maho Bay, Annaberg Sugar Plantation, Coral Bay, and several quieter beaches. You can follow the planned route or adjust beach time and sightseeing to suit your group.

“Great views from multiple vantage points. Expert description of sites we were seeing from our tour guide Evans”

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5.St. John PiZZA Pi Snorkel Sail with Beach Stop, Lunch & Open Bar – Westin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $149

Sail from the Westin St. John with a friendly crew such as Captain Erin, Captain Emily, or Captain Wendy. Snorkel two sites, swim near scenic beaches, and eat hot pizza from Pizza Pi, the Virgin Islands’ floating food boat. Towels, gear, salad, snacks, and an open bar after snorkeling are included.

“Great trip excursion. Crew was great and quite friendly! Had a great time and would definitely do it again!!”

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6.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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7.Tortola Beach Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · from $45Best value

Ride from Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park to Cane Garden Bay in an air-conditioned van or open-air safari. Guides such as Vincent, Simeon, Shampoo, and Ralph may share island views and local facts along the way. You get several hours for swimming, food, music, kayaking, and optional snorkeling before returning to the pier.

“Great driver-Vincent. Beach water lovely. Not too crowded the day we went but I would not have liked it if it had been more crowded. Very local feel.”

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8.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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9.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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10.St John Island and Trunk Bay Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 54 reviews · from $78

Explore St. John with local guide Kenneth or another island guide, starting with a ferry from Red Hook. Visit Trunk Bay for beach time and snorkeling, see Annaberg Sugar Plantation, and stop at Cruz Bay and Trunk Bay overlooks. Hotel and cruise-port pickup are available, but ferry tickets cost extra.

“Tour advisor, Kenneth, provided a very interesting narration of the rich history of St. John Island. The beaches were also amazing. Wonderful trip!”

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11.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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12.Explore St. John, Beaches and National Park Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews

Explore St. John with local guides Jenn or Pat in a private, air-conditioned Jeep Wrangler. See Trunk Bay, Maho Bay, Coral Bay, historic plantation sites, and hilltop views at Windmill Bar. The three-hour route can shift around your interests, with time for a beach stop, snacks, cocktails, shopping, or even sea-turtle spotting.

“Pat was an amazing tour guide full of facts and history of the island along with tales of life on the island”

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13.Tortola Private Tour and Snorkeling in the most beautiful beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $300

Meet Alicia at Tortola Pier Park for a private four-hour tour built around your interests. Visit Mount Healthy’s sugar mill ruins, walk in Sage Mountain National Park, snorkel at Brewers Bay, and relax at Smuggler’s Cove. Transport, snorkel gear, water, soda, and admission fees are included.

“I absolutely loved my day with Alicia! Private tour allows flexibility and customization to some extend. I got exactly what I wanted - lots of information about the island and the country, amazing views, lots of photos, beach time, snorkeling, lot Read more”

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14.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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15.Visit Secret beaches and enjoy private guided Snorkel tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $300

Spend four hours exploring Tortola with James and Alicia, or another member of their local guide team. Ride in private transport to Smuggler’s Cove, Brewers Bay, Cane Garden Bay, and quieter beach spots. Snorkel with provided gear, enjoy snacks and drinks, and adjust the day around your group, weather, and interests.

“The ground swells were unusually large so we couldn't snorkle and we were offered a full refund but we decided to go for it and do a land tour....so glad we did! It was a great day spent with Alicia, our wonderful and knowledgeable guide, who showed us the most beautiful sweeping vistas on the island. Such a great day! Thank you Alicia!”

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