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Swimming with Turtles in the Virgin Islands: The 15 Best Trips

22 tours  ·  from $65

Green turtles graze the sea-grass beds off Buck Island and Honeymoon Beach, and the boats know the patches. These 15 are priced by the head, with group sizes and the rules each operator keeps around the animals.

Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT - The trip to Little Buck Island
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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

Sail The VI Cat from Marriott Frenchman’s Cove to Little Buck Island with Captain Serena, Tim, Anders, Isaac, Nick, or Porscha guiding the day. You get snorkel gear, about an hour in the water, sea turtles, reef fish, snacks, and drinks after swimming. The 1 p.m. departure can feel calmer than cruise-ship morning trips.

“Amazing tour with approx. one hour of snorkeling with an amazing crew. My family really enjoyed the boat and the views. When we went snorkeling, the crew made sure that we were safe and knew everything before we got into the water. ThRead more”

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Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach - Snorkeling Buck Island’s reef life
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Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach

2.Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 661 reviews · from $160

Join Seas the Day Charters for a four-hour semi-private cruise from Yacht Haven Grande to Turtle Cove or Brewers Bay, then Honeymoon Beach on Water Island. You get snorkel gear, drinks, and time to swim with turtles. Captains such as Rusty, Mike, JW, and Dave may adjust the route for safer water.

“Mike was a great captian. I had a special request, more coral and fish, than turtles, which he facilitated. We all had a great time.”

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Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach - Leaving Yacht Haven Grande for the southern coast
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Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach

3.Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · from $159

Join Captain Joe and Catie aboard Someday Charters’ modern catamaran for four hours along St. Thomas’ southern coast. Snorkel at Turtle Cove near Buck Island, look for green sea turtles and reef fish, then relax at Honeymoon Beach. The trip includes gear, snacks, fresh-water rinse, and an open bar after swimming.

“Excellent experience and customer service all the way around! Wonderful snorkeling, catamaran ride and day.”

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Turtles, Pizza Pi & Sunset trip - Sailing past Cinnamon Bay and Trunk Bay
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Turtles, Pizza Pi & Sunset trip

4.Turtles, Pizza Pi & Sunset trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · from $295

Join Stormy Pirates Boat Charters at American Yacht Harbor for a six-hour sail to Christmas Cove and Maho Bay. You’ll snorkel with turtles, stingrays, fish, and perhaps see a wreck, then enjoy cheese or pepperoni pizza from Pizza Pi, drinks, snacks, and a sunset sail. The boat holds no more than 12 people.

“The captain and bartender, were so pleasant knowledgeable. Explained in full detail all areas we traveled and showed patients with equipment. Not to mention the delicious fruit, drinks and pizza. Let’s not forget the yummy cookies and muffins. I would love to do other tours with them. It was such a joy.”

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Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John - Walking Turtle Point’s Forest Trails
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Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John

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

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

Explore St. John’s Virgin Islands National Park on a guided three-hour trip combining a forest hike, kayaking, and snorkeling. Guides such as Kenny, Matt, Ernie, and Teegen point out plants, island history, turtles, stingrays, squid, octopus, and reef fish. A longer option includes lunch.

“Great trip, our guides were fantastic appreciate Matt and Barret, we had a large group but you would never have known it!”

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Half Day Sail and Snorkel with the Turtles - The ladder, equipment, and comfort level
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Half Day Sail and Snorkel with the Turtles

6.Half Day Sail and Snorkel with the Turtles

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

Sail from Charlotte Amalie aboard Fury with Captain Mike and Nikki, then snorkel in calm Turtle Cove near Buck Island. You’ll receive gear, a short water briefing, turtle-behavior commentary, snacks, drinks, and a freshwater rinse. The boat carries up to 25 people, though many departures are smaller.

“Awesome day saw few turtles and a barracuda. Capt Mike and Nikki are the best very knowledgeable of the area wonderful guides. Thank you for a great memories.”

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Small Group Sea Turtle Tour (Guaranteed to see turtles) - What the two-hour snorkeling route is like
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Small Group Sea Turtle Tour (Guaranteed to see turtles)

7.Small Group Sea Turtle Tour (Guaranteed to see turtles)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $89

Meet at 8070 Lindberg Bay for a two-hour, beach-based snorkeling trip with guides such as Sophie, Sven, James, and Justin. You will receive gear, flotation aids, beach chairs, and water, then swim to a turtle-rich bay with a small group. Expect sea turtles, rays, fish, and possible octopus sightings.

“James was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. He was able to provide facts about many of the species we saw. We saw about 8 sea turtles, three stingrays, a barracuda, and an abundance of other fish. We purchased the photo package, and James worked hard to get good shots. It was a great experience that we would do again.”

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St Thomas Sea Turtle Snorkel Kayak Adventure Tour - Kayaking in calm water, with a real physical effort
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St Thomas Sea Turtle Snorkel Kayak Adventure Tour

8.St Thomas Sea Turtle Snorkel Kayak Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $139

Meet at Emerald Beach Resort for a four-hour St Thomas outing with a guide such as Sven, Michelle, Connor, or Justin. Expect kayak instruction, guided snorkeling in a turtle-rich bay, beach time, lunch, drinks, and local insight. Groups are small, though the physical demands and photo fee details require careful checking before booking.

“Our experience was awesome! Our guide, Sven, was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and really took the time to make sure we had and enjoyable experience. We were treated to information about St Thomas, from plant life to the history of the islands and it’s surroundings. We also saw lots of marine life and, of course, several sea turtles. This was a wonderful tour and we would definitely do it again!”

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St. Thomas Maho Bay Turtle Snorkel Sail - Ritz-Carlton - Lunch aboard the catamaran
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St. Thomas Maho Bay Turtle Snorkel Sail – Ritz-Carlton

9.St. Thomas Maho Bay Turtle Snorkel Sail – Ritz-Carlton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $179

Spend five hours aboard a spacious catamaran from the Ritz-Carlton, sailing to St. John for turtle snorkeling at Maho Bay and Honeymoon Beach. Your crew provides gear, safety guidance, a picnic lunch, and an open bar after snorkeling. The boat holds up to 40 people, with shade, seating, and a downwind sail back.

“This was a perfect day on the waters of the USVI. The boat was beautiful and the snorkeling wonderful. The staff was very professional, safety conscious, personable and a lot of fun. The unhurried, relaxing pace was enhanced by a delicious lunch. Would definitely take this trip again.”

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Snorkeling with Sea Turtles - Why Brandon and Joe make a difference
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Snorkeling with Sea Turtles

10.Snorkeling with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · from $65Best value

Meet near Frederiksted Pier for a guided, shallow-water snorkel with Hawksbill and Green Sea Turtles, colorful coral, rays, barracuda, and reef fish. Brandon and Joe are frequently praised for calm instruction and safety. The package also offers all-day use of kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear, and floats at Rainbow Beach, though you should confirm the exact location before booking.

“I paid for a Rainbow Beach relax and play package. You bait-and-switch rainbow beach for Paradise Breach in the package only a day or two before the excursion. Paradise Beach is a dump! Told by Viator tour operator to show our paperwork to staff at paradise beach, they had no clue of what they were looking at. Then you show our excursion as Chenay Bay because Paradise beach is a dump that isn't even named Paradise beach. You cheated us out of $88.20 and we will never use your services again.”

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St Thomas Kayak and Sea Turtle Snorkel Excursion - Reaching the turtle bay by tandem kayak
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St Thomas Kayak and Sea Turtle Snorkel Excursion

11.St Thomas Kayak and Sea Turtle Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $139

Paddle a tandem kayak from Emerald Beach Resort to a quiet St. Thomas bay where sea turtles feed in seagrass. Guides such as Sven and Conner provide lessons, safety help, snorkeling support, and lunch. The four-hour trip suits beginners who can swim and manage moderate physical activity.

“Our tour guide Conner was amazing. He spent time explaining some interesting facts about the flora and fauna on the island. The snorkel spot was fantastic and we saw turtles, tons of fish, stingrays, starfish and jellyfish. Kayaking can be a lRead more”

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Snorkeling with Sea Turtles at St. Thomas - Walking into the water instead of boarding a boat
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Snorkeling with Sea Turtles at St. Thomas

12.Snorkeling with Sea Turtles at St. Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $79

Meet at Kimbas Food Truck for a two-hour guided snorkeling trip at Brewers Bay. You’ll enter from the beach, float in calm shallow water, and look for green sea turtles, rays, squid, octopus, and reef fish. Guides such as DJ, Paul, Sophia, and TJ help with equipment and safety, followed by 30 minutes of beach time.

“Crowded,No flippers,Poor communication , poor location, don’t explain what or where to go, poor facilities”

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St. John Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel and Cays Full Day - Waterlemon Cay: the first snorkeling stop
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St. John Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel and Cays Full Day

13.St. John Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel and Cays Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $250

Spend six hours aboard Someday Charters’ modern Aquila power catamaran with Captain Joe and Catie. You’ll snorkel at Waterlemon Cay, Maho Bay, and the Ledges of Little St. James, with breakfast, lunch, gear, a top-shelf open bar, and a small group capped at 12 people.

“What a day with Catie and Joe. Laid back, great food, tasty beverages, great history stories, and great snorkeling. This dynamic duo is not to be missed.”

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Kayak and Sea Turtle Snorkel with Beach Break - Starting at Emerald Beach Resort
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Kayak and Sea Turtle Snorkel with Beach Break

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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Reef and Turtle Adventure - Kayak and Snorkel Tour - Stop one: the coral reef
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Reef and Turtle Adventure – Kayak and Snorkel Tour

15.Reef and Turtle Adventure – Kayak and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $159

Spend about five hours kayaking and snorkeling from Emerald Beach Resort with St. Thomas Adventure Tours. You’ll visit a coral reef and a calmer sea turtle habitat, with gear, sandwiches, drinks, snacks, and instruction included. Conner may be your guide, and the tour has a maximum of nine participants.

“Was a great experience, I liked the calmer bay to see the sea turtles and then the second location was out further and more of a challenge”

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