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The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in St Thomas

54 tours  ·  from $40

Turtle Cove, Little Buck Island and the reefs off Coki Point all sit within an hour of the harbour. The 15 below are priced by the head, with the group size, the number of stops and how long the ladder is actually down.

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 St. John Tour from Sapphire and Margaritaville - Lunch, drinks, and a third stop
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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, you’ll cruise by powerboat toward St. John with guides such as D’Hayden, Shyne, Nick, and Lauren. Expect three snorkel sites, breakfast, buffet lunch, snacks, an open bar, island commentary, and equipment. Stops change with sea conditions, and the boat holds up to 32 people.

“Amazing time I would recommend to anyone even if you’re not wanting to snorkel. You see some beautiful sights great food and awesome people.”

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Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John - The Sunset Dance Party on the Ride Home
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Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John

3.Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,498 reviews · from $120

Join Reef Surfari from Red Hook or Cruz Bay for two snorkel stops in Virgin Islands National Park. The crew, including captains CJ, BK, Andy, and guides John, Darian, or Sydney, provides gear, snacks, pizza, drinks, and a sunset dance party. The group can reach 47 people.

“We had a wonderful time we saw sea turtles, stingrays, jellyfish, and many other types of fish. I highly recommend this. After the snorkeling was over, we got our pizza had drinks and had a wonderful time watching the sunset.”

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Cas Cay - Kayak Hike and Snorkel Adventure - Tidal pools, cliffs, and the Cas Cay blowhole
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Cas Cay – Kayak Hike and Snorkel Adventure

4.Cas Cay – Kayak Hike and Snorkel Adventure

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

Paddle from Mangrove Lagoon Marina through red mangrove channels, then hike Cas Cay’s sandy, coral-strewn trail to tidal pools, volcanic cliffs, and a blowhole. Finish with snorkeling in a mangrove nursery. Guides such as Marcus, Swish, Dana, and Chase lead the way, explain local wildlife, and help beginners handle the kayaks.

“My son and I rode the safari bus to the location. Marcus was our tour guide, and he was great. We had a small group and a leisure time out. To top it off I won the hermit crab race. Thanks Marcus!”

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Snorkel Cat All Inclusive Adventure - Lunch, Painkillers, and time to relax
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Snorkel Cat All Inclusive Adventure

5.Snorkel Cat All Inclusive Adventure

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

Join New Horizons & Breakaway Charters at Margaritaville for a five-hour Snorkel Cat outing led by captains such as Shawn, Jake, Danny Boy, or Tuna. You’ll visit St John waters and nearby reefs, with gear, light breakfast, lunch, snacks, soft drinks, beer, wine, and liquor included. Expect music, scenic sailing, and a possible stop at an uninhabited island.

“The evening tour of the Charlotte Amalie Harbor was a unique and beautiful experience. Captain Christian was very good at providing perspective about what we seeing. Additionally, he explained that their ship always blows a cog horn when passing the Oceana restaurant and the restaurant in return rings a bell. We got to experience the other half of that a few nights later when we had dinner at the Oceana, which was in a word - fabulous! A nice experience.”

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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

6.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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St Thomas Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour in the US Virgin Islands - Paddling among Patricia Cay and Long Point
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St Thomas Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour in the US Virgin Islands

7.St Thomas Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour in the US Virgin Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 658 reviews · from $89Best value

Spend about 2.5 hours kayaking through St. Thomas’ protected Mangrove Lagoon, snorkeling near mangrove roots, and learning about the ecosystem from guides such as Brooke, Kaz, Pat, and Te’Quan. Expect calm channels, wildlife sightings, a candy snack, and an optional Cas Cay hike. Snorkeling depends on recent weather and water clarity.

“I highly recommend the kayak and snorkel tour! Our guide, Slim, was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We had a lovely time!”

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St John & Surrounding Cays - Full-Day Sail/Snorkel, 6 Guests Max - Two or three snorkel stops, not one rushed swim
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St John & Surrounding Cays – Full-Day Sail/Snorkel, 6 Guests Max

8.St John & Surrounding Cays – Full-Day Sail/Snorkel, 6 Guests Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · from $245

Spend about six and a half hours aboard a small sailboat with a maximum of six people. From Sapphire Beach Marina, Captain Kendall, Addison, Tommy, Mark, Rusty, Sam, or Gabi may guide you toward St. John National Park and nearby cays. Expect two or three snorkel stops, lunch, drinks, and a flexible route shaped by weather and crowds.

“Mark and Rusty made the day so fun! It was a windy day, which made for a “sporty” journey. We got to snorkel at three wonderful locations, where we saw turtles, lobsters, rays, and fish of many stripes and colors. The food was delicious and the drinks were plentiful. Excellent service!”

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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

9.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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50' Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience - The St. Thomas options: coves, beaches, and easy snorkeling
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50′ Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 606 reviews

Charter the 50-foot SY Sirena for four to seven hours with up to 12 people. Your captain sets the route around St. Thomas, St. John, and nearby cays, with snorkeling gear, floats, beer, soda, water, and rum punch included. Captains such as Maddy, JW, Alex, and Dave are praised for adapting the day to families, swimmers, and snorkelers.

“Coleman and Maddie were amazing. We snorkeled with turtles, did some sightseeing on the amazing catamaran then snorkeled the reef. Perfect afternoon. Unfortunately the next day we were scammed in St.Maarten with a trip through Viator. This one is real and amazing way to spend your time in St.Thomas”

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National Park Snorkeling Excursion - What you may see beneath the surface
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National Park Snorkeling Excursion

11.National Park Snorkeling Excursion

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

Board Reef Surfari, a 47-foot power catamaran, for two snorkel stops around St. John and the Virgin Islands National Park. You’ll use provided gear, look for turtles, rays, squid, octopus, and reef fish, then enjoy rum punch, beer, snacks, and soft drinks. Captains CJ, Andy, and the crew are frequent favorites.

“Turtles were cool, fish were pretty, drinks were delicious. Ren was pretty dope, I hope he finds the one piece someday”

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Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter - Sail, Beach, Snorkel. - Snorkeling with turtles, rays, and reef fish
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Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter – Sail, Beach, Snorkel.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews

Spend a half or full day aboard S/Y Pisces, a private 47-foot Leopard catamaran for up to 12 people. With your captain, plan a route around St. Thomas, Water Island, Buck Island, and nearby coves. Snorkel, swim, relax on the trampolines, play your own music, and enjoy rum punch, beer, soda, and water.

“Exactly what we needed! We spent an amazing day with Annemarie and Selena relaxing, snorkeling, and swimming. Our experience couldn’t have been better!”

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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

13.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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Best of Mangrove Lagoon Kayak, Hike and Snorkel Adventure with Picnic Lunch - Kayaking the narrow mangrove channels
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Best of Mangrove Lagoon Kayak, Hike and Snorkel Adventure with Picnic Lunch

14.Best of Mangrove Lagoon Kayak, Hike and Snorkel Adventure with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · from $159

Spend about five hours with Virgin Islands Ecotours kayaking the Mangrove Lagoon, hiking Cas Cay to a volcanic blowhole, and snorkeling for starfish, rays, fish, and more. Guides such as Dana, Freddie, Chrissy, and Swish add natural and island knowledge, while lunch, equipment, and bottled water are included. Round-trip transport is available with the selected option.

“We traveled to Mexico last year and booked a bike tour to several cenotes. It was easily the best part of our trip so when we planned our trip to St Thomas we knew we'd want to add a guide-led tour. My partner and I work in renewable energy so getting to link up with VI Ecotours seemed like a great fit. We were not disappointed! Our guide, Soren, was super knowledgeable and friendly. Learn about killer trees, the beauty of the mangroves, and get up close and personal with Cassiopeia jellyfish! One important note, there is a gun range nearby so you might hear gunfire - avoid if you're…”

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Snorkeling Adventure in St Thomas - Finding turtles, rays, and reef fish
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Snorkeling Adventure in St Thomas

15.Snorkeling Adventure in St Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · from $129

Set out from Saga Haven Marina on a 42-foot boat for two snorkeling stops around St. Thomas. You’ll look for green turtles, rays, coral, and tropical fish with an in-water guide, then enjoy snacks, soda, water, and pirate punch. Guides such as Steph, Spencer, Kyle, and Nen are praised for patient instruction and sharp wildlife spotting.

“We had a lovely experience! Tommy, Andy, and the rest of the crew showed us a great time snorkeling! I highly recommend this adventure. And Tommy's dinner recommendation, Tap & Still, was really enjoyable, too.”

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