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The 15 Best St John Tours & Day Trips

29 tours  ·  from $47

Two thirds of St John is national park, and the ferry from Red Hook makes it a day trip. The 15 below cover Trunk Bay and the underwater trail, the boat circuits of the north shore and the sails out of Cruz Bay, priced and paced honestly.

Night Kayak Tour St. John - Westin Resort - What the 50-minute water portion feels like
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Night Kayak Tour St. John – Westin Resort

1.Night Kayak Tour St. John – Westin Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,011 reviews · from $69Our pick

At the Westin St. John, you’ll paint up for a short nighttime paddle in a two-person kayak with a clear, lit bottom. Guides such as Bernard, Sam, Spencer, Fawn, and Destin lead small groups of up to eight toward tarpon, baitfish, stingrays, and other marine life. Expect about 15 minutes on land and roughly 50 minutes on the water.

“You will definitely see Tarpon. It's fun and exciting. This was our 2nd time and it was calmer water, full moon, and less marine activity. Last year the ballyho were flying all over. Guides are great. Bernard this time.”

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Two-Tank Morning Dive Trip for Certified Divers - Two reef sites, two different looks at St. John
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Two-Tank Morning Dive Trip for Certified Divers

2.Two-Tank Morning Dive Trip for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 602 reviews · from $180Top rated

Join Low Key Watersports at 8:10 a.m. in Cruz Bay for two guided scuba outings at St. John reef sites, usually 30 to 80 feet deep. Guides such as Serenity, Andre, Ally, and Josh lead small groups aboard comfortable boats. Gear, snorkel equipment, and water are included. The three-hour trip costs $180 per person.

“Four of us just spent a week diving with Low Key and had a great time. All their dive masters are exceptional with my favorite being Serenity. We were diving with our daughter and nephew. Our nephew was a brand new diver-just certified Read more”

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Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today! - Starting near Cruz Bay and heading to Caneel Bay
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Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today!

3.Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · from $150

Ride with a private local guide around St. John’s beaches, overlooks, and historic sites. Guides such as Hibiscus, Evans, and Ron tailor the route to your interests, share island history and culture, and provide bottled water plus selected hotel transfers. The tour begins and ends near Cruz Bay.

“We missed this tour but the rest of our group went and they are still talking about it. They said their driver was extremely knowledgeable, very nice and patient and they had the best time!”

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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

4.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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St. John Full-Day Lime Out Snorkel Taco Lunch & Open Bar - Westin - The first reef stop is the snorkeling heart of the morning
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St. John Full-Day Lime Out Snorkel Taco Lunch & Open Bar – Westin

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

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

Start at the Westin St. John at 8:15 a.m. for a seven-hour catamaran outing with breakfast, loaner snorkel gear, two reef stops, two Lime Out tacos, and an onboard open bar after snorkeling. Crew members such as Captain Erin, Chris, and Izzy may vary by date. Expect sailing, swimming, floating, and strong sun.

“Great experience. Everything was provided including towels. Ryan and Danny are a great crew. What was a little choppy but that only added to the fun. The connection to the Lime Out bar was an added bonus.”

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St. John Days End Sunset Sail Open Bar & Hors D'oeuvres - Westin - Champagne, cocktails, and small bites
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St. John Days End Sunset Sail Open Bar & Hors D’oeuvres – Westin

6.St. John Days End Sunset Sail Open Bar & Hors D’oeuvres – Westin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · from $109

Board a 55-foot catamaran at The Westin St. John for a relaxed sunset cruise across Pillsbury Sound. Champagne, a full open bar, and hors d’oeuvres are included. The crew, including captains and attendants such as Freeman, Carolyn, Brandon, Erin, Carter, and Matt on some departures, keeps the evening easygoing and social.

“We decided to book the sunset cruise the last day of our trip as a closing to the vacation and so happy we did. The cruise was very nice, beautiful boat, awesome staff, food was delicious, drinks were delicious as well. The sunset was beautiful and seeing the island from a sailboat was very romantic. There were a lot of other couples on the cruise so if you are looking for a bit more privacy on a cruise tour, we recommend booking a more private option. Otherwise, we highly recommend it! The views and experience was well worth it! They make you take off your shoes on the boat, so…”

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St. John Jost Van Dyke & Soggy Dollar Snorkel Sail with Breakfast - Westin - Morning snorkeling near coral reefs
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St. John Jost Van Dyke & Soggy Dollar Snorkel Sail with Breakfast – Westin

7.St. John Jost Van Dyke & Soggy Dollar Snorkel Sail with Breakfast – Westin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · from $299

Start at 8 a.m. from The Westin St. John for an eight-hour catamaran trip to Jost Van Dyke. Expect a light breakfast, morning reef snorkeling, time at White Bay near Soggy Dollar, and a return cruise with an open bar. Crews such as Jolene, Dan, and Brendan have earned high marks for attentive service.

“Great captain and crew. So much fun on and off the boat. Crew was friendly, attentive and so much fun. The other people taking the tour were awesome tooWould do it again and again”

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Private Four Hour Historic/Beach Tour with Star Fish Tours & Taxi - Trunk Bay gives you the classic St. John beach stop
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Private Four Hour Historic/Beach Tour with Star Fish Tours & Taxi

8.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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St. John PiZZA Pi Snorkel Sail with Beach Stop, Lunch & Open Bar - Westin - Pizza Pi turns lunch into part of the attraction
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St. John PiZZA Pi Snorkel Sail with Beach Stop, Lunch & Open Bar – Westin

9.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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Discover The Baths of Virgin Gorda Full Day Adventure - Westin St. John - Crossing to Virgin Gorda
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Discover The Baths of Virgin Gorda Full Day Adventure – Westin St. John

10.Discover The Baths of Virgin Gorda Full Day Adventure – Westin St. John

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · from $329

This full-day Cruz Bay Watersports trip leaves from The Westin St. John at 8 a.m. for Virgin Gorda’s Baths. You’ll get breakfast, lunch at Top of the Baths, snorkeling gear, an open bar, and time at Treasure Point Caves. Captain Remo, Captain Reemo, and guide Bobbie have earned special praise, though the rocky Baths route requires wet-grip shoes and steady footing.

“The snorkeling on the way back from the Baths was the best part of the day. The Baths tour was rushed and should be longer. Maybe have lunch on the boat to allow more time for the Baths tour.”

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St John Island Sightseeing Tour - Caneel Bay gives you the first big view
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St John Island Sightseeing Tour

11.St John Island Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 81 reviews · from $65Best value

See St John’s best-known viewpoints and Annaberg’s sugar plantation ruins on a 2 to 3 hour small-group drive. Guide Kenneth is often at the wheel, sharing island history from an open-air taxi. Expect scenic overlooks rather than beach time, plus a separate $16.30 round-trip ferry fare from St Thomas.

“Kenneth was a very insightful guide and very accommodative. Nice trip with a bonus visit to our 45th National Park. Only 19 left to visit them all”

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All Inclusive St. John Boating Adventure - Sailing with Captain Mike
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All Inclusive St. John Boating Adventure

12.All Inclusive St. John Boating Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $735

Spend about five hours aboard a 40-foot sailing vessel or custom power catamaran from Cruz Bay with Captain Mike. You’ll visit a quiet cay for snorkeling, swim near a second stop, relax on a white-sand beach, and enjoy lunch, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages before returning for the afternoon.

“Captain Mike was great. A very approachable and informative guide. Everyone that wanted to got a chance to say they have sailed a boat on the Caribbean seas. He also is a great bartender. Don’t miss out on the vanilla killa and lime in a coconut!! Amazing snorkeling in Caneel Bay!! Just a great day!!”

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Private Day Charter Classic Sailboat - Snorkeling in the Virgin Islands waters
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Private Day Charter Classic Sailboat

13.Private Day Charter Classic Sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews

Meet at the Saint John Ferry Terminal in Cruz Bay for a private 4 to 5-hour sail aboard a 40-foot boat. Captain Mike, sometimes joined by Beau, takes your group by tender to the sailboat, then on to two snorkeling stops, including Honeymoon Beach. Lunch, drinks, gear, WiFi, shade, and a restroom are included.

“Captain Mike is the best, thoughtful and attentive to ensure that we had a great time! He even gave my husband a sailing lesson. It was a highlight of our trip.”

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St John Island and Trunk Bay Beach Tour - Riding through St. John with a local guide
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St John Island and Trunk Bay Beach Tour

14.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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Honeymoon Beach Eco Hike and Snorkel - Starting at the National Park Visitor Center
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Honeymoon Beach Eco Hike and Snorkel

15.Honeymoon Beach Eco Hike and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $99

You’ll walk one mile down the Lind Point Trail with a local guide such as CJ, Spencer, or Harrison, learning about St. John’s plants, wildlife, and island history. At Honeymoon Beach, you’ll have about an hour for shore snorkeling or beach time before walking back. Gear is included, with 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. departures.

“Spencer and Ally were both great. They provided a wonderful tour and taught us a lot on the hike. The snorkeling was great as well. I highly recommend this tour”

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