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The 15 Best Tours in the Virgin Islands

312 tours  ·  from $5

Four main islands, two flags and a channel between them, which makes the boat the real decision. The 15 below are the days worth building a week around, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.

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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Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas - Westin Frenchman's Reef - Paddling into the cove
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Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas – Westin Frenchman’s Reef

3.Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas – Westin Frenchman’s Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,813 reviews · from $69

At the Westin Frenchman’s Reef, you’ll add glow paint, learn basic paddling, then guide a clear kayak lit from below through the cove. Guides such as Curtis, Derek, Megan, and Eugene have led outings that feature tarpon, stingrays, turtles, and local stories. The tour lasts about an hour and takes no more than six people.

“Unforgettable time, my kids had these priceless smiles on their faces. Well worth it. Highly recommend.”

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Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline - Six lines, each with its own feel
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Tree Limin’ Extreme Zipline

4.Tree Limin’ Extreme Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,713 reviews · from $155

Meet at Tree Limin’ Extreme on St. Peter Mountain, suit up, and ride six zip lines across a certified course with two sky bridges. Guides such as Francis, Sharon, Andrew, Alex, Kai, and Reed keep the pace fun and safety-focused while sharing island facts. The final Yo-Yo line is the signature thrill.

“My daughter and I scheduled this excursion. At the last minute, I was unable to go, but my daughter absolutely loved it and said she would totally go again. The instructors made you feel safe and relaxed. No complaints or regrets here.”

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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

5.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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Parasail Experience in St Thomas - Why the crew matters for first-time flyers
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Parasail Experience in St Thomas

6.Parasail Experience in St Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,215 reviews · from $146

Fly above St Thomas for 8 to 10 minutes on a parasail boat trip from Sapphire Beach Marina. A captain and crew provide the gear, briefing, and launch instructions. The boat carries up to 12 people, and riders can see the Caribbean, reefs, and nearby islands from roughly 300 to 400 feet up.

“Grab a phone water protector so you can take great pictures. The view is amazing and unforgettable we loved it”

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Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove - The VI Cat gives you room to roam
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Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove

7.Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,176 reviews · from $119

Board The VI Cat at Marriott Frenchman's Cove for a two-hour sunset and harbor lights sail. You will enjoy an open bar, scratch-made tacos or barbecue, music, and views toward Little Buck Island and Charlotte Amalie. The crew, including Captain Dave, Mike, Isaac, Anders, and Adrian on some departures, keeps the evening social and relaxed.

“It’s fun, good food, friendly staff, prompt and generous drinks. Great time of day and just long enough.”

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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

8.Night Kayak Tour St. John – Westin Resort

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

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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Sea Trek Helmet Dive at Coral World Ocean Park - Why the helmet works well for first-time visitors
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Sea Trek Helmet Dive at Coral World Ocean Park

9.Sea Trek Helmet Dive at Coral World Ocean Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 992 reviews · from $119

At Coral World Ocean Park in St. Thomas, you walk an underwater trail in a weighted Sea Trek helmet while breathing normally and keeping your face dry. A local guide stays with you near the Underwater Observation Tower. Your ticket includes park admission, and the full visit takes about 45 minutes, with roughly 15 to 30 minutes underwater.

“I was ok until I was standing there to get in the water then I got extremely nervous. FIY, I don’t know how to swim lol but once I was in the water, I absolutely loved it!!! I said I was going to remember their names but the young man from Nebraska did a great job of giving instructions on what to do and what not to do. The young lady and man where there with us the entire time. Fantastic experience and I would do it again!!”

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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

10.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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Shop, See, & Splash - Mountain Top and the banana daiquiri stop
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Shop, See, & Splash

11.Shop, See, & Splash

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 827 reviews · from $40Best value

Godfrey Tours combines Charlotte Amalie shopping, island viewpoints, and beach time in about six and a half hours. Expect guided stories from Godfrey or Sherry, stops at Mountain Top, Bluebeard’s Hill, and Drake’s Seat, plus complimentary drinks, water, and snacks. Your beach may be Magens Bay, Coki Beach, or Sapphire Beach.

“It was good value for the money we paid. Only thing is when I booked it they didn’t charge for a child and then we got there I had to pay an additional fare for her. I felt that should have been mentioned during the booking. The tour guide was very informative. Learned a lot about the island.”

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

12.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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Circle the Island of St. John | Lunch stop at Lime Out (Taco Boat) - Cruising past St. John’s North Shore beaches
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Circle the Island of St. John | Lunch stop at Lime Out (Taco Boat)

13.Circle the Island of St. John | Lunch stop at Lime Out (Taco Boat)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 790 reviews · from $250

Spend about eight hours circling St. John from St. Thomas or St. John. Your crew chooses calm snorkeling spots, serves drinks and snacks, and stops at the floating Lime Out taco bar. Expect sea turtles, stingrays, a shipwreck area, pizza from Pizza Pi, and optional time at Lovango Beach Club.

“Best part of St John’s was our boat day today, we had the best time and Tara, our captain was amazing!”

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Cocktail Sunset Cruise from Sapphire Beach Resort - What the two-hour route feels like
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Cocktail Sunset Cruise from Sapphire Beach Resort

14.Cocktail Sunset Cruise from Sapphire Beach Resort

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 748 reviews · from $130

Board at Sapphire Beach Marina for a two-hour sunset cruise with New Horizons & Breakaway Charters. You’ll pass St. Thomas and nearby keys while enjoying Champagne, an open bar, appetizers, music, and commentary from crew members such as Captain Nate, Max, Whitney, Breezy, and Captain Stewart.

“It was so amazing the captain very educated regarding all the near by islands. The deck hands were so nice, and welcoming. The snacks A+ wish I had them now.”

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Flavors of St Thomas Walking Food Tour - The food is the main event, not a small snack
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Flavors of St Thomas Walking Food Tour

15.Flavors of St Thomas Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · from $145

Spend about three hours walking Charlotte Amalie with guides such as Michelle, Sabrina, Rocky, and DeAndre. Taste curried chicken, fungi, conch fritters, saltfish, plantains, and dessert, while learning to make a Painkiller and hearing stories of St. Thomas. The tour begins at Fort Christian and ends nearby.

“Sabrina our guide was terrific she lead us to some great food spots, told us about the historical sites we visited and we got some great pictures I highly reccomend the tour”

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