The 4 Half-Day Tours in the US Virgin Islands That Earn Their Price

1.Private Half-Day Guided Snorkeling Charter in St. Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews Our pick

Spend four private hours aboard a 42-foot boat with Aqua Marine guides such as Tommy, Erika, Jamie, or Abby. You will snorkel Christmas Cove and Little St. James, with gear, snacks, soft drinks, and rum punch included. The captain can adjust the route to suit your group and sea conditions.

“The crew were awesome! Zach, Kyle, and Ben were all courteous and fun. Great trip. The boat was comfy and views were amazing. Only complaint… they needed Gatorade.”

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2.Half-Day Private Charter from St John

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Set out from Cruz Bay aboard the 33-foot CatZilla with a private captain such as Joe, Abbie, or Luke. Choose between snorkeling, quiet beaches, a St John cruise, or Jost van Dyke. Equipment and water are included, but food, drinks, and fuel costs extra.

“Fantastic day with Capt Abbie! Wonderful customer service and very professional. Abbie knew the best places to take our family our our day trip. Highly recommend using this company when there are so many other options that will not provide this level of service!”

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3.Half-Day Excursion to Trunk Bay Beach

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · from $46Best value

Ride from St Thomas or meet in Cruz Bay, then spend about three hours at Trunk Bay Beach in Virgin Islands National Park. You get scenic photo stops, a driver-guide, and time to swim or snorkel. Ferry fare, chairs, umbrellas, food, and snorkel gear cost extra.

“We had an amazing time at Trunk Bay! We were met at the windmill at the cruise port in St. Thomas and were taken to a ferry paid by Viator. Once off the ferry, we were met by Kenneth who took us to Trunk Bay. It was wonderful! Not crowdeRead more”

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4.St. Thomas Half-Day Beach Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $60

Travel by vehicle from Cruz Bay to a selection of St. Thomas beaches, including Magen’s Bay, Coki Point, Sapphire, Lindqvist, and Secret Harbour. Guides such as GieGie and Taxi Love provide pickup from hotels, cruise terminals, or the airport. Choose your beaches, swim, snorkel, and relax.

“Our driver gie gie was very friendly and we had a great time going to some beautiful beaches. Only downside was that an hour at each beach didn’t feel long enough we wanted to stay forever !”

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