The 15 Best Snorkeling Trips in the US Virgin Islands

1.National Park Snorkeling Excursion

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

Join Captain CJ, Darian, John, Andy, or Ren aboard the 47-foot Reef Surfari for two snorkel stops near St. John. You get masks, fins, snacks, soft drinks, and a post-swim open bar with rum punch, painkillers, beer, and water. The crew adjusts locations to the sea conditions.

“This was a great experience. CJ and Darian are a wonderful crew! They did a great job of keeping us safe and informed while giving us a super fun experience. We saw plenty of fish, some sea turtles, and other wildlife. CJ is a great captain and Darian is a great first mate/bartender. Definitely recommend this trip!”

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2.Snorkeling Adventure in St Thomas

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

From Aqua Marine Dive Center, you’ll cruise a 42-foot boat to two St. Thomas snorkel sites with an in-water guide. Look for green turtles, rays, coral, and tropical fish, then enjoy snacks, soda, water, and rum punch on the return ride. Guides such as Steph, Kyle, Spencer, and Nen are known for patient instruction.

“Spencer was very informative. Highly recommend. Tommy was great also! We saw turtles and eagle rays.”

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3.SeaFari FastCat – Sun, Fun, Swimming, Snorkeling & Boat Party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $89

Join Keith’s SeaFari crew, including Victor and Ashley, for a four-hour ride aboard the 1,000-horsepower Breeze. You’ll race around Water Island, snorkel from the boat, stop at Honeymoon Beach and Limestone Beach, use floats and paddleboards, and enjoy rum punch, beer, and island views.

“The manager, Keith, communicated in advance to provide details for the excursion and called the morning-of to confirm our reservation. The crew, Victor and Ashley, were very knowledgeable and even a little funny! ;) They went the extra mile Read more”

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4.Guided Underwater Scooter and Snorkeling Activity in St. Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $131

Board a 60-foot yacht at Haven Grande and cruise to the BOSS underwater site. You will operate a personal scooter with a clear breathing helmet, then snorkel among Caribbean fish, coral, and possible wrecks. Crew members such as Jason, Reyna, and Davis help non-swimmers feel at ease.

“Wow!!! What an amazingly awesome experience!! To view an underwater aquarium upclose and personal was phenomenal. The crew is professional and do such a great job of making you feel at ease if you are hesitant to try the underwater scooter (as I was). So glad I did it. It is an experience you wouldn't want to miss!! Highly recommend 👌.”

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5.Full Day Snorkeling and Beach Hopping- 37′ Intrepid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews

You’ll cruise from Oasis Cove Marina aboard the 37-foot Intrepid for a private seven-hour charter with Sonic Charters. Captain Gus can guide your group to reefs, sea turtles, sea rays, beaches, and waterfront lunch stops around St Thomas and St John, with the route shaped by weather and your interests.

“Gus was awesome! He made great recommendations, showed us some really cool places, took us to the best snorkel spots, and was super knowledgeable. We had some tough winds and he handled that boat with ease and made us extremely comfortable. We had the best time!!”

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6.Snorkeling with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · from $65

Meet near Frederiksted Pier for a guided snorkel in shallow Caribbean water, where you may see Hawksbill turtles, rays, barracuda, starfish, and colorful coral. Brandon, Joe, and other local guides provide equipment, life jackets, and patient instruction. The wider package can include all-day kayaks, paddle boards, floats, and beach gear.

“The best snorkeling on the island. The guides Joe and Brandon were amazing to work with. We loved every minute of the tour. Will do it again when we are back.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews

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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8.Half Day Snorkeling Tour from Margaritaville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $132

From Margaritaville St. Thomas, spend about 2.5 hours aboard the Snorkel Cat visiting reef sites chosen for the day’s conditions. Crew members such as Captain Jake, Captain Tuna, Dawn, Shine, and Stein have earned praise for clear instruction, island stories, family care, and generous food and drinks.

“Captain and crew made the trip memorable! Loved the captain's " cheesy jokes"! The history and geography of the area was interesting and informative. Definitely would book again!”

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9.Snorkeling with Sea Turtles at St. Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $79

Meet at Kimbas Food Truck for a gentle, shore-based snorkeling outing at Brewer’s Bay. A guide such as DJ, a marine biologist, helps beginners spot turtles, stingrays, squid, octopus, reef fish, and more. Afterward, enjoy 30 minutes of beach time. Bring your own taxi.

“Pebbles was perfect!!! She was well prepared. Very nice n knowledgeable. We wanted to see a turtle n ended up seeing 4. It was a great experience!!!”

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10.Private Full Day Guided Snorkeling or Diving Charter in St Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Set out from Saga Haven Marina with Aqua Marine Dive Center for six to eight hours on a private 42-foot boat. Captain Steve, Steph, Wolfgang, Dave, Abby, and other crew members tailor stops to conditions, with snorkel gear, snacks, soft drinks, guide service, and rum punch included.

“David, Stephanie, Abbey & Josh were superbly organized, & prepared for a great day of diving. Their knowledge & attention to detail was superior. Their knowledge & acumen about the dive location, & history of the area in general was super. As a older diver because of Stephanie I was able recall some of my forgotten diving skill set learning.”

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11.Private Power Catamaran. Secluded Beaches, Snorkeling, Turtles for Full/Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

Set out from Sapphire Beach Marina on a private 32-foot power catamaran with your own group and a local captain such as Aaron, Mike, or Kirk. Plan snorkeling, turtle swims, beach stops, and a full-day lunch break while enjoying shaded seating, coolers, and a large stereo.

“Shades of Blue Captain Mike is AMAZING! We had a total of 8 people and let him pick the day and was totally in awe of the entire day! We stayed at Sapphire Village and this is booked directly out of the marina there. I would do this every visit again and again!”

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12.Admission Ticket to Coral World & Coki Point Beach with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 11 reviews · from $40Best value

Start at the Coral World ticket booth, collect included snorkel gear, and spend time at calm Coki Point Beach before exploring Coral World Ocean Park. The $40 ticket covers snorkeling equipment and park entry, but transport, food, chairs, umbrellas, and drinks cost extra.

“This is no longer a thing. Ticket not honored either at the snorkel place or coral world. Will be contacting via tour for a refund once I return home.”

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13.Vi Top Taxi &Tours USVI-Coki Beach Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $68

Choose your pickup point in St. Thomas, then ride in an air-conditioned private vehicle to Mountain Top, Drake’s Seat, Skyline Drive, and Coki Point Beach. Drivers such as Nami and Nazmi are known for flexible pickup help and local suggestions. The advertised tour lasts about two hours, though the listed stop times suggest confirming the schedule.

“Hey everyone V I top taxi I will say I recommend this company and the driver he's name Nani Very good”

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14.The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $89

Meet your guide at Turtle Cove beside Frederiksted Pier for a 75-minute snorkel with Hawksbill and Green Sea Turtles. Gear, fins, and a life vest are included. Expect a rocky-cove entry, shallow Caribbean water, colorful fish, and a possible sting ray sighting.

“It was an amazing experience, we were able to come right up next to the turtles (without disturbing their peace). We saw so many different fish, and Jovan was an awesome guide that prioritized our safety as well maximizing the amount of unRead more”

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15.Snorkeling Gear Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $75

Sea Sports St. Croix provides a mask, dry snorkel, and fins delivered to your lodging or another agreed location in Frederiksted. Rent for one to seven days, tell the team your shoe size, and explore St. Croix’s snorkeling spots on your own schedule.

“Great company to work with. Delivered to us on the beach because we forgot to tell them what time to deliver to the hotel. Picked up at our hotel after a week. Very responsive, helpful and friendly.”

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