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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in the US Virgin Islands

100 tours  ·  from $25

Everything with a guide, a hull or a safari bus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Snorkel St. John Tour from Sapphire and Margaritaville - Breakfast with island breezes
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Snorkel St. John Tour from Sapphire and Margaritaville

1.Snorkel St. John Tour from Sapphire and Margaritaville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,874 reviews · from $180Our pick

From Margaritaville St. Thomas, cruise by powerboat to three St. John snorkel areas, including one in the national park. Captain D’Hayden, Jake, Christian, Shyne, Lauren, and other crew members provide instruction, food, drinks, gear, and island stories during this six-hour outing.

“Though we paid in advance and there was a time discrepancy between boat time and Island time. Our boat was not late, they knew what boat we on and we rented the boat with a large party. Its all very unfortunate. We didn't get the enjoy thiRead more”

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Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas - Westin Frenchman's Reef - What the clear kayak reveals after sunset
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Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas – Westin Frenchman’s Reef

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

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

Meet at the Westin Frenchman’s Reef dock for a one-hour night kayak tour with glow paint, clear LED-lit kayaks, and guides such as Curtis, Derek, Megan, or Eugene. Paddle a calm cove while looking for tarpon, stingrays, turtles, and other marine life below.

“Great tour guides Emily and Jay Michael. Saw plenty of wildlife and had lots of laughs. Glow in the dark pant, the life vest glow and we had glow rings.”

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Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John - Two Snorkel Stops Around St. John
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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

Spend about 5.5 hours aboard Reef Surfari with two snorkel stops in Virgin Islands National Park, pizza from Pizza Pi, drinks, island views, and a sunset dance party. Crew members such as CJ, John, Darian, Sydney, BK, and Andy have led recent trips, though staff may vary.

“Wonderful experience. Staff are very nice and helpful. Only thing is that I did see spotted eagle rays. We see a lot of colorful fishes and turtles.”

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Night Kayak Tour St. John - Westin Resort - The guides make the difference
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Night Kayak Tour St. John – Westin Resort

4.Night Kayak Tour St. John – Westin Resort

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

At the Westin St. John, you’ll add glow paint, pose for black-light photos, then paddle a two-person clear-bottom kayak through Chocolate Hole after dark. Guides such as Bernard, Sam, Fawn, Spencer, and Destin help you look for tarpon, baitfish, stingrays, and other marine life.

“This was a lot of fun but we were only on the water about 30 minutes - not 50. Saw only tarpon and ballyhoos but the guide tried hard. A neat experience but not worth the $69/each.”

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Flavors of St Thomas Walking Food Tour - Charlotte Amalie History Between Bites
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Flavors of St Thomas Walking Food Tour

5.Flavors of St Thomas Walking Food Tour

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

Meet your guide at Fort Christian for a three-hour walk through Charlotte Amalie, pairing local dishes with island history. Expect curry chicken, fungi, slaw, conch fritters, dessert, and two rum drinks, including a Painkiller lesson. Guides may include Michelle, Sabrina, DeAndre, Rocky, or Steve.

“Deandre was informative and funny! And the restaurants we visited with the tasting samples gave us a nice view of island food! Loved the history lessons along the way! Need to remember to do walking tours on the next unfamiliar destination we visit…best way to learn the area.”

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Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach - The snorkeling is friendly to beginners, with limits
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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 St. Thomas boat trip to Turtle Cove or Brewers Bay and Honeymoon Beach. Captain Rusty, Mike, JW, Dave, and other crew members may lead the outing. Expect reef fish, turtles, drinks, a beach-bar stop, and a return to Yacht Haven Grande.

“Had a great experience with Captain Rusty. Booked this as an excursion off of a cruise ship. Read many reviews and I absolutely love the blunt response from the company, with correction to those that complain with invalid statements. Captain Rusty was professional and communicative. We had about a 25 minute ride to Buck Island where we snorkeled for about an hour. There was a shipwreck and sea life to admire. From there, a similar duration ride to Honeymoon Beach/Water Island for more snorkeling. Dinghy’s Bar, located on the beach offers lunch and is known for the famous painkiller drink. Snorkeling is enjoyed there as well. Overall, a great experience…”

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St Thomas Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour in the US Virgin Islands - Wildlife sightings above and below the kayak
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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 $89

Paddle through St Thomas’ protected Mangrove Lagoon with guides such as Brooke, Kaz, Pat, and Te’Quan, then snorkel near mangrove roots and search for rays, fish, lobster, octopus, and hermit crabs. The tour is active, educational, and weather dependent, with an optional Cas Cay hike.

“Our guide, Pat, did a wonderful job showing us all different kinds of marine wildlife on our kayak and snorkel tour in the Mangroves. His fun loving spirit and determination to expose us to as much wildlife as possible made this tour super fun! Thank you Pat for a great time exploring the St. Thomas Mangroves!”

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National Park Snorkeling Excursion - Choosing the day’s two snorkel sites
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National Park Snorkeling Excursion

8.National Park Snorkeling Excursion

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

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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High Speed Harbor Tour from Charlotte Amalie Cruise Port - Starting at Yacht Haven Grande
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High Speed Harbor Tour from Charlotte Amalie Cruise Port

9.High Speed Harbor Tour from Charlotte Amalie Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · from $60

Ride the 750-horsepower Screamin’ Eagle around Charlotte Amalie Harbor with captain Anthony or another local guide. Expect fast runs, fishtails, 180-degree spins, a possible nose dive, island commentary, and plenty of spray. The 40-minute trip leaves from Yacht Haven Grande and returns to the same spot.

“If you’re looking for an exhilarating, fun, shorter excursion this is the one to pick!! My husband, two teenage daughters and myself had an absolute blast with Anthony. He made us feel safe the entire way. We put on a little show for the cruise ship docked and people walking around the island. I would re-book again if we are ever back in St Thomas.”

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St Thomas Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour - Emancipation Garden and the 99 Steps
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St Thomas Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

10.St Thomas Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 474 reviews · from $100

Walk Charlotte Amalie with guides Jane or Gerard, tasting callaloo soup, pate, saltfish quiche, rum cake, tea, and a Cruzan drink. The small group visits Fort Christian, Emancipation Garden, the 99 Steps, local eateries, and ends on Veterans Drive. Wear comfortable shoes and share allergies ahead of time.

“This was a great tour! Jane our tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided a great history lesson on the USVI. The walk wasn't bad on a beautiful day. The food tastings we fabulous and even accomodated one in our party who is allergic to fish without advance notice. We really appreciated that.”

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US Virgin Islands Island Hop & Food Boat Tour - Circling St. John from the water
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US Virgin Islands Island Hop & Food Boat Tour

11.US Virgin Islands Island Hop & Food Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · from $250

Cruise from St. Thomas or St. John with a crew such as Grant, Tyler, Kevin, or Lacey. Swim to Lime Out for tacos, snorkel at Christmas Cove, collect Pizza Pi slices by dinghy, and finish at Lovango Resort. Drinks, snacks, gear, and an onboard restroom are included.

“We booked this boat tour last minute and so happy we did! The captains were wonderful, super insightful, and insured that we had everything we needed every second of the trip. The snorkeling spots were awesome, and the food stops were impeccable. We will definitely make this part of our trip moving forward.”

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St Thomas Shore Excursion: Shopping, Sightseeing and Beach Tour - Mountain Top and the view over Magens Bay
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St Thomas Shore Excursion: Shopping, Sightseeing and Beach Tour

12.St Thomas Shore Excursion: Shopping, Sightseeing and Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 367 reviews · from $70

Spend six hours seeing St. Thomas by open-air safari taxi, with shopping in Charlotte Amalie, stops at Mountain Top, Drake’s Seat, and Skyline Drive, then about two hours at Magens Bay. Guides such as Air Force One, Tony, Elvis, Sonny, and Kash lead groups, though pickup coordination can be uneven.

“Driver nice and informative. Tour to the top of the island and then down to the beach for 2 hours. Enjoyed it with my daughter.”

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The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour - Frenchtown and the island’s everyday side
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The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour

13.The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews

Spend six hours exploring St. Thomas in a private air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Sinclair, Jason, Raymond, or Smitty. See Drake’s Seat, Mountain Top, Charlotte Amalie, historic sites, and beaches, with time to swim, shop, eat, and adjust the pace to your group.

“Either there is not much to see on this island or our guide put little thought into making it interesting. We paid $1200 for 3 of use to have a private tour of all the hot spots and we were done in less than 3 hours and left to figure out what we should do next on our own. We asked to be brought to paradise point after some searching ourselves. We were driven to it and the guide left us there waiting for 45 minutes while they ran a personal errand. We got back to the ship hungry as there were no recommendations for food the entire day and…”

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Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today! - Hawksnest Beach feels more local
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Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today!

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

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

Explore St. John with a private guide such as Hibiscus, Evans, or Ron. In 2.5 hours, you’ll see beach overlooks, Annaberg Sugar Plantation, Bordeaux Mountain, and island views, with water and selected hotel transfers included.

“This is the best way to get an overview of the island so you will know where to go back and explore on your own.”

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Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours - Six tastings, with enough food for lunch
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Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours

15.Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · from $145

Walk through downtown Christiansted with guides such as Marra, David, LD, and Lorel while tasting six local dishes and drinks. Expect Crucian specialties, chocolate, ice cream, history, and practical dining tips. The tour starts at 10:30 a.m., lasts about three hours, and ends near the boardwalk.

“Marra was a super knowledgeable and awesome guide. I learned so much about the rich history of St. Croix and we saw a bunch of cool historical spots. We also ate some really great local dishes. All food stops were either locally owned, locaRead more”

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