The 11 Best Turtle Snorkeling Tours in the USVI

1.Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · from $159Our pick

Join Captain Joe and Catie aboard a modern catamaran for a four-hour, small-group trip from Yacht Haven Grande. Snorkel at Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge, look for green sea turtles and reef fish, then relax at Honeymoon Beach with snacks, floats, and drinks after the water activities.

“The "Someday" experience was great and just the right amount of time out on the water at about 4 hours. We hit two snorkeling spots and one of the crew members guided us [in the water] noting both historical & marine fun facts. The crew runs the trip & experience like a well-oiled machine and they know what they're doing when it comes to running a boat and keeping safety in mind at all times. It was also really nice to go with a smaller group vs. dozens & dozens on board. It made for a more customized & relaxed experience and you felt like you were with a group…”

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2.Small Group Sea Turtle Tour (Guaranteed to see turtles)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $89Best value

Join guides such as Sven, Sophie, James, or Justin for a two-hour, shore-based snorkel at a quiet St. Thomas beach. Turtles are guaranteed, and you may also see stingrays, octopus, rays, reef fish, sea urchins, and starfish. Gear, flotation, chairs, and water are included.

“This was an absolute blast for a grandma, daughter and granddaughter! None of us had snorkeled before but it was so easy to our guide Sven gave us some history of the turtles then took us out where we discovered so many turtles. We also saw starfish, an octopus and tropical fish amongst the reefs. This is so worth the money if you want to see turtles like my granddaughter did. 2 hours was over before we knew it.”

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3.St Thomas Sea Turtle Snorkel Kayak Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $139

Join a small group of up to nine for a four-hour St Thomas sea turtle adventure. Your guide, often Sven, Michelle, Connor, or Justin, supplies snorkeling and kayaking gear, leads you to a protected bay, shares island and marine-life facts, and provides lunch, drinks, and possibly photos.

“Me, my husband, and 2 kids (9 and 13) had thes best time on this tour. Patrick was a wonderful tour guide and we loved learning about St. Thomas. Easily the best day we had on this island!”

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4.St. Thomas Maho Bay Turtle Snorkel Sail – Ritz-Carlton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $179

Set sail from The Ritz-Carlton at 10:15 a.m. aboard Lady Lynsey for two snorkel stops at Maho Bay and Honeymoon Beach. Swim near green and hawksbill turtles, enjoy a picnic lunch, then relax with included drinks on the sail home. The boat carries up to 40 people.

“Great trip, great crew, great boat, really enjoyed and highly recommend. Food, drinks, great snorkeling.”

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5.St Thomas Kayak and Sea Turtle Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $139

Paddle a tandem kayak from Emerald Beach Resort to a quiet St. Thomas bay where sea turtles feed in the seagrass. Your guide, often Sven, Conner, or Steve, teaches beginners, leads the snorkel, and serves a beach lunch. Expect about four hours on the water with a maximum of nine people.

“We had a great time in this tour. Sven was informative and cared for our safety. We snorkeled first at a public local beach and then to kayaks. Kayaks were alittle more bouncy with waves then the kids liked so we did it for less time. The snorkelRead more”

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6.St. John Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel and Cays Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $250

Board Someday Charters’ modern Aquila power catamaran in St. Thomas for a six-hour St. John outing. Captain Joe and Catie lead small groups of up to 12 to Waterlemon Cay, Maho Bay, and the Ledges of Little St. James, with guided snorkeling, breakfast, lunch, and drinks after the water activities.

“Firstly, we had a great time!! Awesome, very informative crew of 2... We also enjoyed the 2 other guests on board as well. Everything was well organized, good food and bevies and WOW such a beautiful boat!! Snorkeling was good, saw several varieties of fish and were fortunate to see turtles 🐢 as well.. The scenery was spectacular and again, the crew was very knowledgeable about the area. We would highly recommend this excursion and crew and would go with them again in a heartbeat!! Oh, and ordering and then picking up our lunch in the middle of the ocean was grand!! Well done and best regards, Henry and Lana...…”

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7.Kayak and Sea Turtle Snorkel with Beach Break

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $139

Paddle from Emerald Beach Resort with guide Sven, then snorkel from a sandy beach in a protected St. Thomas bay known for sea turtles. This four-hour outing includes instruction, gear, snacks, drinks, a dry bag, and lunch, with space for up to nine people.

“Sven was very knowledgeable and the places he took us were great. Fun day of first time adventures and the small group was appreciated.”

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8.Coral Reef and Turtle Discovery Kayak and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $169

Kayak and snorkel around St. Thomas with guide Sven on a five-hour small-group trip for two to six participants. You’ll learn about island geology and wildlife, visit a coral reef and guaranteed sea-turtle habitat, and receive gear, lunch, snacks, and water.

“Sven was awesome and so knowledgeable! Very personalized tour, he showed us exactly what we wanted to see. Very good value.”

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9.Maho Bay Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Bar at Frenchman’s Reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $139

Cruise from the Westin Frenchman’s Reef aboard the 26-person Jost Boat to Maho Bay and the Virgin Islands National Park. You’ll snorkel with green and hawksbill turtles, eat a picnic lunch, visit a second reef or cay, and enjoy drinks after snorkeling.

“I booked this tour for a friend group vacation. I originally booked for Tuesday, and the tour service called me the Sunday before and said there was a cancelation but we could move to Friday. That actually worked better for us, so we rebookeRead more”

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10.Turtle Snorkel Sail on Buck Island from Frenchman’s Reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $129

Spend about five hours aboard a luxury catamaran from Frenchman’s Reef. Snorkel at Buck Island, look for turtles and a possible shipwreck, then stop at Water Island for lunch and beach bars. Snorkel gear, towels, a freshwater shower, and a post-snorkel open bar are included.

“We only saw one turtle and a few fish. The ads showed lots of turtles and fish. That with the one hour of snorkeling was disappointing.”

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11.Coral Reef and Turtle Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $159

Join St Thomas Adventure Tours at Emerald Beach Resort for a five-hour kayak and snorkel outing. Your guide leads you to a coral reef and a sea turtle habitat, with gear, lunch, drinks, instruction, and a beach break included. Pickup elsewhere costs extra.

“We had a great trip. The company was great, friendly, knowledgeable.”

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