In St. Thomas snorkeling is a top vacation activity. You can snorkel with a guide, on a kayak trip, or you can join a boat-snorkel tour. You can also snorkel on your own at several beaches on St. Thomas. We list some great snorkeling tours below, and provide tips for snorkeling on your own. Many visitors to the Virgin Islands hope to snorkel, see, and swim with sea turtles. Great news, observing sea turtles in St. Thomas is highly likely. Other denizens of the sea that you might spot while snorkeling around St. Thomas include a variety of fish, sting rays, crabs, conch, squid, and an assortment of coral. Explore your snorkeling options, and have a fantastic time snorkeling in St. Thomas.
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New Horizons & Breakaway Charters
"Snorkel St. John", sunbathe and explore aboard our vessels. Relax and be pampered by the crew. Trip includes a continental breakfast, picnic lunch, premium open bar, and fresh fruit after snorkeling. Enjoy snorkeling at 2 islands! The first within the National Park on St. John, and the second an uninhabited island. Trip includes snorkel gear and instructions. Tour: Meet the crew and get aboard at Sapphire Marina. 10am to 4pm. Reservations required. $125 pp. A perfect and wonderful way to visit the National Park on St. John, snorkel and get time out on the water.
Local Legend Charters
We are a locally owned and family operated charter boat company offering unique day trip adventures throughout the USVI and BVI. Based in St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands, we are proud to have some of the most skilled and experienced captains in the business. Our captains are all U.S. Coast Guard licensed and have expert local knowledge of our waters having been raised and trained in the Virgin Islands by generations of accomplished sailors. Our comfortable 32-foot center console Cape Horn powerboats ensure a fun and smooth ride as you explore secret coves, beautiful beaches, hidden grottos and other incredible destinations only reachable by sea.
Stormy Pirates Boat Charters
Whether you are looking for a 1/2 Day Snorkel Trip around the USVI or a Full Day Snorkel Trip to the BVI we have you covered. Join one of our scheduled trips that takes a maximum of 12 people or we can design Private Snorkel Day based on your experience level. We can take you to calm locations, give you instructions and swim next to you, if you are a beginner or show you some amazing spots that you have never heard of, if you are an expert.
Mangrove Lagoon Kayak, Hike & Snorkel Adventures
A unique, guided, multi-eco experience awaits you! These award winning tours take guests of all ages and experience levels kayaking in the Mangrove Lagoon. Explore a mangrove forest and try your luck with a hermit crab race. A short walk along a coral and shell beach brings you to impressive volcanic cliffs, tidal pools and the famous Red Cliffs Blow Hole! Snorkel in a clear shallow lagoon. Guided tours depart daily: 5 hours w/ lunch, 3 hours, and 2 1/2 hours, SUP YOGA, Sunset & Night Tours. Perfect for wedding, corporate and private groups. Book online with Virgin Islands EcoTours or call toll free.
Virgin Islands EcoTours offers guided Kayak Hike & Snorkel Adventures at three locations: St. Thomas Mangrove Lagoon; St. John Honeymoon Beach; and Historic Hassel Island. Book online right now using promo code: VINOW, for your 10% discount!
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Fury Sailing Charters
SWIM WITH THE TURTLES SNORKEL/SAIL. Join the crew aboard the newly refurbished sailing yacht FURY for a 3.5 hour excursion to the National Marine Wildlife Refuge at Buck Island. Here you will encounter endangered Green Sea Turtles and a variety of sea life in their natural habitat. Day Sail on St. Thomas includes: snorkel gear, open bar, snacks, fresh water shower and free pickup/drop off at the Havensight Cruiseship Dock. Trips depart twice daily and can accommodate up to 25 guests. Voted #1 excursion activity on St. Thomas by Tripadvisor.com. Snorkeling at its best aboard the Yacht Fury! Don't miss this great wildlife experience!
Night Snorkeling in St. Thomas
Snorkeling in St. Thomas includes an exceedingly cool opportunity, guided night snorkeling! The ocean is a different place in the evening, some marine animals only come out at night, there is the possibility of bioluminescence, and a breathtaking view of the night sky. With a snorkeling guide and a special underwater light, you will be off on a memorable vacation experience.
Snorkeling on your own in St. Thomas
While vacationing or cruising in St. Thomas US Virgin Islands you can snorkel on your own at several beaches. Near shore reefs and rocky coastlines are areas you can explore. Conditions for snorkeling in St. Thomas are excellent. There is great visibility, comfortable water temperature, and calm beaches. Some of the best beaches on St. Thomas for snorkeling include Coki Point, Sapphire Beach, Brewers Bay, Hull Bay and Secret Harbor. Snorkeling is an easy watersport, but it does require some basic skills, snorkel gear, and a little snorkeling 101. Its best for your enjoyment and safety that you know how to swim, have respect for the ocean and marine environment, and have good fitting equipment. We put together a few articles about snorkeling in St. Thomas to help you, including tips for first time snorkelers, general suggestions for all snorkelers, the top 5 snorkeling beaches on St. Thomas, and alternatives to snorkeling like snuba and helmet dives.
