The 4 Best Sailing and Yacht Snorkel Trips in the US Virgin Islands

1.Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,100 reviews · from $119Our pick

Board The VI Cat at Marriott Frenchman’s Cove for a 3-hour sail to Turtle Cove on Little Buck Island. Swim with green sea turtles, reef fish, and coral using included gear, then enjoy snacks and drinks. The crew, including captains Serena and Dave and guides such as Nick, Isaac, and Porscha, keeps the trip friendly and well organized.

“It was great the view was beautiful the Cesar the check In guy was attentive and efficient. The Zip line is not very high and it is easy to complete the course. The view was really pretty”

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2.St John & Surrounding Cays – Full-Day Sail/Snorkel, 6 Guests Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · from $245

Sail from Sapphire Beach Marina at 9 a.m. aboard a small boat with up to six passengers. Your captain, often Kendall, Addison, Tommy, Mark, or another crew member, chooses two or three snorkel sites near St. John and the surrounding cays. Lunch, drinks, and snorkel gear are included, with a return around 3:30 p.m.

“The entire day was amazing!! We snorkeled Lovango Bay and Christmas Cove. Captain Kendall was awesome & extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”

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3.50′ Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 606 reviews · from $1,595 per boat (seats 12)

Take up to 12 people aboard SY Sirena, a 50-foot catamaran departing Red Hook. Your captain can shape a half or full day around snorkeling, beaches, turtles, sightseeing, and lunch stops near St. Thomas and St. John. Floats, snorkel gear, beer, soda, water, rum punch, and an onboard restroom are included.

“A great experience hands down!!! Service and attention to detail by Capt Mandy and her first mate Olivia was top notch!! Made the trip for my wife 50th Birthday!! The private beach was amazing and the rum punch was on point!!!”

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4.Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter – Sail, Beach, Snorkel.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · from $1,495 per boat (seats 12)

Spend up to seven hours aboard S/Y Pisces, a 47-foot Leopard catamaran, with your own captain and crew. Sail from Havensight around St. Thomas, Water Island, Buck Island, or a quiet cay, stopping to snorkel, swim, relax on the beach, and watch for turtles. Snorkel gear, floats, water, soda, beer, and rum punch are included.

“We had a perfect day with Captain Anne Marie and Ro. They took great care of us and we saw three incredible snorkeling spots. We even enjoyed the Pisces Plunge!”

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