Snorkeling with Turtles in the US Virgin Islands: Our 4 Top Picks

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.Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 661 reviews · from $160

Spend four hours on a semi-private St. Thomas charter with captains such as Rusty, Mike, Dave, or JW. Snorkel at Turtle Cove or Brewers Bay, look for turtles and tropical fish, then visit Honeymoon Beach and Dinghy’s Beach Bar. Gear, water, soda, and beer are included. Lunch, towels, sunscreen, and tips are extra.

“This was an amazing experience. We saw sea turtles, sting rays, and beautiful tropical fish. The capstan JW was laid bs k, kind and knowledgeable. 10/10 experience.”

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3.Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach

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

Join Captain Joe and Catie aboard a modern catamaran for a four-hour, small-group trip from Yacht Haven Grande. Snorkel at Turtle Cove and nearby reefs, look for green sea turtles and colorful fish, then relax at Honeymoon Beach on Water Island. Gear, snacks, fresh water, and an open bar after the water activities are included.

“Fantastic time out on the water with Joe and Catie. They were both very professional, the boat was great, Catie was very knowledgeable about all the marine life, and it was nice to be part of a smaller group than the giant 50+ person boats - not to mention they took special care to make sure we made it back to our cruise ship on a short stop in St Thomas, which we really appreciated. Can't say enough good things - Someday is worth a day of your vacation, whether you're staying on the island or visiting on a cruise!”

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4.St Thomas Sea Turtle Snorkel Kayak Adventure Tour

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

Spend about four hours kayaking and snorkeling in a calm St. Thomas bay where green sea turtles feed on seagrass. Guides such as Sven, Michelle, Connor, and Justin lead groups of up to six, provide gear and lunch, and share island and marine-life facts. You’ll meet at Emerald Beach Resort at 10 a.m.; transport is not included elsewhere.

“I had a great time on my first island shore excursion. The tour guide was very friendly and gave a great tour. I definitely had a lot of fun and we saw lots of turtles in this location. The included lunch was also very good. I would definitely recommend this to other people.”

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