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Turtle Snorkelling in St Thomas: The 13 Best Trips

13 tours  ·  from $65 a head

Green turtles graze the sea grass in the shallows here, which is why so many boats promise them. These 13 are compared on where they actually anchor, how long you get in the water and whether the gear is included.

Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT - What the snorkeling actually feels like
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Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

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

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

Sail from Frenchman’s Cove to Little Buck Island for turtle snorkeling, reef fish, snacks, and open-bar drinks on a 3-hour catamaran trip.

“Very easy snorkeling experience where we saw some turtles and fish around a local island. The ride there was good and the sail back was phenomenal. Tim, Porscha, and Cap. Serena were fantastic.”

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Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach - What the captains add to the water time
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Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach

Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach - Turtle Cove and Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge
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Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach

3.Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach

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

Review of St. Thomas’ small-group catamaran tour with turtle snorkeling, Honeymoon Beach, open bar, snacks, and practical booking tips.

“Only 12 customers and true crew on this beautiful catamaran that took us quickly to some beautiful spots for snorkeling The crew was absolutely terrific… Thank you, Catie and Joe!”

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Turtles, Pizza Pi & Sunset trip - Christmas Cove: the first swim and Pizza Pi delivery
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Turtles, Pizza Pi & Sunset trip

4.Turtles, Pizza Pi & Sunset trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · from $295

Sail from St. Thomas to St. John for turtle snorkeling, Pizza Pi lunch, open-bar drinks, and a small-group Caribbean sunset.

“Captain John and Sierra were great. Super nice and helpful. The family had a great time snorkeling, the water was beautiful and even though there weren’t young children with my group this trip is great for the younger one’s. Definitely worth it. Only disappointed because store closed early so we didn’t get to buy any souvenirs.”

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Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John - Meeting up and getting down to Honeymoon Beach
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Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John

Half Day Sail and Snorkel with the Turtles - What makes Fury different from a large catamaran
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Half Day Sail and Snorkel with the Turtles

6.Half Day Sail and Snorkel with the Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $140

Sail from Charlotte Amalie to Buck Island for turtle snorkeling, open-bar drinks, and a relaxed small-group trip aboard Fury.

“Enjoyed the sail boat. Mike and Niki. We’re great hosts. Very active with guests. Able to answer questions and timed arrival to avoid congestion at the popular snorkel locations.”

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Small Group Sea Turtle Tour (Guaranteed to see turtles) - A quiet shore entry instead of a boat ride
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Small Group Sea Turtle Tour (Guaranteed to see turtles)

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

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

Snorkel from a quiet St. Thomas beach with a guide, small group, provided gear, and a guarantee of multiple sea turtle sightings.

“This experience was so great! The vibe was so chill and James was so informative. He literally told us about the whole ecosystem around the beach including the trees and reef life. He was kind and polite and we had an amazing time! We so so many turtles and we saw a fantastic sea star”

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St Thomas Sea Turtle Snorkel Kayak Adventure Tour - From Emerald Beach Resort to the water
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St Thomas Sea Turtle Snorkel Kayak Adventure Tour

St. Thomas Maho Bay Turtle Snorkel Sail - Ritz-Carlton - The ride toward Maho Bay
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St. Thomas Maho Bay Turtle Snorkel Sail – Ritz-Carlton

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

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

Sail from St. Thomas to Maho Bay and Honeymoon Beach for turtle snorkeling, lunch, an open bar, and a relaxed return sail.

“Beautiful boat, friendly staff, and incredible experience snorkeling with turtles. Staff made us feel very welcome and created a good atmosphere. Captain provided great instructions for a safe experience. And lunch and the drinks were awesome!”

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Snorkeling with Sea Turtles - What you may see in the water
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Snorkeling with Sea Turtles

10.Snorkeling with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · from $65Best value

Snorkel with sea turtles at Frederiksted Pier in St. Croix, with guides, gear, calm water, and full-day beach rentals for $65.

“Joe our guide was excellent!! Our group did not have snorkeling experience! From the moment we arrived to in and out of the water it was FUN SAFE and seen LOTS of ocean life! 10/10 would definitely recommend!”

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St Thomas Kayak and Sea Turtle Snorkel Excursion - Snorkeling With a Guide, Not Just a Rental Mask
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St Thomas Kayak and Sea Turtle Snorkel Excursion

11.St Thomas Kayak and Sea Turtle Snorkel Excursion

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

Kayak to a quiet St. Thomas beach, snorkel with sea turtles, and enjoy lunch on a small-group tour with gear and instruction included.

“We had great expectations when booking this trip, but we had no idea that our expectations would be exceeded to such a great extent. Conner was such a joy to work with. He was very informative & went the extra mile to make sure thaRead more”

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Snorkeling with Sea Turtles at St. Thomas - What happens when you arrive
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Snorkeling with Sea Turtles at St. Thomas

St. John Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel and Cays Full Day - Waterlemon Cay: the first guided snorkel
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St. John Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel and Cays Full Day

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

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

Review of Someday Charters’ six-hour St. John catamaran cruise, with turtle snorkeling, three reef stops, meals, drinks, and a 12-person limit.

“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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