Catamaran Cruises in US Virgin Islands: 4 on the Shortlist

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

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

You’ll sail The VI Cat from Marriott Frenchman’s Cove to Turtle Cove at Little Buck Island, with about an hour in the water among sea turtles, reef fish, and coral. Snorkel gear, snacks, and drinks are included, with alcohol served after swimming. Crew members such as Captain Serena, Nick, Isaac, and Porscha are often praised for safety help and good humor, though staffing varies.

“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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2.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 St. Thomas outing limited to 12 people. Snorkel at Turtle Cove near Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge, look for green sea turtles and reef fish, then relax at Honeymoon Beach. Gear, snacks, water, and a top-shelf open bar after the in-water activities are included.

“We had the best time with Catie and Joey! I would recommend this tour a million times! We saw turtles and fish ! They brought us to awesome spots!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 606 reviews

Charter the 50-foot SY Sirena from Red Hook for four to seven hours with up to 12 people. Your captain chooses calm coves and snorkeling sites around St. Thomas and St. John, while the crew supplies gear, floats, soda, beer, rum punch, and water. Pickup in Cruz Bay may be possible by advance request.

“This activity was the highlight of our stay in St. Thomas. We were a family of six, including an 7 and 2 year old. Everything from the booking to checking-in was smooth. The captain and first mate were accommodating and very knowledgeable. Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews

Spend up to seven hours aboard S/Y Pisces, a private 47-foot Leopard catamaran for up to 12 people. Your captain may plan stops at Buck Island, Water Island, Honeymoon Beach, Shipwreck Cove, or quieter coves for snorkeling, swimming, and beach time. Snorkel gear, floats, drinks, Bluetooth audio, and a restroom are included. Lunch is not.

“This trip was perfect. The captain and 1st mate were knowledgeable and personable. We traveled to two islands. The 2nd island we stopped at to swim and snorkel was great. Funny enough there were about two hundred little fish that circled under the boat. We loved it! Rum punch was a +.”

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