St John Tours: 13 on the Shortlist

1.Snorkel St. John Tour from Sapphire and Margaritaville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,874 reviews · from $180Our pick

Spend 9 am to 3 pm cruising from Margaritaville St. Thomas to St. John’s protected waters. Crew members such as D’Hayden, Shyne, Nick, and Lauren provide gear and help for first-time snorkelers. Expect three snorkel stops, island stories, breakfast, buffet lunch, snacks, and an open bar, with locations shaped by weather and sea conditions.

“This is a must! Definitely the highlight of the trip. D’Haden and Shyne were fantastic hosts and made the excursion worth every penny.”

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2.Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,498 reviews · from $120

Join Ocean Surfari’s Reef Surfari for two snorkeling stops in Virgin Islands National Park, followed by pizza from Pizza Pi, drinks, music, and a sunset dance party. Captains and guides such as CJ, BK, John, Sydney, Darian, and Andy keep the trip lively. Pickup is available in Red Hook and Cruz Bay.

“From the time we were picked up to the time we bid farewell the trip was very entertaining. We met John and Darien first and they were very nice. Captain CJ was very interactive with everyone and along with John and Darien made the whole trip so fun. The sunset dance party was the icing on the cake. Thank you guys for making it worth experiencing”

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3.Night Kayak Tour St. John – Westin Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,011 reviews · from $69Best value

Launch from the Westin Resort for a 50-minute night paddle in a two-person, clear-bottom kayak. You’ll add glow paint, watch for tarpon, stingrays, baitfish, and bats, and follow guides such as Bernard, Spencer, Fawn, or Sam around the cove. The route is easygoing, but wind can make paddling harder.

“We had a great time! Our guide took us right through a school of jumping fish. We even had some jump in our kayak. We threw them back. How cool!!!”

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4.Circle the Island of St. John | Lunch stop at Lime Out (Taco Boat)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 790 reviews · from $250

Spend about eight hours circling St. John from St. Thomas or St. John, with snorkeling, drinks, pizza, and lunch at the floating Lime Out taco bar. The crew chooses calm water based on conditions, and guides such as Tara, Lacey, Sammy, Robyn, and Captain Dave have earned praise for friendly service. Bring sunscreen and money for tacos.

“Lacey and Sammy were so fun! They brought us to great snorkel spots and lunch at Lime Out was delicious and super unique. It was a chill, beautiful day! Highly recommend!”

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

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

Set sail from Sapphire Beach Marina at 9 a.m. with a maximum of six people. Your captain, often Kendall, Addison, Tommy, Mark, or Rusty, chooses two or three snorkel sites near St. John based on wind, weather, and crowds. Expect turtles, rays, coral, a grilled lunch, soft drinks, and an open bar before returning around 3:30 p.m.

“Addison and jay were great! Addison was the captain and he was very knowledgeable about St. John and great captain. Would highly recommend”

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6.Two-Tank Morning Dive Trip for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 602 reviews · from $180

Meet Low Key Watersports in Cruz Bay at 8:10 a.m. for two guided scuba outings at St. John reef sites, usually 30 to 80 feet deep. Your $180 includes scuba and snorkel gear, water, divemasters, and the boat trip. Guides such as Serenity, Andre, Ally, Josh, and Aqua may help lead the morning, which suits newly certified and seasoned participants.

“We assumed a two tank dive would mean we would use all the air both dives we had over 1500 pounds left over. We were put with very inexperienced divers which made the diving not so great. we really enjoyed your DM Mike and Dave, and that was the best part about the diving.”

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7.Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · from $150

Take a private 2.5-hour drive around St. John with local guides such as Hibiscus, Evans, or Ron. See Caneel Bay, Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Annaberg Sugar Plantation, Coral Bay, and mountain viewpoints. Bottled water and selected hotel transfers are included, and your guide can adjust the tour to suit your interests.

“Our tour guide Hibiscus was excellent and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this tour service.”

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8.Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $119

Spend about three hours hiking Turtle Point, kayaking Caneel Bay, and snorkeling over seagrass beds where sea turtles and stingrays feed. Guides including Kenny, Matt, Ernie, and Teegen lead small groups of up to 14, point out plants and wildlife, and tailor the pace. A longer option includes lunch.

“This was such a great way to start our vacation! Our guide Canadian Brian was friendly and knowledgeable about all parts of this multi-part trip. I felt comfortable paddling across to different islands with him leading and he showed us some spectacular snorkeling spots. I couldn’t recommend this more.”

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9.St. John Full-Day Lime Out Snorkel Taco Lunch & Open Bar – Westin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · from $179

Spend about seven hours aboard a spacious catamaran from the Westin St. John. You get breakfast, loaner snorkel gear, two reef stops, two Lime Out tacos, and an open bar after snorkeling. Crew members such as Captain Erin, Chris, Izzy, and Sam are known for attentive service, while the day’s pace balances water time with lunch and sailing.

“We had a great time snorkeling! Chris, Matt, and Sam were great. It was a gorgeous day and they took us to some great snorkeling places”

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10.St. John Days End Sunset Sail Open Bar & Hors D’oeuvres – Westin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · from $109

Board a 55-foot catamaran at The Westin St. John with Cruz Bay Watersports for a sunset cruise into Pillsbury Sound. Champagne, a full open bar, and hors d’oeuvres are included. Captains and crew members such as Freeman, Erin, Carter, Matt, Carolyn, and Brandon have earned warm praise for friendly service. Bring shoes you can remove easily.

“Excellent crew and lovely boat. Great drinks and food. Freeman was our captain and Carolyn abd Brandon took great care of us”

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11.St. John Jost Van Dyke & Soggy Dollar Snorkel Sail with Breakfast – Westin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · from $299

Spend about eight hours sailing from the Westin St. John to Jost Van Dyke. You’ll have a light breakfast, snorkel near a coral reef, relax at White Bay, and visit Soggy Dollar Bar. Crews have included Captain Jolene, Dan, Brendan, Riley, Eric, and Captain Brent. Bring your passport.

“Jost Van Dyke was fine just a wee bit to much spring break atmosphere for me. The beach itself is nondescript with a number of boats docked within feet from the beach. So there wasn't much space in the water for people. Now as for the vessel and the crew and the great time we had on board it was truly amazing. The snorkeling was great and once again the crew was amazing. Would highly recommend!!”

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12.St Thomas~St John Snorkel, Swim & Beach Trip on MV Island Flyer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 173 reviews · from $135

Spend four hours aboard a small powerboat from Red Hook, St. Thomas, exploring two snorkel sites around St. John and nearby cays. Captains such as Hillary, Glen, Mike, Wallens, and Dallas tailor stops to sea conditions. Expect reef fish, turtles, beach time, and included water, soda, and beer.

“Left/came back on time. Justin shared local knowledge. Snorkel stops were varied and enjoyable. Drinks (water, soda, beer) were plentiful.”

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13.Private Four Hour Historic/Beach Tour with Star Fish Tours & Taxi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $287

Spend four hours with a private guide such as Evans, Ron, or Hibiscus, seeing St. John’s beaches, Annaberg Sugar Plantation, Coral Bay, and the island’s high point. You can follow the planned route or adjust beach time and stops to suit your group. Bottled water and selected hotel transfers are included.

“Our tour guide, Hibiscus, was so sweet, humble and welcoming and she was very professional, knowledgeable and well-spoken. She made the St John Island tour so enjoyable. We saw the sugar plantation remains, several beaches, multiple Read more”

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