Turtle Swims in St Thomas: 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.Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach

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

Spend four hours snorkeling near Buck Island or Brewers Bay, looking for turtles, rays, sharks, and tropical fish before relaxing at Honeymoon Beach. Captains such as Rusty, Mike, Dave, JW, and JP provide gear, drinks, local facts, and weather-based route changes. Lunch at Dinghy’s Beach Bar costs extra.

“Rusty was our Captain and we couldn’t have handled picked a better guy. Our trip was fantastic! Will recommend to friends.”

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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 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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4.Turtles, Pizza Pi & Sunset trip

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

Spend about six hours sailing from Red Hook to St. John with a maximum of 12 people. Snorkel at Christmas Cove, collect pizza from the floating Pizza Pi restaurant, pass Cinnamon and Trunk bays, then swim with turtles and stingrays at Maho Bay before sailing home at sunset. Snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks, and a restroom are included.

“The boat ride was fun to start with, Jackson was awesome and great to talk with. Pizza pie wasn't very good pizza, but that's not stormy pirates fault. Any pizza is still ok when your hungury though. Overall a great day, we would highly recommend them, my wife and I prefer them over the VI Cat excursions!! More relaxed”

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