US Virgin Islands · SAIL & SNORKEL TRIPS
Half a day under sail with two or three stops in the water is the standard Virgin Islands outing, and the small-boat versions reach moorings the big catamarans never bother with. These 13 are compared on guest cap, stops and what lunch looks like.
3-hour St Thomas catamaran snorkel at Little Buck Island Turtle Cove with gear, snacks, and an open bar after the water.
“Amazing tour with approx. one hour of snorkeling with an amazing crew. My family really enjoyed the boat and the views. When we went snorkeling, the crew made sure that we were safe and knew everything before we got into the water. ThRead more”
Semi-private 6-passenger sail from St Thomas to St John with snorkel stops, lunch and open bar. Skip big-crowd days.
“Awesome day trip. Mark and Rusty brought us to an amazing reef and we were the only boat there. Good food, Rusty kept the drinks coming and even though I lost an earring, I still give it 5 out of 5 ;) Highly recommend”
Private 47’ catamaran charter in St Thomas with snorkeling gear, floats, beach time, and included rum punch, for up to 12.
“Such a relaxing and wonderful way to spend the day! Loved snorkeling in areas that we've never gone to. Honeymoon beach is our new favorite spot!”
Half-day sailing from Charlotte Amalie to Buck Island to snorkel with sea turtles, plus open bar and small-boat comfort.
“We specifically chose this excursion because it was a sailboat with a small passenger capacity, and it did not disappoint. The sailboat is beautiful, and we got to sail without motors on the way out to the bird sanctuary. Passengers chose whether to sit under the canopy or up on the front of the sailboat. The water in the cove where we snorkeled was very calm, and the equipment was in good shape. We enjoyed seeing the turtles, coral, and fish. Just keep in mind that the location is selected for the turtles. Drinks and snacks were offered after the snorkel. Captain Mike and Niki worked hard to accommodate requests…”
A small-group sail and snorkeling charter from Sapphire Marina in St Thomas. Up to 6 guests, gear and drinks included, calm-water sites.
“Great experience! Hosts were lovely and we had a lovely time sailing and snorkeling. Easily the highlight of our trip!”
Breakfast catamaran trip from St John to Jost Van Dyke, snorkeling reefs, then White Bay and Soggy Dollar.
“We had an absolute blast! My family and I sailed with Joleen and crew last Friday. Snorkeling was great (many sea turtles) and Jost Van Dyke was fantastic. Great trip!”
Small-group St Thomas to St John snorkel and beach hop in about 4 hours, with gear, soda, beer on MV Island Flyer.
“What an amzing experiene with Captain Dallas! It was a great experience and highly recommend this trip! Avoid the big boats and take this trip! You wont regret it!”
Snorkel St. John on a luxury catamaran with Pizza Pi lunch, open bar after swimming, and prime marine spots for about 5 hours.
“This was a great family experience! The crew was extremely friendly, helpful and attentive! We saw turtles, eagle spotted rays and plenty of fish! The food was AMAZING TOO!!”
Sail from St. Thomas to St. John for two turtle snorkeling stops at Maho Bay and Honeymoon Beach, plus picnic lunch and open bar.
“Had a great time, the crew were very friendly and knowledgeable. Swimming next to sea turtles was definitely a high point! Would definitely do this again!”
Full-day catamaran snorkel and sail to Jost Van Dyke for breakfast, open bar, and long time at Soggy Dollar Bar in White Bay.
“This experience was well worth the cost. Great quiet off the beaten path snorkel area and the rest of the day on the beach was amazing. Jolene and her crew made it a great day!”
Luxury catamaran snorkeling at Buck Island for sea turtles, optional shipwreck, Water Island lunch time, then an open bar sail back.
“We only saw one turtle and a few fish. The ads showed lots of turtles and fish. That with the one hour of snorkeling was disappointing.”
Private half-day sail from St Thomas to St John with snorkeling gear, sea turtles, drinks, snacks, and secluded beach time on a small charter boat.
“Our family had an amazing time. This was our favorite excursion we’ve ever done over years of cruising. We normally do the cruise sponsored ones because we get nervous about safety and missing the boat. Those are normally over priced aRead more”
Mid-day private sail from St Thomas to St John waters, snorkeling, turtles, all-inclusive drinks and snacks, plus flexible lunch options.
“Me, my husband, and friends reserved this yacht for an afternoon. I must say Kim and Brodie were awesome. The scene was beautiful, the ride was peaceful and calming. She provided us with a wonderful lunch and an open bar. This experience was definitely a 10/10 and I recommend you try it.”
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