Snorkeling in Cruz Bay: Hike Lind Point Trail to Honeymoon Beach

Walk a ridge above Cruz Bay, then wade into a reef where your guide finds the turtles.

A guided hike and snorkel from Cruz Bay that starts at the Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Center, follows the Lind Point Trail past a scenic overlook of the bay and St. Thomas, then descends to Honeymoon Beach for a swim and reef exploration. Your guide provides mask, snorkel, fins, inflatable life vest and a fish ID card. Children are welcome from age 8. The morning and afternoon departures are both three hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike and snorkel at Honeymoon Beach

• Meet guide at Visitor Center
• Hike Lind Point Trail
• Take photos at scenic overlook
• Descend to Honeymoon Beach
• Swim and relax on beach
• Snorkel with guide and gear
• Return stroll with guide

The experience

You meet your guide at the Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Center, a short walk from the ferry terminal in Cruz Bay. From there, the Lind Point Trail climbs through the island's wildlife and history. Your guide explains the ecosystems as you walk, and at the scenic overlook you stop to photograph Cruz Bay and St. Thomas across the water. The trail then descends to Honeymoon Beach, where the sand is soft and the water sits still enough to see down.

Once in the water, your guide fits you with an inflatable life vest, mask and fins, then stays with you as you snorkel. They carry a fish ID card to name what you see (the colorful corals, the reef fish moving through them), and they help you look for sea turtles, which move through this stretch regularly. The guide stays in the water with you the whole time, pointing things out and making sure you're steady in the current.

After the snorkel, you walk back to the visitor center with your guide, the island still around you. The whole outing runs three hours. Bring a valid ID for the national park. Bottled water is provided. Children from age 8 can join, though the hike and the ocean entry aren't recommended for anyone with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

• Guided hike along the Lind Point Trail with explanations of the island's wildlife, history and ecosystems.
• snorkel gear including mask, snorkel, fins and inflatable life vest.
• mesh backpack and fish ID card.
• bottled water.
• your guide in the water with you the entire snorkel.

Options for this experience

2 options

Afternoon Departure09:45 and 13:45

Morning departure09:45 and 13:45Morning departure

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesFriday to SundayDepartures at 09:45 and 13:45

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 88 years) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Virgin Islands Ecotours

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure if you want the reef before the afternoon crowds arrive at Honeymoon Beach, or the afternoon slot if you prefer to sleep in and hike when the sun is lower. Either way, your guide stays in the water with you the whole time, so you're never navigating the reef alone.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 12 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Lind Point Trail actually like to hike?

The Lind Point Trail climbs from the visitor center to a scenic overlook of Cruz Bay and St. Thomas, then descends to Honeymoon Beach. Your guide explains the island's wildlife and history as you walk, and the overlook is the main photo stop before you reach the beach.

Will I see sea turtles when I snorkel at Honeymoon Beach?

Sea turtles move through Honeymoon Beach regularly, and your guide actively helps you look for them while you're in the water. They also point out the colorful corals and reef fish using a fish ID card so you know what you're seeing.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

No. Your guide outfits you with a mask, snorkel, fins, inflatable life vest, mask defogger and a fish ID card. You carry a mesh backpack and a bottle of water for the hike.

How do I get to the meeting point from the ferry in Cruz Bay?

The Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Center is a short walk from the ferry terminal in Cruz Bay, where you meet your guide to start the hike.

What's included in the price?

The guided hike, snorkel gear, inflatable life vest, fish ID card, bottled water and your guide's expertise on the island's wildlife and history are all included. The three-hour outing covers the trail, the overlook and the beach snorkel.