Snorkeling in St. John with breakfast and lunch included

Two snorkel stops in one morning, with the boat and the meal already waiting

Snorkeling in St. John National Park and at a remote uninhabited island, departing from Margaritaville Resort at 10:30am and returning by 3:30pm. The sailing yacht includes breakfast at boarding, a packed lunch, beer, wine and soft drinks, snorkel equipment, and a dedicated captain and crew. You choose the two reefs. The boat, the timing and the food are arranged.

What’s included

• Light breakfast and lunch prepared onboard.
• beer, wine, liquor and soft drinks.
• snorkel equipment.
• use of the yacht's sundeck and shade.
• a dedicated captain and crew.
• a live English-speaking guide.

Times

• Every day 10:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 70 1 private ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Ages Adult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems

Operated by Island Adventures (New Horizons & Breakaway Charters)

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The experience

The boat leaves Margaritaville Resort at 10:30am with a light breakfast already served. You head straight to the first snorkel site in St. John National Park, where the water holds coral and the fish that live in it. You spend the time in the water, not planning how to get there. After the first reef, you come back to the yacht for lunch prepared onboard, then sail to a second stop at a remote island nearby, also within the National Park boundaries. That second site is uninhabited and less trafficked than the first, which is why the operator names it as the rare part of the day.

The five-hour window (10:30am to 3:30pm) is tight enough that every piece of it matters: breakfast before you board, two separate snorkel stretches, a meal between them, and the sail back. You bring nothing except a swimsuit and a towel. Snorkel equipment, the boat, the captain, the crew, shade on deck, and drinks throughout the day are all included. The yacht has a sundeck, so time between water and sun is built in.

A live guide in English narrates the stops and the marine life, so you know what you're looking at. The crew handles the boat, the anchoring, and the logistics of moving between sites. Your only job is to decide how long to stay in the water at each reef.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 difference between the two snorkel sites on this trip?

The first stop is in St. John National Park's established reefs, where the coral and fish populations are well-known. The second site is at a remote, uninhabited island also within the National Park: less crowded and less visited, which is what makes it the rare part of the day.

What meals and drinks are included on the snorkeling trip?

Breakfast is served onboard before the first snorkel stop, and lunch is prepared fresh on the yacht between the two reefs. Beer, wine, liquor and soft drinks are available throughout the five hours.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

No. Snorkel equipment is provided and included in the price. You bring a swimsuit and a towel. Everything else is on the boat.

How much time do I actually spend snorkeling versus sailing?

The itinerary runs 10:30am to 3:30pm (five hours total). You snorkel at two separate reefs, with sailing time between them and a meal break in between. The exact time in the water depends on how long you choose to stay at each site.

Is this trip suitable for someone who's never snorkeled before?

Yes. The trip is suitable for all physical fitness levels. A live guide in English is onboard to help you understand the reefs and the marine life, and the crew can assist with gear and entry into the water.

Where do I meet the boat, and how do I get there?

The boat departs from and returns to Margaritaville Resort in St. Thomas. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the resort.