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St Thomas & St John: Snorkel, Swim & Beach Semi-Private Trip

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Duration4h

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Snorkeling coral reefs and quiet beaches from St Thomas to St John

You’ll board a small boat in St Thomas with a handful of others, then snorkel bright reefs near St John and maybe spot turtles gliding by. After swimming, cold drinks appear while your guide shares local stories before you head for soft sand at Honeymoon or Hawksnest Beach. Expect laughter, sunburnt noses, and that floaty feeling that sticks around long after you’re back on land.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkel and beach trip from St Thomas

Meet captain and crew at departure lounge
Board powerboat at American Yacht Harbor
Snorkel at St John or nearby cays
Enjoy complimentary soda and beer
Visit Hawksnest Bay or Honeymoon Beach
Relax on white sand beach

The Experience

The first thing I noticed was the slap of water against the hull as we left American Yacht Harbor — that low, steady sound you feel in your chest more than hear. Our captain, Mike (who grew up on St Thomas), grinned at us over his sunglasses and pointed out the color change in the water. “That’s where it drops off — keep an eye out for turtles.” I was honestly a little nervous about snorkeling, but he handed me a mask and just said, “You’ll be fine. The fish are friendlier than most people.”

We anchored near Maho Bay — or maybe it was Lovango Cay? Honestly I lost track because the water was so clear it almost looked fake. There was this moment underwater when a parrotfish flashed by my face and I accidentally got a mouthful of salty water (not my most graceful move). My partner kept waving at me to look down — there was a turtle just drifting along like we weren’t even there. The sun felt sharp on my back when I surfaced, but the breeze cooled everything off fast.

After everyone climbed back onto the boat (someone’s kid kept giggling about their “sea hair”), Mike passed around cold sodas and beer. He told us how he used to skip school to fish near these same reefs — I guess some things don’t change. We cruised over to Honeymoon Beach for a bit; sand stuck everywhere, but nobody cared. There were only a few other people on the beach, mostly locals chatting under palm trees. I didn’t expect to feel so relaxed after just four hours out here. It’s weird what saltwater does to your brain.

What’s included

Your outing includes use of all snorkeling equipment plus plenty of bottled water, sodas and beer after swimming. You’ll ride aboard a comfortable powerboat with a local captain guiding you between reef spots and peaceful beaches before returning back to American Yacht Harbor in St Thomas.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Seas the Day Charters and Tours