Snorkeling in St Thomas: Underwater Scooter & Reef Tour

You pilot the underwater scooter while the guide points out the reef.

Snorkeling in St Thomas pairs a personal underwater motor scooter with guided reef exploration aboard a 60-foot custom yacht. You operate the scooter yourself, no diving certification needed, while a professional guide leads small groups through the Caribbean reefs and points out tropical fish and coral formations. The 3.5-hour outing includes snorkeling, sun decks, snacks, water and a freshwater shower to rinse off salt afterward.

What’s included

• Use of the underwater scooter.
• snorkeling equipment.
• a guided reef tour in a small group led by a professional diver.
• snacks and cookies.
• water and juice.
• a freshwater shower to rinse off salt.
• access to sun decks and covered shade areas aboard the 60-foot yacht.

Times

• Monday 08:30 09:00 10:00
• Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00
• Wednesday 08:30
• Thursday 08:30 10:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 24

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 (18 to 90 years) · Child (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds No refund if you cancel. 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

Moderate physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems

Operated by BOSS Underwater Adventure

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

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The experience

What makes this different from a standard snorkel trip is the underwater scooter itself. You board the 60-foot yacht for a scenic cruise out to a clear dive site, then pilot your own motorized unit while a professional diver escorts your small group through the reef. The scooter does the work (you steer and control the depth), so you move through the water without the exertion of swimming or the training diving requires. It's built for anyone 10 and up who can reach the controls and is comfortable in the water.

The reef tour covers the brilliant undersea world of the Caribbean: tropical fish, coral formations, and the marine life the guides know how to find and explain. Between scooter runs, you can snorkel from the boat, swim off the sun decks, or rest in the covered areas. The crew provides cookies, water and juice throughout the outing, and a freshwater shower lets you rinse the salt off before you leave.

The whole experience runs 3.5 hours from boarding to return. A professional English-speaking guide leads the underwater portion in small groups, so you're not navigating alone. Medical waivers are required before the excursion, and the operator notes that this activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with lung conditions or poor cardiovascular health. Maximum weight is 350 pounds, and minimum height is 4 feet.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 17 years). Children under 10 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. No refund if you cancel.

What's the underwater scooter actually like to operate?

The scooter is a personal motorized unit you pilot yourself while a professional diver escorts your small group through the reef. You control the steering and depth. The motor does the propulsion, so you move through the water without swimming hard or needing diving training.

How long does the whole activity take?

The outing lasts 3.5 hours from the moment you board the 60-foot yacht until you return. That includes the scenic cruise out to the dive site, the guided scooter exploration, snorkeling time, and a freshwater rinse before you leave.

What's included in the price?

Snorkeling equipment, use of the underwater scooter, a guided tour of the reef in a small group, snacks (cookies), water and juice, and a freshwater shower to rinse off salt are all included. The yacht provides spacious sun decks and covered areas to rest between activities.

Do I need diving experience or certification?

No diving certification is necessary. The scooter is designed for anyone without diving experience. You just need to be at least 10 years old, at least 4 feet tall, weigh no more than 350 pounds, and be comfortable in the water.

What happens if I'm not comfortable underwater?

The activity includes both scooter time and snorkeling, plus relaxation on the sun decks and in covered areas, so you can choose how much time you spend underwater. The crew and guide are professional and work with small groups, so you're not alone.