Things to do in US Virgin Islands
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St Thomas & St John: Private Catamaran Yacht, Snorkel & BeachesYou’ll step onto your own private catamaran yacht in St Thomas or St John and set your own pace: snorkeling with turtles at Maho Bay, relaxing on quiet beaches like Lindquist or Trunk Bay, sipping rum punch as you drift between cays. With a local captain guiding you (and plenty of laughs along the way), it’s all about easygoing island time with friends or family.
St Thomas Snorkeling: Virgin Islands National Park & Sea TurtlesYou board at Red Hook (St Thomas) or Cruz Bay (St John) and spend two hours in the water at two different snorkel sites in Virgin Islands National Park, hunting sea turtles and coral. Snorkel gear, fruit and water before swimming, rum punch and beer after. The boat returns you by 12:30, leaving your afternoon open.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel the national park reefs without arranging your own boat, picking your own sites, or managing the logistics — the fixed departure times and two daily stops mean you get the sea turtles and coral without the planning.
St Thomas: Sunset Sail with Cocktails & AppetizersYou board a catamaran at sunset, spend two hours on the water around Charlotte Amalie Harbor with an open bar and appetizer platters, and watch the sky change color while the crew navigates. Pickup is not included — you drive or taxi to Marriott's Frenchman's Cove and check in 30 minutes early at the dock.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in or near St Thomas who want an evening on the water without arranging a group dinner. Plan to arrive 30 minutes early at the dock and arrange your own transport to Marriott's Frenchman's Cove — that is what keeps the price down and the boat moving on time.
High-Speed Harbor Tour from Charlotte Amalie: 750 HP Jet BoatThe Screamin' Eagle is a 750 HP turbo-charged jet boat that takes you on a 40-minute high-speed tour of Charlotte Amalie Harbor and the surrounding coastline, with passes by Hassel Island and Water Island. Your captain provides local history and commentary while the boat performs 180-degree spins and fishtails at speed. This is a wet ride—seawater spray is part of the experience, not a side effect. Children from age 4 are welcome; the minimum height requirement is 42 inches.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and delivers commentary throughout, so you follow the local history and the captain's play-by-play without any confusion. Book this if you want the thrill and the speed—if you prefer a calm, dry harbor cruise where you sit back and listen, a traditional tour boat is the better choice.
St. John: Two-Tank Morning Dive Trip for Certified DiversYou’ll suit up early in Cruz Bay for a two-tank dive trip around St. John’s reefs, guided by local divemasters who know every current and coral head. Expect salty air, friendly faces, all scuba gear provided—and those quiet underwater moments that somehow linger long after you surface.
Coral World Ocean Park: Undersea Observatory & Coki BeachYou get full-day access to 5 acres of aquarium exhibits, the unique undersea observatory tower, Coki Beach, and live animal presentations where you can touch starfish and hand-feed stingrays. No separate beach entry fee, no timing restrictions—you stay as long as you want. Showers are included, so you can move straight from the park to the water.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Caribbean marine life up close without snorkeling or diving, and for families with young children or anyone who prefers staying dry while exploring the reef. The fixed entry price covers everything you'll do inside, so there are no surprise add-ons once you arrive.
Two-Tank Certified Dive in St Thomas: Valet Service IncludedA two-tank certified dive in St Thomas where the crew manages your equipment, tanks and entry so you can dive without the logistics. Scuba Pro gear with integrated weights and digital gauges; small groups of seven divers or fewer per instructor; a 42-foot USCG-inspected boat with licensed captains; two possible sites on the southeast side of the island.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and stays in the water with you throughout both dives, so certified divers of any experience level can follow the plan and get personalized attention without managing a buddy search or gear logistics.
St Thomas UTV Adventure: Guided Off-Road & Water DipYou drive a UTV through St Thomas's rocky north-side trails for 2 hours, navigating terrain regular cars can't reach, with an expert guide leading and a turquoise-water dip included if time allows. You'll need a valid driver's license, closed-toe shoes, and a second person to book. Arrive 15 minutes early, bring your camera, and expect dust and uneven ground — that's the whole point.Is it for me?Book this if you want to drive yourself through terrain you can't reach in a rental car and don't mind getting dusty — the UTV format is what makes those inaccessible trails possible in the first place. Minimum two people per booking, and you'll need a valid driver's license and closed-toe shoes on the day.
6-Hour Snorkel & Sunset Sail: Turtles, Pizza, Virgin IslandsThis 6-hour sailing and snorkeling tour departs St. Thomas and anchors at a protected cove in Virgin Islands National Park where you snorkel alongside sea turtles and stingrays, eat fresh pizza delivered by dinghy, then sail past Trunk Bay and Maho Bay before a champagne toast at sunset. The catamaran holds a maximum of 12 guests, and the Coast Guard-certified crew shares island stories and local knowledge throughout the day.Is it for me?Most sunset sails in the islands are sailing-only with a drink at the end. This one anchors you twice to snorkel with turtles and stingrays, feeds you lunch on the water, and keeps the group small enough that the crew knows your name—so the day is active, not just a float.
St Thomas: Island Hop & Food Boats with Snorkel & Beach ClubYou spend eight hours on the water visiting three islands, swimming at two snorkel sites, eating at two floating restaurants, and landing at a beach club—all without arranging transport, gear rental, or food separately. Pizza and an open bar are included; the boat adjusts to weather and group size, so no two days are identical.Is it for me?This works best if you want to see multiple islands and eat at places tourists usually miss without renting a boat or coordinating stops yourself—the shared boat and fixed itinerary handle all of that, and the weather-based changes mean the crew is steering around conditions instead of pushing through them.
St. Thomas Yacht Charter: Private Catamaran, Snorkel & Beach DayYou’ll spend your day sailing St. Thomas on a private catamaran—snorkeling at Buck Island, lounging on bean bags or trampolines, sipping cold rum punch, and drifting past cays at your own pace with a local captain guiding you. Expect laughter, sea breezes, music you pick yourself—and moments where you forget everything else except sunlight and salt air.
Sunset Sail St Croix: Live Music on a CatamaranA 2.5-hour sunset sail departing from Frederiksted pier on the Jolly Mon, a 63-foot catamaran, with live music from local musicians, unlimited rum punch, and views of the West End and Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge. The sail is timed to catch the sunset over the horizon—a sight most sunset tours on the island cannot claim. Shoes are removed on board; the experience is for ages 18 and up.Is it for me?If your first or last day on St Croix falls in the late afternoon, this sail fills the gap between arrival or before departure—you're on the water watching the light change instead of sitting in a hotel room or on a crowded beach. The timing and the boat's position mean you'll actually see what you came for, not a sunset blocked by land or missed because the tour turned back too early.
Cruz Bay Kayak & Snorkel Tour with Sea TurtlesA 3-hour guided kayak and snorkel trip on St. John's north shore in Virgin Islands National Park, launching from Cruz Bay and paddling to Scott's Beach. You'll paddle across the harbor, snorkel over coral reef and seagrass beds where sea turtles, Caribbean fish and stingrays live, then paddle back. The company holds the only permit to operate at this location. Equipment, guide and a small chocolate bar and bottled water are included.Is it for me?Book the morning departure if you want to paddle and snorkel before the afternoon heat builds, or the afternoon slot if you prefer a later start. Either way, you're paddling yourself to the reef instead of watching from a tour boat—the effort is what puts you in the water with the turtles.
St Thomas Private Tour: Mountain Top, Drake's Seat & BeachYou get a private vehicle with a certified guide, four major viewpoints across St Thomas, your own photos taken by the guide, duty-free shopping, lunch at a local restaurant, and time at a beach of your choice—all customizable to what you actually want to do that day. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main viewpoints and landmarks of St Thomas without arranging your own transport, timing, or figuring out which stops matter—the private vehicle and certified guide handle all of that, and the customizable itinerary means you're not locked into a fixed schedule.
St. John Island Tour: Beaches & Sugar Plantation RuinsA private two-and-a-half-hour island tour of St. John, United States Virgin Islands, departing from Loredon Boynes Ferry Terminal in an open-air safari with a native guide, local commentary and stops at Caneel Bay, Hawksnest Beach, Trunk Bay, Maho Bay, Cinnamon Bay and the Annaberg Sugar Plantation. The guide picks the departure time you choose at booking, and the tour includes bottled water and soft drinks for the duration.Is it for me?Book the early or mid-morning departure if you want the best light for photos and the beaches less crowded; the afternoon slot works if you're arriving later or prefer a slower start to your day. The private format means the guide adjusts the pace and stops to your group's interests, and the two-and-a-half-hour length fits between a ferry arrival and lunch or between other activities without eating your whole day.
Snorkeling in St John with Lime Out floating taco barA full-day sailing and snorkeling activity in St John aboard a luxury catamaran, with a morning reef stop, afternoon lunch and open bar at Lime Out floating taco bar. The catamaran carries snorkel gear; two tacos and all beverages at Lime Out are included. The trip runs 6.5 hours and operates with a live English-speaking guide.Is it for me?The pace is leisurely—morning snorkel, then floating and lounging for the rest of the day—so this suits anyone who wants time in the water without rushing between stops. The catamaran handles all the sailing and navigation, and lunch is waiting when you arrive, so there's no planning or coordinating once you board.
St Thomas: Mangrove Lagoon Kayak, Hike & Snorkel with LunchYou’ll paddle through tangled mangroves in St Thomas’ lagoon, hike Cas Cay’s volcanic cliffs to see the blowhole spray, snorkel among bright reef fish (maybe even stingrays), and share a picnic lunch with your group—all guided by someone who knows every twist of these waterways. There’s something honest about how salt clings to your skin here.
St Thomas Private Boat Charter: 31' Powerboat & SnorkelingYou design the stops, the captain handles the boat, and snorkeling gear plus drinks are already loaded. Spend as long as you want at each beach — Honeymoon, Trunk Bay, Maho, Sapphire, or wherever the captain suggests — and return to American Yacht Harbor whenever your group is ready.Is it for me?Right for groups of up to 12 who want to control their own day on the water without the fixed schedule of a group tour. Expect to spend at least ninety minutes at each stop — that's what gives you time to actually snorkel and relax instead of just passing through.
St. John Sunset Sail & Champagne from the WestinYou board at the Westin, sail into Pillsbury Sound on a 65-foot catamaran with champagne and an open bar included, watch the sunset from the water with St. John's north shore beaches in view, and return in time for dinner. No driving, no planning the evening after — just the sail and the light.Is it for me?Book this if you want a romantic evening on the water without arranging a separate dinner reservation or transportation — the timing is built around getting you back to the Westin ready to eat, which is what makes it actually fit into your night instead of eating into it.
St Croix: Christiansted Food Tour & Island Spirits TastingYou’ll wander Christiansted’s colorful streets with a local guide, tasting six island dishes (and one unique spirit), hearing stories behind old churches and family recipes. Expect laughter over lunch, new flavors you’ll remember long after, and small moments that make St Croix feel personal.
