Top St John Snorkeling

Skip the crowds and gain rare access to protected waters on a guided kayak and snorkeling adventure along the north shore of Saint John. Meet your guide in Cruz Bay, paddle across the turquoise harbor into Virgin Islands National Park, and follow the scenic coastline to peaceful Scott’s Beach. Snorkel among coral reefs, seagrass beds, and turtle habitats with the chance to spot sea turtles, tropical fish, and stingrays—your guide knows all the best places to look.

Spend about 6.5 hours sailing, snorkeling, eating, and drinking with this cruise from St. John. You'll start with an on-board continental breakfast, followed by a snorkel stop at a coral reef. Then it's off to a floating taco bar, Lime Out, for lunch, followed by a full open bar on the catamaran after snorkeling and more snorkeling before you head home. Weather conditions determine if sailing is an option.

Head out on a half-day adventure around St. John and nearby St. Thomas on this budget-friendly, two-stop snorkeling tour. Your captain will show you and your group of up to 48 other passengers a couple of off-the-beaten-path snorkeling spots, away from where the cruise ships frequent. Once you’ve snorkeled to your heart’s content, you can order free drinks from the boat’s on-board open bar.

Immerse yourself in St John's outdoor wonders with a trio of adventure activities. Enjoy a leisurely kayak across pristine Caribbean waters to Henley Cay, an uninhabited cay known for its incredible coral reefs. Snorkel among them, admiring the vast array of coral species like brain, star, and endangered staghorn and swimming alongside schools of colorful fish. Afterward hike the cay for fantastic views of the British Virgin Islands. Both a 3-hour tour and 5-hour tour with lunch are available.

Spend the day sailing in St John aboard a 40-foot sailboat with this private excursion. You'll head out to Cruz Bay where you'll take an inflatable tender out to your sailboat. You'll then head out to sea, with a couple of stops for snorkeling in the clear Virgin Islands waters.

Spend the day aboard a 40-foot sailboat with this St John day trip, departing from Cruz Bay. You'll visit a quiet cay for snorkeling and swimming before making your way to a second area for more swimming plus white-sand beach time and an included lunch before returning to Cruz Bay.

This unique kayak and snorkel trip takes place in the crystal-clear waters of the Virgin Islands National Park. Our professional guide will instruct you in the basics of kayaking on the beach in Cruz Bay. Next, we paddle to uncrowded Scott Beach, which is one of the prettiest white-sand beaches on the island. There, we will snorkel with sea turtles and stingrays! You'll learn about the endangered green turtles that feed on the seagrass and nest on the beach. In the summer and fall, the turtles lay their eggs in the sand on this beach and we often see their nests. After snorkeling here and enjoying the beach, we'll paddle back to Cruz Bay.

Low Key Watersports has been in business over 30 years and is St. John's only PADI 5 Star Dive Center. Our sister company Ocean Runner Powerboat Rentals is the largest fleet in St. John and together we are your one stop shop for watersports during your stay!

We would love to host you all and show you a wonderful day on the water! This itinerary is set to maximize witnessing the beauty of the Virgin Islands, particularly St John. Departing from Cruz bay allows us a wonderful day on the water and multiple options for destinations as well. St. John's protected western shoreline provides the perfect venue for your entire party to enjoy the serene, blue, waters to relax and sunbathe while we set a course to show you sea turtles up close! At this first stop you will be fitted with the equipment needed to enjoy amazing snorkeling. (Snorkeling equipment is included in your day with us also). After snorkeling and swimming for approximately 40 minutes, we will head to a second stop where you will be able to swim with more amazing sea life and comb the white sandy beaches of some of the most incredible shoreline on the planet. You decide where you’d like to enjoy lunch because you have the boat exclusively to yourselves!

Learn to sail across the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea with this private sailing lesson in St. John. Board your vessel with your group and “captain” your boat for the whole day, or relax on the decks. Your day includes swim and snorkel stops, deli sandwiches, snacks, mixed drinks, beer, soda, juice, and water.