Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John
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St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
- 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy a cruise, snorkeling, pizza, and a sunset dance party all in one trip, with afternoon departures from St. Thomas and St. John. Includes two snorkeling stops in the Virgin Islands National Park. Enjoy drinks from the bar after snorkeling and pizza from Pizza Pi in Christmas Cove. Afterwards, enjoy a sunset dance party before returning to St. John and then St. Thomas.
- Cruise around and go snorkeling in the Virgin Islands National Park
- All snorkeling equipment provided
- Alcoholic drinks, sodas, water, and pizza included
- Pickup and drop-off at Red Hook in St. Thomas and Cruz Bay in St. John
What's Included
- Soda/Pop
- DinnerPizza from Pizza Pi or another pizza restataunt (when Pizza Pi is closed) is provided after the second snorkel stop, typically between 5:00-5:30 PM.
- SnacksChips and cookies are available after the first snorkel stop.
- Alcoholic BeveragesAlcohol is served beginning at the second snorkel location after you are finished swimming.
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Restroom on board
- Gratuities
- Parking at the Ferry Terminal for $20 a day
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Ocean Surfari - Reef Surfari Snorkel ExcursionsSmith Bay Rd, Red Hook, St Thomas 00802, USVI
St. Thomas departure- meet at our retail store, "Ocean Surfari" next to the Ferry Terminal in Red Hook. *****DO NOT USE OUR STREET ADDRESS WITH ANY NAVIGATION APP***** St. John departure- meet at our retail store "Ocean Surfari" next to the public ferry dock in Cruz Bay.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.2:00 pm
What To Expect
1
St. Thomas
2
St. John
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- For food allergy or restrictions, alternative food items can be arranged with 72 hours advanced notice, and may be subject to additional costs
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 47 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Janet_M
Excellent crew in Captain Andy, John, and Darien(hope I spelled that correctly). Always felt safe and well taken care of. John was very knowledgeable about the marine creatures and knew where to find them. The snorkeling was amazing. We saw turtles, rays, and my husband swears he saw a shark. The pizza and beverages hit the spot after all that snorkeling. And the music, singing, and dancing till sunset were the icing on the cake. John and Darien went above and beyond to keep everyone entertained. We truly enjoyed the entire experience and highly recommend this excursion.
Reviews
4.9
based on 1,664 reviews
Chet_N, Mar 2026
John and BK were awesome, so attentive to everyone’s needs on board from drinks to towels for warmth! We saw turtles, so many different fish, eagle ray, spotted ray, octopus and squid! So fun!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Angela_P, Mar 2026
The staff was so much fun! They really made the trip. The snorkeling was great and the pizza was also great. I would recommend this trip for sure.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Anonymous, Mar 2026
We had an amazing time on the Snorkel, Pizza and Sunset Tour - even with a little rain, the experience was unforgettable. Our snorkeling stops were fantastic; we saw so many beautiful fish and even some sea turtles up close. CJ (captain) and Derrian (first mate) were awesome - funny, upbeat, and really made the whole rainy afternoon feel bright. They got everyone on board involved in a fun interactive dance that had us all laughing. One of the coolest parts was getting hot, fresh pizza delivered to us from a boat anchored right in the Caribbean! This was a great tour - I highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Shalini_R, Mar 2026
John, Darrien and CJ are the best crew you can ask for! The whole experience from beginning to end was amazing. Kids were able to see turtles, octopuses, sting rays. The water was absolutely lovely. I have been to many sunset cruises. These three made it extra special with the Caribbean dancing and taking pictures and the cocktails that made.
Loved the experience!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Stacy_K, Mar 2026
What an awesome afternoon! We snorkeled Hawksnest Bay and Christmas Cove, enjoyed Pizza Pi pizza, and sang and danced as the sun set. Darian, a marine biologist, snorkeled with us to help us find sea turtles, rays and octopus. BK was a great captain and DJ. Highly recommend - 5 hours on the water for a decent price - way more affordable than other charters.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Lynn_A, Mar 2026
It’s a great day on the water! All the staff were great and knowledgeable!! It’s 100 character minimum I have nothing else to say!!😊
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Matt_M, Mar 2026
The snorkeling was amazing and the crew was even better! Captain CJ, John and Darian were the best part.
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Monica_P, Mar 2026
Great time. CJ, John and Darrian were great hosts. Most phone we had the whole trip. Very knowledgeable and showed us great spots.
We had pizza that was cooked on a boat and delivered to us so that was a fun experience Thanks guys
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Brad_C, Mar 2026
Great crew, fun & long stops (not like the typical 25 minute stops of most charters to snorkel, that rush you in and out of the water)
Fun times, great music, tasty pizza delivered from another boat that has 3 pizza ovens
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Joe_M, Mar 2026
Absolutely amazing! Even better than 3 years ago! We loved Cj, John and Darian! John was the life of the party and CJ was an amazing captain!
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Leanna_B, Mar 2026
What fun this was! Our hosts, Captain Andy, John and Darian were super helpful and knowledgeable about the marine life. My husband and I saw sea turtles, a nurses shark, octopus and fish. It wasn't as bright as we were hoping for so we didn't see a ton of colors underwater but we'd definitely go again. After snorkeling we enjoyed endless pizza and drinks until we got back to the dock. If you're a lightweight like me then ask for stateside pours in your cocktails lol.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Nathan_H, Mar 2026
Very fun and well organized tour. Captain BK knows his way around the islands to find turtles and great snorkeling places and John was super friendly, helpful and entertaining. The pizza from Pizza Pi (a floating pizza kitchen that gets delivered on the water) was also amazing and a fun experience. Definitely recommend!
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Holly_Z, Mar 2026
We had a great time and our guides made it so fun! It was nice to have a guide point out eagle rays and turtles otherwise I wouldn’t have found them on my own.
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Sara_J, Mar 2026
BOOK THIS TRIP RIGHT NOW!! What an amazing day! Captain Andy was sooo good as well as his crew John and Darian. They made the entire day safe and entertaining. Even if we just went out for the pizza, it would have been worth it for the price. It really was a magical day and the pizza was delicious.
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Roshanda_J, Feb 2026
Expect to have an awesome time w/the captain, D and John. They are very accommodating, a joy to be around and knowledgeable about what to expect during the excursion. My family and I would definitely book this one again!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Craig_B, Feb 2026
That it was the best part of my trip. Captain Andy, John, and Darian made it a blast. We got a little history, along with seeing turtles and octopus. Definitely don't skip out on this, even if this is all you get to do.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
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Jessica_W, Feb 2026
We had an amazing time snorkling and dancing. The crew, Captain Andy, John and Darian were great! Book it, it's worth it!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
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Tara_O, Feb 2026
Super fun crew: John, Sydney and Captain CK were attentive and knowledgeable. We snorkled in 2 cool spots. Nice pizza and painkillers! The dance party at the end was unexpected and fun.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
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Annette_O, Feb 2026
The crew was great. Darrien worked hard to show us turtles, a sting ray, a sea cucumber and so many fish.
They all did a good job engaging with everyone, even if you’re not a dance party person lol.
Captain CJ, Darrien and Sydney were all a fun crew.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
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Risha_S, Feb 2026
Wish I could give this a better review but just can’t. We arrived for our excursion at 2pm and noticed there was already a ton of people coming on. We go over to St. John and then pick up MORE passengers. Now when they got on we were literally knee to knee sitting way too close to people. We had most of our stuff in our laps because there was no room to sit it down. I was very uncomfortable sitting still for 5 hours on what was supposed to be a party boat. We got to our first snorkel spot, didn’t see much and the water was murky. Got to the second spot and the water was better but only saw one turtle and a stingray after an hour of snorkeling. Then got Pizza that was “meh”. Alcohol only served after snorkeling is done. So you have maybe 45 min to drink while on the boat. And the music was weird for a party setting. Crew and captain were awesome, but I expected more for being on a boat for 5 hours.
Maybe not overbook your tours so people can enjoy the experience and not be overcrowded.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Sorry you felt that way. We never book our boat to its legal capacity so that everyone has enough room.
Glad to hear that the crew was great though!
Katariina_M, Feb 2026
This was the best experience we had in the island. An amazing afternoon/evening on the sea with LOTS of snorkeling, drinks and fun times. Captain Andy was so accommodating and took care of us (with a good playlist!) and John was knowledgeable guide in the water. 100% recommend and would go again.
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Alexandria_M, Jan 2026
This was such a beautiful experience! Captain BK and Sydney were wonderful guides. We saw so many cool sea creatures including turtles and nurse sharks! The pizza and drinks were delicious, and even though the sun was blocked by clouds, we had a beautiful horizon.
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Audrey_C, Jan 2026
Darian and captain Andy were the best!!! We saw so many fish and even a spotted eagle ray! They were very informative, professional and fun!! This trip was the ultimate all in 1 experience and the crew is there to make it the best night of your trip!
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Katherine_N, Jan 2026
We had a wonderful time! The guides were helpful and friendly. We got to see multiple sea turtles, a spotted eagle ray, and a couple nurse sharks. The sunset was stunning and we enjoyed the pizza and beverages. This was one of the highlights of our trip!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
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Leann_R, Jan 2026
Sidney and BK were fun, service oriented, and informative! We had a blast and are so glad we took this snorkel surfari !!!
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Vanessa_W, Jan 2026
We had an absolutely great time. CJ, John and Sidney were the best. They were very engaging and knowledgeable!
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Carly_B, Dec 2025
Sydney and John and Captain BK were the most amazing crew! The snorkeling spots were both amazing and we got to see amazing sea life and coral. The boat never felt cramped and everyone got a beautiful view of the sunset. The drinks are no joke too. Highly highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
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Kimberly_C, Dec 2025
Everyone was amazing on the boat.
Very accommodating for our party of 12z
Lots of music, dancing, drinks and laughs…
Response from Host, Jan 2026
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Ranganath_P, Dec 2025
I gave a 2 star rating only because they did deliver all the details listed in the Activity details section. However, We are very much disappointed with the service received from the onboard crew-John and Sydney(unsure of the spelling). Both have behaved in an unprofessional and discourteous manner towards us, for the most part of the activity. My Wife was a bit nervous getting into the water for snorkeling and asked Sydney if she could be with her for some time during the activity. But Sydney asked a hypothetical question of, what if everyone onboard asks for special help and that she couldn't cater to each one individually. Guess what, no one asked her for any help when they were snorkeling and she just stayed on the boat, talking to those present. She didn't even think of coming back to help that one person who asked for her help; so no sign or attitude of helpfulness, to go the extra step! She may not be required to help the customers in their activity but at least showing the willingness would have gone a long way. There was another instance, where she was constantly telling my kids how and when to use the fins on board. It was really annoying and I had to be firm to ask her to stop and only then did she stop. We as parents know better to take care of our kids and don't need her constant direction to do so.
John was even worse than her throughout the time. There is one particular situation, where the captain asked the people standing at the front of the boat to sit down, for his visibility. But We didn't hear that instruction due to the loud sound of the waves and the boat. John came over and told my ten year daughter to sit down in a very harsh manner. My daughter was shocked and felt instantly sad hearing someone talk to her like that. I wanted to go and talk to him about the manner in which he conveyed the captain's message but my family prevented me from doing so as they didn't want to have an argument right around the trip completion time. So I restrained from doing so. It was very disappointing of his demeanor.
Due to all these interactions and experiences, towards the end of the journey, I was very reluctant to give them any tip amount but seeing Sydney stand right outside the boat with a bowl in her hand, made my wife feel obligated and hence threw in a few bucks out of pity on them. If giving tips is truly an optional gesture, then they could have just placed the jar somewhere and suggested people to give tips if they wish to do so; rather than standing herself in the way with the jar, which made it more like an obligation to give than not to.
We are paying you to have a good time on our vacation and by no means you are doing us a favor by serving us on the boat. if any, it's the other way round, where in you are making a living off of the money folks like us are spending at your company. I believe these 2 forgot that basic point.
Other people may have a different experience than us but this is how we felt during this activity and hence sharing our experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Here's my copy and pasted reply to this copy and pasted review:
We always strive to give each and every customer a wonderful experience. Some guests can be a challenge. The review already tells the story. Kids walking around the boat with fins on is a great way for them to get hurt. Our crew aren't babysitters. We need the parents help in keeping their children safe. Clearly this didn't happen.
And if guests are unable to hear a simple request to allow the captain to see, the crew needs to make sure that request is heard. It's for everyone's safety.
Just to note, Sydney's role is to be a lifeguard for the swimmers in the water. She can't be an effective lookout if she's in the water giving swimming lessons.
Sydney and John have many, many 5-star reviews. I talked to them about this day and they were just exasperated by this group.
Marisol_C, Dec 2025
This crew took great care of all the participants. We saw an abundance of marine life, and one of the crew members actually got in the water and pointed out and spotted a few different animals. We saw a Moray Eel, Spotted Eagle Ray, Nurse Shark, and a sea turtle!! And of course a lot of different reef fish.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
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