Snorkeling with Sea Turtles at St. Thomas
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St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Guide in Person
- Snacks
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Brewers Bay Beach, Charlotte Amalie West, St Thomas 00802, USVI
Meet your guide at Brewers Bay Beach on St. Thomas, where the stairs goes down to the beach near the bath house. Please note: Transportation to the meeting point is not included.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 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
Brianna_S
This was a lovely snorkeling tour & our tour guide was amazing . He is very knowledgeable & seems like a very good guy . We seen an array of ocean life ! Would absolutely book again .
Reviews
4.7
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Thomas_T, Jun 2026
Short cab ride from ship to the beach. Met up with the tour guide, received all the gear and went in right at the beach. Seen a number of turtles, sting rays, reef fish, eagle rays, and other marine life. The kids had a blast. Bathroom facilities right there on site with water rinse down. If you are looking for a laid back relaxed beach day, this is for you.
Latisha_F, Jun 2026
I went snorkeling with Derek at Brewer Bay, and it was an absolutely incredible experience. We swam in open water where I saw several sea turtles, beautiful coral reefs, and countless colorful fish. One of the highlights was being able to dive to the bottom of the bay and swim alongside the turtles in their natural habitat.
At one point, Derek had me stretch my arms out while continuing to kick, and he carefully guided me closer to a turtle. The turtle was so comfortable around us that it swam directly underneath me. It even came so close that its flippers touched my goggles!
Derek is knowledgeable, patient, and truly passionate about what he does. He made the entire experience feel safe, comfortable, and unforgettable. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing snorkeling adventure, and I will definitely be booking another trip with him the next time I visit the island.
Michael_R, Jun 2026
Our family did the snorkeling with the turtles, and absolutely loved it. It was a nice laid-back experience that we all enjoyed.
Brent_P, Jun 2026
It was so good and the guide Derek was awesome definitely recommend
We saw sting rays turtles and sea urchins
Krissie_K, Jun 2026
The guide was really experienced. He was really great with knowledge of where the difference fish, turtles and stingray where. He was interactive with letting you see and hold different seats life. My family really enjoyed the experience. The beach is also absolutely beautiful.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad your family enjoyed the tour and that your guide’s knowledge and interactive approach made the experience special. We agree - the beach is absolutely beautiful! We hope to see you again on another adventure. 🐢☀️🌴
Ashley_L, Jun 2026
We had the most amazing day! Turtles, Ray's, fish, it was beautiful. Our guide was awesome and very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled you had such an amazing day and were able to see turtles, rays, and so many fish. We’re also glad your guide helped make the experience memorable with their knowledge and enthusiasm. We hope to welcome you back again soon! 🐢🌴☀️
Jessica_R, Jun 2026
We had a great time and saw at least 5 turtles. We also saw an octopus . Dory. Sea urchins. Star fish. Sting ray and other great sea creatures
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled you saw so much amazing marine life, including turtles, an octopus, stingrays, starfish, and more. We’re so glad you had a great time and hope to see you again soon! 🐢🐙🌴
Matt_M, Jun 2026
We got to see all kinds of sea turtles, different types of rays, many species of fish and our guide was very informative and professional.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you, Matt, for taking the time to share your experience on our Snorkeling with Sea Turtles at St. Thomas tour! We’re delighted you were able to see sea turtles, rays, and so many different fish species. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to your guide. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another Virgin Islands Ecotours adventure soon! 🐢🌴
Carol_R, May 2026
A wonderful experience, but the website instructs you to meet at a food truck that does not exist. This created meeting confusion, so that needs to be fixed. We really enjoyed the snorkeling- saw plenty of turtles in addition to rays, many types of fish and a couple starfish. Our guide was very nice and informative.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Carol! Thank you so much for the feedback, and we apologize for the confusion with the meeting location instructions. We’re currently updating that information to make the meeting point easier to find for future guests. We’re so glad you still had a wonderful time snorkeling and got to see turtles, rays, starfish, and so much marine life during your tour. Thanks again for joining us!
Debbie_H, May 2026
Take the tour , they give you insight and know what they are looking for , if I went out on my own , I would have missed 75 percent of what we saw
Ogar_O, May 2026
Our snorkeling guide was kind, patient, and engaged! He would grab our attention when sea life was visible and being for us to see. He also provide grub to eat to get saltwater taste of our mouths! I highly recommend this experience!
Sean_M, May 2026
Got to see lots of sea trurtles, different type of rays and eels, so many different types of fish.
Paul is a very knowledgible guide. He knows what he is doing.
Heather_H, Apr 2026
Paul was an amazing guide, helping us find different sea creatures and telling us interesting facts. He had equipment that fit everyone. He was incredibly good with the kids. My 5 and 9 year old absolutely loved him and felt very safe and excited. We walked in right off the beach (very easy for the kids). We saw plenty of turtles and fish. We got to meet a starfish up close and he helped us find a hiding octopus.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Heather! Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy your family had such a great time with Paul on tour. So glad you spotted so much wildlife! We’d love to have you all back again soon.
Joni_M, Apr 2026
This excursion is worth the money! The guide was phenomenal picked up sea urchins, live star fish and conch let us all hold and explained about them. The guides made sure everyone was safe in the water. My grandson and I had the best time!
Christopher_B, Mar 2026
The tour guide was cordial and knowledgeable. I was able to see a sea turtle. Be sure to apply reef-safe sunscreen before going out.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi there,
Thank you for your kind review!
We’re so glad you enjoyed your guide and had the chance to see a sea turtle — that’s always a highlight of this experience. And we appreciate you mentioning reef-safe sunscreen — protecting our reefs and marine life is incredibly important to us.
We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
Warm regards,
Virgin Islands Ecotours
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Guide is very knowledgeable. Beautiful beach for your non-snorkeling, family or friends while you’re snorkeling.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi there,
Thank you for your kind words!
We’re so glad you enjoyed your guide — our team loves sharing their knowledge and helping guests feel comfortable in the water. You also pointed out something we really value about this experience: it’s a great option for mixed groups, where some can snorkel while others relax on the beach and still enjoy the setting.
We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
Warmly,
Virgin Islands Ecotours
Amy_O, Mar 2026
The trip is just beach snorkeling with a guide for 1:30 hours. I guess I just assumed it was on a boat! Guide was very knowledgeable as she was a recent grad of UVI and local. It was a nice trip but d.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Amy,
Thank you for joining us and for your thoughtful feedback. We’re really glad you enjoyed your guide — we’re proud to have local, knowledgeable team members, many with strong ties to UVI and the island.
We’re sorry to hear the experience wasn’t what you expected. This tour is designed as a shore-based snorkel in a calm, protected bay known for sea turtles, rather than a boat excursion. We focus on easy beach entry, smaller groups, and a more personal, guided wildlife experience — which is a big part of why many guests choose this tour. We also describe in the first line of the description that it is not a boat trip, to reinforce that it is easy for beginners and it is in shallow waters - as there is no jumping off a boat into deep waters where it might then be harder to see a turtle. Our turtles are in very shallow waters!
That said, your comment is very helpful, and we’ll continue working to make the tour description as clear as possible so expectations match the experience.
We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back for one of our kayak or boat-based adventures next time!
Warmly,
Virgin Islands Ecotours
Lex_M, Mar 2026
This was my first time booking through Viator and I was honestly a little hesitant, but this ended up being one of the best parts of our trip.
The biggest difference is that this is an experience-focused tour, not a volume/throughput excursion. We were about 20 minutes away from the cruise port to a quieter area (Brewer’s Bay), and it made a huge difference in what we were able to see.
Our guide was fantastic — She didn’t just drop us in the water and hope for the best. She actively found wildlife for us, dove down to point things out, and gave clear instructions (especially to the kids) on how to respectfully interact with the animals.
We saw multiple sea turtles (including one with a remora), a manta ray, a sea urchin, fish, and a queen conch. It felt like a curated experience, not random luck.
They also provided proper gear (life jackets, etc.), which made it accessible and comfortable.
If you’re deciding between a large cruise excursion vs. something like this, I would 100% recommend going with a smaller, local operator. The difference in quality and care is very noticeable.
Would absolutely book again.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Lex,
Thank you so much for this incredible review — it really means a lot to us!
You captured exactly what we aim for: a small-group, experience-focused adventure where our guides actively help guests connect with the environment, rather than just dropping them in the water. We love hearing that your guide made the experience engaging and especially memorable for your group.
Brewer’s Bay truly is a special place, and when conditions line up, it becomes an amazing classroom for marine life — we’re so glad you got to see turtles, rays, and more!
We also appreciate you pointing out the difference between large excursions and smaller local operators. That personalized care is exactly what we strive to deliver every day.
We’d love to have you back anytime!
Warm regards,
Virgin Islands Ecotours
Eric_B, Mar 2026
It was overall good, saw turtles, stingrays, star fish, and other fish. My daughter had fun with it being her first time.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Eric! Thank you for sharing this! We’re so glad your daughter had a great first experience on tour with us. We hope to welcome you both back for another adventure!
Ramonita_w, Mar 2026
Save yourself the money… It’s a free public beach, just bring your own snorkeling equipment ($20 on Amazon) and get in the water … there’s no secret passage to the sea turtles, no secluded area for paying customers I paid $237.00 for my family of 3 swam amongst people who paid $0 and seen the same as them (one turtle) and (one sting ray). Tho I must admit the water was clear and refreshing.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback - we’re sorry to hear this didn’t feel like the value you were expecting.
While the area we explore is an accessible, protected ecosystem, our tours are designed to provide more than just access. We guide guests through the water, share insights about the wildlife and ecosystem, assist with spotting marine life that’s often missed, and ensure a safe, supported experience throughout.
We understand that some guests prefer a more independent outing and we respect that perspective. That said, many of our guests value the guidance, equipment, and overall experience our guides provide.
We’re glad you were able to enjoy the clear water and see some wildlife during your time.
Victoria_G, Mar 2026
My guide was absolutely amazing and so nice! We saw multiple stingrays (big), cow fish , MULTIPLE big sea turtles , sea urchins, beautiful orange starfish , a huge conch shells !!you don’t have to worry about extensive swimming you were a floating vest to help you relax and just enjoy the view down. You don’t have to worry about the stingrays they stay low to the ocean floor grazing it! The sea turtles were adorable and i was surprised how many we saw ! It was majestic beautiful and everything i hoped for and more! Thank you !!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the amazing review! We’re so glad you had such a magical experience and were able to see so much incredible marine life - what a special day on the water. It’s wonderful to hear you felt comfortable and able to fully enjoy it all. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Avis_O, Mar 2026
The guide is a very knowledgeable marine biologist young woman who is keen to share her knowledge of all sea life we saw today. Friendly and safety conscious.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you had a great experience and enjoyed learning about the marine life along the way. It’s great to hear you felt safe and well taken care of. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Christine_P, Mar 2026
This was a an awesome introduction to snorkeling for myself & my husband. We went with my niece & her boyfriend. It was a small group & we had a great time! We saw sea turtles, octopus, squid, & so many different types of fish. Our guide was very knowledgeable & was taking videos of the adventure. We have a video of a sea turtle surfacing for air right next to my niece’s boyfriend. What an amazing memory for us. Would definitely recommend this snorkeling tour!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you had such a special first snorkeling experience and were able to see so much incredible marine life! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the small group setting and capturing those memories. We truly appreciate the recommendation!
Amy_H, Mar 2026
Near beach only. Could take your own snorkeling equipment or rent some and go to any of many cleaner beaches and get a better experience. A guide was not needed for what we saw.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Amy - Thank you for your feedback -we’re sorry to hear the experience didn’t fully meet your expectations.
While the areas we visit are accessible, our tours are designed to offer more than just location—providing guidance, insight into the ecosystem, support in the water, and a well-organized experience throughout. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and are glad you were able to spend time in the water.
Clifford_G, Mar 2026
Awesome experience would recommend.
Seen turtles stingray lots of beautiful fish.
Crew was knowledgeable and insured you had a great experience
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you had such an awesome experience and saw so much incredible marine life. It’s great to hear you felt well taken care of throughout!
Michelle_O, Feb 2026
Best two hours on the beach! The food at the food trucks was awesome and the snorkeling guide knowledgeable. We saw rays, many turtles, star fish, baracuda, octopus, and so many tropical fish! Great experience!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your Sea Turtles Snorkeling experience — and it sounds like you had an incredible variety of sightings. 🐢
We’re also glad you had time to enjoy the local food trucks — that’s a fun bonus to the day. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you back in the water with us again soon!
Warm regards,
The Virgin Islands Ecotours Team
Patrick_D, Feb 2026
Because with a guide it was incredible 😊 she was well educated on what we were looking at, so many Sea turtles, 3 sting rays, blowfish, Starfish and many different kinds of fish ... Thank you 😊
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re thrilled you had such an incredible Sea Turtles Snorkeling experience in St. Thomas. Seeing multiple turtles, stingrays, and colorful reef life in one outing is always a special day. 🐢
We’re especially glad your guide helped bring the underwater world to life. Hope to see you back in the water with us again soon!
Sunny thanks,
The Virgin Islands Ecotours Team
erinn_g, Feb 2026
We booked this excursion but we stayed on St Croix and had to travel to St Thomas- please don’t do this. St Thomas has great waters for turtles but 5+ hours out of our day did not make this worth it. The excursion itself is difficult to get to unless you have a car to and from- we did not. The excursion itself- she was amazing- I’m sorry I didn’t get her name. She is a student majoring in marine biology and more and shares a lot about the ecosystem and is excited to keep it beautiful and ongoing. She is welcoming and very full of knowledge. There isn’t a place to lock up your valuables but there is a bath house- both of which I didn’t realize. Bring a towel. We did see turtles galore, stingrays, mini lobsters and octopi, fish, the reefs that are struggling and need help to be maintained, arrow crab. Waters were calm and gorgeous but you do meet and enter at a public beach and I was surprised about that. It is worth it if you love snorkeling- kids would do well- it’s safe. Just some other issues I wish I had been more knowledgeable about.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the marine life and the eco-education portion of the Sea Turtles Snorkeling experience — and we appreciate your kind words about our guide’s passion for protecting the reef. 🌿🐢
We’re sorry the inter-island travel made your day longer than expected. For future guests, we always recommend checking travel logistics between islands in advance so the experience can be fully enjoyed.
We’re happy you found the waters calm and full of wildlife, and we truly appreciate your helpful feedback. We hope to welcome you back to Virgin Islands Ecotours on a future visit.
Warm regards,
The Virgin Islands Ecotours Team
S_E, Feb 2026
Amazing snorkeling experience! Definitely would do it again! Our guide was so nice and informational!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you had an amazing time on the Sea Turtles Snorkeling adventure in St. Thomas. 🐢
Our team loves helping guests discover the underwater world in a relaxed, informative way, so your kind words mean a lot. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another easy, walk-in snorkeling experience!
Warm island regards,
The Virgin Islands Ecotours Team
Ashleigh_H, Feb 2026
Amazing experience in an amazing place! The tour group was small and our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. 10/10 recommend.
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