Snorkel St. John Tour from Sapphire and Margaritaville
Recommended by 98% of travelers
St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Caribbean island of St. John is surrounded by federally protected seas. This tour brings you to some of the best snorkeling spots by large powerboat, including USVI St. John National park and nearby coral reefs. You are treated to a continental breakfast, open bar, picnic lunch, and snacks. Expert guides provide instruction to first-time snorkelers, and equipment for all.
- Snorkel the pristine waters around St. John
- Explore USVI St. John National park and nearby coral reefs
- Guides provide instruction to first time snorkelers
- Breakfast, open bar, picnic lunch, snacks, and equipment included
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Unlimited drinks (open bar)
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Gratuities
- Towels
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Margaritaville St. ThomasSt. Thomas, 6080 Smith Bay Rd, Frydendal, St Thomas 00802, USVI
Meet at Margaritaville Resort at the Water Sports Boutique at 8:30am on the left side of the beach at the BLUE building. If you are staying at Sapphire Resort, meet the boat at 7:45 am at Sapphire Marina at the boats New Horizons II and Breakaway.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.9:00 am
What To Expect
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Island Adventures New Horizons & Breakaway Charters
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- If more than 15 travelers, please book an additional reservation.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 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
Jonathan_R
All around amazing trip. Even if you aren’t into a lot of snorkeling, the guides provide a great history of the different islands. The tour is coast guard approved so they meet top level safety criteria. Guides themselves were awesome, knowledgeable, and friendly. For sure a must do if you go to St. Thomas. Food and drinks a huge bonus to the trip.
Reviews
4.9
based on 1,983 reviews
Cynthia_S, Apr 2026
This is a great full day boat snorkeling tour. Three snorkel stops, light breakfast, big lunch and open bar. Our captain D’Haden was tops, very safe and chose good snorkeling spots. The rest of the crew was awesome too. Really enjoyed the day.
Anonymous, Apr 2026
Great time! 3 different snorkel stops, beautiful scenery, turtles, stingray, and many varieties of fish. Light breakfast, refreshing drinks, lunch, drinks and more rum drinks. LoL
Crew was wonderful, helpful, friendly and fun.
Samantha was a Blast and kept our drink glasses full.
Would recommend this for an All Day Adventure..
We'll be back!
Robert_S, Apr 2026
Everything you need from breakfast to lunch and beverages are abundantly provided. The Captain and Crew are top notch
jacinda_w, Apr 2026
The best excursion we've ever been on ! Not one complaint. Aaron , Jake & Christion took us to the best places to see fish , stingrays & turtles ! We were in no hurry. They served us beverages & a local favorite called the " Pain Killer" We had fresh fruit on our way out and lunch served after our first spot. Fantastic tour & we will be doing this one again !!
Pennie_P, Apr 2026
So much fun!! We snorkeled in three completely unique places and saw different things in each place!! The captain and crew took really good care of everyone!! The food was great and the drinks were plentiful!! And play was awesome!!!
My one piece of advice would be, don’t forget to put reef safe sunscreen on the backs of your legs and that little area where your swimsuit tends to ride up in the back (you know the part you are sitting on while you apply sunscreen everywhere else). You booty will thank you later ~ or at least not punish you for neglecting it😜
Julie_F, Apr 2026
Captain and crew were great! Nice lunch provided and the snorkel stops were great! Crew told us where to look and what to expect to see at each stop. We saw turtles, stingrays, barracuda, fish, and an eagle ray!
Jill_K, Apr 2026
While I’m sure the number of guests on the boat it was too many people for a 6 hour cruise that included lunch. We were packed in on the benches like sardines. The ride included 3 stops. We saw some cute turtles, a sting ray and some pretty fish but it was not the best snorkeling. The staff worked hard and were lovely.
Jennifer_S, Mar 2026
Such a fun half day snorkeling trip! Our captain and crew were fun, lively, friendly and informative. Our family of 4 had a great time and got to see so much sea life, the turtles were awesome! The food served was great and plentiful and the music played was great too! Thanks for a wonderful day out on the ocean, we will certainly recommend this to anyone looking to go out snorkeling! 🤿🐠
Kate_P, Mar 2026
Superior experience: delicious fruit choices, lunch spread, brownie bites, open bar, customer service, snorkel sights, outstanding crew. Just a perfect day!
Russell_S, Mar 2026
Best snorkel tour in the Islands hands down and we have done many. Jake (aka Bob), Judi and Nick made the tour next level. Fresh fruit and muffins for breakfast that were great, shrimp, Caesar salad, lunch meat sandwich’s, fruit, and special brownies! All I can say is yummmmmm! Boat was clean and well maintained. Instructions and gear was top notch. Snorkeling spots were great and we saw a lot of things from fish to sharks to turtles to oh so much more! Loved every minute. Oh and the were drinks were great. Pain killers were flowing well at the end. Well worth the money.
Karen_K, Mar 2026
Great trip ! Staff was amazing and took us to 3 places to snorkel my son Mack had a blast and got to see turtles and a ton of fish !
Kili_M, Mar 2026
Such an excellent day! Captain Stewart, Aaron, and Nick were awesome. So knowledgeable and helpful, they worked hard to make sure everyone had a good experience and got the most out of each stop. Three stops total, and they adapt to the conditions. We pulled into the second stop and the captain decided it was too rough so we moved on. They clearly are experienced snorkelers and could tell us what to look for at each stop. Turtles, rays, nurse sharks, HUGE star fish, and loads of brightly colored fish. I’m glad we went with the smaller boat experience.
Keeli_A, Mar 2026
Perfect day out on the water. Captain Jake, Aaron, and Sam made the day so enjoyable. Highly recommend this crew and snorkeling excursion!
David_M, Mar 2026
The crew was outstanding, Aaron(1st mate) & Captain (? name escapes me) were professional & helped me out getting in & out of boat with gear on/off.
Their knowledge of the areas where we snorkeled was very informative & they kept the guests upbeat
The food was good and plentiful
Kathleen_S, Mar 2026
The place and the activity were perfect. Jake and Aaron were beyond knowledgeable and entertaining. Most importantly, when my 12 year old daughter had an emergency, they immediately jumped into action and were all over it - she was fine, but if she wasn't I know they would have saved her - felt very safe and well cared for. Highly recommend!
Stephanie_C, Mar 2026
The crew was great!! Jake and Noel are awesome!! Lunch was good, the Painkillers were excellent and the Noel provided great information about the area and islands!! Thanks for a great day!!
Jamie_P, Mar 2026
Was not impressed. The trip seemed more like a ‘booze cruise’ with some snorkeling rather than a snorkeling trip and the snorkeling was very mediocre. Also found it super tacky that we got hit up with a recommended tip amount (actual $$ amount suggested) in the first 5 minutes of the trip and the crew complained all day about how expensive and hard it is to live in the USVI, yuck.
Jennifer_A, Mar 2026
We loved it! Exactly as described and best snorkeling we’ve done as a family. Jake, Christian, and Samantha took great care of us putting safety first but hospitality next. We were fed well and saw incredible sights. You won’t be disappointed!!
Joanna_L, Mar 2026
The breakfast was wonderful with fresh fruit and the best muffins! We made 3 stops off St. John and our guide Jake told where we would see fish, turtles and star fish! It was like swimming in an aquarium. Had the best Caesar salad for lunch along with ham and turkey sandwiches. It was great being out on the ocean seeing all the Virgin Islands from the water. I would highly recommend. Our captain Jake and his assistant Noelle were the best!
Vickie_P, Mar 2026
This was the best excursion we have ever been on! We snorkels in 3 different locations. It comes with a light breakfast, lunch and open bar! The crew was fantastic and we got to see an octopus and sea turtles! We even got to snorkel right in front of Epstein Island. Best experience and would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to see more of St. Thomas and the other islands
Christen_M, Mar 2026
I had so much fun! Erin and Jake told us all about the place and had amazing fresh food! I couldn’t recommend this enough. They were definitely a vibe and so much fun!
Aaron_L, Mar 2026
We had a great time! The crew was fun and informative, and snorkeling was awesome!
Food portions need to be a bit larger, but that’s it as far cons..
Good times, and we would definitely recommend this excursion to others!
Crew did a great job!!!
Mandy_S, Mar 2026
We had an amazing trip! Fish, turtles, stingrays, starfish galore. Lunch was delicious even if some of us got a little wet in the rain storm that hit during lunch. The crew was awesome and very helpful. Definitely will do it again! Love the cheesy jokes too :)
Pete_M, Mar 2026
Crew was amazing and very helpful. All u can drink is always plus. Food provided was good. Service and attentiveness to everyone was a plus. Def recommend. You won't be disappointed
Jacey_G, Mar 2026
This was the perfect amount of time to go out on the boat, and perfect amount of stops to snorkel. All very different stops with lots to see. The captain and first mate were ALL about keeping us safe and making sure we had the best possible trip and could not have done a better job. Would definitely recommend.
Dereka_S, Feb 2026
Captain and crew both were spectacular! The food was amazing and the hospitality was above the mark. I would recommend this to anyone. They make sure we were able to experience everything and answered every question we had.
Lori_D, Feb 2026
We had the best time and this was a highlight of our trip! Christian and Jake were amazing hosts - fun, thoughtful and kind. We had delicious fruit and muffins for breakfast and sandwiches and salad for lunch. We got to see so many fish, turtles, stingrays and even a shipwreck! It was a perfect day!
Christina_D, Feb 2026
So glad we went with this tour for the final day of our cruise! Jake and Christian are awesome. So kind, and fun! They made sure we were back in time to get our taxi to the cruise port; no stress. Jake hung out with my daughter for a stop because she was tired from swimming, and he gave her binoculars to watch us in the water! We saw turtles, stingrays, and tons of fish! My son LOVED the adventure! And the food they provided was so good. Thank you for a wonderful day!!
Leonard_P, Feb 2026
Excellent trip. Went to 3 spots and snorkeling was terrific. Saw turtles, rays, and so many fish. Captain and first mate did a great job taking care of everyone during the trip. So glad we booked and will do it again if we have the chance. You won’t regret it.
JaNelle_B, Feb 2026
Such a beautiful experience! Jake, Christian, and Aaron were exceptional. Very knowledgeable and friendly. They kept the drinks flowing. We had more than enough time to swim at each location. Saw sea turtles, lots of fish, and an eagle ray. My only concern was the food. For the cost of the trip I would have liked to have more shrimp as I don’t eat lunch meat or sandwiches. But regardless I had a great time and would certainly join them again and recommend them to my family and friends.
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