Top St Thomas On the Water

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 stopping at an uninhabited island. You’ll be treated to a continental breakfast, open bar, picnic lunch, and snacks. Expert guides will provide instruction to first-time snorkelers, and equipment for all.

Kayak and snorkel in St Thomas' Mangrove Lagoon on a 2.5-hour shore excursion. The region's serpentine channels of clear, calm water are perfect for swimming, boating and spotting local wildlife like stingrays and brown pelicans. Learn about the region's natural resources from your local adventure guide, and opt to extend your tour with a hike on Cas Cay, a deserted island.

Soar above the U.S. Virgin Islands during this 1-hour parasailing adventure. Admire the beautiful coastal views of St. Thomas as you head out from Sapphire Beach Marina to your parasailing spot. Gear up for your ride after a safety briefing and enjoy the stunning aerial views of the islands and the Caribbean below you. This tour is suitable for all skill levels and those ages six years and up.

 Want to take your diving to the next level in the gorgeous waters of St Thomas? Then this two-tank dive may just be your ticket. You'll head out to the water with a dive-master and a small group of certified divers where you'll get the chance to explore some of the prettiest dive sites around, including reefs and shipwrecks.

Learn how to scuba dive during your vacation in St. Thomas in a small group of just four people, led by a PADI-certified instructor. Learn the basics of scuba diving theory and how to use the equipment to breathe underwater, then do your very first ocean dive from a dive boat. Opt to add a second dive (additional cost) or go snorkeling; either way, you get to experience the vivid underwater world in a safe and comfortable way.

Kayak and snorkel through Cas Kay and the other small islands in St. Thomas' Mangrove Lagoon on this half-day tour. Take an easy hike on the cay and learn about the booming population of local hermit crabs, get views over sandy bluffs, and watch the waves crashing against the shore. Don the provided snorkel equipment and explore the underwater world, inhabited by stingrays and colorful marine life. Kayaking through this unfamiliar territory is made easy with a guide in the lead and running commentary.

Set sail on St Thomas' aquamarine waters during this 3-hour sailing excursion from Frenchman's Reef. Step aboard the 54-foot (16-meter) catamaran and meet your friendly captain and crew. Head for the serene waters of Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge, where you'll don the provided snorkeling gear and jump in to snorkel among the vibrant marine life. Snacks, pirate tattoos and unlimited drinks from the open bar are included.

Kayak off the coast of St. Thomas to a quiet bay where you are guaranteed to see sea turtles. Accompanied by a guide, beach your kayak to snorkel and view the turtles as they munch the seagrass, then refuel with an included lunch. All snorkeling and kayaking equipment included. Cruise port or hotel pickup and drop-off are available at an additional charge.

If you can walk and breathe - you can Sea Trek. Experience the thrill of exploring the ocean and all its wonders, without giving up precious vacation time for specialized training. Sea Trek is the world's premier underwater helmet diving experience. Imagine walking in zero gravity while surrounded by incredible aquatic life - that's Sea Trek. Following an orientation, a guide will lead you along an underwater trail near Coral World’s Underwater Observation Tower. The helmet provides the air, weight and stability to walk upright under the water. Your head and hair stay completely dry and you breathe normally inside the helmet. Fish and other sea creatures swim right up to your visor. Program duration is about 45 mins (Dive time approximately 25 mins.) Bring or wear swim wear with a cover-up and towel.

This is an intimate, semi-private charter. A max of 12 guests will enjoy a 4 hr trip to Turtle Cove and Honeymoon Beach. At Turtle Cove/Buck Island you will have snorkeling gear to explore coral reefs that are home to tropical fish such as snapper, hamlets, parrot fish, sturgeon fish, squirrel fish and you can even swim with the turtles. Once the group is finished snorkeling - enjoy a cold beer or two! After Turtle Cove, we will whisk you away to Honeymoon Beach/Water Island. The #1 beach on TripAdvisor, you will enjoy the white sand beach and crystal blue waters. You can visit the world famous Dinghy's Beach Bar where Pain Killers flow freely. Your experience is complete with a quick trip to Yacht Haven Grande. Depending on availability, guests will enjoy either MV Poseidon a 2019 36' Ocean Cat, or SY Pisces, our luxury 47' Leopard Catamaran.

Kayak through the Virgin Islands, stopping to take a swim in a sea turtle habitat, during this tour. All equipment and instruction is included, and your group is limited to just six people.

Immerse yourself in the storied pirate history of St. Thomas during this nighttime kayaking tour. Follow your guide through Mangrove Lagoon's warren of waterways, paddling while listening to spooky, swashbuckling stories of the times when pirates ruled those very waters. Gaze up at the inky black sky filled with sparkling stars. Look below your kayak for tarpon, stingrays, and other nocturnally active marine life. Use of kayaks and safety equipment are provided.

Experience St Thomas' underwater world with Snuba, a cross between snorkeling and scuba. During this excursion on St Thomas, get a diver's perspective of a living coral reef guided by an expert Snuba guide. Explore Coral World Ocean Park at your leisure before or after your Snuba experience; full-day admission is included on this tour.

When your cruise ship docks in St Thomas you can enjoy an underwater adventure even without diving certification. Embark on a snuba excursion instead! Enjoy general admission to Coral World Ocean Park along with a 30-minute guided snuba tour. Snuba allows you to breath underwater using a hose and air pumped in from above the water's surface. Following a lesson on how to use the equipment delve into Coki Beach's coral-filled waters, which are absolutely teaming with sea life. Later peruse the park's many other attractions, including an undersea observatory tower.

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.

You can Snorkel effortlessly through the clear turquoise waters using the battery powered water seascooter

Learn to stand up paddle (SUP) and embark on a paddle through the mangrove swamps of St. Thomas during this excursion. Suitable for beginners and experts, you'll get a short lesson before heading over the surrounding waters to look for nesting birds and marine life. All equipment provided.

The mangroves ringing St. Thomas are brimming with wildlife above and below the water. This tour gets you up close and personal with the unique ecosystem with the expertise of a guide. You’ll kayak through the narrow waterways through the trees, then hike volcanic cliffs to a rare geological blowhole. You’ll also snorkel among coral reefs, looking for stingrays and other marine life. Guides offer instruction for first timers.

Set out by kayak on a birding tour of St Thomas' Mangrove Lagoon—a wonderfully unspoiled ecosystem. Keep an eye out for yellow warblers, hummingbirds and heron while paddling its winding channels, learning about bird migration patterns as you go. Use binoculars to search for pelicans nesting in nearby trees or watch stingrays glide gracefully by in the surrounding waters. This enchanting tour takes place at sunset, when the Caribbean sky bursts into a colorful array of oranges, pinks and reds and there's often a flurry of bird activity.

Combine a guided nature walk and a swim with sea turtles on this nature-focused tour in St. Thomas. Through these experiences and guided commentary, you'll be able to gain an in-depth understanding of the local ecosystem. With instruction and all equipment provided, even beginner snorkelers can enjoy the experience exploring the sea turtles' underwater habitat.

Get access to the National Wildlife Marine Refuge on a sailing yacht during this half-day tour from Charlotte Amalie. Learn about the turtles' behavior and habits through guided commentary and watch them munch on sea grass before sailing out to Buck Island, where you can swim and snorkel to explore the underwater world. This convenient tour combines two of the most popular water activities in a single booking.

Snorkel with graceful sea turtles during this eco-adventure in St. Thomas. Visit one of the island's picturesque beaches by nature walk or kayak. With an expert snorkel guide in the lead, don the provided mask and flippers and slip into the calm, protected waters. Watch the serene turtles swimming slowly around you or munching seagrass on the ocean floor. Relax on the beach and enjoy beverages and an included lunch. Round-trip transportation from local hotels or the cruise port is available at an additional charge.

Kayak, snorkel and swim during this 5-hour eco-adventure from St Thomas. Follow your guides as you paddle kayaks through the clear waters around St Thomas, then slip into the water where you will see corals, sponges and sea fans which make a home for an abundance of tropical fish using the provided snorkel equipment. After lunch snorkel at a second spot with sea turtles. Picnic lunch, snacks, and photos are included. Round-trip transportation from St Thomas hotels or the cruise port are available at an additional charge. No experience is necessary.

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