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Half Day Swim with the Turtles Sail and Snorkel

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Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands

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3 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)

Pickup offered

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Offered in: English

Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

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.

Use of snorkeling equipment
Fresh-water shower on board the boat
Open bar with rum punch, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks
Learn about turtle biology and behavior

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What's Included

Accommodation as per itinerary

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)

Fuel surcharge

Landing and facility fees

National Park fees

Local taxes

TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee

Rum Drinks and Beer and Soda

Bottled water

Snacks

Local guide

Port pickup and drop-off (Havensite)

Use of Snorkeling equipment

Fresh Water Rinse

Alcoholic Beverages

Gratuities (customary 15-20% recommended)

T-shirts and underwater cameras available for purchase

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Navy Beach, St. Thomas, 5320 Yacht Haven Grande, St Thomas 00802, USVI

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
FURY does not have an age limit or a child's rate.
We cannot accommodate wheelchairs.
Please apply sunscreen before departure times. No oils or spray-on please.
Bring all Medications with you. ie inhalers, nitro pills, etc
Must be able to climb a 7 foot vertical ladder without assistance to get in the water. Otherwise guest must stay on the vessel during the snorkeling portion of our trip.
Restrooms are provided on board.
A maximum of 25 people per booking 15+10
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
OPERATED BY Fury Charters

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the maximum group size during Half Day Swim with the Turtles Sail and Snorkel ?

This activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Half Day Swim with the Turtles Sail and Snorkel .

Traveler Tips

"They were very big on safety and I would highly recommend this tour." See review

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So much fun!!!

Kelly_F

, Mar 2020

Captain Mike and Nicki were great!! The boat was a perfect size and I loved it compared to a packed catamaran. Nicki helped us find the turtles and gave us great instruction after that. They were very big on safety and I would highly recommend this tour. Our group from Michigan loved it and Captain Mike gave a great tour as we went out and pointed our many St Thomas landmarks. A plus was the beer and rum punch on the way back. Loved it!!

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Swim/Sail with turtles

Jim_H

, Mar 2020

Great day. Captain Mike and Nicki were fantastic. Saw a number of turtles, sting rays, and other colorful fish. Rum punch was yummy.

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Awesome!

Kim_E

, Feb 2020

Great experience! We felt very safe and could tell Captain Mike was an experienced sailor. Had a blast snorkeling, would highly recommend to everyone!!!

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Average Experience

emmahogan

, Feb 2020

The skipper was a very nice, hospitable guy however I feel that there are potentially too many people on a trip for the size of the boat...the area for snorkeling is very busy with other tour boats however we did see the turtles which was very nice...

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Response from Host , Feb 2020

Hi Emma. Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We take them very seriously. Fury is a US Coast Guard Documented Vessel which is inspected every year for safety and stability. We are certified to take out 25 guests on our Turtle excursion. The day you experienced our boat, we only had 11 guests on board. Not sure what you mean by “potentially too many people”. We were less than 1/2 filled. As far as the busy snorkel area, there were only two other boats at turtle cove that day. I think you May enjoy a private trip aboard Fury. We offer them and can Tailor them to your specific requirements. I’m glad you saw turtles, they are endangered species. I have spoken to the other guests that day and they all agreed it was a fantastic trip. Stay tuned for the reviews. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your cruise.

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erparker56

, Jan 2020

Captain Mike and Nikki were great! They knew exactly where to take us and were way better than some of the bigger tours out there with us. Would highly recommend!!

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