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Private Full Day Guided Snorkeling or Diving Charter in St Thomas

5.0(20 reviews)St Thomas, US Virgin IslandsOperated by Aqua Marine Dive Center
  • Duration6 hours – 8 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Avoid the crowds and get ready for fun, sun, and snorkeling on this unforgettable private trip! Perfect for friends and families who want to enjoy VIP treatment and exclusive use of our custom, eco-friendly 42-foot boat. Your personal snorkeling guide will take you to explore reefs teeming with tropical fish, sea turtles, rays, and more. The suggested itinerary includes some of our favorite spots but it is fully customizable to suit your interests. Sit back and relax in paradise with water, soft drinks, snacks, and Captain’s rum punch provided onboard. Stop for a lunch break at a beach restaurant or the Pizza boat. (Lunch cost not included) Is your group larger than 10, or do you have divers with you? No problem. Contact Aqua Marine for accommodation.

Please note, all participants should be able to swim comfortably in an open water environment without assistance. Pool noodles and snorkel vest are provided for your comfort.

What to expect

6 hours – 8 hours6 stopsPrivate tour
  1. 30 minutes

    Guests check-in 30 minutes prior to the activity time, meet the crew, complete required paperwork, get fitted for equipment, and board their private boat for a day of fun on the water! Based upon conditions, Captain will provide several options for itinerary.

  2. Little Buck Island

    Caribbean

    3 hours

    Your crew will share stories about the history and geography of the area while you cruise to your first stop, Buck Island, with two unique snorkeling sites. See the Cartanza wreck in Shipwreck Cove and snorkel the rock line with your friendly and knowledgeable guide to see parrotfish, damselfish, yellowtail snapper, grouper, and eels. On the other side of the island is Turtle Cove, a favorite hangout for -- you guessed it! -- Green sea turtles who enjoy grazing on the sea grass beds. Pool noodles and snorkel vests available for your comfort. In between, enjoy water, soft drinks, and snacks on the boat.

  3. Secret Harbour

    6280 Estate Nazareth, 00802-1113, Caribbean

    1 hour

    Usually a good destination for a lunch break possibility. We get our boat as close to shore as possible but customers will need to swim/float to the beach and enjoy a lunch at the restaurant there if they like. Other possibilities for lunch could be other beach side restaurants or lunch at Pizza Pi, world famous floating restaurant. Pizzas cooked on board their boat and delivered by dinghy to ours. (Flexible, discuss other lunch options/restaurants with captain).

  4. Ledges of Little St. James

    Caribbean

    1 hour

    It's a short ride to Little St. James, an infamous private island and home to protected marine park with beautiful hard and soft corals. Guests frequently see large schools of fish like Bluestriped grunts and Blue tang as well as colorful parrotfish, butterfly fish, Caribbean lobster, and octopus. When you're done snorkeling, it's time for Captain's rum punch!

  5. 2 hours

    Relax while the boat heads to Christmas Cove at Greater St. James island. Before or after lunch, guests can snorkel the cove and frequently see Spotted trunkfish, French angelfish, Southern stingrays and many other varieties of tropical fish and colorful corals.

  6. St. Thomas

    St. Thomas, Caribbean

    Pass by

    Talk with the captain and crew about what your hopes are for this trip. They want to make it the best experience for you!

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

30 MIN before activity, meet at our boat at Saga Haven Marina. (Google maps, search Aqua Marine Dive CENTER). Park under the bright red steal beams at "tenant parking' go down stairs to the dock to the right. Lost? Contact us for help. On a cruise or at an island resort? We can book your taxi too.

End / drop-off

30 MIN before activity, meet at our boat at Saga Haven Marina. (Google maps, search Aqua Marine Dive CENTER). Park under the bright red steal beams at "tenant parking' go down stairs to the dock to the right. Lost? Contact us for help. On a cruise or at an island resort? We can book your taxi too.

Redemption

Please advise the operator as soon as possible of your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Tour operator is not responsible for verifying cruise schedule and no refund will be given for missed excursions. Please plan accordingly. All guests must be able to swim comfortably and capably in an open water environment without assistance. Taxi fees are not included in cost of excursion and are paid to taxi driver directly. Additional fee of $50 per person is charged day-of by tour operator.

What's included

Included

  • Pirate Punch (rum punch) for adults 18+
  • Use of high end snorkel and dive gear
  • US Coast Guard inspected boats
  • Certified snorkel guides and dive instructor/guides
  • Water, soda, variety of cookies, crackers, chips
  • USCG licensed certified captains

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • transportation to/from meeting place
  • Meals (lunch stop costs not included in excursion price)

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 1 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Traveler (0–99)

Additional information

  • age 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • All guests must be able to swim comfortably and capably in an open water environment without assistance.
  • Please contact Aqua Marine Dive Center for special requirements inquiries.

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
America/St_Thomas
Product code
33976P14

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Any special requirements
  • Departure airline
  • Departure flight number
  • Transfer departure date
  • How you are departing
  • Departure pickup address
  • Transfer departure time
  • Cruise arrival time
  • Cruise ship name
  • Cruise departure time

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 520 reviews
  • 520

Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (20).

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