Private Full Day Guided Snorkeling or Diving Charter in St Thomas

5.0 (20 reviews) 6–8 hours Private tour

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Private Snorkel trip — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private Snorkeling Boat — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–1
Guide: English
Operated by: Aqua Marine Dive Center

What is included

Included

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

Not included

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

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min

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.
Little Buck Island

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.
Secret Harbour

one 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).
Ledges of Little St. James

one 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!
Stop 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.
St. Thomas

Passing 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!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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 point

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.

Using your ticket

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.

Cancellation

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

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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