Virgin Islands · BEACH EXCURSIONS

The 15 Best Beach Trips in the Virgin Islands

29 tours  ·  from $39 a head

Magens, Coki, Sapphire, Trunk Bay and the ones a boat gets you to instead. The 15 below are compared on price, how you get there and which stay bearable when several ships are in port.

Cocktail Sunset Cruise from Sapphire Beach Resort - Champagne, Painkillers, and an Open Bar
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Cocktail Sunset Cruise from Sapphire Beach Resort

1.Cocktail Sunset Cruise from Sapphire Beach Resort

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 748 reviews · from $130Our pick

Set out from Sapphire Beach Marina with New Horizons & Breakaway Charters for a two-hour sunset cruise around St. Thomas and nearby keys. Expect Champagne, unlimited drinks, appetizers, music, and commentary from crew members such as Nate, Whitney, Max, or Breezy. The boat returns to the same marina, leaving you free for dinner.

“Breezy and Cpt Stewart were so fun. The vibes were incredible and the views were spectacular. Would definitely do again when we visit again.”

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Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach - What happens when the sea is rough
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Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach

2.Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 661 reviews · from $160

Join Seas the Day Charters for a four-hour boat trip from Havensight Cruise Pier to Turtle Cove or Brewers Bay and Honeymoon Beach. Snorkel with turtles and tropical fish, then enjoy beer, soda, and water. Captains such as Rusty, Mike, Dave, JW, and JP may lead the trip. Lunch and beach-bar drinks cost extra.

“Rusty was our Captain and we couldn’t have handled picked a better guy. Our trip was fantastic! Will recommend to friends.”

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Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach - Snorkeling near Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge
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Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach

3.Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · from $159

Join Captain Joe and Catie on the Someday, a modern catamaran limited to 12 people. Snorkel near Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge, look for green sea turtles and colorful fish, then relax at Honeymoon Beach on Water Island. Gear, snacks, fresh water, and drinks are included.

“The captain and his first-mate were very friendly and informative about the surroundings! We had a great time and would highly recommend Catie and Joe as captains!”

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50' Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience - Secret Harbour and the east end of St. Thomas
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50′ Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience

4.50′ Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 606 reviews

Take a private 50-foot catamaran from Red Hook for four to seven hours around St. Thomas, St. John, and nearby cays. Your captain, often including crew such as Maddy, Alex, JW, or Dave, helps shape the route around snorkeling, beaches, and lunch. The boat carries up to 12 people and includes floats, snorkel gear, water, soda, beer, and rum punch. BVI trips are not available.

“Dave was very knowledgeable and a great host. Highly recommended! Will use again next time we return for sure!”

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The Baths and White Bay - Working your way through The Baths
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The Baths and White Bay

5.The Baths and White Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 595 reviews · from $395

Leave St. Thomas at 7:30 a.m. for a full day with Stormy Pirates Boat Charters. Captain and crew guide you through The Baths on Virgin Gorda, then take you to White Bay and Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke. Expect a 1.8-mile rocky walk, swim-to-shore stops, an open bar, snacks, and a required passport.

“We had a fabulous day trip with TC and Lacey yesterday! The Baths were amazing and we enjoyed the lunch and swim time at White Bay. We’re already looking forward to a return trip and will definitely book with Stormy Pirates again!”

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Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter - Sail, Beach, Snorkel. - Building your route around snorkeling and beach time
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Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter – Sail, Beach, Snorkel.

6.Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter – Sail, Beach, Snorkel.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews

Set sail from Havensight aboard S/Y Pisces, a 47-foot Leopard catamaran with room for up to 12 people. Your captain and first mate can shape the day around snorkeling, turtle watching, beach time, island views, and music from your phone. Beer, rum punch, soda, water, floats, snorkel gear, and a restroom are included.

“Our captain Ann Marie and her crew were amazing and made our experience on the boat perfect! Thanks again!”

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St Thomas Shore Excursion: Shopping, Sightseeing and Beach Tour - Mountain Top and the island views
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St Thomas Shore Excursion: Shopping, Sightseeing and Beach Tour

7.St Thomas Shore Excursion: Shopping, Sightseeing and Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 367 reviews · from $70

Explore St. Thomas by open-air safari taxi with guides such as Air Force One, Elvis, Tony, Sunny, and Kash. Shop in Charlotte Amalie, stop at Mountain Top, Drake’s Seat, and Skyline Drive, then spend about two hours at Magens Bay Beach. The $70 price includes port transport and guide service, but beach entry and food cost extra.

“We did the shopping, sightseeing, beach tour. Easy to find the tour meeting spot getting off cruise, however no sign (just ask). We checked in first, which was great, but then sat in hot sun for over an hour waiting for people. Alittle frustrating. Not their fault. Open air buses which was nice when driving but when sitting still hot! Bring waters or have money to buy when you make stops. Bring snacks as you will get hungry and no time to get a lunch (we did not know, and only found snacks at about 4 pm). Shopping could have been longer as not sure about you, but we are…”

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St. Thomas Island Tour with Mountain Top and Magens Bay Beach - Drake’s Seat gives you the classic Magens Bay view
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St. Thomas Island Tour with Mountain Top and Magens Bay Beach

8.St. Thomas Island Tour with Mountain Top and Magens Bay Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 222 reviews · from $84

Spend about four hours seeing St. Thomas from Skyline Drive, Drake’s Seat, and Mountain Top before two hours at Magens Bay Beach. Guides such as Hamblet and Guy provide island commentary, while the tour handles driving, parking, and pickup from cruise ports or hotels. Bring swimwear, towels, dry clothes, and $7 for beach entry.

“It was the best tour ever. I highly recommend it to everyone! The guide was very helpful and informative.”

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Private Fast Power Catamaran. Full or Half Day for Beach Hopping, Snorkel & Swim - Trunk Bay, Scott Bay, Maho Bay, and Magens Bay
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Private Fast Power Catamaran. Full or Half Day for Beach Hopping, Snorkel & Swim

9.Private Fast Power Catamaran. Full or Half Day for Beach Hopping, Snorkel & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews

Charter the 36-foot MV Poseidon from Red Hook for 4 to 7 hours with up to 12 people. Your captain, including Holly, Amanda, Wallens, or Bryan, shapes the route around snorkeling, beaches, turtles, and island bars. Snorkel gear, water, soda, beer, park fees, and mooring permits are included, while fuel and gratuity cost extra.

“My family of 4 had an amazing day on the Poseidon with Captain Wallins. The boat was bigger than we needed, but it was so nice to not be on a ride with 30+ people. Wallins was so easy to get along with, knowledgeable and made my family feel very safe. We wanted to snorkel and he knew exactly what we would see at each stop (sea turtles, star fish, stingray, tropical fish, sunken sail boat, etc). Would definitely recommend to any of our friends.”

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Half Day Cultural Jeep Beach Adventure - 4 Hr Tour St. Thomas - Mountain Top and the road into the hills
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Half Day Cultural Jeep Beach Adventure – 4 Hr Tour St. Thomas

10.Half Day Cultural Jeep Beach Adventure – 4 Hr Tour St. Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews

Spend four private hours exploring St. Thomas with a local guide such as G, Jonica, Jaro, China, or G’Lique. Visit Charlotte Amalie, Mountain Top, Drake’s Seat, and Magens Bay, or choose another beach. Expect island history, local plants, scenic roads, bottled water, beach noodles, and a flexible pace.

“Our guide G was amazingly so personable and knowledgeble about his native island. He was kind , genuine and took his time, never rushed anything. We had a great time touring the island.”

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St Thomas~St John Snorkel, Swim & Beach Trip on MV Island Flyer - What You Might See Below the Surface
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St Thomas~St John Snorkel, Swim & Beach Trip on MV Island Flyer

11.St Thomas~St John Snorkel, Swim & Beach Trip on MV Island Flyer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 173 reviews · from $135

Set out from Red Hook with Seas the Day Charters for a small-group trip to St. John and nearby cays. Snorkel at places such as Maho Bay, Christmas Cove, Lovango Cay, or Trunk Bay, then swim or wade toward a white-sand beach. Captains including Hillary, Glen, Mike, Dallas, and Wallens share local insight while you look for turtles, rays, squid, and tropical fish.

“Awesome afternoon snorkel! Highly recommend Seas the Day tours for a less crowded experience.. had a blast!”

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Private Four Hour Historic/Beach Tour with Star Fish Tours & Taxi - Caneel Bay, Hawksnest, and Oppenheimer Beach
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Private Four Hour Historic/Beach Tour with Star Fish Tours & Taxi

12.Private Four Hour Historic/Beach Tour with Star Fish Tours & Taxi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $287

Spend four hours touring St. John with guides such as Evans, Ron, or Hibiscus. Visit Trunk Bay, Maho Bay, Annaberg Sugar Plantation, Coral Bay, and Bordeaux Mountain, with time to swim, relax, or adjust the route to suit your group.

“There's time for a quick stop to swim OR stop for lunch (The Windmill has good food, staff and a fantastic view from a high peak).”

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St. John PiZZA Pi Snorkel Sail with Beach Stop, Lunch & Open Bar - Westin - Two snorkel stops around St. John and nearby cays
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St. John PiZZA Pi Snorkel Sail with Beach Stop, Lunch & Open Bar – Westin

13.St. John PiZZA Pi Snorkel Sail with Beach Stop, Lunch & Open Bar – Westin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $149

Sail from the Westin St. John on a luxury catamaran for two snorkel stops near places such as Christmas Cove, Lovango Bay, Buck Island, or Honeymoon Beach. The crew provides gear, towels, fresh pizza, salad, music, and an open bar after snorkeling. Captains Erin, Emily, and Wendy have led recent trips.

“Great trip excursion. Crew was great and quite friendly! Had a great time and would definitely do it again!!”

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Private Open-Air Jeep Adventure with Tropic Sun –Hidden Beaches - Brewer’s Bay offers a calmer first beach stop
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Private Open-Air Jeep Adventure with Tropic Sun –Hidden Beaches

14.Private Open-Air Jeep Adventure with Tropic Sun –Hidden Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews

Ride with Tropic Sun guides Scott, Rena, or Carlos in a private open-air Jeep around St. Thomas. Expect a flexible half-day of hidden beaches, historic ruins, scenic overlooks, snorkeling stops, and cruise-port pickup. Chairs, umbrellas, water, beach gear, and rum punch are available.

“The Best Way to See St. Thomas! Our open-air Jeep tour with Tropic Sun on October 8 was absolute perfection. Scott, our guide, made the day unforgettable — he was friendly, easy to talk to, and incredibly knowledgeable about the island. Not once did the conversation feel forced or awkward; it just felt like spending the day exploring with a friend who knows every hidden gem. We visited Brewer’s Bay, Hull Bay, and Magen’s Bay, plus several breathtaking overlooks that showed off the island’s beauty from every angle. The final stop was a secluded beach that felt straight out of a dream — peaceful, private, and absolutely stunning. The tour…”

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Tortola Beach Trip - Chairs, umbrellas, food, and the real cost
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Tortola Beach Trip

15.Tortola Beach Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · from $45Best value

Travel from Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park to Cane Garden Bay by air-conditioned van or open-air safari. Drivers such as Vincent, Simeon, Shampoo, and Ralph share island views and local details before giving you several hours for swimming, food, music, kayaking, and beach time. Chairs, umbrellas, equipment, food, and drinks cost extra.

“We were picked up at port , took a short drive to the beach. We enjoyed beverages, food, beautiful beaches, and friendly driver.”

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