The 3 Half-Day Tours in the Virgin Islands That Earn Their Price

1.Private Half-Day Guided Snorkeling Charter in St. Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews Our pick

Spend four private hours aboard a 42-foot boat from Saga Haven Marina. A USCG-licensed captain and marine specialist guide take your group to Christmas Cove and Little St. James, with snorkel gear, floats, snacks, soft drinks, and rum punch included. Guides may include Tommy, Erika, Jamie, or Abby, depending on the day.

“Kyle, Erika, and Dave could not be more friendly or helpful. Great afternoon snorkeling! I did the discovery dive last year and I will go back again.”

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2.Half-Day Private Charter from St John

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Spend four private hours aboard the 33-foot Catzilla power catamaran from Cruz Bay. Your captain, possibly Joe, Abbie, Luke, or another Love City Excursions skipper, can shape the route around snorkeling, sea turtles, quiet beaches, St John, or Jost van Dyke. Snorkel gear and bottled water are included, but food, drinks, and fuel are extra.

“Fantastic day with Capt Abbie! Wonderful customer service and very professional. Abbie knew the best places to take our family our our day trip. Highly recommend using this company when there are so many other options that will not provide this level of service!”

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3.St. Thomas Half-Day Beach Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $60Best value

This five-hour St. Thomas beach-hopping tour uses a local taxi and guide, with pickup from hotels, cruise terminals, and the airport. You choose beaches such as Magen’s Bay, Coki Point, Sapphire, Lindqvist, and Secret Harbour. Drivers including GieGie and Taxi Love share local tips, though beach time and total duration can vary.

“Taxi Love was excellent! Showed up around St. Thomas. He was very punctual and called us when we were running a few mins late off of our cruise ship. Will definitely book this again!”

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