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The 15 Best Tours and Day Trips in the Virgin Islands

69 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat or a bench seat attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Snorkel St. John Tour from Sapphire and Margaritaville - What the Morning Feels Like on the Powerboat
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Snorkel St. John Tour from Sapphire and Margaritaville

1.Snorkel St. John Tour from Sapphire and Margaritaville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,874 reviews · from $180Our pick

Cruise from Margaritaville St. Thomas to St. John for about six hours of snorkeling, island views, breakfast, buffet lunch, snacks, and an open bar. Guides such as D’Hayden, Jake, Shyne, Lauren, and Nick help first-time snorkelers get comfortable, while the captain adjusts the route for sea and weather conditions.

“Took us to 3 great snorkeling spots. Knowledgeable about where to look for fish, turtles, etc. The cocktails were unlimited, but had little actual rum.”

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Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas - Westin Frenchman's Reef - The first paddle into the cove
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Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas – Westin Frenchman’s Reef

2.Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas – Westin Frenchman’s Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,813 reviews · from $69

At the Westin Frenchman’s Reef, you’ll paint your face, put on glow gear, and paddle a clear kayak lit from below. Guides such as Curtis, Derek, Megan, Eugene, and Emily point out tarpon, stingrays, turtles, and other night creatures. The one-hour tour stays in a calm cove and takes no more than six people.

“Wanted to try something a little different in St. Thomas. Starting with face glow paint and colorful blinking head gear, we had a quick lesson, and paddled into the cove. We saw Tarpons, a Stingray feeding, and other local fish. Derek and Aaron were fun and very informative.”

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Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John - Red Hook to Cruz Bay, then out among the islands
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Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John

3.Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,498 reviews · from $120

Spend about 5.5 hours aboard Reef Surfari with two snorkel stops in Virgin Islands National Park, pizza from Pizza Pi, drinks, and a sunset dance party. The crew may include CJ, John, Darian, BK, Sydney, or Andy. Pickup is available in Red Hook and Cruz Bay.

“Awesome snorkeling great company. Had so much fun with CJ and BK. They are a ton of fun and made for an amazing time. Highly recommend”

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Night Kayak Tour St. John - Westin Resort - Paddling Into the Dark Cove
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Night Kayak Tour St. John – Westin Resort

4.Night Kayak Tour St. John – Westin Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,011 reviews · from $69

You’ll spend about 50 minutes on the water in a two-person, clear-bottom kayak at the Westin St. John Resort. After glow paint and photos, guides such as Bernard, Sam, Fawn, and Spencer lead you around the cove, where tarpon, baitfish, stingrays, and occasionally bats appear below the lights.

“We had a great time. Bernard was a great guide. We saw lots of fish and had a great time. It was fun to be on the water at night.”

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Flavors of St Thomas Walking Food Tour - Two rum cocktails, including the Painkiller
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Flavors of St Thomas Walking Food Tour

5.Flavors of St Thomas Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · from $145

Walk through Charlotte Amalie with guides such as Michelle, Sabrina, Rocky, and DeAndre, stopping for Caribbean food and two rum cocktails. Expect curry chicken, fungi, slaw, fritters, plantains, saltfish, dessert, and a lesson in making a Painkiller. The three-hour tour starts at Fort Christian and stays near town.

“Michelle was such a great guide giving us lots of island history and delicious local food. Love love loved it!”

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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

6.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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St Thomas Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour in the US Virgin Islands - What you may see above and below the water
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St Thomas Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour in the US Virgin Islands

7.St Thomas Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour in the US Virgin Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 658 reviews · from $89

Spend about 2.5 hours kayaking through St. Thomas’ Mangrove Lagoon, snorkeling near coral-fringed roots, and learning about local wildlife from guides such as Brooke, Kaz, Pat, and Slim. You may see stingrays, spotted rays, lobster, octopus, jellyfish, fish, and hermit crabs. A Cas Cay hike may extend the outing.

“The kayak through the mangroves was great. Snorkeling was awesome… saw a stingray but few fish. Don’t bother with the hike. But walk back by the covered tables to see thousands of hermit cr@bs”

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National Park Snorkeling Excursion - First stop: clear water, coral, and turtles
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National Park Snorkeling Excursion

8.National Park Snorkeling Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · from $90

Board Reef Surfari, a 47-foot power catamaran, for two snorkel stops around St. John. You’ll receive gear, fruit, snacks, and soft drinks before swimming, then beer and rum cocktails afterward. Captains such as CJ and Andy, with crew including Darian, John, and Ren, help with safety and marine life.

“Captain Brian and Ren were absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable! They both did an awesome job at keeping our whole group informed. Thanks for making our honeymoon in St. Thomas much more memorable!”

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High Speed Harbor Tour from Charlotte Amalie Cruise Port - A short harbor tour with a local voice
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High Speed Harbor Tour from Charlotte Amalie Cruise Port

9.High Speed Harbor Tour from Charlotte Amalie Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · from $60

Ride the 750-horsepower Screamin’ Eagle around Charlotte Amalie Harbor with captain Anthony or another local guide. Expect island commentary, fast turns, fishtails, sudden stops, and plenty of spray. The 40-minute trip leaves from Yacht Haven Grande, accepts children at least 42 inches tall, and carries no more than 22 people.

“Highly recommend this well worth the money and time. While on St. Thomas the operator Anthony was fun knowledgeable, and enjoyed to have fun while being safe. The ride was a lot smoother than expected while still getting the thrilling ride.”

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St Thomas Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour - Starting at Fort Christian
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St Thomas Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

10.St Thomas Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 474 reviews · from $100

Walk Charlotte Amalie with guides Jane or Gerard while tasting calalloo soup, pate, saltfish quiche, rum cake, tropical tea, and a Cruzan rum drink. Visit Fort Christian, Emancipation Garden, the 99 Steps, and old harbor streets. The 2.5-hour tour costs $100, includes tastings, and accepts up to 12 people.

“Tour guide was great! But I was overcharged a lot by Viator compared to other websites, more than double than what others are charging for the exact same tour. I would recommend the tour to others but not from Viator.”

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US Virgin Islands Island Hop & Food Boat Tour - Lime Out: swimming to tacos on the water
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US Virgin Islands Island Hop & Food Boat Tour

11.US Virgin Islands Island Hop & Food Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · from $250

This eight-hour Stormy Pirates trip pairs St. Thomas and St. John scenery with floating tacos at Lime Out, Pizza Pi delivery at Christmas Cove, snorkeling, and a stop at Lovango Resort. Captains and crew such as Grant, Tyler, Sammy, Lacey, and Maeve share island stories while the onboard bar serves beer, soda, water, and rum punch.

“This was an amazing trip. Grant and Tyler are an awesome crew. Grant’s knowledge of the local geography and history really make the trip fun and educational. He did a great job of pointing out all kinds of points of interest. The tacos at LimRead more”

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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

12.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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The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour - Frenchtown adds a local coastal view
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The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour

13.The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews

Spend about six hours touring St. Thomas in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide. Stop at Drake’s Seat, Mountain Top, historic Charlotte Amalie, the St. Thomas Synagogue, Frenchtown, Magen’s Bay, and possibly Coki Point. Guides such as Jason, Raymond, Sinclair, Smitty, and Mikey tailor the pace, explain island history, and take photos with your camera.

“Mr. St. Clair was terrific! About an hour into our tour, he, my three sisters and I were all “old” friends. We could not have had a better, more enjoyable day! Two terrific beaches! And like a very nice “husband,” he was very tolerant of our shopping!”

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Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today! - Cinnamon Bay and the slower side of the north coast
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Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today!

14.Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · from $150

Explore St. John in a private vehicle with local guides such as Hibiscus, Evans, and Ron. In 2.5 hours, you’ll see Caneel Bay, Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Annaberg Sugar Plantation, Coral Bay, and views toward the British Virgin Islands. Bottled water and select hotel transfers are included, with time to tailor the route to your group.

“Great trip! Lasted around 3 hours and very informative. Our guide Ron did a fantastic job! I would highly recommend requesting him for your trip.”

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Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours - Meeting the people behind Christiansted’s food
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Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours

15.Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · from $145

Spend three hours walking Christiansted with guides such as Marra, David, LD, or Lorel. You will sample six local dishes and drinks, meet small food businesses, hear island history, and finish near the boardwalk. Come hungry, wear sturdy shoes, and request vegetarian, vegan, or other dietary options after booking.

“The tour guide David was excellent. He gave us a lot of St Croix history and was very knowledgeable The food was amazing!”

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