Virgin Islands · WATERSPORTS

The 5 Best Watersports in the Virgin Islands

5 tours  ·  from $95 a head

Parasails over the harbour, jet skis off the east end and paddleboards in the calm bays. These 5 are priced per head and clear about how much of the booking is actually time on the water.

Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline - Views from St. Peter Mountain
Tour Reviews, Tours in St Thomas, Watersports, Zip Lines

Tree Limin’ Extreme Zipline

1.Tree Limin’ Extreme Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,713 reviews · from $155Our pick

On St. Peter Mountain, you’ll ride a truck to a six-line rainforest course with two sky bridges and sweeping ocean views. Guides such as Francis, Sharon, Andrew, Calvin, and Kai keep the pace friendly and safety-focused. The final Yo-Yo zipline adds a memorable Caribbean twist.

“The tour guides are literally the BEST. Ask for Lani & Reed. They made the experience overly awesome!”

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Parasail Experience in St Thomas - A short boat ride, then your turn
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Parasail Experience in St Thomas

2.Parasail Experience in St Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,215 reviews · from $146

Meet your captain at Sapphire Beach Marina for a safety briefing, boat ride, and 8 to 10 minutes of parasailing above St. Thomas. Crews including Jack, Max, Jay, and Hunter are known for clear instructions and easy humor. Groups are limited to 12, and the boat returns to the marina after every participant flies.

“Jack and Chris are honestly the coolest and funniest guys you could meet out there. They made the whole parasailing process super smooth, and you can tell right away you’re in really good hands. We got amazing air time, and the ride out Read more”

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St. Thomas Cycleboats Water Island Trip - The ride to Water Island
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St. Thomas Cycleboats Water Island Trip

3.St. Thomas Cycleboats Water Island Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $95Best value

Join a small cycleboat group of up to 16 people at Tickles Dockside Pub for a three-hour ride to Water Island. Pedal when you like, let the motor do the work, enjoy rum punch and music, then swim or relax at Honeymoon Beach. Crews have included Captain Ann Marie, Ben, Josh, Justin, and Jess.

“Sooooo much fun!! The drinks were good, the captains were amazing! We stopped at the beach which was beautiful 😍 This definitely surpassed my expectations”

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1-Hour Guided Jet Ski Tour in St. Thomas from Frenchman's Reef - Starting at Frenchman’s Reef
1-Hour Experiences, Guided, Jet Skis, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in St Thomas, Watersports

1-Hour Guided Jet Ski Tour in St. Thomas from Frenchman’s Reef

4.1-Hour Guided Jet Ski Tour in St. Thomas from Frenchman’s Reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $159

Ride your own jet ski from The Westin St. Thomas with a guide such as Sunny, Jamoy, or Matt. This one-hour tour visits Hassel Island, Water Island, Honeymoon Beach, Brewer’s Bay, and sea turtle areas when conditions allow. You must swim about 20 yards and climb onto the ski without help before departure.

“Although the weather was not the best, our guide made our experience interesting and fun. He pointed out potential places to visit on the island as well as recommendations for food.”

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St Thomas Jet Ski Rental - One hour on the water
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St Thomas Jet Ski Rental

5.St Thomas Jet Ski Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews

Ride a 2024 Yamaha or 2022 SeaDoo from Compass Point Marina for about one hour. Choose a freestyle rental or guided outing, with a GoPro and marina drinks included in the booking details. A valid driver’s license is required in the booking holder’s name. Staff member Geovanni is praised for clear instructions and careful safety checks.

“When my friend fell in the water it was fun and the guy came help them back up but just the whole experience was fun would do it again”

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