Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John
Overview
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3 hours
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Discover the breathtaking beauty of St. John’s north shore on this 3-hour guided kayak and snorkel adventure with the only company that has a permit to operate at this location. Meeting your guide at Mongoose Junction and launching the kayaks from a beach in Cruz Bay, you’ll paddle across the turquoise harbor and enter the waters of the Virgin Islands National Park, passing scenic coastline and beaches on your way to serene Scott’s Beach.
There, snorkel over a coral reef, seagrass beds, and turtle habitats, where you’re likely to spot sea turtles, Caribbean fish, and stingrays in their natural environment. After relaxing on the beach, paddle back to Cruz Bay with memories of a one-of-a-kind marine adventure.
Perfect for nature lovers, families, wedding groups, solo travelers and couples — equipment and guide included.
Additional Info
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Discover the breathtaking beauty of St. John’s north shore on this 3-hour guided kayak and snorkel adventure with the only company that has a permit to operate at this location. Meeting your guide at Mongoose Junction and launching the kayaks from a beach in Cruz Bay, you’ll paddle across the turquoise harbor and enter the waters of the Virgin Islands National Park, passing scenic coastline and beaches on your way to serene Scott’s Beach. There, snorkel over a coral reef, seagrass beds, and turtle habitats, where you’re likely to spot sea turtles, Caribbean fish, and stingrays in their natural environment. After relaxing on the beach, paddle back to Cruz Bay with memories of a one-of-a-kind marine adventure. Perfect for nature lovers, families, wedding groups, solo travelers and couples — equipment and guide included. Not recommended for: beginning kayakers, persons over 72 yrs. Participants should be capable of kayaking 45 minutes in each direction, Please note: Transportation to the meeting point is not included.
What‘s Included
Small chocolate bar
Bottled water
Professional guide
All gear and equipment
Gratuities
Private transportation
Options
9AM Morning Departure
3-hour Morning Departure: 3-hour tour departs at 9am
2PM Afternoon Departure
3-hour afternoon departure
Reviews
367 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So.much.fun!
MalamuteCT,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Taking the ocean kayaks out for a morning was great - snorkeling off Scott’s Beach was a great add-on. Kenny was well versed in STJ history and a great guide to interesting creatures in the water. Exercise, education, and a bit of adventure. A perfect morning!
Lots of turtles!
blendermom5,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fun time on this tour. Kenny was a great guide and we learned so much about the island from him. Not only did he find rays, turtles, and fish for us but he also gave us some awesome hiking trail insights and restaurant recommendations. 10/10 would recommend this experience!
Great adventure
M3494BHaprilh,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time kayaking and snorkeling. Kenny was an excellent guide and so nice. Really enjoyed this experience!
Amazing Guided Tour of VI Mangroves
William M,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Brett provided great history about the area and pointed out unique plants and animals. He was very responsive to our needs and skill level, providing a highly personalized experience.
Patrick, our guide, was a...
Nina G,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Patrick, our guide, was a delightful font of information and led us to see amazing sights and fun fish in addition to the turtles. We loved the trip and got a little workout 💪 as well.
Fantastic!
lisacI9941LO,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip with our guide Kenny could not have been better. It was a highlight of our trip to St. John - from start to finish!
Nice way to spend a few hours in St John!
Global42763897044,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna and Kenny were great! Kenny was our guide and gave us some history of the island while we paddled to the beach. Once at the beach we snorkeled for a bit and got to see sea turtles, two types of sting rays, an octopus, conch & numerous fish & coral before heading back. Kenny even gave us some good local food & drinks recommendations for after our tour. Thanks for a great time exploring St. John!
Take this tour, you wouldn't be disappointed.
Phil P,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patrick was a great guide and was able to show the group all of the sea life he told us we would see. He did a great job of explaining the history of the island.
Incredible !!
DawnMarie L,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very fun!! We had a great time (I had not kayaked on ocean before and my cousin never kayaked at all — but good instruction and it went great). Guide was extremely helpful and kind. He is also great at spotting octopus, etc. and took photos underwater of turtles, octopus. It was not overly strenuous but would not be someone’s best choice if very sedentary lifestyle. This was perhaps my favorite excursion while on St. Thomas ( we took the ferry to St. John to join the excursion). Definitely do not follow Viator link for the address though— Apple Maps will take you to the wrong location. Put in the tour group operator group name directly into Google Maps.
Amazing tour, amazing guide
K5306YPkathleend,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour. Our guide was amazing, so knowledgable, she found sea creatures we would not have seen by ourselves, particularly the elusive eels and octopus. So many turtles. We had a variety of ages/ability levels in our group and our guide made things comfortable for everyone. The beach was a lovely secluded beach, snorkeling was amazing, kayaking was lovely. Highly recommend.
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