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
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.
Options
2PM Afternoon Departure
3-hour afternoon departure
9AM Morning Departure
3-hour Morning Departure: 3-hour tour departs at 9am
What‘s Included
Small chocolate bar
Bottled water
Professional guide
All gear and equipment
Gratuities
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
377 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Wander538414,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The team with Virgin Islands Ecotours were awesome! They were very accommodating; they were willing and able to switch the date and type of experience at the last minute plus refunded the difference in price (which I was not expecting due to the last minute changes). My guide, Kenny, was amazing! Very knowledgeable and I definitely saw way more sea life than I would have snorkeling on my own. 100% recommend!
Great Time!!
Teresa S,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kenny and Stephanie were fantastic. They were well organized and made the experience as pleasant as it could possibly be. The adventure did not disappoint as we saw so many different creatures and fish in the water and sea turtles! (also a spotted ray and squid and an octopus)!! There was never a rush and Kenny was a plethora of local information. Thanks for the recommendation for St John Back Bar! Sushi was amazing. Definitely would do this again next time.
Kayak & Snorkle to Scott's beach
P4093LHcolleend,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenny & Jonathon were great guides for our kayak & snorkle @ Scott's beach. We saw turtles, rays, a barracuda, an octopus in its den, and lots of Reef fish, some of the largest I've seen in St John.
Josh was great
Joseph P,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience snorkeling. Josh brought us to a spot where he personally located lots of marine life and took the time to show all of us.
Perfect kayaking tour!
melissamN5412OY,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was so fun! We met at their office in Mongoose Junction and they were all friendly and helpful. Josh was our guide in the kayaks. He was full of personality and knowledgeable! He seemed genuinely excited to be taking a group out on the kayak and showing us all there is to see and having a great time! We kayaked past Solomon Bay Beach, Honeymoon Beach, and Caneel Bay with bits of island education and jokes being given by Josh along the way! We stopped at Scott’s Beach and snorkeled seeing a sea turtle, stingray, an octopus and so many beautiful fish! After we had our fill with that we headed back to the starting point in the kayaks with Josh keeping us entertained and laughing the whole way! It was a great tour! If you’re looking for something that doesn’t take up your whole day, but is fun and shows some island attractions, this is it!! Ask for Josh!
Go Josh!
hannahmM4521AL,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh was amazing! He was very informative and fun! Definitely would recommend. He even went overtime with our group so we could explore more. We saw turtles, stingray, and much more!
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.
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