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
2PM Afternoon Departure
3-hour afternoon departure
9AM Morning Departure
3-hour Morning Departure: 3-hour tour departs at 9am
Reviews
362 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Beautiful water and excellent company!
Hannah D,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an incredible find! Patrick was so awesome- there are not enough stars in the sky to give! We kayaked to a beautiful beach and when we got into the water it was like being dropped into the most beautiful aquarium. He was so knowledgeable and kind and showed us dozens of amazing little creatures. We honestly can’t recommend this enough! It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip! Thank you so much for everything!
Worth it!!!
E3640GKsamanthaw,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did this with my mom and we had an absolute blast! Kenny was awesome, super patient and a great teacher. It took me a little while at the beginning to get the hang of kayaking, but once I did, everything clicked. He took us to some incredible spots, and we saw octopus, sea turtles, stingrays, and even an eagle ray, just to name a few. It was truly an amazing experience, 10/10. I highly recommend it!!
Amazing guides to beautiful beach
Audrey F,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guides, Kenny and Isabel, were great. Kenny found two octopus for us which was incredible. Saw stingray and turtles strenuous kayak! Gorgeous, secluded beach. Highly recommend!
Fun and learned a lot!
Sarah R,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patrick was a great guide and taught us a lot We met at the office, where we signed in and got our snorkel gear, water, and a bag to bring the stuff on the kayak. We were able to leave our belongings in the office if we wanted. We then got driven to the beach where our kayaks were waiting. When we got back, we got a ride back to the office and were able to rinse off with freshwater and gather back our stuff
Kayak and snorkel in paradise
Sarah H,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great morning! We got to try out a private beach and have a challenging and fun kayak up the coast. We saw sea turtles and sting rays!
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