National Park Snorkeling Excursion
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Come snorkeling with us aboard Reef Surfari, our new 47’ power catamaran, through the Virgin Islands National Park around St. John in the beautiful USVI. We depart from our retail store Ocean Surfari in Red Hook on St Thomas at 9:00 and head to Cruz Bay to pick up our St John guests from Cruz Bay beach in front of our retail store Ocean Surfari at 9:30. From there we head to two different snorkel spots to look for sea turtles, beautiful corals and a plethora of tropical fish, typically in the Virgin Islands National Park. Our snorkel spots vary daily depending on weather and sea conditions. We have an open bar with rum punch, painkillers, cold beers, sodas and water as well as light snacks for your refreshment. Alcohol is served once you are finished swimming. After snorkeling, we return to St. John to drop off our guests at 12:00 and then back to St Thomas at 12:30.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Come snorkeling with us aboard Reef Surfari, our new 47’ power catamaran, through the Virgin Islands National Park around St. John in the beautiful USVI. We depart from our retail store Ocean Surfari in Red Hook on St Thomas at 9:00 and head to Cruz Bay to pick up our St John guests from Cruz Bay beach in front of our retail store Ocean Surfari at 9:30. From there we head to two different snorkel spots to look for sea turtles, beautiful corals and a plethora of tropical fish, typically in the Virgin Islands National Park. Our snorkel spots vary daily depending on weather and sea conditions. We have an open bar with rum punch, painkillers, cold beers, sodas and water as well as light snacks for your refreshment. Alcohol is served once you are finished swimming. After snorkeling, we return to St. John to drop off our guests at 12:00 and then back to St Thomas at 12:30. ----ONLY SELECT CROWN BAY OR HAVENSIGHT CRUISE SHIP PORTS IF YOU ARE ON A CRUISE SHIP EXCURSION. IF YOU ARE STAYING ON ST THOMAS OR ST JOHN, PLEASE SELECT THE CORRESPONDING DEPARTURE LOCATION.
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Enjoy soda and water prior to snorkeling along with fruit and snacks. After your snorkeling experience, enjoy beer, rum punch and pain killers while returning to port.
Gratuity for Captain & Crew
Options
St John Cruz Bay Departure
Transport from Crown Bay
CRUISE SHIP GUESTS ONLY: Please meet your Ocean Surfari Taxi at the large windmill at the shopping area by the parking lot no later than 815am.
St Thomas Red Hook Departure
Transport Not Included
Transport from Havensight
CRUISE SHIP GUESTS ONLY: Please meet us at our retail store, Ocean Surfari, located in building 1.
Reviews
593 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Definite must in St Thomas!
bayarnell,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00CJ & John did a fantastic job on the private catamaran snorkeling tour. We got to see so many fish, turtles, octopus & more
Fun amazing trip
andrewyT9553TB,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00CJ and John are the best and really fun and showed us the best time they are the greatest duo ever nobody can ever top them give them all the Christmas bonuses
Great Dip & Trip
V2067DTtomb,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The snorkeling was great and the crew was amazing. The crew really made the trip a 5 star. Their informative and helpful attitude was exceeded only by their amazing and uplifting attitudes.
Highly Recommended Snorkeling
calebn334,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic value snorkeling! John and BK were excellent guides: Friendly, inviting, knowledgeable, and happy to help. The snorkeling spots were superb (turtles, rays, squid, octopus), the boat was spacious, and the snacks and drinks were the perfect way to refresh on the return cruise. A sincere thank you to Ocean Safari for memories we will not forget!
Best time
Brittany F,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00BK and John were awesome! We saw turtles, squid, octopus and tons of fish. Even got to see a ship wreck in Christmas Cove.
Captain CJ along with...
Kathryn K,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain CJ along with crew Darian and John did an amazing job! Were very informative and helpful and fun!
Amazing experience!
U1674XTandrewp,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00RK and Jon did an excellent job making it fun experience for all of us especially the kids. We were able to see sea turtles, octopuses, moon jelly fish, squid and lots of colorful fishes. Amazing experience and highly recommend this excursion.
Great experience
Miya G,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We ended up going on the sunset snorkeling excursion. We seen many fish but no turtles unfortunately. This excursion was amazing and the guides were awesome!
Fun guides, smooth ride
NathanW615,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time celebrating a family birthday with our guides John and Captain CJ. The two kept everything safe, fun, and professional. They were knowledgeable and approachable, and we really enjoyed our time with them. Hope we get a chance to go on another excursion with them again!
Good for seeing critters
Mary B,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Captain CJ was very good about deciding the best spot without a lot of waves and obscurity. We saw turtles, reef squids, lizardfish, and a cow or a trunkfish. I thought we were getting fruit and beverages before and between snorkels. They had bags of chips and crackers. Have breakfast before you go. Excursions are about twenty minutes out, between, and back to the dock.
From US$90.00
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