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
Transport from Havensight
CRUISE SHIP GUESTS ONLY: Please meet us at our retail store, Ocean Surfari, located in building 1.
St Thomas Red Hook Departure
Transport Not Included
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.
Reviews
639 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic!
Nlinkert,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun, safe, and we saw a lot of marine life! Darien and CJ were knowledgeable and funny. We will definitely book with them on our next trip.
Snorkeling adventure
astormer,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Experience with Friends and family. Captain BK and First Mate John were friendly and very informative. They made sure everyone was safe and comfortable while snorkeling and cruising. Would recommend. we even saw Oliver The Octopus.
Amazing - book it
patrickkC4314TX,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutley phenomenal experience for us, our son, our parents(in laws)! The trip was amazing, the boat comfortable, service impeccable, and the snorkeling was the best I’ve gotten to do in St John. We saw turtles, rays, squid, an octopus, and so many fish. Our guides had an obvious love for the area and a huge depth of knowledge. Captain BK and Mate John were incredible. My wife and I are now considering having more children and shooting for twins so we can name one after each
Phenomenal Tour!
Jeffrey V,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I can’t recommend this tour highly enough. It’s not just about an incredible snorkeling experience—it’s also the perfect way to get out on the water and fully soak in that Caribbean vibe in the limited time we had off the ship. Our crew—Captain CJ, John, and Sydney—were fantastic hosts: fun, knowledgeable, and always going the extra mile to make sure everyone had an amazing time. The boat itself was ideal for the trip—comfortable, well-equipped, and perfectly suited for a relaxing day at sea. An unforgettable experience all around!
What an amazing...
Katie N,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing experience! Andy, Sydney, And Darian were incredible. This trip was worth every penny. They were very organized, had excellent communication, and we had FUN! Thank you all!
The tour was awesome they showed us some sea life gave us snacks, pizza and booze. Darian, John and Bk made it very fun!
Trek13787914861,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was exciting, on time, and all around positive.
GO ON THIS EXCURSION!!!
300keanem,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The snorkel excursion adventure was so fun! The tour hosts were so nice and easy to follow. Sydney was amazing, and she kept those drinks coming loved her so much. John helped us to adventure and really cared that we got to see all of the nature and what the Virgin Islands had to offer. Captain Mk was a great captain, and I felt very safe throughout the trip. Overall, this excursion is 1000% a go and was the highlight of my trip. The drink do not taste strong, but 3-4 will get you there, so drink responsibly!
10/10
Voyage62322070999,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a must here for us!! It was so much fun!! Sydney, John and BK are THE BEST!! We saw so many fish, coral, a couple sharks and turtles!! Highly recommend!
Good times and sunshine
912pagef,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you’re visiting St Thomas/John, this excursion is a must!!! Sydney, BK and John were amazing. We had the best time snorkeling and hanging out with all the fish, turtles and sharks! You’ll be missing out on a good time if don’t book this trip!
National Park Snorkeling Did Not Disappoint
M2745WSjessg,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The National Park Snorkeling trip was great... we saw a turtle! The staff was friendly, gave clear instructions, was safety conscious and went out of their way to point out interesting creatures in the water. After snorkeling they had an open bar (included in the price) and were not stingy with the drinks. Overall the trip was a great value and I'd recommend to friends when visiting.
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