Private Tour
Private Morning Half-Day Snorkeling Trip
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Avoid the crowds and get ready for fun, sun, and snorkeling on this unforgettable private trip! Perfect for friends and families who want to enjoy VIP treatment and exclusive use of our custom, eco-friendly 42-foot boat. Your personal snorkeling guide will take you to explore reefs teeming with tropical fish, sea turtles, rays, and more. The suggested itinerary includes some of our favorite spots but it is fully customizable to suit your interests. Sit back and relax in paradise with water, soft drinks, snacks, and Captain’s rum punch provided onboard.
Please note, all participants must be able to swim comfortably and capably in an open water environment without assistance. Pool noodles or snorkel vest are provided for your comfort but are not life saving devices.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Age 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
All water activity participants must be able to swim
If on a cruise or staying at one of the island resorts, call us and we'd be happy to help with the taxi arrangements
Please call or text us to let us know if you are coming from a cruise ship and which one.
Max 25 people - contact us to let us know how many to plan for.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Guests check-in, meet the crew, complete required paperwork, get fitted for equipment, and board their private boat for a day of fun on the water!
Snorkel in Christmas Cove at Greater St. James island where guests frequently see Spotted trunkfish, Spanish hogfish, French angelfish, Southern stingrays and many other varieties of tropical fish and colorful corals in the company of their friendly and knowledgeable guide. Pool noodles and snorkel vests available for your comfort. Back on the boat, enjoy water, soft drinks, and snacks while we motor to our next stop.
What‘s Included
Pirate Punch (rum punch) for adults 18+
Snacks
Water & soft drinks
Snorkel Gear
Certified snorkel guide
Gratuities
Taxi fees for pick-up/drop-off, paid directly
Options
Private Morning Half-Day Snorkeling Trip
up to 10ppl : For larger groups, contact Aqua Marine for accommodation. Add'l persons may be possible for added amount
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing time, beautiful water!
Z3472EJjenniferm,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great time! I will definitely go on another trip with them if I ever get to go back to st Thomas. Earl was our snorkeling guide. We didn’t see much sea life that day but it wasn’t because he wasn’t trying to find anything. He was very knowledgeable and so kind! The coral was beautiful! Go ahead and book your excursion you will lot be disappointed. Be careful of the rum punch, it’ll get ya! lol captain dave and the entire crew were amazing! I wish I could remember all of their names they all deserve a shout out but again, the rum punch…… 😜
We love fish
delilahrosebraugh,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did the snorkel trip and we went to Greater St. James and Ketchup showed us 7 sea turtles. Next we went to Little St. James and saw a Nassau Grouper, Spanish Hogfish, Cubera Snapper, Stingrays and a school of blue tangs. Ketchup was very passionate about all of the fish. He also explained how parrot fish are sequentially hermaphroditic which was cool to learn. We loved our snorkel trip and would highly recommend this dive company!
Best boat trip ever…. 10 stars!!! Thanks again Tommy, Kyle and Abby
NorthStar57112866733,,Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tommy, Kyle and Abby were the best boat and people handlers ever. They picked the most fantastic spots for our seven children and six adults to snorkle and see wonderful turtles, fish and wildlife. The pizza delivered by boat was thrilling. Two large cheeses and a large pepperoni fed all 13 of use. We were stuffed. Unbelievable getting pizza in the middle of the ocean. Thanks crew for the great treatment. We are definitely doing this again and again!!!!! 5 stars all the way!
Beautiful scenery, professional staff, great experience
Deb E,,Dec 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great early half of the day with Aqua Marina Dive group. They were a perfect mix of professional, entertaining, and attuned to details. Some of my family scuba dived and some of us snorkeled. We all agreed it was a great trip and the team members, McKenzie, Kyle, Zach, & Captain Steph were excellent. Highly recommend!
Awesome crew, boat and experience!
carlsaracino,,Jul 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Huge shout out to Captain Tommy and our amazing snorkeling crew of Erika and Jaime! We were a party of 13 ranging in age from 10 years old to almost 80. Their attention to detail (sizing everyone's gear before we left) and genuine desire to make sure we had a ton of fun can not be overstated. Our first stop was a small island (formerly Epstein's Island for real) about 15 minutes from the dock where we saw coral and tropical fish. Erika lead the group and showed us all kinds of fish and Jaime trailed us to make sure we were all safe and together for the close to 60 minutes in the water while Captain Tommy hung out with my dad on the boat chatting it up. Our second stop was in a little cove where we saw an amazing spotted eagle ray and 4 or 5 super friendly turtles that didn't much care that we were there watching them eat :) The boat was stocked with snacks and plenty to drink. The fact the Erika and Jaime are both dive instructors came shining through when they helped teach my nephew proper snorkeling technique and even helped me get my mom, who hadn't snorkeled in a number of years, get reacclimated to the water and got her to the spot where the eagle ray was just in time before he swam off. It felt like we've known them all for years and with their knowledge of the island and sharing fun tidbits it really made for a great morning. I wish we had more time with them but we were there on a cruise so our time was limited. Getting there was easy too, we set up a Mercedes van with Jack's Taxi Service 772-293-1688. They were super helpful accommodating my parents who, being older, don't get around like they used to ;) Five stars for everyone! Hope to see them again when we get back to St Thomas!
Hands down, best snorkel tour I have done!
A1874GSchelseas,,Mar 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tommy, Crystal and Jamie were our crew this past week on our half-day snorkel tour. The small group option is the way to go! The snorkel locations were both beautiful, with ample underwater life. We had incredibly personalized service. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Good times
TERREL W,,Feb 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We wanted to have a good time snorkeling and the crew made sure we Had an excellent time. I would highly recommend this to anyone wishing to enjoy their day.
Priceless family memory!!
P9617DDemilyg,,Oct 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took my 8 and 9 year old on the morning snorkeling trip and we had such a great experience together. I was secretly nervous because it was their first time, although they are both great swimmers. Jamie made us feel so comfortable and helped us all relax and enjoy the incredible beauty of nature. The kids had a blast and never even knew I was nervous! Jamie pointed out different fish to the kids and was full of jokes to make the learning curve easier for all the equipment. We will definitely be back! Thanks so much for the priceless family memories!
Had a GREAT time with them! 2-tank fun!
sval 83,,Jul 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on a 2 tank dive with Steff and Tommy on July 2023, everything went great. They were super helpful with the whole group, we all had a great time, saw nurse sharks, large lobsters, and many many fish. The team was great, well organized, felt safe and supported at all times. The gear was great as well. Will definitely go out with them when I visit St. Thomas again.
Snorkel and dive trip for 12
Kristin R,,Jun 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a group of 12 - 1 diver, 3 intro to diving and 8 snorkelers for a private half day trip beginning in the morning. Captain Teddy and Dive instructor Spencer and Snorkel guide Steph made sure our trip out was wonderful. Whether we were down below or snorkeling above we were able to see and experience beautiful reef life. We all felt safe and guided. Capped off our trip with a rum punch return to dock. So much fun!
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