Small Group Sea Turtle Tour (Guaranteed to see turtles)
Overview
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2 hours
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Escape the crowds! Snorkel in the clear calm waters with sea turtles during your visit the island's best kept secret spot to snorkel with the resident sea turtles! Guaranteed turtle sightings! Perfect for first-time and experienced snorkelers alike! On this small group tour you will enjoy personalized attention from your guide! Includes use of beach chairs, snorkel gear and bottled water. Photos and videos (above and under water) are available for purchase.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
All participants must be able to walk over uneven surfaces and climb in and out of a vehicle.
All snorkeling must have a minimum of beginner ability to swim and be at least 5 years old
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note that a 20% gratuity is due on the day of the tour in cash for groups of 5 or more.
Tour will be cancelled if a minimum of four guests must be booked on this tour in order for it to run. The four guests do not need to be in the same group or booking.
At the time of booking, all participants must provide: Adults: Sweater size with gender Children: Age, gender and weight.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
A cooler with bottled water
Use of snorkel gear and floatation devices
Gratuity for your guide - standard gratuity is 15 to 20%
Lunch
Photos and videos - they are available for purchase.
Transportation to and from your hotel/ship port (excluding Emerald Beach Resort)
What To Expect
Snorkel with sea turtles in their natural habitat from the beach on this two hour tour. This small group tour guarantees that all will see multiple sea turtles. Snorkel from the beach with your guide. Includes use of snorkel gear and beach chairs and bottled water. Digital photos and videos are available for purchase (above and under water). All guests must arrive 15 mins before tour start time as this is when the vehicle leaves. All participants must know how to swim and be able walk on uneven surfaces.
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Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour
Reviews
95 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
If you are joining from a...
Claire S,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you are joining from a cruise two big things to know: 1. Your tour is in LOCAL time. The ships always emphasize staying on ship time, but that may be different from local time 2. Your meeting point is at Emerald Beach Resort in the parking lot. Google maps makes it look walkable, but it is not. Spend the $6 for a taxi. Company was flexible in rescheduling our tour when we had a mix up with cruise/ship versus local time. You will see a lot of neat wildlife, including turtles! Consider investing in a waterproof box for your phone so you can get your own videos—someone on our tour had one and was kind enough to share their photos and footage. The guide was nice and provided good knowledge and facts about the wildlife. Another major point to know is that while the snorkeling doesn’t require significant physical strength and the ocean is a gradual walk-in, you must be able to pull yourself into a pick-up truck bed that has been modified with beach seating.
Nice room for improvement.
Lisa M,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I did get to see turtles. The guide was new and wasn’t good at keeping the small group together. She attempted to take nice photos but was doing too much. Watching the group and trying to find various fish and turtles. A lot to expect for one guide.
Fantastic snorkeling experience in St. Thomas
Daniel R,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We ended up calling the operator to book this the same day that our cruise docked in St Thomas. They were able to get us booked without issue, and set us up for pickup at the Emerald Beach Resort (right by the cruise port). Our guide, Lynn?, was newish to the company, and did an absolutely phenomenal job throughout the duration of the experience. She went out of her way to share knowledge about the local fauna, and was passionate about the wildlife we were going to be seeing. We saw numerous types of fish, squid, and multiple turtles. The guides working for this company are absolute pros at spotting the turtles as they graze along the bottom of the bay, and the smaller group size ensured that the turtles would not be frightened into moving elsewhere as we approached. This tour was worth every penny, and I would strongly recommend it.
The experience was great...
Antonio R,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The experience was great but expensive for the accommodations. All you have to do is find the beach and swim around until you see turtles. Don't really need a guide.
Sea Turtle Adventure
Kimberly C,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! We saw many Sea Turtles! We also saw sting rays, grouper, jelly fish, reef fish and sea urchin. Description is as promised!
My snorkeling journey - From fear to fun
Bambi T,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Sven was fabulous!! He led us to all the right places. I can’t even name all the unique fish we saw. Not to mention the sea turtles and sting rays. We even saw a juvenile eagle ray!! I was a first time snorkeler. And felt very comfortable. I would highly recommend this to anyone.
Best experience ever!
Nicole C,
Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was AMAZING! I think his name was sen? ( I'm sorry I forgot!) He was the absolute beat! We told him it was our first time snorkeling and he gave great instructions! He stayed by us and gave us a nature tour before the snorkeling which was super cool! Once in the water he stayed with us the entire time! Everytime we saw something he would explain what it was etc! We saw a sea turtle that survived a shark attack! I got tired quick and hung out on the beach while my boyfriend continued with the group! He said the guide even asked if I was okay etc! I would 100% go with him again on this tour! We had the best experience! My boyfriend had an amazing birthday! Thank you so much! 10/10 fully recommend!
5 person sea turtles and snorkeling adventure
skline528,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sven took us to Brewers bay on a guided snorkeling tour to see sea turtles. The adventure was rewarding! We saw at least 6 separate turtles as well as reefs of coral, tarpon, barracuda (from a safe distance!) and many other small colorful fish. He took go pro videos and photos of the experience which are well worth the $40 cost. I was amazed how closely we could watch the turtles in their native habitat. You need to be able to swim yet I am just an average swimmer and it was not too taxing. Life vests are provided and snorkel gear is as well if needed. Sven is a treasure trove of knowledge and we learned while we swam and played!
Sven and Lea were...
Munib R,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sven and Lea were amazing! My wife and I really enjoyed our time out there together. Sven started with a super informative and laid back botanical tour of some of the trees and fruits in the area, before taking us out onto a beautiful beach. It was our first time snorkeling, and I couldn't have asked for a better scenario. Relaxed, low stakes, and chill. We got out into the water, and Sven and Lea told us about all the fish and various creatures we saw. The sea turtles were the main reason we were there and we were not disappointed. By the time we were through, we had seen 6-8 different sea turtles up close and, frankly, I could have stayed out there all day. Thank you Sven and Lea!
Amazing and definitely saw turtles
ashleywN1035UZ,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing saw at least five turtles a spotted eagle ray and three other sting rays a barracuda it was amazing. Our girls had a blast
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