Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach
Overview
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4 hours
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Embark on a 4 hour semi-private charter experience to Turtle Cove and Honeymoon Beach. At Turtle Cove on Buck Island, St Thomas; we’ll have your snorkel gear prepared for you to explore coral reefs home to tropical fish like Sargent Majors, hamlets, parrotfish, surgeonfish, squirrelfish, and other sea life including turtles. Once the group is finished snorkeling, enjoy cold beer, sodas, and water.
Please note that depending on weather and ocean conditions, the Captain may substitute Brewers Bay for snorkeling and Emerald Beach at Lindbergh Bay for beach, food and beverages.
*Depending on availability, guests will enjoy MV Hydra, MV Poseidon, MV Aquarius or other comparable vessel based on availability. Departure is 9 AM or 2 PM
**This charter departs from SAINT THOMAS, US VIRGIN ISLANDS.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Must call if party contains children under 2 years old
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Embark on a 4 hour semi-private charter experience to Turtle Cove and Honeymoon Beach. At Turtle Cove on Buck Island, St Thomas; we’ll have your snorkel gear prepared for you to explore coral reefs home to tropical fish like Sargent Majors, hamlets, parrotfish, squirrelfish, and other sea life including turtles. Once the group is finished snorkeling, enjoy cold beer, sodas, and water. After Turtle Cove, St Thomas we’ll whisk you away to Honeymoon Beach on Water Island. At the #1 beach on TripAdvisor, enjoy the white sand and crystal blue waters. You can visit the world-famous Dinghy's Beach Bar where Pain Killers flow and the fresh Mahi tacos are a must. Your experience is complete with a boat ride home to the WICO/Havensight Day Dock. Please note that depending on weather and ocean conditions, the Captain may substitute Brewers Bay for snorkeling and Emerald Beach at Lindbergh Bay for beach, food and beverages. *Depending on availability, guests will enjoy MV Hydra, MV Poseidon, MV Aquarius or other comparable vessel based on availability. Departure is 9 AM or 2 PM **This charter departs from SAINT THOMAS, US VIRGIN ISLANDS.
What‘s Included
We practice eco-friendly habits aboard and all water provided by Virgin H2O.
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Beer, Soda and Waters
Unlimited Soda and Water
Lunch is available on Honeymoon Beach but is not included
Tips for Captain & Crew. For exceptional service, it is customary to tip 15-20%.
Please bring your own sunscreen and towels
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Reviews
675 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Last day, fun day!!
Joi S,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed this excursion. We got plenty of time to snorkel and swim. The weather was perfect and we loved the small amount of people on the boat. We got to see the sun go down and it was very relaxing. We did not see any turtles on our trip but we saw a lot of sea life. The swimming conditions were very easy and the scenery was beautiful!!
Ann marie captain was...
Melissa H,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Annemarie the captain was great , witty, knowledgeable and Toes attentive , friendly . She kept the drinks coming. Not over crowded, intimate excursion and never felt rushed. We were able to see few turtles and plenty of fish.
Great Snorkeling!
danasC7143RG,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a morning half day snorkeling trip on the Pau Hana out of WICO. The snorkeling at Buck Island was some of the best we have ever done with lots of coral, tropical fish and even a turtle sighting. We saw more turtles at Honeymoon beach. My husband even saw an octopus The Captain AnneMarie had an irreverent funny manner similar to the old Southwest Airlines style. She told us exactly where to swim to see the good stuff. Her mate Olivia was very attentive and friendly. It was a fantastic day! We are already planning to do it again next year when we return to St Tomas.
Worth it!
glennaE6043HQ,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Ann Marie and her first mate Olivia were great. Very entertaining and knowledgeable about the island. We saw a lot of different fish and reefs. Many thanks to the crew of the Pau Hana!
Best St. Thomas Guided Tour
V4568HUemilya,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Highly recommend! Saw lots of fish, turtles, and squids. Staff was kind, hilarious, and attentive! Shout out to AnnMarie and Olivia on Pau Hana! Thanks again! I recommend bringing snacks because you won't want to stop snorkeling :)
Snorkeling and such
henrycI5761RB,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Captain Annemarie and Lindsey. Saw 2 turtles and a barracuda as well as some really cool fish!
Visit to Honeymoon Beach
Steve M,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very capable Captain Bryson, boat was clean and the swim was enjoyable. We saw a turtle, lots of fish, and even a friendly barracuda, A big surprise was that we had to swim maybe 50 yards to shore at Honeymoon beach. The boat was on an anchor ‘ball’ a ways away from the shore. Viator should have included that information. It would be a big problem if you didn’t have a’dry bag’ for your camera or phone, your money or other items.
Sea Turtle viewing!
marlenelB9906MY,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Rusty was amazing, he was hospitable during our trip, drinks were cold! I had the best time for my first time & will definitely do it again. I highly recommend this adventure for any first timer in ST. Thomas who loves to swim and see Sea Life (turtles/ fish).
Fantastic excursion!!
Emma M,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked this for our port day in St Thomas and we are so glad we did, we had a fantastic time! Our captain was superb and so knowledgable. It was lovely to have a small group and lots of space on the boat, some of the other boats we see were extremely crowded. Honeymoon beach is absolutely stunning, we were fortunate to see the turtles and they swam very close to us whilst in the water, it was amazing. We will book this excursion again if we visit St Thomas in the future.
Captain Judy and Kahlia🙌
Michael R,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip was awesome!! We got taken to a secluded bay with so much sea life! We saw turtles, stingray, pufferfish, eagle rays, fish and more!! Then Captain Judy and Kahlia took us to a floating taco joint that was fabulous! The boat ride was amazing and we loved only having 12 people on the boat instead of the 80+ on some of the other boats! It was an awesome day all around!🙌
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