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
668 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!🙌
Amazing crew workers and boat we do it again for sure! Perfect size for a big group of people and very clean
MB102081,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emery and Calloway were amazing! The boat pauhana was beautiful and very good for our 12 size crew! Boat was very clean and they had good recommendations of places to go
Snorkeling
GrandTour32519237766,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family just had the most incredible snorkeling trip with Captain Rusty, and I can't recommend it highly enough! From the moment we boarded the boat, Captain Rusty greeted us with a warm smile and infectious enthusiasm that set the tone for an absolutely perfect day on the water. He's not just a captain—he's a true expert who shared cool historical tidbits, and made sure we hit the best snorkeling spots where the reefs were bursting with life. The water was crystal clear, and we saw vibrant coral, schools of colorful tropical fish. Everything felt relaxed, safe, and focused on pure enjoyment—no gimmicks, just authentic adventure. If you're looking for a snorkeling trip that's all about maximizing time in the water and creating lasting memories, book with Captain Rusty. It was hands-down one of the highlights of our vacation—amazing captain, stunning sights, and an all-around fantastic day! Thank you, Captain Rusty! 🌊🐠⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Amazing Snorkeling Experience
Brenda J,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing scenery under the water!! Saw beautiful fish, including barracudas and a small shark, and beautiful turtles!! Big and small turtles!! Rusty was an awesome chauffeur and guide! I recommend this tour for anyone who wants a great time and experience!! Thank you Rusty!!
Great afternoon activity
MikeH136,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time swimming with the turtles. The boat was clean and comfortable and the trip was well worth the cost. The stairs into the water were easy to use.
Loved having a semi private tour with Captain Rusty
Terri W,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Rusty was a really nice captain. Great snorkel equipment and loved having just a few on board. Saw sea turtles and other fish. The stop in the beach has great fish tacos. Be prepared to swim from the boat and have a place for your cash or credit card when swimming. I stuck it in my bathing suit which worked out fine.
Great family snorkel and beach time
vacambier,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the semi private half day tour and it was the perfect amount of time for our family (parents, 7 year old, 4 year old and 3 year old). Our oldest was able to snorkel and jump off the boat and have a blast in the water (he loved seeing turtles)! Our two youngest didn’t want to snorkel but enjoyed hanging out on the boat. Captain Rusty got us to the snorkel spot before any other tours so we had a private spot for awhile. We all loved honeymoon beach, at the time we went there was barely anyone on the beach. We did have to swim from the boat to the beach which ended up being fine with the provided floaties but might be harder for younger kids or people who are unsure about the water. Overall this was an amazing experience and we appreciate Rusty taking care of us!
Snorkeling
Jay B,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great Captain, Great Trip Captain Mike Conforti took 11 of us to three snorkeling spots. Smooth trip.
Snorkeling and boat riding on St Thomas
Q1768AGalanb,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an a replacement review as the original was mistitled for the wrong island and they do not allow edits so I had to delete the original. The boat ride was comfortable and enjoyable. We saw many fish snorkeling and saw one of the turtles at the second stop but it was difficult. The second stop is the beach stop where he anchors offshore and you have to swim in if you want to get food or use the beach and since it's beachy and not rocky (read "sandy"), it makes the water not nearly as clear and the turtle was not moving/only lying on the bottom so it was hard to see.
The BEST day with greatest crew! Thanks Judi and Sophie!
amandadQ1672KR,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our captain and crew were fantastic. Made sure we were comfortable, safe and well informed. Would recommend them to anyone. We had our 3year old granddaughter and she had such a good time. Even got to steer the boat!!
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