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Private Snorkeling Charter in St. Thomas: Dive into a Private Adventure
5.0
40 Ratings
East End
Escape the crowds and embark on a private snorkeling adventure in St. Thomas. Dive into a world of tropical fish, sea turtles, and rays on a custom boat with VIP treatment.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Saga Haven Marina - 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!
- Christmas Cove - Snorkel in Christmas Cove at Greater St. James island where guests frequently see Spotted trunkfish, Spanish hogfish, French angelfish, Southern stingrays, turtles 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.
- Little Saint James - It’s a short ride to Little St. James, an infamous private island and home to protected marine park with beautiful hard and soft corals. Guests frequently see large schools of fish like Bluestriped grunts and Blue tang as well as colorful parrotfish, butterfly fish, Caribbean lobster, and sea turtles. When you’re done snorkeling, it’s time for Captain’s rum punch!
What's Included
- Snacks
- Water & soft drinks
- Snorkel Gear
- Pirate Punch (rum punch) for adults 18+
- Certified snorkel guide and USCG licensed captain
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- transportation
Additional Information
Escape the crowds and prepare for an unforgettable day of fun, sun, and snorkeling on this exclusive private trip! Ideal for friends and families seeking VIP treatment and the exclusive use of our custom, eco-friendly 42-foot boat. A personal snorkeling guide will lead you to vibrant reefs filled with tropical fish, sea turtles, rays, and more. The suggested itinerary includes some of our favorite spots but is fully customizable to match your preferences. Relax in paradise with water, soft drinks, snacks, and Captain’s rum punch provided onboard.
Please note, all participants in water activities should be able to swim.
- Age 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- All guests must be able to swim comfortably and capably in an open water environment without assistance.
- Please message us at [email protected] or call 340-642-8701 to let us know if you are coming from a cruise ship and/or need taxi assistance from the ship or one of the resort locations on the island
- If on a cruise, please consider pre-arranging a private taxi to meet you at the port and take you directly to Saga Haven Marina if your arrival time on the island is close to the excursion meeting time. If you would like taxi assistance, please email [email protected] and we’ll be happy to assist.
Location
Saga Haven Marina
Boat departs from Saga Haven Marina on the East End of St. Thomas. Parking available.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(40 Ratings)
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Cassandrag917
Aug 7, 2024
Highly recommend - Great staff. We did the Cow dive and it was amazing. Even though I’m certified I get nervous every start and Jaime did a great job at relaxing me and ensuring I didn’t miss out on the experience.
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Dalemw9455ig
Jul 24, 2024
Great Experience On Aqua Marine Dive Shop - We had a family group of 19 on the snorkel boat on July 18, 2024 with Tommy as our Captain. The crew of 3 were absolutely perfect for our group. All of us had an amazing time snorkeling and having rum punch. Would definitely use Aqua Marine Dive Shop again! Fantastic!!!
Dale and family
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Climber24684151871
Jun 15, 2024
A MUST! - This was simply incredible! If you want a private boat with just your group you need to book this! Our guides Tommy, Erika and Jamie were awesome. They joked around with us but still made sure we were safe. We saw amazing sea creatures like sea turtles, squid, so many colorful fish, sting rays, a manta ray and even an eel! Our guides made sure we did not touch any of the wild life or disrupt them but we were able to swim close to them which, as I’ve stated already, was incredible. They also gave us time to hang out on the boat at the end and swim for fun. If you are ever in St. Thomas this is a must! Great views, amazing water, quality time with just your group and the best guides!
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Douglas
Jun 15, 2024
Unbelievable!!! - What an experience!! Tommy, our guide and captain was awesome!! Jamie and Erika were our snorkeling guides and were fabulous!! They pointed out sea turtles, eels, squid, and all sorts of other fish that we would have never seen.
They handled our large group of sixteen with ease as we all enjoyed the beauty of the Caribbean!!
Thank you all for such a fabulous tour!!
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Faraway570534
Jun 14, 2024
AMAZING! Safe, beautiful views, lots of wildlife, and great company! - Such an amazing time! From the moment we met Jamie, Tommy, and Erika we knew we were in good hands and were going to have an incredible and unforgettable experience. They brought us to two different locations, both were amazing! We saw lots of coral and colorful fish at the first and stingray, turtles, and lots of squid at the second. Highly recommend this amazing excursion!
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459kynah
Jun 14, 2024
THIS IS A MUST!!!😊😊😊 - I have snorkeled a few times previously but this was up and above my FAVORITE snorkeling excursion!! Our guides Tommy, Jamie and Erika were soooo much fun!! They were very professional and knowledgeable and we felt safe! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this excursion!!
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Erinp1946
Jun 13, 2024
Picturesque views, Unbelievable snorkeling 10/10! - 10/10 recommend! Tommy, Jaime and Erika were unbelievable guides, and so patient with our group of 16! We had an amazing adventure. We saw sea turtles, manta rays, sting rays, colorful fish, squid and even ra green eel! We couldn’t have asked for a better day! If you are looking for a great day of picturesque views and amazing snorkeling, pick them!!❤️
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Chad
Jun 13, 2024
Amazing excursion! Book this! - We had 16 people, 3 families with a mix of adults and teenagers. From the greeting g of the staff to dating our goodbyes, this was a top itch experience. Tommy ( owner/driver), Jamie aka Hymie ( snorkel guide and valedictorian of his class LOL), and Erika( snorkel guide/sweet girl) these 3 were absolutely amazing. We went to 2 different snorkel sites and saw so much aquatic life. Sea turtles, fish of all varieties, green moray eel, sting ray, manta ray, etc!!! We ended with rum punch and doing flips and dives off of the boat. This is truly a 10/10 excursion! Thank you Tommy, Jamie, and Erika for providing lifelong memories for our families!!!
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Sherrim868
Mar 20, 2024
Great TuneUp and Dive! - I went for the Scuba tuneup and my husband did the snorkeling! We had an amazing two dives.Steph and Tommy were great! Jamie helped me tremendously since I had not scuba dived in 30 years. The sites they took us to had beautiful coral, rays, turtles and lots of fish. Thank you to the whole crew for a wonderful, calm tour.
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Z147czjimm
Jan 27, 2024
Best snorkeling tour!!!! - Awesome snorkeling tour, Tom and Dave were wonderful and very knowledgeable. Tom took us to the best places and Dave guided us on the most amazing snorkeling tour. Definitely recommend these folks! You won’t be disappointed!!!!
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