Virgin Islands National Park: Scenic Snorkeling Excursion on 47' Power Catamaran

Experience a scenic snorkeling excursion on a 47’ power catamaran through the Virgin Islands National Park. Discover sea turtles, beautiful corals, and tropical fish while enjoying an open bar and light snacks.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ocean Surfari - Reef Surfari Snorkel Excursions - Come snorkeling with us aboard Reef Surfari, our new 47’ power catamaran, through the Virgin Islands National Park around St. John in the beautiful USVI. We depart from our retail store Ocean Surfari in Red Hook on St Thomas at 9:00 and head to Cruz Bay to pick up our St John guests from Cruz Bay…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity for Captain & Crew
  • Fuel Surcharge - $5 per person
Additional Information

Come snorkeling with us aboard Reef Surfari, our new 47’ power catamaran, through the Virgin Islands National Park around St. John in the beautiful USVI. We depart from our retail store Ocean Surfari in Red Hook on St Thomas at 9:00 and head to Cruz Bay to pick up our St John guests from Cruz Bay beach in front of our retail store Ocean Surfari at 9:30….

Location
Ocean Surfari - Reef Surfari Snorkel Excursions
Smith Bay Road
St Thomas guests-meet at 8:30am at our retail store, Ocean Surfari, next to the ferry dock in Red Hook St John guests- meet at 9:00am at our retail store Ocean Surfari, next to the ferry dock in Cruz Bay, St John Cruise Ship guests ONLY- select corresponding cruise ship port, Crown Bay or Havensight
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Suzanne_k
Apr 25, 2025
Awesome Experience Saw Sea Turtles - Our Trip was awesome! C.J and Darrien were the best. Drinks were good, sea turtles were amazing, reef was beautiful. Music was great on the boat. Water was gorgeous. Highly recommend.
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X9874nxphilipa
Apr 23, 2025
Turtles, Tunes, and fun times - Had an amazing time!! CJ and John were great hosts, very easy going and entertaining. I highly recommend the tour for anyone looking to see some turtles in their natural habitat while having a fun experience.
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Tavia_c
Apr 20, 2025
EXCELLENT for families & and fantastic price point - We took the boat with 2 adults and 3 kids ages 8, 10, and 2. It was fantastic. The staff is very professional and the boat was not crowded at all. Maybe 12 people total, so it felt private. The boat is in top shape, very clean and sturdy. The restroom was well kept and clean. We snorkeled at 2 spots - Maho Bay and Honeymoon Beach. We did get to swim with turtles and lots of colorful fish. The kids were allowed to jump off the side of the boat into the water when we were moored. The staff was great about offering drinks and snacks and making sure everyone was comfy. They had masks, snorkels, and fins for the adults and big kids. We brought our own USCG life vest for the toddler. All of us were able to swim. The first stop was an hour and the second only 40 minutes - I do wish we had had longer at the second stop as the water was much more clear and the fish more vibrant. BUT we did see everything we came to see and the price point was excellent. They picked us up on the beach in St John and it was a super quick ride out to Maho Bay. We are avid National Park explorers with USVI NP being our 51st National Park and it was important to us to snorkel inside the park, so this was absolutely perfect. The next time I am in USVI, I will absolutely be booking this tour again.
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Jessica_w
Apr 19, 2025
Awesome experience! - My husband and I had a wonderful time snorkeling with Ocean Surfari! CJ and John were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the safety instructions fun! I was nervous about what to expect. But everything was great! Boat had good amount of shade, we felt very safe, bathroom available on boat and at meet up spot, and snorkeling was so enjoyable and easy even being a first timer. We saw sea turtles, sting rays, an octopus, a lobster, and several other fish! The water is simply beautiful! Thanks so much for the awesome experience John and CJ!
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Cassidy_m
Apr 17, 2025
Amazing and fun experience! - We went out with CJ, Darion and John on an afternoon trip. They were all very knowledgeable about the areas we were visiting and the animals we would find in each one. Their explanations were thorough and succinct. We saw so many animals and felt comfortable and safe the entire time. The pizza was delicious and the sunset party was very enjoyable, even for our young child. If we visit St. Thomas or St. John in the future, we will definitely repeat this visit.
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Jeffce6931qy
Apr 11, 2025
Great half-day snorkeling tour - St.John North Shore - Brian and John ran a fun, entertaining and safe trip on the Reef Surfer Cat. Jeff and Kaitlyn were amazing guides regarding reef fish and turtles, of which we saw many on our two stops off Maho Bay and Honeymoon Beach. Highly recommended this tour that wraps up with cold adult beverages that capped off nearly 2 hours of snorkeling.
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Julietf6913sb
Apr 10, 2025
Next level snorkeling - Amazing experience! Saw sea turtles at the first stop and stunning coral reefs with colorful fish and a stingray. Crystal clear turquoise water. CJ and John were our guides and the best! They deserve a raise :)
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Meghan_d
Apr 6, 2025
LOVED this experience and... - LOVED this experience and would highly recommend. CJ and John were the best hosts and made every second memorable. We will be back again. They made our day a wonderful experience
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Explore51733788513
Apr 5, 2025
We love CJ and John!!! - CJ and John were the best hosts for our snorkeling trip! Such a fun experience and we loved that it’s was a smaller group. CJ was a great captain and kept the music going! John took the time to show us turtles, squids, octopi, a shipwreck, barracuda, and so much more! Also, a great bartender!!! We will definitely be back for another trip with them both!!
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448kathrynn
Mar 28, 2025
High quality, memorable experience - CJ and John were the perfect hosts. Knowledgeable, safety-oriented, entertaining and authentic. There were amazing! Highly recommend this excursion!!
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From $90
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).