Awesome snorkeling experience with Capt. Dave, Steph and Carrie.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Pirate Punch (rum punch) for adults 18+
- Soda/Pop
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Certified in-water guide
- light snacks (cookies, chips, crackers etc) plus water and soda
- USCG licensed captain
Excludes
- island standard for adequate service is 20% but we'll work hard to be well above adequate!
- Transportation to/from the marina
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- 30 MIN before activity, meet at Saga Haven Marina. (Google maps, search Aqua Marine Dive CENTER). Park under the red steal beams at "tenant parking' go down stairs & right on docks. Lost,? 3406428701 for help. We may be able to book your taxi too.. Find more info on your booking confirmation email.
Return
- 30 MIN before activity, meet at Saga Haven Marina. (Google maps, search Aqua Marine Dive CENTER). Park under the red steal beams at "tenant parking' go down stairs & right on docks. Lost,? 3406428701 for help. We may be able to book your taxi too.. Find more info on your booking confirmation email.
Itinerary
Snorkel with turtles, rays, and tropical fish in the crystal clear waters around St. Thomas! Check-in at Aqua Marine Dive CENTER (at Saga Haven Marina) 30 MIN before the start of your excursion for gear fitting and completion of needed paperwork. Before leaving the dock, the Captain will give a safety briefing after which you can relax for the 15 to 30 minute ride to the first snorkel spot, while our crew provides valet service, helping with your gear and giving a short briefing about the destination. You'll snorkel with your in-water snorkel guide at two of our many different sites for about an hour at each, with a chance to snack on the relaxing ride between the two spots. If conditions allow, you may also have the opportunity to see a local shipwreck, or an infamous private island! After snorkeling at the second spot, relax with more snacks, water, soda, and/or the captains special punch. (18+) Accommodations may be made to time & activities for cruisers or private parties based on availability. Ask Aqua Marine for requests before bkg
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Reviews
Stephanie and Dylan were absolutely amazing very professional and also a lot of fun. We saw 5 turtles over the two sites we snorkelled at. Thanks for a fabulous day
We would definitely do this again. Captain David, Mackenzie, Brandon & Dylan were fantastic. Thank you for an amazing snorkeling trip!
Absolutely lovely experience!! Captain Steph, Abby, and Dylan were a fantastic crew! I was in the snorkeling group with Abby so was so knowledge on the wildlife. We saw multiple species of sea turtles, squid, and plenty of gorgeous fish. We stopped at two locations and both had incredible animals and coral. Highly recommend!!
Abbie, Mackenzie, and Stef were great and treated us like family. We saw so many fish, turtles, and an octopus! Best snorkeling trip ever!
Brandon and Dillon and Capt. Steph showed us an awesome day! We saw several turtles close up! And so many fish of all sizes and colors. We snorkeled and some on our boat were scuba diving so we had Brandon all to ourselves and he did a great job at pointing out fish, turtles and sea urchins. You spend a good hour in the water on the first dive- and then a few minutes break and another hour on the second stop. They give you pool noodles and that makes it very easy to spend that much time in the water. The scenery is absolutely stunning! It’s a great trip! Big boat and great crew!
Recommended 100% Amazing crew
Fast trip to nearby island with great coal and good visibility. Snacks and drooling provided... affordable fun. Do not have to be expert to enjoy
Steph, Kelly, and Dave were absolutely amazing and made the entire trip so much fun! Kelly was our snorkeling guide, and his knowledge and enthusiasm really elevated the experience. He had incredible eagle eyes, spotting wildlife we never would have seen on our own, and he even dove down to bring up cool creatures for us to observe up close. One of the highlights was when he helped me swim down to get a closer look at an octopus—something I'll never forget! We saw so much incredible marine life and had an unforgettable time from start to finish. I would book this trip again in a heartbeat and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
My first experience with Aqua Dive Center St.Thomas is absolutely awesome. I had the best Snorkel Guide with Lewis. We seen turtles, plenty of fish, and a spotted Eagle Ray! Captain David was awesome he got us to our destinations. We had Dylan on the boat assisting our divers making them feel comfortable. Was the best time !!! My family and I came back for a second time due to we had so much fun and wanted our son who is ten to learn to dive. Lewis was our son's instructor and he was absolutely on point. He took are of our son and made sure he was safe and understood the instructions. Dylan was also an instructor to a Diver on this trip, he made the diver feel welcomed and always checked on Everyone. We met Abby who was a snorkel guide on this trip she was awesome and showed our snorkelers everything they needed to know and to see where all the great spots were. We also had David again on this trip to captain our boat and he always makes us feel safe. Excellent experience, recommend to anyone who visits St.Thomas !!! We will be back!!!
This was a great snorkeling trip even though I got a little seasick from the salt water. We saw lots of fish, 2 turtles, a squid, and even a tuna and an spotted eagle ray. We snorkeled Christmas Cove and off of Little St. James which is two of the places I wanted to snorkel. Stephanie and Brandon were great and there was only one other person on our boat so it was almost a private tour. Snacks, bottled water, coke and rum punch were provided. Noodles were used to help keep us afloat. I would definitely recommend this company.
Ben and the whole crew did an amazing job showing us around some great snorkeling spots in St. Thomas! This trip with Ben at the helm is great for everyone from novice snorkelers to seasoned divers. You won't be disappointed.
I can’t say enough positive things about Ben Sims and the entire crew on our snorkeling/dive adventure! Ben was so knowledgeable about everything I asked him from flora to fauna and everything in between! Our safety was the crews top concern and Ben was always giving us safety tips along the route to keep it that way! My family and I have been snorkeling in Jamaica, Cozumel, and Hawaii, but this snorkeling trip was by far the best! Thanks Ben Sims and the whole crew for making our trip unforgettable!
Best snorkeling trip we have ever done! What a great experience, BEN was amazing, as was the whole crew. BEN had great knowledge about the fish and clearly loved his work. We saw turtles, spotted ray, nurse shark, big fish, little fish, octopus, squid, nudibranchs, and more! Highly recommend!!!!
I have not been snorkeling in 40 years. We were given a lesson prior to going out on the boat. The equipment fit perfectly and it was very good quality gear. The trip was very informative and the crew were amazing! We had a fantastic time. I would recommend Aqua Marine Dive Center to anyone and everyone.
Had a great time snorkeling with Dillon and Brandon! They were great hosts, were very knowledgable about the sea life that we saw, and brought the energy. They didn’t limit where we could explore (within reason) unlike some of the other experiences we have been on. Would recommend this trip to those looking for a smaller group scene.
Luis and David were great tour guides! We Saw turtles, shark and more. We learned about the island on our boat ride.
Friend of M. Wagner. Great snorkeling with Zach and Capt Dave. Did Buck Island wreck and a Dive Flag rock reef. Beautiful and crew was awesome. Great descriptions of flora and fauna.
Ben was amazing! Some snorkelers were experienced while one was a newbie but Ben made sure we all felt comfortable and had fun. Zach and David didn’t lead our trip but were welcoming and helpful on the boat. I highly recommend this guided snorkeling tour.
Great snorkeling. Saw all sorts of fish, sting ray and even a green sea turtle. Zach, Louis, and Capt. Stef were outstanding hosts. Make sure you plan enough time for the cab from the ports. Traffic can be nuts.
David, Ben, and Dylan did an amazing job on this adventure. We had so much fun, and saw so many things. There were 7 of us total and we all loved the snorkeling with them! The crew made sure we saw things, they would answer all our questions, and they went out of their way to check on everyone! They were fabulous with children, and just a great group all the way around! I know all 7 of us would love to go again with them!
My 17-year-old, almost adult daughter was for some reason scared to snorkel so far from land, but Abby and Ben were THE BEST! It was such a friendly and exciting atmosphere, she felt comfortable the entire time. The places they chose to visit showed the diversity of habitats and corals. Hawksbill, spotted eagle ray, tarpon, octopi were among the highlights. Apparently, it was so interesting she's considering studying marine biology in college now!
Great excursion. Dave, Abby, and Dillon friendly and super accommodating. Saw multiple turtles. They were supportive of those that just wanted to float as well as dive and talk wildlife. Unexpected sailboat wreck dive. The trip hit all the expected highpoints as well as the actual kitchen sink from the wreck.
This was a great snorkel adventure and all the crew were awesome. They really did make sure we saw turtles and as many other sea creatures as we could.
The entire staff was amazing. Lewis, Tommy and Ben were great on boat. We had high winds and they navigated back with ease, cutting through waves easing the rocking. Ben was so amazing helping our girl find turtles on her 40th! He also constantly checked in, was so calm and patient. Helped with mask fitting issues and made sure people really saw the marine life. I was at the back of the pack and didn’t interact with Lewis in the water but on the boat he was highly attentive and making sure everyone had snacks, beverages and puke buckets. It was an amazing day! Thank you!
This was one of the best snorkeling experiences I have been on. We had a small party and were in the water in two different spots. We were able to see turtles nd lots of fish as well. Lewis, Dylan and David were incredible hosts!!!!
What an amazing day on the water! Stephanie, Zach and Dillon really made the day so perfect. Dillon got in the water with us and answered any questions. The masks and snorkels worked! I did not have to adjust mine once. They really made us feel like friends and had they seemed to be having fun. We loved everything about our trip with Aqua Marine Dive center- thank you!
Captain Dave and Dylan were the best! We were first time snorkelers and the experience was incredible.
Ben, Dillon and Steph showed us a great day on the water. We snorkeled 2 spots near St James island. Lots of Turtles and a flying Ray as well as numerous fish species! I would book again but it was our last full day in St Thomas. Very fun trip!
Dylan, Zack, & Steph did a great job! We got to see 2 turtles!! We used pool noodles. Which worked out well.
I’m giving this a 5 star rating only because of the crew. Ben, Louis, Annie and I think Steph from Switzerland were absolutely the best. Professional, personable, they knew their stuff. We saw 3 turtles, squid and tons of fish. The only issue was finding it. Our taxi overshot it by a mile and 1/2. Had to find another taxi. There was absolutely know signs. Not going to blame that on the crew. Would definitely recommend.
My adult son and I went snorkeling on this tour and had an amazing time. Earl, Steph and Dan took great care of us and really maximized the time we had in and on the water. There were only 10 guests on the boat which made it really nice, and everyone was friendly. Earl guided us through 2 different snorkeling spots, and we saw sea turtles, stingrays, tons of fish and some other living sea creatures. All 3 of the guides were knowledgeable and shared some interesting information about the area and the things we saw underwater. Snacks and rum punch/sodas/water were included and much appreciated. The fact that we went to 2 places made this trip different from and nicer than others we’ve been on. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in a great 1/2 day trip!
Dylan and Captain Tommy were amazing! Fun, informative and knowledgeable!! Weather was beautiful and we both loved that Dylan was in the water with us - saw turtles, a barracuda, an eel and many colorful fish
Captain Tommy and Dylan were our guides on the snorkeling trip. They were helpful and fun and made the trip a great experience for us. Dylan did a great job pointing out things to see in the water and checking in to make sure all was well. We got to see many colorful fish and a couple of sea turtles. I’d highly recommend spending a 1/2 day checking out snorkel spots with them.
Did the snorkeling tour here and it was amazing! We had a small group, didn’t feel crowded. We saw a nurse shark, sea turtles etc! The entire crew (David, Dylan, Earl, Lewis, and Ben) were awesome, everyone was personable, we chatted the day away and they made sure we had a great trip. 100% highly recommend, if we were staying longer we would probably even do it a second time. Make sure you enjoy the rum punch at the end!
Earl, and his crew David, Dylan, and Zach were all great! Having a smaller private group was amazing. We saw loads of tropical fish, squid, and even two small sharks! Bring good quality reef safe sun protection and reapply often!
The crew is very professional in snorkeling. Water and snacks are provided on the ship, which you will probably need after snorkeling. One of my family members is the first time for snorkeling. Darren on the crew paid special attention to make sure my family member was safe and had a good time snorkeling. Ben on the crew is very helpful looking around to ensure no one is snorkeling outside the group and everyone is doing ok in snorkeling.
David & Dillon were fantastic and very informative. Two great and different sites. Highly recommend. The time spent was great and we never felt rushed. Took time to point out many features. Safety was always first. Good equipment.
Dylan and Captain Dave are phenomenal! We had a party of six including a shy tween. Captain Dave gave our strong swimmer tween the confidence to snorkel. He dispelled our tweens fears of sea creatures. Dylan was one of the best guides we have ever had! He was super friendly, answered every (silly) question without judgement. We have snorkeled on Hawaii, Key Largo, Key West and Capt Dave & Dylan found two excellent locations and this was the best snorkel experience yet. We saw four sea turtles, squid, one eagle ray, a sting ray, porcupine puffer fish, lobsters (& more) and stunning coral in both the Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean’s. High recommend!
It was lovely. Ben, Earl, Dylan, and Captain Stephanie were just amazing. The boat ride was smooth and calm and the instructors were understanding and so friendly. Overall we had a 5 star visit. A big thanks to the crew!
Our guides Abby, Earl, and Tommy were fantastic and made this such a positive experience for my teen daughters. One was very dubious about getting in the water at all and they handled it perfectly and she got in and saw 5 turtles and a bunch of fish and rays. Overall a great choice for an activity on vacation
Great time stephy and Abby made it even more fun super nice as well 10/10 experience!! Saw so many cool things Abby was real patient with us gave us a lot fun facts as well. Stephy was a great photographer and great driver had a blast!!
This trip was the highlight of my holiday - snorkeling with sea turtles was on my bucket list. We saw at least a dozen turtles, 2 eagle rays, 2 sting rays, a barracuda and a wide variety of fish and hermit crabs. Ben and crew knew the best places for snorkeling and were so informative and knowledgeable. Thank you, it was a fabulous experience!
This excursion is so much fun! Steph, Zach, and Abby were our guides and they were so helpful throughout the whole tour!
We did an afternoon snorkel and dive with Aqua Marine. This was fantastic, went to Buck Island I did a two tank dive with one other diver and wife and four others snorkeled. Everything was first class. Ben, Lewis and Captain Stef could not have been better. Will be back. This is must do.
We dove with Zack, Steph, Louis this week and had a great experience! Zack was our guide/divemaster and was knowledgeable about the sites and the sea life. We really enjoyed his enthusiasm. We are experienced divers and we’re not sure what to expect of the dive sites. We had great dives, saw a variety of cool sea life (queen triggers, queen angelfish, morays, green turtles, eagle rays, shrimp, sea slugs) We plan on coming g back to St Thomas and will dive with Aqua Marine again.
My boyfriend and I had a great time snorkeling with Capt.Steph, Abby & our snorkel guide Kyle.They were all SO knowledgeable, friendly and kind!Our group had some inexperienced members who weren’t the best swimmers and they made everything so welcoming, safe & inclusive for them.This was by far our favorite activity we did on our trip to the USVI.Kyle was a great snorkel guide and shared all things sea life with us! Thank you everyone!
Highly recommended! I've been snorkeling many times and I've never seen so many turtles and wildlife as on this trip. Ben, Abby and David were amazing! I loved how they got in the water with us and showed us things. So much fun!
We really enjoyed our trup with Aqua Marine dive center. We snorkeled 2 really nice locations and Kyle was really helpful and informative in identifying sea life species. The entire crew were really nice, and the rum punch was good too!
My family of three snorkeled off Little St. James with Captain Steph and Guide Kyle on July 10, 2025. It was the absolute highlight of our wonderful visit to USVI. Kyle is extremely knowledgeable about marine life. We saw sea turtles, rays, starfish, all colors of fish, coral reef, barracuda, sea cucumber, baby damsel fish, a shipwreck and more. It was fantastic. Would definitely book this again and hope for the same crew.
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