All-Inclusive St. Thomas Sailing & Snorkel Trip: Review
If you only do one boat day on St. Thomas, this is the one most travelers pick — and with 94 reviews at 4.8 stars, it's the island's most-reviewed snorkel trip. It's a full 5-hour sail with breakfast, lunch, an open bar and two snorkel stops at St. John's National Park reefs. Here's what the day is really like and who it suits. (Comparing options? See all the snorkel tours we rate on the homepage.)
About This Activity
Up to 24h in advance — full refund
Book today, pay nothing until later
Full half-day with meals
Two snorkel stops at St. John
All included on board
94 reviews — the island's most reviewed
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Why This Is the Most-Booked Trip
The appeal is simple: it bundles a whole day into one booking. You sail to two of St. John's protected park reefs, snorkel both, and in between you're fed breakfast and a proper lunch with an open bar — no planning, no extra stops, no nickel-and-diming.
The pace is relaxed. There's plenty of deck space to dry off and lounge between swims, and the crew handles gear, briefings and the cooler so you can switch off. It's why families, couples and cruise passengers keep rating it the island's best all-rounder.
What the Day Looks Like
What You'll See and Eat
Across two St. John park reefs you'll typically see green turtles, stingrays, parrotfish, blue tang, snapper and the occasional eagle ray over healthy coral. The water on the park side is some of the clearest around, often 50–70 feet of visibility.
On board, the day usually includes:
- A light breakfast as you sail out
- Two guided snorkel stops at park reefs
- A hot or buffet-style lunch
- An open bar — rum punch, beer, wine, soda and water
What's Included
This is the most complete package of the six tours we compare:
- Round-trip sail with two snorkel stops at St. John
- All snorkel gear and flotation vests
- Breakfast and lunch on board
- Open bar throughout
Not included
Transfers to the departure dock near the cruise ports, gratuities, and reef-safe sunscreen. Bring a towel, a hat and a waterproof phone case.
How the 5 Hours Flow
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0:00
Board near the cruise docks
Check in, meet the crew and enjoy a light breakfast as you set sail.
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1:00
First St. John reef
Anchor at a protected park reef for guided snorkeling over coral and turtles.
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2:15
Lunch on board
A hot or buffet lunch with the open bar as you reposition.
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3:15
Second reef stop
A second snorkel at a different park site for more variety.
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4:30
Sail back
Relax on deck with a drink for the sail home.
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5:00
Return
Back at the dock by mid-afternoon.
Important Things to Know
At five hours with meals, this is a full commitment of your day — perfect if you want one big experience, less so if you only have a short cruise-port window. The departure dock is close to the cruise ships, which makes it one of the more port-friendly full-day options.
It's weather-dependent like any sail; the captain picks the calmer park reefs on the day. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before makes early booking low-risk, and this trip books out earliest of all six.
Where It Happens
Who This Trip Is (and Isn't) For
Best for anyone who wants one effortless, all-inclusive day on the water. Less ideal for:
- Travelers with only a short cruise-port window
- Snorkelers who want a quick, cheap shore trip instead
- Anyone who'd rather a tiny private charter than a sociable sailboat
All-Inclusive Sailing Trip FAQ
What does 'all-inclusive' actually cover?
Breakfast, lunch and an open bar (rum punch, beer, wine, soda, water) plus all snorkel gear and two guided reef stops. You essentially just bring sunscreen and a towel.
Where do you snorkel?
At two reefs inside St. John's Virgin Islands National Park — protected sites with healthy coral and some of the clearest water in the area.
Is it good for families?
Yes. The relaxed pace, meals, flotation vests and easy deck space make it a popular family choice, as long as kids can swim with a vest.
Does it fit a cruise port day?
It can if your ship is in port long enough — it runs about 5 hours and departs near the cruise docks. Give the operator your ship name and re-boarding time when booking.
Why is it the most-reviewed tour?
It bundles a whole day — two reefs, meals and an open bar — into one easy booking, which is exactly what most visitors want. That's why it has 94 reviews at 4.8 stars.
What Snorkelers Say
The crew knew just where to anchor for green turtles, an eagle ray, and a wide array of coral and reef fish. The lunch buffet was above and beyond. Don't miss it.
Breakfast, lunch and an open bar plus two great snorkel stops — we didn't have to think about anything. It's the most-booked tour for a reason.
Five hours flew by. Turtles at the first reef, a relaxed lunch, and drinks on the sail home. An ideal family day on the water.