The 10 Best Scuba & Snorkeling in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

April 10, 2022 Darleen Reid

Ecotourism is alive and kicking on St. John. There's more than enough to do on land, from watching for wildlife in the national park to hiking miles of trails or strolling sandy white beaches. Hit the water for amazing snorkeling, swimming, even underwater photography—of course. This is the Caribbean, after all.
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1. Arawak Expeditions

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5.0 based on 492 reviews

Arawak Expeditions

Arawak conducts sea kayaking and snorkeling adventures in St. John, USVI, as well as multi-day kayak and camping expeditions throughout the British Virgin Islands. They also offer paddle boarding rentals and lessons, kayak rentals, and snorkel gear rentals and sales at their shop in Mongoose Junction. Fly fishing charters for bonefish and tarpon are also available.

2. Palm Tree Charters

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5.0 based on 1,462 reviews

Palm Tree Charters

Beaches, Bars, Snorkeling, Shopping, Island Hopping. "You Choose the Cruise" Palm Tree Charters is located in Cruz Bay on St. John in the Virgin Islands. Our private charters provide a fun, action packed day at sea exploring the Virgin Islands. We will pick you up on St. John, St. Thomas, or Tortola, BVI.

3. Cloud 9 Sailing Adventures

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5.0 based on 222 reviews

Cloud 9 Sailing Adventures

CLOUD 9 is a beautiful and spacious Beneteau 47 foot Sailing Sloop. Sail through beautiful turquoise waters, pass many lush tropical outlying cays, majestic rocks and tranquil beaches. Have a drink, enjoy fabulous snorkeling, take a turn at the helm. Cloud 9 offers a variety of trips. Choose a half day or full day sailing trip, enjoy a snorkel stop, relax on a romantic sunset sail, visit the world famous beaches and bars on Jost Van Dyke or customize your own private charter. Plus, All of our trips depart from Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI. Cloud 9 features comfortable seating in our shaded cockpit, a spacious deck for those who like to sit in the sun and have some fun. We have a swim platform for easy access to the water. Cloud 9 has snorkel gear on board for our guest to use, a fresh water rinse and a full bathroom below deck.Choose a trip on Cloud 9 for one of the highlights of your vacation. Visit our website to make an advance booking.

4. Cruz Bay Watersports

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5.0 based on 2,992 reviews

Cruz Bay Watersports

Announcing an all new fleet of state-of-the-art vessels and catamarans, Cruz Bay Watersports is better than ever and excited to welcome you back to The Virgin Islands. Offering a full menu of excursions from St. John and St. Thomas and celebrating over 30 years in business, Cruz Bay Watersports has evolved into the most diversified watersports Company in the Virgin Islands. Sunset Sails, Private Charters, BVI trips to the Baths, Caves, Jost Van Dyke, and the Soggy Dollar Bar, CBW is your best source for "All Things Watersports."

5. Mahiya - Virgin Magic Charters

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5.0 based on 344 reviews

Mahiya - Virgin Magic Charters

Sail the Caribbean in Polynesian style on our custom-designed Wharram Tiki 30 catamaran, Mahiya! Captain Karl and crew will take you on the adventure of a lifetime exploring the beautiful waters and cays of the US Virgin Islands. We specialize in small groups, island history and ecology, and first class service. Join us for a truly unique experience!

6. Crabby's Water Sports

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5.0 based on 45 reviews

Crabby's Water Sports

Open for business! Kayaks Hurricane Hole! Rent snorkel gear, paddle boards. Discounts on sailing trips, kayaks and paddle boards when you rent from us. See web site.

7. Captain Jug

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5.0 based on 150 reviews

Captain Jug

Captain Jug provides exclusively private charters in the US and British Virgin Islands! Our 36' lobster style boat was recently retrofitted to comfortably take up to 12 guests for day charters around the islands. Speed, combined with a smooth ride, makes for a winning day on the water! #ReadySetAdventure

8. Morningstar Sailing and Power Charters

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5.0 based on 1,122 reviews

Morningstar Sailing and Power Charters

Morningstar's day sail charter is available to show you the beautiful cays, bays and beaches of the Caribbean and day filled with good times, incredible snorkeling and beauty. We can now do it all! Snorkel and explore the island of St John aboard our all inclusive, spacious, comfortable sailboat! Take a powerboat with customized itinerary to the BVI! Island hop to local beaches or venture out to Virgin Gorda, the Baths and beyond!

9. Caneel Bay Kayak, Hike & Snorkel Adventure - Virgin Islands Ecotours

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5.0 based on 342 reviews

Caneel Bay Kayak, Hike & Snorkel Adventure - Virgin Islands Ecotours

Virgin Islands EcoTours Night Kayak tour is the most popular night time activity and tourist attraction on St. Thomas! Priced perfectly for large and small families or romantic couples, it's a fun adventure to explore the mangrove lagoon's winding waterways and mangrove tunnels under a starlit-night. Located at St. Thomas Mangrove Lagoon, near the East End and Red Hook area, Virgin Islands Ecotours is the only east end adventure kayak company and the number one rated ecotourism business in the Virgin Islands. Paddle through the winding waterways of the Mangrove Lagoon at night and hear spooky pirate and ghost stories. Enjoy the starlit sky and the dark mangroves as you look for stingrays, tarpon, and other marine life below your kayak. From Blackbeard, Bluebeard, and Teach, prepare for a spooky experience and hear tales of shipwrecks and the eerie legends that haunt the islands to this day.

10. Island Roots Charters

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5.0 based on 1,126 reviews

Island Roots Charters

With capacity and seating for up to 12 passengers, “Island Roots” offers the MOST AFFORDABLE PRIVATE day charter in its’ class. - All of our trips are unique and customized to the interests of the guests... from bird watchers, to sunbathers, snorkelers, photographers, divers, cocktail connoisseurs, food enthusiasts, folks seeking the “best of” the islands to casual fun boaters just looking to just enjoy the breeze and some time on the water. - A “typical day” might include swimming, snorkeling, sightseeing, beaching, cliff jumping, lunch, hiking, history, story telling, music, dancing and more. Guests are welcome to visit the popular spots people often talk about, mentioned in guidebooks, on social media, etc... but also encouraged to explore tons of lesser visited places that have yet to go “mainstream.”

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