143 tours in St Thomas, from €32 to €668 per person, average rating 4.9 based on 45530 reviews.
St Thomas tours are mostly on the water: catamaran sails to Buck Island and St John, snorkel trips to turtle beds, sunset cruises from Frenchman's Cove and the night kayak over glowing water that is the most reviewed tour in the US Virgin Islands. We picked 143 of them by hand, read every listing and kept only operators rated 4.5★ or higher. The cheapest is a short harbor ride or an island taxi tour from €32 per person; the most expensive are private yacht charters priced per boat for a full day.
Most St Thomas tours quote per person, but private charters and jeep tours quote per group, so check the unit before you compare. Departures split between the east end marinas at Sapphire and Red Hook and the cruise piers at Havensight and Crown Bay, and a taxi between them is paid separately. Trips that cross to the British Virgin Islands need a passport and a customs fee that is rarely in the price. The best reviewed tours in St Thomas come first below.
Viator lists 436 tours for St Thomas. We screened all of them and kept 143: rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers, real tours only, each one read and summarised by Guidekin.
**A Beautiful Sunset Sail** What better way to experience the Caribbean Sunset than aboard 'The VI Cat' for a beautiful 2-hour sunset cruise with app...
Step aboard the Flying Frenchman, our newly designed, state-of-the-art, luxury sailing catamaran for a fun and relaxing sunset sail departing from Fre...
Be sure to come hungry for The VI Cat's Harbor Lights Dinner Sail! This catamaran's dinner has offerings for all palettes in front of an award-winning...
Climb aboard our brand-new catamaran, Snorkel Cat, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of a Caribbean sunset. Departing from 5:00 pm to 7:...
During this adventure, snorkelers encounter sea turtles up close in their natural habitat. You can even get your picture taken with a sea turtle....
No overcrowding this is a semi-private excursion. A maximum of 12 guests will enjoy a 4 hr trip from St. Thomas to St John. At one of the many snorkel...
Embark on a 4 hour semi-private charter experience to Turtle Cove and Honeymoon Beach. At Turtle Cove on Buck Island, St Thomas; we’ll have your snork...
Paddling during the day under the sun is of course a blast... But Night Paddling is something very unique. From the moment you get into your glowing k...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 16, 2026
Editorial picks checked: October 7, 2026 · Ranked by First visit fit, trip length, inclusions, group pricing and review evidence. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
From 143 listed tours, this shortlist compares snorkel sails, St John boat days and private charters, with island drives and evening alternatives.
Start with a shared Turtle Cove catamaran snorkel sail: 3h at €108 per person, 4.8 from 2,320 reviews; arrange your own dock transport.
Book the shared St John sail with lunch, max six guests: 6h 30m at €223 per person, 4.93 from 705 reviews; check your ship's port times.
For four or six, book the Half Day Charter: a private powerboat with gear at €904 per group/vehicle; fuel costs extra. 4.91 from 331 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel & Sail | Short catamaran snorkel sail | €108 per person | 4.8★ (2,320) | 3h | Arrange your own transport to the dock |
| St John & Cays Sail/Snorkel, max six | St John sailing with lunch | €223 per person | 4.93★ (705) | 6h 30m | Cruise passengers must check port times |
| USVI Private Powerboat, Half Day | Private boat for four or six | €904 per group/vehicle | 4.91★ (331) | 4h–7h | Fuel is billed by use |
| Best of St Thomas, AC for one to seven | Island sights, port pickup | €631 per group/vehicle | 4.91★ (387) | 6h | Attraction admissions cost extra |
| High Speed Harbor Jet Boat Tour | Short cruise port activity | €54 per person | 4.88★ (650) | 40 min | Not recommended with spinal injuries |
| Discover Scuba, No Certification | First scuba experience | €204 per person | 4.98★ (260) | 3h 30m | Swimmers aged ten and up only |
| Night Kayak, Westin Frenchman's Reef | LED kayak outing after dark | €72 per person | 4.93★ (3,088) | 1h | Gratuities are extra |
| Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail | Sunset with dinner included | €108 per person | 4.77★ (1,337) | 2h | Arrange your own transport to the dock |
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-FULL SERVICE snorkel experience with in-water guide. - Highly qualified Instructors in water with you at all times - You get top notch customer servi...
*** PLEASE NOTE THAT CAPTAINS FEE, FUEL AND GRATUITY ARE NOT INCLUDED AND WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE! This is a USVI only boat charter. Allow one of...
Explore St. John with a longtime resident! This private tour is conducted in a four-door Jeep Wrangler, so it is limited to four guests. (We do not go...
There is no better way to enjoy your visit to the island than being in charge of your own time and not being crammed into a vehicle with others and on...
All of our private charters are unique and customized to the interests of the guests... from bird watchers, to sunbathers, snorkelers, photographers, ...
A day with Max Charters is a unique way to experience the Virgin Islands. We carry fewer passengers than most charter companies in order to provide a ...
Sail with Liberty guests experience real sailing on our spacious, private catamaran. We sail you to the St John National Park for spectacular snorkeli...
A Private Sailing Experience, Just for You. There is no end to what you can see while sailing with Virgin Islands Day Sailing. Join us as we explore t...
If you’re looking for an unforgettable day at sea, book a private boat charter with Sweet Pea Charters. Our luxury 40 by 25 foot catamaran is the perf...
- FULL SERVICE first time dive experience, second to none! - Highly experienced, qualified, and safety driven Instructors in water with you at all tim...
Start with a half-day snorkel outing if you also want time ashore: Snorkeling Adventure is one example. Caribbean Blue's private charter suits a day devoted to boating. For example, Snorkeling Adventure is €117 per person, rated 5 from 282 reviews. Caribbean Blue's Full Day Powerboat Charter is €795 per boat, rated 5 from 199 reviews. These examples differ in duration, format and price unit.
Find a shared snorkel outing → Explore private boat charters →
For half a day, choose local sightseeing such as the Private Island Tour. Tours priced per person have a median of €118; out-of-town trips have a median duration of 6 hours. The overall duration median is 3.5 hours, with 3 hours for local tours and 6 hours for out-of-town trips. The middle half of per-person prices runs from €82 to €150. For example, the Private Island Tour is €136 per person, rated 4.97 from 361 reviews. Allow additional time to reach and leave the meeting point.
For four or six, divide the USVI Half Day Charter's boat price by your party size and budget separately for fuel. Snorkeling Adventure charges per person. For example, USVI Private Powerboat, Half Day is €904 per boat, 4.91 from 331 reviews; fuel is billed by use. Snorkeling Adventure: €117 per person, 5 from 282 reviews. This is a spread between different products, not a premium for the same tour. The per-boat median among charter listings is €1,363.
Price a private boat charter → Price a shared snorkeling trip →
Start with operator-marked access for limited mobility: 11 of 143 tours carry that flag. For a baby, use the filter for strollers and infants, even when booking privately. 4 of 56 private tours are operator-marked accessible. Across the page, 58 of 143 accept strollers and infants, which is what the kids filter checks. That flag does not establish whether an older child can take part. For example, Discover Scuba, No Certification is €204 per person, rated 4.98 from 260 reviews; it requires swimmers and has a minimum age. For access needs, filter first, then confirm with the operator.
Filter for strollers and infants → Find operator-marked access →
Start with short sail options such as Turtle Cove for a cruise stop; St John & Cays needs a ship call long enough for its full-day sail and travel to and from the dock. For example, Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel & Sail is €108 per person, 4.8 from 2,320 reviews; arrange dock transport. St John & Cays Sail/Snorkel is €223 per person, 4.93 from 705 reviews; lunch included. Cruise excursions have a median duration of 4 hours.
Figures in these answers come from the 143 tours on this page, as of October 16, 2026.