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title: Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John
lang: en
type: tour
city: St Thomas
country: Caribbean
price: 108
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.9
reviews: 397
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 18 of 48 (Snorkeling Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-06
data_updated: 2026-10-07
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/kayak-snorkel-with-sea-turtles-national-park-st-john/
---

# Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John

**Guidekin's take:** Paddle from Cruz Bay into the Virgin Islands National Park to Scott’s Beach for reef snorkeling. A guide, all equipment, bottled water and a small chocolate bar are included; a high level of physical fitness is required. 4.9 from 397 reviews at €108 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #18 of 48 in Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover the breathtaking beauty of St. John’s north shore on this 3-hour guided kayak and snorkel adventure with the only company that has a permit to operate at this location. Meeting your guide at Mongoose Junction and launching the kayaks from a beach in Cruz Bay, you’ll paddle across the turquoise harbor and enter the waters of the Virgin Islands National Park, passing scenic coastline and beaches on your way to serene Scott’s Beach.

There, snorkel over a coral reef, seagrass beds, and turtle habitats, where you’re likely to spot sea turtles, Caribbean fish, and stingrays in their natural environment. After relaxing on the beach, paddle back to Cruz Bay with memories of a one-of-a-kind marine adventure.

Perfect for nature lovers, families, wedding groups, solo travelers and couples — equipment and guide included.

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €108 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 397 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Virgin Islands Ecotours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06

## Reviews

4.9 from 397 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 389 of 397.

- 5 stars: 368 (93%)
- 4 stars: 21 (5%)
- 3 stars: 5 (1%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 1 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2PM Afternoon Departure | €108 / person | English | 3-hour afternoon departure |
| 9AM Morning Departure | €108 / person | English | 3-hour Morning Departure: 3-hour tour departs at 9am |

## What's included

- Small chocolate bar
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- All gear and equipment

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Private transportation

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Please meet at Virgin Islands Ecotours, Mongoose Junction (next to Sun Dog Café). Mongoose Junction is a chic shopping center (across from the Ball Field opposite the Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Center in Cruz Bay), three blocks from the Passenger Ferry from St. Thomas.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Snorkeling Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #18 of 48** | €108 | 3h | 4.9 (397) | shared |
| [Snorkeling Adventure in St Thomas](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/snorkeling-adventure-in-st-thomas/?format=md) | €117 | 3h 30m | 5.0 (282) | shared |
| [Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/afternoon-snorkel-pizza-sunset-tour-departing-from-st-thomas-st-john/?format=md) | €109 | 5h 30m | 4.93 (1873) | shared |
| [6-Hour Turtles, Pizza Pi & Sunset Sail](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/6-hour-turtles-pizza-pi-sunset-sail/?format=md) | €318 | 6h | 4.95 (444) | shared |

Ranked #18 of 48 in Snorkeling Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €59 to €454, median €118; typical length 4h. 10 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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