--- title: St Thomas Kayak and Sea Turtle Snorkel Excursion lang: en type: tour city: St Thomas country: Caribbean price: 126 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 42 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 24 of 48 (Snorkeling Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/st-thomas-kayak-and-sea-turtle-snorkel-excursion/ --- # St Thomas Kayak and Sea Turtle Snorkel Excursion **Guidekin's take:** Kayak to a beach and snorkel in a protected bay to look for sea turtles, with up to six guests per guide. Lessons, kayak and snorkel gear, sandwiches, cookies and water are included; bookings require at least two guests and moderate fitness. 4.9 from 42 reviews at €126 per person for 4h. In our comparison: #24 of 48 in Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Don't miss this unique experience to swim with sea turtles and a fun paddle over clear, blue waters. Small groups of six per guide will kayak to a beautiful beach and snorkel in a calm, protected bay.  This 4-hour guided tour includes lunch, a snack, bottled water and all needed gear and instruction. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 09:00, 10:00, 13:00: 3 departures a day - Age rule: Minimum age is 5 years. All participants must know… **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €126 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 42 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: St Thomas Adventure Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.9 from 42 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 41 of 42. - 5 stars: 41 (98%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ## What's included - Use of kayak and snorkel gear - A cooler packed with sandwiches cookies and bottled water - Guided snorkeling and kayaking (lesson included) ## Not included - Gratuity is recommended (15-20%). Automatic 20% gratuity is due in cash for groups of 5 + - Pick up and drop off (except at Emerald Beach Resort) - Photos (above and underwater $40). Bookings of 5 or more may have two guides ($40 per guide). ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 13:00 - 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 Required: Check in 15 mins before start time is required. Wait OUTSIDE of the Emerald Beach Hotel lobby. Parking is in the Emerald Beach Resort parking lot and is free of charge during the time you are on the tour. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Transportation is from Emerald Beach Resort. - A minimum of 2 guests is required per booking. - Children must be accompanied by an adult. - Minimum age is 5 years. All participants must know how to swim, be able to walk on uneven surfaces and be able to climb into an off road vehicle. Children ages 9 and under must kayak with an adult. - Maximum participant weight for an individual is 225 pounds. Maximum weight for for tandem (double kayak) is 425 pounds (total for both participants). - At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time and cell phone number - Not recommended for participants with back/shoulder/wrist problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions - Please note that 20% gratuity is due on the day of the tour in cash for groups of 5 or more - Bring cash if you want to purchase a photo package (above and underwater $40). Bookings of 5 or more may have two guides ($40 per guide). ## Compared with other Snorkeling Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 48** | €126 | 4h | 4.9 (42) | 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 #24 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. 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