--- title: Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT lang: en type: tour city: St Thomas country: Caribbean price: 108 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 2320 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Little Buck turtle habitat rank_in_category: 39 of 48 (Snorkeling Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/turtle-cove-catamaran-snorkel-and-sail-at-little-buck-island-stt/ --- # Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT **Guidekin's take:** Sail by catamaran to Turtle Cove at Little Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge to snorkel in green sea turtle habitat. Snorkel equipment, snacks and unlimited drinks are included, with alcohol after swimming; arrange your own transport to the dock. 4.8 from 2320 reviews at €108 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #39 of 48 in Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Come swim with the resident green sea turtles and tropical fish on this 3 hour snorkel & sail adventure in St. Thomas aboard The VI Cat. From your departure, set sail on our 54-foot US Coast Guard inspected catamaran to the idyllic Caribbean waters of Turtle Cove at Little Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge. Seeing the green sea turtles in their natural habitat truly is a life-long memory. Note this is Little Buck Island located off of St. Thomas. Enquire about a morning tour during the busier holiday weeks. *Turtle sightings are often reported and not guaranteed as the green sea turtles are in their natural habitat. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Guest is to provide their own… - Starts 13:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €108 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 2320 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: The VI Cat - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.8 from 2320 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2193 of 2320. - 5 stars: 2054 (89%) - 4 stars: 139 (6%) - 3 stars: 73 (3%) - 2 stars: 33 (1%) - 1 star: 21 (1%) ## What's included - Use of snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, snorkel vest, fins) - Local guide - Unlimited Drinks (alcoholic beverages after in-water activities) - Snacks ## Not included - Gratuities (suggested) - Souvenir T-Shirts and Dri-Fit Shirts (available for purchase) - Guest provides own transportation to and from the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove ## Itinerary 1. **Arrive at 12:30pm to check-in with The VI Cat crew on the wooden dock of the ...** (20m) - Arrive at 12:30pm to check-in with The VI Cat crew on the wooden dock of the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove. Tour departs promptly at 1pm (AST - Atlantic Standard Time). Guest is to provide their own transportation to the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove. After checking in with... 2. **Little Buck Island** (2h 30m) - Board 'The Cat', a spacious 54-foot sailing catamaran for an exhilarating sail to the uninhabited Little Buck Island, located off of St Thomas. You'll snorkel at Turtle Cove, Little Buck Island, the National Wildlife Refuge, where you'll experience an unforgettable,... 3. **Enjoy the relaxing sail back to the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove, where your f...** (10m) - Enjoy the relaxing sail back to the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove, where your fun-filled tour will conclude. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 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 Guest is to provide their own transportation to the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove. Check in with security and make your way to the DOCK and follow signs that say public access to beach. Arrive 30 minutes prior to trip departure time. We are cannot accommodate late arrivals. *Reference map in photos. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Must arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. Check-in with Cat Crew on Dock of Marriott's Frenchman's Cove. We cannot accommodate late-comers. - Use Google Maps. Type "The VI Cat" or "Marriott's Frenchman's Cove". 1. Pull into the Marriott Frenchman's Cove (the property with all of the colorful buildings). The Marriott Cove has a large stone/brick entrance. 2. Check in with the security guard at the security booth. They will ask that you park in the large, flat gravel parking lot on the right AFTER the security booth. 3. After parking, walk down the hill, on the road, towards the pool and follow signs that say public beach access. 4. Look for the wooden dock located off of the beach. 5. You will check in with The VI Cat crew on the wooden dock approximately 30 minutes prior to departure. - The VI Cat's Standard Cancellation Policy: To receive a full refund, customers may cancel up to 72 hours before the excursion start date in the local timezone. No refunds will be given after that time period. "No-Shows" will be charged the full price of the excursion. In the event The VI Cat cancels the excursion due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, customers may receive a full refund or rebooking. - Note that the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove is the time-share portion of the Marriott. This location is different than The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman's Reef - All tours are listed in local time - Atlantic Standard Time Zone (PLEASE NOTE THIS MAY BE DIFFERENT THAN YOUR SHIP TIME) - Be sure to mention any allergies or medical conditions to the Captain - The Marriott's Frenchman's Cove is 7-10 minute taxi ride from the WICO cruise ship dock and 20-30 minute taxi ride from the Crown Bay cruise ship dock - 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 - Children MUST be accompanied by an adult • Minimum drinking age is 21 years - Alcoholic beverages will be offered after the in-water activities. - If guest or vessel's Master determines safety issue, a full refund will be given. - To find dock, please reference map in photos. - MUST arrive 30 minutes prior to trip departure time. We cannot accommodate late arrivals. - Any guests with medical concerns (including pregnant travelers) are encouraged to address them with their own medical professional prior to attending excursion. - Facial coverings are optional while onboard. ## Compared with other Snorkeling Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #39 of 48** | €108 | 3h | 4.8 (2320) | 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 #39 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/snorkeling-tours-st-thomas/?format=md ## More in St Thomas - All St Thomas tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/turtle-cove-catamaran-snorkel-and-sail-at-little-buck-island-stt/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/?format=md