Semi Private Sailboat Tour with Snorkeling and Drinks

We offer a semi private setting with a maximum of 6 guest and a personalized experience. The sailboat Cosmos Mariner is stable, sea kindly, and a beautiful classic boat. With years of experience sailing and snorkeling these waters Rob and Deb are sure to deliver an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sapphire Beach - Sail from St.Thomas to St.John’s beautiful Caneel Bay where you will spend time snorkeling with tropical fish at one of the premier spots in the USVI. Caneel Bay is just one of several possibilities for this trip and not always a definite stop ( time and weather dependent). We may snorkel a different location near this area (…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Water flotation devices (noodles, seat floats, etc.)
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Crew Gratuity (20% of trip is customary)
  • Towels
  • Sunscreen. Please look for reef safe products. No SPRAYS or OILS
Additional Information
  • Swim ladder is rated for max capacity of 260 lbs
  • If you plan to go swimming you must be physically able to climb small boarding ladder
Location
Sapphire Beach
Sapphire Marina dock slip N20
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(186 Ratings)
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Europe
Sep 7, 2024
Best Intimate Outing - Fabulous outing. Wanted a more intimate, personalized experience and this was perfect. Very knowledgeable captain and crew (husband and wife). We had not been snorkeling in ages and needed a little patience! Beautiful vessel as well. Highly recommend.
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Emma_h
Jul 24, 2024
Unforgettably Amazing Sailing & Snorkeling - This was such an amazing experience Rob and Deb were such wonderful hosts. Incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The rum punch was an added plus it was so delicious and the sailing part of our journey was so relaxing and unforgettably beautiful. We had an incredible time. We went to a cove thriving with coral, fish, sea turtles, and a shipwreck! We would love to book with them again. Thank you Deb & Rob for such a perfect adventure!
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Erin_a
Jul 2, 2024
Snorkling Adventure - This was our first snorkeling trip and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! The crew were great, attentive, had great information about the area and islands, and were very accommodating. They were friendly and helped us both with any questions or issues we had. We got to see so many amazing fish, and creatures. Stingrays, tons of star fish and so many kinds of fish I couldn't even begin to tell you how many. I loved that it was a smaller group. No more than 6 guests which made it more enjoyable. I would definitely do it again, and recommend to friends. Sailing with the Cosmos was the perfect tour for our St. Thomas Trip!
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Davidbi8891np
Jun 22, 2024
Sailing in paradise! - We’ve snorkeled on all of our beach vacations across the Caribbean and this trip was the absolute best by a long shot. Deb was an amazing host! Capt Rob sailed us to Christmas Cove which was spectacular! Gorgeous fish, coral reefs, starfish, stingrays! Deb was extremely accommodating. From fitting us with the appropriate snorkel gear, providing drinks and snacks. She truly is a genuinely lovely person. The sail boat was beautiful and we loved being in a small group of six. An awesome afternoon in paradise!
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Evagreenrino
Jun 19, 2024
Sailing with Super Hosts - We went snorkeling in mid June and water was warm. Because no wetsuits required, boarding the yacht was swift and sailing was breezy. Deb and Rob took us to the protected marine area between the east end of St. Thomas and Great St. James. Once the yacht stopped, Rob introduced us to three different snorkeling spots, one of which, surprisingly, was a narrow channel between rocks. Each spot revealed different landscapes, various species of marine animals, and tons of surprises. The water was calm and the view under the water was crystal clear, serene, and full of wonder. I could have spent hours marveling at the spectacle of marine nature while floating weightlessly in the warm Caribbean body of water. I felt like time had stopped… Deb and Rob - they are nimble when they operate the yacht, and they are super hosts when they take care of guests. They fixed drinks and snacks for us, and gave us tons of travel tips. One of my friends didn’t want to go into the water, she just wanted to stay close to the water and soak up the sun. Rob and Deb found a floating mat for her. I have a flat nose, and Deb found me a mask that perfectly fit me. They paid attention to every detail and need. I couldn’t be thankful enough for this amazing experience. Thank you Deb and Rob!
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309nicolec
May 13, 2024
Snorkeling St Thomas - Booking with Sailing the Cosmos was easy and the hosts were great to deal with. We saw a pod of dolphins, tons of amazing sea life and sailed through crystal clear waters. The owners are very informative, courteous and fun! We had the best time!
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Dthomenator
May 8, 2024
Best snorkel and sailing trip in St Thomas! - This was by far, my favorite excursion on this trip. It changed my mind about St Thomas. Not only was the sailboat a beauty, Captain Rob and first mate/wife Deb were also wonderful hosts and guides. The snorkeling was top notch and I throughly enjoyed seeing the varying coral reefs and gorgeous fish, stingrays, starfish fed my snorkeling craving. I was able to see fish I’ve never seen on prior snorkeling excursions. If you want to relax and enjoy all the beauty St Thomas had to offer, you won’t regret Sailing the Cosmos!
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Davidrv7088tr
May 7, 2024
A great day on and in the water! - We had a beautiful day for sailing. Captain Robert and Deb took us to Christmas Cove at Great St James where we swam with colorful fish, a ray and huge starfish. The small group size was perfect. Highly recommended.
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Jeffrey_k
Mar 22, 2024
Awesome crew, sailing, snorkeling and wildlife!! - Wife and I have taken many sailing/snorkeling excursions but this one was by far our best. Rob & Deb were awesome hosts and very knowledgeable about where to take us. Ended up in Christmas cove (which we had visited on another excursion the same week) but they took us to the other side of the "rocks" and told us how to get around where we anchored. Immediately upon entering the water we saw a sting ray, then multitudes of fish & structures, then ended up swimming through a large group of tarpon and finally a sea floor full of huge starfish. Thing we also loved about this trip was sailing in the channels and just enjoying our trip. I give them 5/5 stars and would definitely do their excursion on our next trip back to St Thomas.
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N7313ovscotth
Mar 20, 2024
Fun family outing - We had a great time aboard the Cosmos! We wanted a private snorkeling experience with just our family and this was the perfect fit. Rob and Deb were great hosts and helped us with our snorkel gear and we just had a great time on and in the water.
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From $145
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).