Full Day Turtle Cove Snorkel: Visit Water Island Beach Excursion

Take a trip to a secluded beach that can only be reached by boat, AFTER you’ve experienced swimming with Green Sea Turtles in their natural environment at Turtle Cove, Little Buck Island, near St. Thomas.

Often considered as the ‘Fourth’ Virgin Island, Water Island is sparsely populated with only a few hundred individuals living there permanently.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Little Buck Island - Visit Little Buck Island, off St. Thomas, a National Wildlife Refuge where you’ll get to swim with the resident Green Sea Turtles at Turtle Cove. You will also have the opportunity to snorkel a reef with tropical fish.
    Snorkeling Equipment: Your friendly crew will provide: snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, snorkel…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Unlimited Drinks (open bar after in-water activities)
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Local Guide
What's 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
  • Lunch can be bought onboard or purchased from a local vendor on the beach
Additional Information
  • 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…
Location
The VI Cat
This tour is 6 hours. 10am - 4pm (Local Time) You provide your own transportation to the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove. Check in with security and make your way to the WOODEN DOCK. Follow "beach access" signs. Arrive 30 minutes prior to trip departure time. **We are cannot accommodate late arrivals.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mcdreamy16
Aug 1, 2024
Great Trip! - Great trip! Loved how we experienced 2 different locations. Saw some awesome fish and turtles. The crew were amazing, very friendly and attentive. Thank you Captain Mike and crew Michael, Anders & Portia
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Rachellew857
Jul 26, 2024
Vacation 2024 - First time snorkeling!! I loved the adventure!! Fun with Family!! Staff so helpful..plus afterwards snacks and drinks!!!
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E6321jususanp
Jul 11, 2024
Great Snorkeling Experience - Staff was very nice, we got to see turtles, sting rays, conch shells, crabs, various types of tropical fish, up close experiences with beautiful sea creatures. Trip provided snacks, drinks and snorkeling equipment. We had a great time and would for sure book again.
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Y6429vptravish
Jun 30, 2024
Turtle worship - Dave, Nick, and Tim were legendary crew. This excursion was the highlight of my trip to St. Thomas. Thanks so much for finding all the turtles, good times all around.
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Andrewcy1180nw
May 31, 2024
Great Snorkeling! - We had a great time with you guys swimming with the fishes and the turtles. It was great to not only be able to see the reef and fish but to also be educated about what exactly we were looking at by our guide. The turtles did come in and we had a great experience watching them swim around us. As a bonus, Mr. Barracuda came along for his cameo and gave us a show! Our trip, of course, was not complete without a trip over to Honeymoon Beach where I had a fantastic Cuban sandwich. In fact, there wasn't anything there that didn't taste extremely good. As a tip, keep your snorkeling equipment as there are turtles in the grassy areas of Honeymoon Beach as well! As another tip VI Cat, please remind people of your shirts for sale. We will wear them proudly here in NC! Thanks for a great trip!
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Rebeccacy5116hn
May 29, 2024
Dream come true - This was a dream of mine and you all did not disappoint!! The whole family said this was the best experience of our trip! Would definitely do this again!
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Knoxalco
May 28, 2024
Take Home A Great Memory - What a great day! This is the second time my wife and I have done this trip. Luckily, the trip was not crowded, and we had a wonderful time. The crew is so friendly. Top notch for safety and hospitality. Our snorkeling at Buck Island was great. Turtles, beautiful fish, a barracuda, and the luster of clear calm water. Water Island for lunch is a tropical "shoes off" treat, that Mr. J. Buffet would have approved of highly. Great fun, a relaxing sail, and if you like to snorkel, it's mighty fine. Take home a great memory and do this trip. It's well worth it.
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Voyage31589812718
May 1, 2024
Great! - I had the best time with Nick, Serena and Tim. They were great and very informative! I would definitely recommend this excursion.
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616kristinb
Mar 27, 2024
Perfect way to spend the day! - What a fun day! The crew (Isaac, Serena, and Nick) were so friendly and made the trip really fun. The snorkeling was great and the beach excursion was awesome! We had a great time!
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B6704arkatherineb
Mar 25, 2024
Best experience ever! - The views were amazing! Saw so many different types of wildlife and sea turtles. The crew is amazing, so kind and knowledgeable especially when giving tours in the cove!
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From $160
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).