Enjoy a St Thomas Sail and Snorkel with Turtles in Maho Bay St John
Join us for one of the most unforgettable St. Thomas excursions—a luxury turtle snorkeling sail to Maho Bay, located in the pristine waters of Virgin Islands National Park. Cruise aboard a luxury sailing catamaran to Maho Bay beach, one of the best spots for turtle snorkeling in St. John, where you’re likely to see green and hawksbill turtles. After your swim, enjoy a gourmet, picnic-style lunch with drinks as we continue your scenic St. Thomas boat excursion to a second snorkeling site. The tour concludes with a relaxed downwind sail back to The Ritz-Carlton beach.
Why Maho Bay is Famous for Turtles
Maho Bay in St. John is one of the most popular spots in the Virgin Islands to see sea turtles in their natural habitat. Its shallow, grassy seafloor makes it ideal for spotting green turtles and hawksbills. If you’re looking for the best place to swim with turtles in the US Virgin Islands, this is it.
Itinerary: Turtle Snorkel Sail from St. Thomas to Maho Bay
- Depart from The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
- Sail through Virgin Islands National Park to Maho Bay
- Snorkel with turtles in turquoise waters
- Enjoy a gourmet picnic-style lunch onboard
- Visit a second snorkeling spot
- Relax on a scenic downwind sail back to St. Thomas
Important Information
- All tours are weather-dependent and subject to meeting minimum participant requirements
- Please note that this vessel is boarded from the beach and requires walking through knee-deep water.
What’s Included
Snorkel with turtles in turquoise waters
5-star catering with top-class service
Unlimited top-shelf beverages coupled with lunch
FAQs
Maho Bay is on the north shore of St. John, within the Virgin Islands National Park. It’s one of the most popular spots for turtle snorkeling in the region.
This excursion takes you from St. Thomas to Maho Bay in St. John to snorkel with the sea turtles.
Absolutely. Our guides provide safety instruction and gear for all levels. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve snorkeled before, you’ll enjoy the experience.
The tour includes two snorkel stops, all gear, lunch, and an open bar. It’s one of the most complete excursions in St. Thomas.
The Maho Bay Turtle Snorkel Sail is a 3/4 day, including sailing time, snorkeling, and lunch.
PUBLIC TRIP CANCELLATION POLICY
If your tour is cancelled due to the Captain’s discretion and/or weather then you will receive a full refund or option to re-book your tour on another date based on availability.
Guests cancelling their tour reservations 48 hours or more prior to departure are eligible to receive a full refund or can elect to re-book the tour on another date based on availability.
We are also pleased to now offer Trip Protection! For a small fee Trip Protection can be added to any booking allowing cancellation up to just 1 hour prior to departure! Trip Protection can be purchased at check-out.
Guests not purchasing Trip Protection and cancelling their tour reservations less than 48 hours prior to departure are not eligible for a refund and will forfeit 100% of their payment unless our cancellation insurance was purchased at time of booking.
To cancel or change a reservation, contact our central reservation office at 1-340-776-6234. Please leave a message in the event of a recording, or email us at info@cruzbaywatersports.com
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