Things to do in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands: The Best Scuba & Snorkeling

September 6, 2021 Joeann Galban

Like all of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas has plenty of opportunities to lounge on the beach, splash in the sea, or amp it up with watersports. It also boasts a bountiful duty-free shopping scene – just be prepared to brave the cruise ship crowds. Charlotte Amalie swells with Danish colonial architecture and pirate legend. Shiver ye timbers at Blackbeard’s Castle, then work up an appetite by climbing the historic 99 Steps, constructed from the ballast bricks of 18th century Danish ships.
Restaurants in St. Thomas

1. Jester Sailing Adventures

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Jester Sailing Adventures

WE ARE SAILING AGAIN – OUR ISLANDS ARE BETTER THAN EVER AND THE SAILING AND SNORKELING IS FANTASTIC! Jester has received the coveted TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner EVERY YEAR TripAdvisor has given the award! Legendary Jester Sailing Adventures Virgin Islands offers Fun-filled Daysail adventures to St. John and the Virgin Islands National Park. Sail in the cool tropical breezes and explore the pristine white sand beaches and snorkel the colorful coral reefs. Relax and enjoy Your Captain's freshly prepared gourmet grub (fresh grilled lunch) and luscious specialty libations (ask about our exclusive and infamous "Jester Juice")! Conveniently located on the East End of St. Thomas at Secret Harbor - near most resorts and an easy ride from the cruise ship dock. Jester Sailing Adventures Virgin Islands and experience the very best of the Virgins!

2. Virgin Islands Ecotours

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Virgin Islands Ecotours

VI Ecotours offers multi-eco kayak, hike & snorkel adventures in three locations: St Thomas’ Mangrove Lagoon, Historic Hassel Island in the Virgin Islands National Park in St Thomas’ Charlotte Amalie Harbor and at Caneel Bay in St. John’s Virgin Islands National Park. Half day and full day tours with lunch depart daily from each location. Paddling & snorkeling instruction provided. Easy to paddle, sit-on-top kayaks. Professional guides. Fun for beginners and families.

3. Simplicity Charters

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Simplicity Charters

Simplicity Charters Custom Day Charters Exploring The Best Of The Virgin Islands. Established in 2006, Simplicity Charters knows the best areas without the crowds. Amazing reefs and beaches await. Sailing in the Caribbean with an open bar, island tunes, and some of the warmest and clearest water in the world. Snorkel with turtles, stingrays, a variety of colorful fish, and of course the amazing coral of all shapes sizes and colors. The choice is Simple, book your day in paradise with Simplicity Charters and let us handle the rest. No better way to unwind, relax, and let your stress disappear. LookingforwRdtpour day of sailing, sun, and fun!

4. St.Thomas Scuba and Snorkel Adventures

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St.Thomas Scuba and Snorkel Adventures

We specialize in private, guided tours of the secret reefs, caves and secluded beaches on the quiet North side of St Thomas. We have a number of snorkel, charter boat, kayak and Scuba trips to choose from. We can custom build any adventure to accommodate your groups wants and needs. We also offer daily and weekly rentals of mask/snorkel/fins so that you can go explore on your own!!!

5. St. Thomas Diving Club

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St. Thomas Diving Club

Voted #1 Best Dive Shop for 2016. St. Thomas Diving Club, located on the south side of St. Thomas, is a PADI authorized 5-Star IDC facility that caters to everyone from the beginning snorkeler to the experienced diver. Our staff of knowledgeable instructors is always on hand to provide you with an exceptional diving experience. .

6. Coki Dive Center

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Coki Dive Center

Coki Dive Center is located at Coki Beach, on the east end of St. Thomas, USVI. We offer Snorkeling, Discover Scuba Diving, Certified Scuba Diving, boat or beach dives and PADI Scuba classes from Bubblemakers to Divemasters. We are a PADI Five Star facility and a leader of Discover Scuba Diving a PADI course for people to try scuba diving.

7. Elixir Luxury Day Charters

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Elixir Luxury Day Charters

At 60 feet Elixir is the largest and finest of the day charter yachts in the Virgin Islands. Enjoy a delicious full breakfast, then a lobster tail and steak lunch in the comfort of the shaded aft deck. Explore the Caribbean with our scuba quality snorkel gear. Sip a beverage from the open top shelf bar in the hammock or on the sunpad.The best day of your vacation awaits!

8. St. Thomas Adventure Tours

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St. Thomas Adventure Tours

We specialize in small group kayak, snorkel and rock climbing tours. See colorful coral reefs away from crowds. Guaranteed turtle sightings on our turtle snorkel tours. Private tours are also available for small or large groups.

9. Aqua Action Dive Center

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Aqua Action Dive Center

Aqua Action is a PADI Five-Star Instructor Development Dive and Snorkel Center located at Secret Harbour Beach Resort on beautiful St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Our focus is on custom-tailored dive and snorkel trips, individual training beginner through instructor for small, fun groups of people! Enjoy a morning or afternoon dive or snorkel trip on our 30' Dive Boat, Ocean Express. Diving not your thing? Why not plan a half- or full-day trip on our excursion boat - a 35' Intrepid, Ocean Explorer! With plenty of seating both sun and shade. You can visit the beautiful St. John beaches for some great snorkeling and sightseeing, or visit the BVI's for snorkeling, White Bay and The Willy T's. Rather not be on a boat? No worries - you can just hang back on our beach and enjoy the clear, calm waters of Secret Harbour. We offer beach chairs, kayaks, SUPS, snorkeling gear, snacks and more. Sharing the beach with Sunset Grille, you can Make it a full beach day with activities and lunch.

10. Fury Charters

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Fury Charters

SWIM WITH THE TURTLES SNORKEL SAIL! The #1 excursion in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas just got a whole lot better! Join the US Coast Guard certified professional crew of the newly refit, impeccably maintained, sailing yacht Fury on a 1/2 day excursion to Swim with the Giant Green Sea Turtles at the National Wildlife Marine Sanctuary at Buck Island. Here you will encounter a variety of sea life, including stingrays, conch, tropical fish and endangered green sea turtles feeding "naturally" along our beautiful, calm, protected coral reef. Fury is not one of those large, overcrowded cattlemarans, Fury is a classic 46' Morgan Ketch with a maximum capacity of 25 passengers, providing a superior experience and unparalleled service for our guests. Plenty of shade for the fair-skinned under the custom bimini. We will even pick you up at the Havensite Cruiseship Dock with our boat. NO CAB RIDES! NO HASSLES! Don't miss this unique and popular wildlife experience! FURY IS A NON-SMOKING VESSEL.

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