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Every page on StThomasCatamaran.com in one place. Most visitors start with the tours, then read the guides.
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Tours
- All tours
- Buck Island Turtle Cove Catamaran SailThe 3-hour classic: a 20-minute sail to Turtle Cove, snorkel gear and snacks, open bar after the swim.
- Small-Group Turtle Snorkel & Honeymoon BeachTwelve guests at most, a guide in the water with you, a turtle spot and Honeymoon Beach in four hours.
- Semi-Private Buck Island & Honeymoon BeachUp to 12 guests: a Buck Island snorkel, then Honeymoon Beach. Drinks included, lunch at the beach is extra.
- Buck Island Sail from Frenchman's ReefFive hours from the Westin: Buck Island, a wreck when calm, Water Island beach time. Few, mixed reviews.
- Two-Stop Turtle Snorkel CatamaranA new half-day catamaran from Yacht Haven Grande with a Little Buck Island stop; no reviews yet.
- Virgin Islands National Park SnorkelTwo reef stops in Virgin Islands National Park from Red Hook, gear included, open bar after snorkeling.
- Sea Turtle Snorkel from the BeachNo boat: a 2-hour guided snorkel from the beach to a turtle spot, small group, gear and water included.
- Maho Bay Turtle Snorkel Sail with LunchFive hours from the Ritz-Carlton: Maho Bay on St John, Honeymoon Beach, picnic lunch and open bar.
- Sunset Sail with Cocktails & AppetizersTwo hours at sunset on the VI Cat's 54-foot catamaran, appetizers and all drinks, no snorkel stop.
Guides
- All guides
- Buck Island, St ThomasThe refuge, Turtle Cove and why nobody lands.
- Prices & what's includedFrom $89 to $160 per person, and what each price buys.
- St Thomas vs St CroixTwo Buck Islands, two very different trips.
- Snorkeling with kidsAge bands, child rates and the gentlest trips.
- What to bringReef-safe sunscreen, a phone pouch and more.
- From the cruise portDocks, taxi times and ship-time traps.
Blog
- All posts
- Hurricane season 2026NOAA's below-normal outlook, refunds and the weeks left.
- Cruise season 2026-27359 ship calls: which trips fit a port day and how to book.
- National park fees 2026No entrance fee, $5 at Trunk Bay, and no more cash.
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Quick answers
- Is Buck Island in St Thomas the same as Buck Island in St Croix?
- Can you get off the boat on Buck Island?
- How much is the St Thomas catamaran to Buck Island?
- Will I see sea turtles at Turtle Cove?
- What is included on the Turtle Cove catamaran sail?
- Where does the Buck Island catamaran leave from?
- Is the Buck Island snorkel sail good for kids?
- Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
- Is it a good excursion for cruise passengers?
- Can I cancel the catamaran tour?
- Big catamaran or small-group boat?
- What sunscreen can I use in the Virgin Islands?