Cruz Bay Watersports · The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas
Cruz Bay Watersports sails from the Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas to Maho Bay on St John and then Honeymoon Beach, with a picnic lunch on board between the two snorkel stops. It is the only trip here with lunch included.
The day has two snorkel stops: Maho Bay on St John, inside Virgin Islands National Park, and Honeymoon Beach on Water Island. The listing names green and hawksbill turtles. The National Park Service recommends Maho Bay's shallow seagrass beds for turtles, and says the bay is less affected by winter swells than other spots.
Lunch is a picnic served on board between the stops, and the open bar opens after the swimming. Gear, fees and taxes are included. Bring a towel from your hotel: the operator does not hand them out, to save fresh water.
One review notes that Maho Bay's moorings were full on the day, and the captain moved to two other spots. Plan for the bay, accept that the captain may switch.
On the beach at the Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas. Allow time to park.
Snorkel the seagrass for turtles.
Lunch is served on board.
A second snorkel and beach time.
Open bar on the return.
★★★★★The captain and crew are great, thoughtful and fun. Even though there were no spaces available at Moho to moor, captain Jolene explained to us the why and found us two great snorkel spots seeing plenty of turtles and sea life.
★★★★★Excellent excursion. Great team on board and fun in two excellent bays for snorkeling. Lunch was a buffet, better than expected.
★★★★★Friendly staff, relaxing day and lots of seats and shade. Kids had a great time.
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Yes. A picnic lunch is served on board between the two snorkel stops.
From The Aquatic Center on the beach at The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas.
The National Park Service recommends Maho Bay for turtles, and most reviews mention them, but they are wild.
$30, according to the listing.
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Maho Bay and Honeymoon Beach with a picnic lunch on board.
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