St Thomas Adventure Tours · Emerald Beach Resort, Lindbergh Bay
A guide leads a small group from the Emerald Beach Resort at Lindbergh Bay to a turtle spot you reach by swimming from shore. No boat, two hours, and the lowest price on this site.
Not a boat trip at all. You meet the guide in the Emerald Beach Resort parking lot by Lindbergh Bay, and the group snorkels from the beach to a spot the guide knows well. Gear and flotation are provided and a cooler of bottled water waits on shore.
The listing promises turtle sightings. Turtles are wild animals, but reviewers back it up: guests report from a few turtles to eight or ten, plus rays and an octopus. Several reviews describe the guide teaching first-timers how to use the snorkel and how to keep a respectful distance from the turtles, as the NOAA viewing guidelines ask.
Two practical points. The group leaves exactly 15 minutes before the start time, so being late means missing it; you get a text describing the guide's vehicle. Photos are sold separately.
At the Emerald Beach Resort; watch for the text with the guide's vehicle.
Gear, flotation and a lesson for new snorkelers.
Follow the guide from shore to the turtle spot and along the reef.
Rinse, drink some water and head off.
★★★★★Sven, our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the island and the wildlife. He was also friendly! We saw at least 8-10 turtles on our excursion, with the turtles even breaching for air right in front of us.
★★★★★AMAZING guided tour. Sven was so friendly & knowledgeable. Equipment was great. He knew exactly where to find cool stuff to see. Lots of turtles, a few sting rays, even a hiding octopus!
★★★★★This excursion was amazing. Our guide, Sophie, was kind and knowledgeable. She was patient with us and led our group to see so many sea turtles!
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No. You snorkel from the beach with a guide; there is no boat.
In the parking lot of the Emerald Beach Resort at Lindbergh Bay. The group leaves exactly 15 minutes before the start time.
Children 5-12 have their own rate; snorkelers must be at least 5.
The listing says so, and reviews report turtles on most trips, but they are wild animals.
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