Best Snorkel Spots in St. Thomas & St. John

May 8, 2025

Want to see the best snorkeling spots in the US Virgin Islands? Look no further. Nate
and his experienced team have you covered. We specialize in finding the best snorkel
spots away from the crowds. We focus on getting to those spots that you can’t access
from land. St. Thomas Boat Charters has quality snorkel gear, and flotation devices that
will make the whole experience very easy and stress free. The boat has a custom built
dive ladder that makes getting in and out of the water very easy. Now let’s talk about a
few of our favorite snorkel spots on the US side.

  1. Christmas Cove. Home to the famous shipwreck and fish cay. We love to spend
    time checking out all the colorful fish and coral at Fish Cay. The coral is so
    healthy and there are thousands of fish to check out. This snorkel is great for
    both beginners and advanced snorkelers. Another epic spot inside Christmas
    Cove is the shipwreck. Snorkel around the shipwreck and hang out with the local
    turtles that are very laid back and easygoing.
  2. Lovango Cay. Check out the healthy and lively shallow water reef. Lovango cay
    has an extremely vibrant array of fish and colorful corals to check out. If you want
    to stay close to the boat, there are tons of fish to see right below the surface
    under the boat. We often will see a nurse shark sleeping on the bottom, or a
    hawksbill turtle hanging out in the coral. Lovango is always a great spot to check
    out!
  3. Maho Bay St. John. If you want the best chance to swim and snorkel with giant
    turtles, this is a must see during your day on the water. Maho Bay has a special
    grass on the bottom that the turtles love to munch on, and you will get the chance
    to snorkel with a turtle and most times a remora. Maho Bay is always calm, and a
    great place to start for all levels of snorkeling.
    When you reserve a private boat for the day, we know how important it is to make the
    most of your time on the water. When you arrive at the boat in the morning, your
    Captain will help map out an amazing itinerary that everyone will enjoy. We supply top
    of the line snorkel gear, and high end flotation devices that will make the whole
    experience very easy and fun for the whole family. If you want a refresher course or are
    a first time snorkeler, just ask one of our captains for a quick lesson and we will get you
    all set up and ready to snorkel. We love what we do, and we can’t wait to spend the day
    with you.