Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island | 3 hours

1853 Reviews | St Thomas
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Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island
2 Adults x $109.00
$218.00
Approx Total
$218.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local guide
  • Unlimited Drinks (alcoholic beverages after in-water activities)
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, snorkel vest, fins)
  • Gratuities (suggested)
  • Souvenir T-Shirts and Dri-Fit Shirts (available for purchase)
  • Guest provides own transportation to and from the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove

Overview

Come swim with the resident green sea turtles and tropical fish on this 3 hour snorkel & sail adventure in St. Thomas aboard The VI Cat. From your departure, set sail on our 54-foot US Coast Guard inspected catamaran to the idyllic Caribbean waters of Turtle Cove at Little Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge. Seeing the green sea turtles in their natural habitat truly is a life-long memory. Note this is Little Buck Island located off of St. Thomas. Enquire about a morning tour during the busier holiday weeks.

Itinerary

  • N/A

    Arrive at 12:30pm to check-in with The VI Cat crew on the wooden dock of the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove. Tour departs promptly at 1pm (AST - Atlantic Standard Time). Guest is to provide their own transportation to the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove. After checking in with security, follow signs that say "public access to the beach". Free parking can be found in a large gravel parking lot on the right hand side AFTER the security booth.

    20 minutes

  • Little Buck Island

    Board 'The Cat', a spacious 54-foot sailing catamaran for an exhilarating sail to the uninhabited Little Buck Island, located off of St Thomas. You'll snorkel at Turtle Cove, Little Buck Island, the National Wildlife Refuge, where you'll experience an unforgettable, fun-filled, marine life adventure. Your friendly crew will provide snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, snorkel vest), brief instruction and safety tips and if needed, a beginner's snorkeling lesson when you reach Little Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge. You may choose to swim and snorkel in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea, tan on the special deck of the catamaran, or relax in the shaded cabin area. However you choose to spend your day on the boat, you will no doubt have fun! Water, light snacks and a variety of beverages.  NOTE: Alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks are served AFTER the snorkeling/in-water portion of snorkel & sail trips.

    2 hours 30 minutes

  • N/A

    Enjoy the relaxing sail back to the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove, where your fun-filled tour will conclude.

    10 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Must arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. Check-in with Cat Crew on Dock of Marriott's Frenchman's Cove. We cannot accommodate late-comers.
  • Use Google Maps. Type "The VI Cat" or "Marriott's Frenchman's Cove". 1. Pull into the Marriott Frenchman's Cove (the property with all of the colorful buildings). The Marriott Cove has a large stone/brick entrance. 2. Check in with the security guard at the security booth. They will ask that you park in the large, flat gravel parking lot on the right AFTER the security booth. 3. After parking, walk down the hill, on the road, towards the pool and follow signs that say public beach access. 4. Look for the wooden dock located off of the beach. 5. You will check in with The VI Cat crew on the wooden dock approximately 30 minutes prior to departure.
  • The VI Cat's Standard Cancellation Policy: To receive a full refund, customers may cancel up to 72 hours before the excursion start date in the local timezone. No refunds will be given after that time period. "No-Shows" will be charged the full price of the excursion. In the event The VI Cat cancels the excursion due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, customers may receive a full refund or rebooking.
  • Note that the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove is the time-share portion of the Marriott. This location is different than The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman's Reef
  • All tours are listed in local time - Atlantic Standard Time Zone (PLEASE NOTE THIS MAY BE DIFFERENT THAN YOUR SHIP TIME)
  • Be sure to mention any allergies or medical conditions to the Captain
  • The Marriott's Frenchman's Cove is 7-10 minute taxi ride from the WICO cruise ship dock and 20-30 minute taxi ride from the Crown Bay cruise ship dock
  • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Children MUST be accompanied by an adult • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Alcoholic beverages will be offered after the in-water activities.
  • If guest or vessel's Master determines safety issue, a full refund will be given.
  • MUST arrive 30 minutes prior to trip departure time. We cannot accommodate late arrivals.
  • Any guests with medical concerns (including pregnant travelers) are encouraged to address them with their own medical professional prior to attending excursion.
  • Facial coverings are optional while onboard.

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.8

1853 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    1648
  • 4 stars
    109
  • 3 stars
    57
  • 2 stars
    25
  • 1 star
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Showing 1-5 of 1648 reviews with 5 stars

Top pick despite my accident

Published on May, 2025

I can’t thank Captain Christian and the crew enough. I had an amazing trip despite having a medical emergency. They not only got me the emergency help I needed, they kept the fun going for the rest of the families on the cruise. I plan to go again when recovered.

Great Afternoon with the VI Cat Crew!

Published on May, 2025

Captain Mike, Tim and Anders were great! Very experienced crew with focus on hospitality, service and making sure everyone was safe and enjoying themselves. If you have snorkeled GBR, Hawaii, etc., you have to adjust your expectations a bit, but Buck Island has plenty of colorful fish, corral and green sea turtles to satisfy your group. This tour is fun and a good value.

A must do in St Thomas!!

Published on May, 2025

Just got back from my excursion on The VI Cat and babyyy, 10/10! From the moment we stepped on the catamaran, the vibes were immaculate. The crew was so welcoming, the drinks were flowing, the music was vibin’, and the whole setup was smooth from start to finish. We sailed out to Turtle Cove and the snorkeling was fire—clear water, colorful coral, and we swam right alongside sea turtles. I felt like I was in a damn Nat Geo special. The crew made sure everybody was safe and comfortable, no pressure if you weren’t a strong swimmer. After snorkeling, we had a few snacks and the drinks did what they needed to do. The ride back was straight-up a party with the sun and wind hittin’ just right. Special shout-out to Porsha—sis brought the energy, cracked jokes the whole time, and made sure everybody had a good time. She was the life of the boat and truly made the whole experience even better. If you’re in St. Thomas and not doing The VI Cat, what are you even doing?

Awesome excursion

Published on May, 2025

It's a lot of fun and well worth the money. Christian, Issac and Nick were very professional, informative and lots of fun!!

It was Awesome, great price good time!

Published on May, 2025

Worth it! We were a party of adult 6. And we loved every part of it! Never wanted it to end. I will do it again. And if anyone asks what to do, I'd SAY THIS IS A MUST!!

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