St. Thomas Snorkeling Travel Guide

St. Thomas Snorkeling Travel Guide

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St. Thomas Snorkeling Travel Tips

By Linda Samuel

  • Take the plunge at Coki Beach. Close-to-shore coral reefs and brilliant underwater sights welcome first-time and experienced snorkelers.
  • Seek underwater education from Virgin Islands Ecotours on a guided kayak and snorkel trip.
  • Find the most exciting nightlife beneath the surface. Homer's Scuba and Snorkeling Tours offer evening divers a peek at nocturnal sea life.


Saint Thomas Travel Guide

St. Thomas, the busiest cruise-ship harbor in the West Indies, is not the largest of the U.S. Virgins—St. Croix, 40 miles south, holds that distinction. But bustling Charlotte Amalie, at the heart of St. Thomas, is the capital of the U.S.V.I., and it remains the shopping hub of the Caribbean. The beaches on this island are renowned for their white sand and calm, turquoise waters, including the very best of them all, Magens Bay. National Geographic has rated the island as one of the top destinations in the world for sailing, scuba diving, and fishing. Read More

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Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton St Thomas

6900 Great Bay
St Thomas Map

Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars
expert favorite hotel
Good For Snorkeling
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
5.0
from: $185

Secret Harbour Beach Resort

6280 Estate Nazareth
St Thomas 00802-1104 Map

Distance: 5.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Good For Snorkeling
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $155

Crystal Cove at Sapphire Beach

6345 Estate Smith Bay
St. Thomas 00802 Map

Distance: 1.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Good For Snorkeling
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

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Attractions

Coral World Ocean Park

expert favorite attraction
Good For Snorkeling
A 20-min. drive east from Charlotte Amalie off Rte. 38
6450 Estate Smith Bay


Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

This marine complex, which is St. Thomas' number-one tourist... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
4_0

Coki Point Beach

Good For Snorkeling
Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Distance: 4.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Coki Point Beach is a popular beach with crystal-clear water and beautiful white sand. It is... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Sapphire Beach

Good For Snorkeling
At Sapphire Beach Resort
Route 38 (Smith Bay Road)
St. Thomas, Virgin Island 00802

Distance: 0.4 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near St. Thomas

Distance (mi.)
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport 70.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near St. Thomas

Distance (mi.)
St Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport 2.5 map
St Croix Island Henry E. Rohlsen International Airport 44.9 map
San Juan Isla Grande Airport 76.9 map

Flight Deals to St. Thomas

Originating From
Orlando (ORL) to San Juan (SJU) $191
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Juan (SJU) $191
Miami (MIA) to San Juan (SJU) $191
Chicago (CHI) to San Juan (SJU) $239
Tampa (TPA) to San Juan (SJU) $241

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St. Thomas Vacation Rentals

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from: $235

Beach Front Villa with Down Island View-Priceless

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Dishes, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Kitchenette, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Oceanfront, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Smoking OK, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $1285

St Thomas Sea Star Villa luxury beachfront w/ pool

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5.5
Sleeps: 18
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, DVD Player, Jacuzzi, Oceanfront, Swimming Pool, TV, Wireless Internet Access
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Magen's Bay Villa

Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR


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