St. John, US Virgin Islands · 2026 Season
Virgin Islands Ecotours
Award-winning eco-adventures — kayak, hike, and snorkel tours across St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix from the USVI's original ecotour company (est. 1996).
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Virgin Islands Ecotours is the USVI's original eco-adventure operator (est. 1996), running guided kayak, hike, and snorkel tours on St. Thomas (Cas Cay), St. John (Honeymoon Beach / Coral Bay), and St. Croix, plus kayak / SUP / snorkel gear rentals on all three islands.
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| Trip | Duration | Max guests | From | Departs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John Snorkel Gear Rental: Mask, Fins, Life Vest | 4 Hours | 20 | $12 per day | Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John |
| Sunset Kayak Tour – Golden Hour Paddle from Cruz Bay, St. John | 1.5 Hours | 20 | $49 per person | Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John |
| St. John 3-Hour Turtle Snorkel & Sightseeing Tour | 3 Hours | 16 | $99 per person | Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John |
| St. John Eco Hike & Snorkel with Sea Turtles | 3 Hours | 16 | $99 per person | Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John |
| Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John | 3 Hours | 12 | $119 per adult | Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John |
| Best of St. John: Kayak, Snorkel and Picnic Adventure | 5 Hours | 16 | $159 per person | Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John |
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Virgin Islands Ecotours – All Adventures
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St. John Snorkel Gear Rental: Mask, Fins, Life Vest
Virgin Islands Ecotours
Rent high-quality snorkel gear and explore St. John's coral reefs and sea grass beds at your own pace. Pickup at Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay takes just a few minutes, or opt for
- Boat
- Snorkeling
- Duration
- 4 Hours
- Up to
- 20 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John
Virgin Islands Ecotours
Paddle the breathtaking North Shore of St. John and explore Virgin Islands National Park above and below the water. This 3-hour guided kayak and snorkel adventure departs from Cruz
- Boat
- Kayak
- Duration
- 3 Hours
- Up to
- 12 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
St. John Eco Hike & Snorkel with Sea Turtles
Virgin Islands Ecotours
Pack a BIG adventure into just a few hours! This unforgettable 3-hour journey through Virgin Islands National Park begins at Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay. Hike the scenic Lind Poi
- Boat
- Snorkeling
- Duration
- 3 Hours
- Up to
- 16 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
St. John 3-Hour Turtle Snorkel & Sightseeing Tour
Virgin Islands Ecotours
Snorkel and float in calm and protected waters surrounded by gentle sea turtles! Meet your guide in Cruz Bay and head to one of St. John's best turtle spots. This 3-hour guided tou
- Boat
- Snorkeling
- Duration
- 3 Hours
- Up to
- 16 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Best of St. John: Kayak, Snorkel and Picnic Adventure
Virgin Islands Ecotours
Explore the most remote parts of St. John and surrounding cays on this full-day guided kayak and snorkel adventure. Paddle along St. John's iconic North Shore through the Virgin Is
- Boat
- Kayak
- Duration
- 5 Hours
- Up to
- 16 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Sunset Kayak Tour – Golden Hour Paddle from Cruz Bay, St. John
Virgin Islands Ecotours
Paddle through the golden light of early evening along St. John's calm western shoreline on this peaceful 1.5-hour guided kayak tour. Launch from Cruz Bay Beach and glide past Gall
- Boat
- Kayak
- Duration
- 1.5 Hours
- Up to
- 20 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
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Virgin Islands Ecotours has been running eco-adventures across the U.S. Virgin Islands since 1996 — the original ecotour company on St. Thomas and the only operator with tours, boat charters, and gear rentals across all three USVI islands. Their signature Cas Cay Kayak, Hike & Snorkel adventure paddles the Mangrove Lagoon to a wildlife preserve, hikes to a volcanic blowhole, and finishes with a guided reef snorkel.
On St. John, tours depart from Honeymoon Beach and Coral Bay — kayaking with sea turtles on the North Shore, snorkeling the Best of St. John reefs, and the famous Coral Bay float-up taco-bar paddle. Every paddle, snorkel, and smile also funds their long-running sea turtle conservation program, and VI Ecotours is a Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) member and multi-year Best of the Virgin Islands winner.
What Makes St. John Virgin Islands Ecotours Special?
Since 1996
The original ecotour company in the U.S. Virgin Islands — recognized by the cruise industry, Travel & Leisure, Lonely Planet, and CNN.
All 3 USVI Islands
Tours, boat charters, and gear rentals on St. Thomas (Nadir), St. John (Mongoose Junction, Cruz Bay), and St. Croix.
Kayak · Hike · Snorkel
Signature multi-sport tours: Cas Cay Mangrove Lagoon, sea-turtle snorkels, and Coral Bay's floating-taco paddle.
Sea Turtle Conservation
Every trip funds an active sea-turtle conservation program. GSTC member and reef-safe operator.
Family-Friendly
Stable tandem kayaks, patient naturalist guides, kids as young as 5 on combo tours — ideal for multi-generation groups.
Award-Winning
Multi-year 'Best of the Virgin Islands' Daily News Readers Poll winner and Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence.
About Virgin Islands Ecotours
Founded in 1996, Virgin Islands Ecotours is the original eco-adventure company in the U.S. Virgin Islands and the only operator running kayak, hike, and snorkel tours plus gear rentals across all three USVI islands — St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix.
Every tour is led by a certified naturalist guide, and every paddle helps fund the company's active sea turtle conservation program. VI Ecotours is a Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) member and has been featured in Travel & Leisure, Lonely Planet, Outside Magazine, Ebony, CNN, and Caribbean Journal.
Signature St. Thomas & St. John Adventures
Cas Cay Kayak, Hike & Snorkel (St. Thomas, 3 hrs, $99): Paddle the Mangrove Lagoon Marine Sanctuary to Cas Cay Wildlife Preserve, hike to a volcanic blowhole, and snorkel a reef teeming with tropical fish. The company's most popular tour.
Snorkeling with Sea Turtles (St. Thomas, 2 hrs, $89): A short guided snorkel in one of the island's most reliable turtle-grazing seagrass beds — perfect for cruise-ship days and shorter windows.
Sea Turtle Kayak & Snorkel · North Shore St. John (3 hrs, $119): Paddle the Virgin Islands National Park coastline from Honeymoon Beach and snorkel with green sea turtles in protected waters.
Best of St. John: Kayak, Snorkel & Beach Picnic (5 hrs, $159): Two colorful reef snorkels, sea turtles, and a shaded picnic lunch on Honeymoon Beach.
Coral Bay Kayak, Turtles & Tacos (St. John, 3 hrs, $89): Paddle Coral Bay's calm turquoise water, watch turtles in the seagrass, and pull up to the floating taco bar for lunch — one of the most unique tours in the USVI.
Kayak, SUP & Snorkel Rentals
Self-guided kayak, stand-up paddleboard, and snorkel gear rentals are available on St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix for travelers who want to explore on their own.
Rentals include the essentials (paddles, PFDs, snorkel kits) and orientation to safe, scenic routes near each rental location — Honeymoon Beach, Coral Bay, and Nadir on St. Thomas.
Sea Turtle Conservation & Sustainable Tourism
A portion of every VI Ecotours booking directly funds their sea turtle conservation program, which supports nesting monitoring, reef-safe education, and marine protected areas across the USVI.
VI Ecotours is a Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) member, uses reef-safe sunscreen protocols on every trip, and has won 'Best of the Virgin Islands' Daily News Readers Poll multiple years running.
Meet the Captains
Virgin Islands Ecotours Naturalist Guides
Certified Eco-Guides · Sea Turtle Conservationists
Multi-island team of trained naturalist guides based in Nadir (St. Thomas), Mongoose Junction and 520 Mongoose Junction (Cruz Bay, St. John), and St. Croix. Guides run kayak, hike, and snorkel programs across mangrove lagoons, coral reefs, and volcanic coastlines, and lead the company's sea-turtle conservation and reef-safe education work.
Trip Pricing at a Glance
| Trip | From |
|---|---|
| Cas Cay Kayak, Hike & Snorkel · St. Thomas | From $99/person |
| Best of Cas Cay: Kayak, Hike, Snorkel + Lunch | From $159/person |
| Snorkeling with Sea Turtles · St. Thomas | From $89/person |
| Sea Turtle Kayak & Snorkel · St. John North Shore | From $119/person |
| Best of St. John: Kayak, Snorkel & Beach Picnic | From $159/person |
| Coral Bay Kayak, Turtles & Tacos | From $89/person |
| Kayak / SUP / Snorkel Gear Rentals | Call to quote |
| Private Group Eco-Adventure | From $1,400 |
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What You Need to Know
- The original eco-adventure company in the U.S. Virgin Islands — operating continuously since 1996.
- Locations: 6526 Estate Nadir (St. Thomas), 520 Mongoose Junction (Cruz Bay, St. John), plus St. Croix.
- Tours run on St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix — the only USVI operator active on all three islands.
- Signature Cas Cay Kayak, Hike & Snorkel paddles the Mangrove Lagoon Marine Sanctuary to a wildlife preserve and volcanic blowhole.
- St. John tours depart from Honeymoon Beach (North Shore) and Coral Bay (floating taco-bar paddle).
- Sea turtle conservation program funded directly by tour bookings.
- GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) member and reef-safe operator.
- Multi-year 'Best of the Virgin Islands' winner and Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence recipient.
- Contact: (340) 779-2155 · info@viecotours.com.
Pro Tips from the Locals
💡Book a morning tour for calmer water, better snorkel visibility, and cooler temperatures.
💡Wear reef-safe sunscreen only — VI Ecotours enforces this and sells reef-safe options at the shop.
💡The Cas Cay Kayak/Hike/Snorkel is the flagship — book early in peak season (Dec–April).
💡Great for families: guides welcome kids as young as 5 on combo tours, and tandem kayaks make it easy for parents to paddle with young children.
💡Cruise-ship day? The 2-hour Snorkeling with Sea Turtles tour fits inside most port windows.
💡Rental gear (kayaks, SUPs, snorkel kits) is available on all three USVI islands — great for self-guided beach days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Virgin Islands Ecotours FAQ
How much do Virgin Islands Ecotours trips cost?
Virgin Islands Ecotours trips listed on QuestVI range from $12 to $159, depending on the trip. See the table above for each trip's price and whether it is per person or per charter.
Where do Virgin Islands Ecotours trips depart from?
Virgin Islands Ecotours trips depart from Cruz Bay National Park Dock, St. John.
Does Virgin Islands Ecotours go to the BVI, and what passport or customs is needed?
Yes — 1 Virgin Islands Ecotours trip goes to the British Virgin Islands.
What's included on Virgin Islands Ecotours trips?
Commonly included: Life jacket; Life jackets; Snorkeling equipment; 1.5-hour guided kayak experience; Adjustable fins; CPR & First Aid certified nature guide. Check each trip page for its full list.
How does booking Virgin Islands Ecotours through QuestVI work?
You book on Virgin Islands Ecotours's own FareHarbor checkout at the same price as booking direct. QuestVI adds no fee or markup, and our local team is happy to help you choose the right trip.
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