We booked the Turtle Bay Sail & Snorkel Adventure in St. Thomas through our cruise and were very…read moredisappointed with our experience on Castaway Girl 4. The biggest issue was the lack of organization from the start. We spent close to an hour waiting between multiple lines--first in the sun to exchange tickets, then again to hand off a second ticket. It felt unnecessarily complicated and poorly managed. Because of the delays, the boat traveled very fast to make up time. The water was choppy, and several guests became seasick on the way to the snorkeling site. There were also multiple issues with communication and expectations. We were not informed in advance that full-face snorkel masks were not allowed, which would have impacted our decision to book. The equipment provided did not feel clean, and we were told there were not enough flippers or beverages for everyone. The excursion description advertised rum punch, soft drinks, and snacks, but no snacks were provided. The rum punch was also very poor quality, and most guests declined more. While the snorkeling location at Buck Island was beautiful and the water was calm, the actual experience in the water was lacking. The guide quickly swam off and was not visible to the group, leaving guests without direction. Our time snorkeling felt short--around an hour. The return trip was slower and more comfortable, which we appreciated. However, overall this was the least enjoyable snorkeling excursion we have experienced. We would not choose this company again and would recommend others consider alternative options.

Castaway Girl is a Carnival Cruise sponsored excursion! I'm reviewing Turtle Cove Sail & Snorkel…read moreWith Open Bar. After about a ten minute walk from the ship, we embarked on our sail to Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge. Once we arrived at Turtle Cove, the crew gave us thorough snorkeling instructions (including: don't touch the turtles), and distributed quality equipment. They were super helpful to anyone in need. My snorkeling PIC and I swam halfway between the boat and a big group of people, and found a beautiful sea turtle having lunch underneath us. We floated with her for about an hour. Unfortunately, tourists from the other boat were trying to touch her. Ew. [$10k fine, by the way] Once we were back on board the bar opened for endless cocktails. We drank tasty rum punch all the way back to port. Overall, an AMAZING three hour excursion, I would definitely book again.

I called in the morning and Web quickly organized a private tour for us with Heather. Love her she…read morewas so fun and laid back to hang out with all day. We went snorkeling at two different beaches and then she took us around the island to some beautiful lookout spots. Heather was very knowledgeable of the history of the island and the sea life. The pictures she took are our absolute favorite from the whole trip. The underwater pics are they best!

While at St Thomas and St John we did 6 activities but our family favorite was with Captain Perry…read more Best memories, best photos, best host, best experience. We signed up for snorkel and beyond pleased. Best part Captain Perry takes photos of your party and let me say they are our next Christmas cards. Best choice you would ever make visiting St Thomas. Captain Perry thank you for your professionalism, humor, welcoming, and above all your sweetness. Our family truly adore you. To the point every event they kept on saying Not better then Captain Perry or where is Captain Perry when you need him. St.Thomas Scuba and Snorkel Adventures #1 overall!

Perry was awesome. Super easy to communicate with him and find him for our tour. He was friendly…read moreand very knowledgeable. We loved the turtle snorkeling and we also saw a stingray. He took us to a private beach too and took same cute photos. Then we toured the island. Would definitely recommend. Our two kids age 5&7 really had a great time too.

Absolutely the best experience!! Heather and Flame were wonderful with our entire group! We saw all…read morekids of fish, sting rays, and sea turtles. The photo package was worth every penny.

I can't say enough good things about Snorkel The WetSide... We have rented from them on both our…read morettrips to St. Thomas and really all I can say is that you could not hope for better gear OR service! Linda (the owner) brought our gear to our hotel, and maDE sure everything fit and worked right. She checked up on us to make sure that everything was OK during the week and was happy to to answer our texts during our stay asking about various snorkeling spots. If you plan on snorkeling while you're in the islands, do check out Snorkel The WetSide. They really are as good as it get

This business was such a great experience. It was the first time we had to rent gear and in this…read morearea. They made it so easy! Reservation was was simple, communicated prior to arrival, came to our catamaran to fit and deliver gear! That in itself was priceless. And they are just kind people. We were concerned about returning the items and getting on our flight, but they made that easy also! It's just refreshing to have a business that adds value to your trip!

Loved having dinner on this boat !! staff was lovely and food / drinks were amazing :) boat was…read moresmooth and we had a great time !! shoutout to Captain Sam, Sam, and Adrien for there amazing service and attitude!! def recommend 10/10 vibes

Anders, Serena and Isaac were great at this! Serena drove the beautiful catamaran, as we cruised…read morethe Harbor and enjoyed Rum PainKillers. Our cup was never empty! Dinner was a yummy Bbq beef, pork and chicken! Salad, hummus, Mac and cheese rice and beans. A relaxing evening in St Thomas! Do it!

This as absolutely the best snorkeling trip I ever experienced. From the captain, Darren, his wife…read moreSara and the first mate Jalil. They were friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the sea life. Their sail boat is intimate holding up to 6 guest. The crew provides drink, cocktails, snacks and an amazing lunch spread. They stopped at Buck Island and Hassel island and guided us around the reef. We saw sea turtle, Stingray, eel, crabs and lots of fish. Jalil, was so informative with all the sea life creatures and also had great stories about the islands. I would definitely rebook with them again.

Best snorkeling trip we have ever been on! Thanks for the amazing day. John and Nancyread more

The entire day was great! Captain Arron is a lot of fun and is super knowledgeable about the all…read morethe islands, beaches and fun places to snorkel. Lunch on Norman Island amazing food and scenery. My two adventure seeking teenage daughters couldn't stop smiling the entire day. Definitely a day my family will remember forever!

We rented two boats to take our family of 13 out of St. John. We had kids of all ages ranging from…read more19 to 3 and they all enjoyed it in their own ways and the adults had a blast! We had Captain Adam and Randy and they were attentive, fun and showed us so many cool things that we could never have seen on our own. We look forward to booking Pirates Paradise Adventures next time we visit for sure!

STELLAR!! Captain Joe and Catie were friendly, informative, entertaining, cared about our safety,…read moreand engaging... Joe gave historical background that was fascinating to questions we had as well as information about the area that was unsolicited. We really enjoyed the snacks provided and the drinks were amazing- that Pain Killer really hit the spot- thanks Catie!!! There is a nice boat bathroom on board which was super convenient. We felt the amount of time at both spots was great- often times places let you snorkel for 15-20 minutes and ours were about 45 minutes per spot. The most guests they take per outing is 12 and our group totaled 9- it was so nice to not have an overcrowded boat filled with people and you wait to get into the water for so long. Not with our group- we quickly were able to get snorkel gear and head into the water to see some really cool groupings of coral and fish along with a turtle at the first spot that swam within ONE foot of me. We even saw Barry the barracuda situated under our boat. Remember though- you should NEVER REACH OUT AND TOUCH AQUATIC LIFE OF ANY KIND just because you want to and are curious. You do not have permission to handle, touch, or step on anything! We got some amazing video using our water proof phone cases. Book with Joe and Catie- you absolutely will NOT regret it! (The review giving 2 stars is NUTS... spending 45 minutes snorkeling at each spot for a half day excursion is way more than most tour companies provide- typically 15-20 minutes in our vast experience... so 45 minutes at both spots was fantastic!)

We found Someday Charters on Yelp and are so so thankful! We booked them while on a Norwegian…read moreCruise to St. Thomas. Their pick up site was just a short walk away from where we got off the ship. Our family of 11 were the only people on board and the price was less than if we had booked from the excursion choices. We had a personalized cruise with Catie and Captain Joe. They felt going to Water Island off of Honeymoon Beach would give us a great first snorkel experience for our grandkids, as there are so many turtles there. They were correct! Turtles galore, plus Eagle Rays, remora fish, a box fish and many smaller fish were seen. We snorkel often and loved it just as much as our family. We had the Moana soundtrack playing while having snacks and drinks, got plenty of pictures, and snorkeled in and out of the boat for hours. Book this 1/2 day months ahead to make sure to get a spot. You will not be disappointed.

My family and I had a great time on our beginner's dive! It was a totally new experience that I…read morewould repeat! Patient teachers and very friendly. They picked us up right at our cruise ship port. We saw lots of amazing coral formations and fish including two rays, a sea turtle, and a little nurse shark. I was in awe. It didn't take us too long to get out on the water and get going, and we had some snacks between our first and second dive. I was very nervous, but Jacob took the time to make sure I was calm and not panicked at each step before we continued. It was the experience of a lifetime.

First let me say the good. The diver masters Thomas and Triscuit, like the cracker, were very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable. The Captain Dave, I think, was also very friendly. We did a two tank dive, the first one at perseverance and the second at black rock. The dives were good. Now for the bad. As others have already said the boat had a leak and fumes from the engine could be smelled the whole time. It was not pleasant. They also only had warm water and rice crispy snacks between dives. All of which I could have lived with. We had a second dive already booked with them for July 3, 2026. They emailed me at 6:30 pm to tell me our dive was cancelled with no explanation. When I saw the email, the woman that answered the phone said they didn't have enough divers to run the boat. Because of the late notice, I am currently unable to book a dive with any other company. I will try in the morning but the short notice is extremely unprofessional. They should have told me this was a possibility when we booked. At least then I could have made other arrangements. Or despite the low numbers could have honored ours booking. If I had cancelled the day before they were entitled to keep my money. But I have no recourse. I would never dive with this company ever again.

We had a great day with Jason! Super customizable, friendly guide, great communication beforehand…read more(and prompt!) and comfy vehicle. Highly recommend!

This tour was awesome! So happy our friend found him. It was just us two families in our private…read moreair conditioned van. David took us to all the best spots and overlooks to capture the islands beauty. His knowledge of the history of his island was top notch. He was also great at engaging the kids in our group. Took us to a local food spot for lunch which was so good. Would definitely recommend him.