Coral Reef and Turtle Discovery Tour
Overview
Experience a Virgin Islands tour unlike any other - without the crowds! Take an adventurous kayak over crystal clear waters and snorkel over a healthy coral reef, break for a picnic lunch, then snorkel with sea turtles for a truly a unique and fun day! This guided tour includes: use of kayak/snorkel gear, lunch and bottled water.
What's Included
- Use of Kayak & Snorkel Gear
- A cooler packed with sandwiches, cookies and bottled water
- Guided kayaking and snorkeling
- Gratuity is recommended (15-20%). Automatic 20% gratuity is due in cash for groups of 5 +
- Pick up and drop off (except at Emerald Beach Resort)
- Photos (above and underwater $40). Bookings of 5 or more may have two guides ($40 per guide).
Meeting Location
8070 Lindberg Bay
Charlotte Amalie West, St Thomas 00802, USVI
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Transportation is from Emerald Beach Resort (leaves 15 mins before the start time of the tour). Pick up at other locatins is not offered.
- A minimum of 2 guests is required per booking.
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Maximum participant weight for an individual is 225 pounds. If a participant is over the weight limit, they may not participate in the activity.
- Maximum weight for for tandem (double kayak) is 425 pounds (total for both participants). Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years old. All participants must know how to swim, be able to walk on uneven surfaces and climb into an off road vehicle. Children under 9 must paddle with an adult.
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Subject to favorable weather conditions
- Please note that 20% gratuity is due on the day of the tour in cash for groups of 5 or more.
- At the time of booking, all participants must provide: Adults: Sweater size with gender Children: Age, gender and weight All: Shoe size with gender (indicate if it is an adult or child's size).
- At the time of booking, all participants must provide: Sandwich choice: Turkey, ham or salami and which toppings you would like on each sandwich: Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo, Mustard, Butter. Lunch beverage (choose on per person): Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or bottled water. Let us know if you are vegan/vegetarian or have any dietary restrictions).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (12)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-7192P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (12)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is City Balloon Tours’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- Use of Kayak & Snorkel Gear.
- A cooler packed with sandwiches, cookies and bottled water.
- Guided kayaking and snorkeling.
- Gratuity is recommended (15-20%). Automatic 20% gratuity is due in cash for groups of 5 +.
- Pick up and drop off (except at Emerald Beach Resort).
- Photos (above and underwater $40). Bookings of 5 or more may have two guides ($40 per guide).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Coral Reef and Turtle Discovery Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Coral Reef and Turtle Discovery Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Use of Kayak & Snorkel Gear
- A cooler packed with sandwiches, cookies and bottled water
- Guided kayaking and snorkeling
- Gratuity is recommended (15-20%). Automatic 20% gratuity is due in cash for groups of 5 +
- Pick up and drop off (except at Emerald Beach Resort)
- Photos (above and underwater $40). Bookings of 5 or more may have two guides ($40 per guide).
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Transportation is from Emerald Beach Resort (leaves 15 mins before the start time of the tour). Pick up at other locatins is not offered.
- A minimum of 2 guests is required per booking.
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Maximum participant weight for an individual is 225 pounds. If a participant is over the weight limit, they may not participate in the activity.
- Maximum weight for for tandem (double kayak) is 425 pounds (total for both participants). Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years old. All participants must know how to swim, be able to walk on uneven surfaces and climb into an off road vehicle. Children under 9 must paddle with an adult.
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Subject to favorable weather conditions
- Please note that 20% gratuity is due on the day of the tour in cash for groups of 5 or more.
- At the time of booking, all participants must provide: Adults: Sweater size with gender Children: Age, gender and weight All: Shoe size with gender (indicate if it is an adult or child's size).
- At the time of booking, all participants must provide: Sandwich choice: Turkey, ham or salami and which toppings you would like on each sandwich: Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo, Mustard, Butter. Lunch beverage (choose on per person): Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or bottled water. Let us know if you are vegan/vegetarian or have any dietary restrictions).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
