Snuba Adventure at Coral World Ocean Park

4.8 (166 reviews)1 h 30 minSt. ThomasWildlife & natureSnorkelingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 10:40 am, 5 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h 50 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in St. Thomas20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 25 min to the start point
  3. 8:45 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 1 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 1:35 pm.
  4. 10:15 am
    Tour ends25 min back to the pier
  5. 10:40 am
    Back at the gangway5 h 50 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical St. Thomas call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 1 h 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:45 am and be back at the gangway around 10:40 am — 4 h 50 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 11:40 am or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The start point (Coral World Ocean Park) is about 6.1 km from Havensight (West Indian Company dock, WICO), roughly 25 min by taxi each way — that travel time is already counted above.

Among the 346 St. Thomas shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter ones (the median runs 3 h); 82% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical St. Thomas call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Do you want a diver’s view of a coral reef, but you're not a certified diver? Then this Snuba adventure is what you're searching for! You'll get to explore the beauty of the underwater world of St. Thomas on this diving experience of a cross between snorkeling and scuba diving. Also included is entrance to Coral World Ocean Park so you'll get to explore the park at your leisure both before and after your Snuba experience!

Max 4 per group English

What's included

  • Snorkel gear
  • Weight belt
  • Professional guide
  • Dive raft and tanks
  • 30-minute guided underwater Snuba tour

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase)
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop off

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Coral World Ocean Park - Ticket Booth
Coral World Ocean Park - Ticket Booth
From the cruise pier
About 25 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be at least 8 years old to participate
  • Participants must sign a health release form ensuring good health in order to participate.

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Coral World Ocean Park. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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