Treasure Point: Cave Snorkelling with Mixed Reviews

What the reviews show

Treasure Point has a 4.6 rating from 89 Google reviews, though the written feedback is less unanimous than that score suggests. Travellers consistently describe the site as interesting and enjoyable for a first look at underwater caves. Several reviewers also mention reef fish, including parrotfish, sergeant majors, butterflyfish and a tarpon. Sea turtles are possible, but they are not guaranteed.

The location is listed in Road Town, United States Virgin Islands. Public reviews describe the attraction as part of Norman Island, also known as Treasure Island, and say visitors generally arrive by boat. That detail matters. This is not presented as a straightforward roadside attraction. Day sails, private boats and some kayak excursions are the usual ways reviewers reach it.

Caves and marine life

The main draw is the group of underwater caves. Reviewers mention three caves, including one that can be swum through and climbed into on the other side. The caves give the stop a sense of exploration that a standard reef snorkel may lack.

Marine life varies with conditions. One visitor reported good visibility, plenty of fish and the chance of turtles during the January to March peak season. Other reviews found the water less clear and the sea life less impressive than at nearby snorkelling locations. A useful local observation says the caves sit to the right when facing the point, while better reefs are to the left.

Crowds and conditions

Treasure Point can become busy during peak season, especially from January through March. One reviewer still found enough room for everyone, while another described swimmers bumping into one another and damaging coral. The criticism is specific: inexperienced snorkellers, poor awareness in the water and heavy use appear to affect the experience.

The coral inside the cave has reportedly suffered damage, so visitors should avoid touching it, standing on it or forcing their way through narrow areas. Conditions also change. Visibility may be excellent on one visit and merely acceptable on another.

Is it worth the stop?

Treasure Point suits travellers who want a distinctive stop on a sailing or boating day, particularly those curious about swimming through caves. It is less convincing as a dedicated snorkelling destination for experienced visitors seeking the richest reef or clearest water. Public reviews repeatedly point to better nearby sites, though they do not identify those alternatives by name.

A half-day boat outing gives enough time to explore the caves and check the reef around the point without treating the attraction as an all-day commitment. Visitors should ask their skipper about sea conditions, crowd levels and the safest cave entrance before getting in. The listing’s price level is unknown.

Plan the rest of the trip

• More attractions in US Virgin Islands
• What else is worth booking in Road Town, US Virgin Islands
• All US Virgin Islands travel reviews
• Browse every destination we cover