The US Virgin Islands Best Guide

Best beaches for snorkeling

Notifications
Clear all

Best beaches for snorkeling

Please Register / Login to take part in discussions about the Virgin Islands.


13 Posts
9 Users
0 Reactions
2,689 Views
(@gobucs)
Posts: 274
Reputable Member
Topic starter
 

What are the best beaches for snorkeling besides Waterlemon?

 
Posted : July 16, 2007 9:36 am
(@linda-j)
Posts: 844
Prominent Member
 

Almost all the beaches on STJ are great for snorkeling. The book Feet, Fins and four wheel drive is what you need.

 
Posted : July 16, 2007 3:15 pm
(@gari-ann-in-tx)
Posts: 403
Reputable Member
 

I've heard people mention Francis.

 
Posted : July 17, 2007 10:19 am
 Lex
(@Lex)
Posts: 1
 

I agree with Linda---just about every beach on STJ is worth a snorkel. Somehow Waterlemon now has the rep as the best. It's good, but there are lots of good beaches, each different in its way. When we first started going to STJ, Waterlemon was just one of many and wasn't crowded. Now with it's popularity it can be crowded. Numbers were kept down somewhat because it required a short, easy walk and a lot of people were looking for a beach they could drive to. But now daysails sometimes come and dump a boatload of snorkelers there.

Similarly, Trunk was long ago established as the best beach. Some folks coming via cruise ship seem unaware that there are other beaches on STJ.

I'd suggest picking up a copy of the book that Linda mentions or "St John: Off the Beaten Track" and going off to explore the island.

 
Posted : July 17, 2007 10:43 am
(@eagleslanded)
Posts: 291
Reputable Member
 

St. John Off the Beaten Path just made it's way to our mailbox and it's another good read. Lots of beaches that we've never heard of.

 
Posted : July 17, 2007 10:45 am
(@gari-ann-in-tx)
Posts: 403
Reputable Member
 

Like someone else said, I don't think you can go wrong with any beach. 🙂

 
Posted : July 17, 2007 11:31 am
(@ambassador)
Posts: 1
 

Christmas Cove and Lindquist are awesome.

 
Posted : July 18, 2007 7:23 am
(@theislander)
Posts: 3881
Famed Member Admin
 

Hello,

On St. John, Jumbie has good snorkeling. Haulover too. Lameshur.

PS. Lindquist is on St. Thomas.

--Islander

 
Posted : July 18, 2007 11:45 pm
(@sloop-jones)
Posts: 40
Eminent Member
 

Flanaghan island and Newfound Bay. both pristine spots. but you have to get there by water. try a boat charter out of Coral Bay,,,,,,,,Flyaway Charters for power, or Breath for sail. also check out Hidden Reef Kayaking for access to pristine spots on the East End.
Sloop

 
Posted : July 20, 2007 6:47 am
(@gobucs)
Posts: 274
Reputable Member
Topic starter
 

Thanks everyone

 
Posted : July 20, 2007 11:26 am
(@ruprek)
Posts: 53
Trusted Member
 

Our favorite was Hawknest. We saw several turtles, rays, and octopus. This is also a nice beach to just sit and relax.
Jumbie and Trunk Bay were also good. Trunk Bay is best after 4:30pm when everyone is leaving and the wedding party's are showing up.

 
Posted : July 20, 2007 4:21 pm
(@eagleslanded)
Posts: 291
Reputable Member
 

Trunk bay is also very relaxing early in the morning...but beware, if ships are in port on STT, clear off the beach by 9:30a.m.! We love our early morning snorkels there, and then onto something more quiet

 
Posted : July 20, 2007 4:30 pm
(@curran17)
Posts: 74
Estimable Member
 

what about Buck island??

 
Posted : July 20, 2007 4:48 pm

St. Thomas Activities

Set sail on top-rated charters, explore underwater wonders with scuba diving, encounter exotic animals, and venture into the wild with kayaking and ecotours. Feel the adrenaline with parasailing, aerial tours, and water sports for a memorable vacation.
Book Your St. Thomas Adventure Now
Virgin Islands Books & Maps