sweeetkimmie Posted December 31, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I am cruising to St Thomas this April and plan to take a ferry over to St Johns as I hear the snorkeling is wonderful and that it's beautiful there. Would anyone recommend a specific place or special info?? I'm a little nervous but I think we will be ok. Just planning on taking a taxi over to the ferry. Any suggestions would be welcomed! Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armedaneian Posted December 31, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 31, 2013 We went to a place many people suggest... and hated it! Trunk Bay was too noisy and crowded for us to enjoy. I'd try somewhere less touristy. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted January 3, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Trunk Bay is a lovely place to snorkel but it has a white coral sand bottom which does get stirred up and clouds the water when there is a wind .... and that is its big downside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armedaneian Posted January 3, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Trunk Bay is a lovely place to snorkel but it has a white coral sand bottom which does get stirred up and clouds the water when there is a wind .... and that is its big downside. That... and the hundred tourists splashing around, standing up on said sand, stirring up the bottom, and scaring away any decent sized fish... but they did cement signs onto the bottom telling you when you're looking at coral, sponges, or grasses. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Crazed Posted March 8, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 8, 2014 We've done Trunk twice on our own. We go to the far right side of the "island" and into water too deep to touch bottom. No stir up. There are other beaches on St John. I just like Trunk. Next stop in St T will find us on Trunk! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaasb0808 Posted March 13, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Here is a great site I found that reviews most of the snorkeling spots on St. John including pictures and video: http://blog.sunplay.com/category/st-john-2/ I love St. John, my personal favorite is Cinnamon Bay but in my opinion you really can't go wrong with any of them, hopefully this will help you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandbear Posted March 25, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 25, 2014 There is much better snorkeling to be found on St John's than Trunks Bay. Salt Pond to the far East. Leinster Bay next to the Sugar Plantation on the north. A walk in, but a great island (Watermelon Cay) in the bay to swim around. My favorites are Maho, Whistling Cay, Turtle, and Cinnamon all close together. Get a little further into the island and reap the benefits. You can take a taxi, or snorkeling Charter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW67 Posted July 19, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Is 7 hrs. enough time in port to take the ferry to St. Johns & snorkel? If so, where do you recommend for the best place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubsin Posted August 16, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 16, 2017 St JOHN no s. We took the ferry over and walked up into the national park easy peasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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