Snorkeling in St. Thomas or St. John?

[sluggerterri]

I'm booked on a Carnival cruise next month and I'm looking for information on the best snorkeling in St. Thomas or St. John. We're leaning toward going out on our own as opposed to booking an excursion through the boat. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[CaribbeanBlue]

St John has some wonderful snorkling, especially Trunk Bay.

 

On St Thomas the best place to snorkel would be Coki Beach. They have snorkling equipment there to rent if you dont bring your own. You can take a safari taxi there from the ships dock. Same excursion as offered by the ships however you dont have to pay the squeeze to the ship. You can spend the extra money on some wonderful snacks and drinks at Coki!

 

Sapphire Beach also has great snorkling and a nice beach. They have a nice dining area and beach bar also. On sundays they usually have live music on the beachfront.

 

CaribbeanBlue

 

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[greenie]

St John has some wonderful snorkling, especially Trunk Bay.

 

On St Thomas the best place to snorkel would be Coki Beach. They have snorkling equipment there to rent if you dont bring your own. You can take a safari taxi there from the ships dock. Same excursion as offered by the ships however you dont have to pay the squeeze to the ship. You can spend the extra money on some wonderful snacks and drinks at Coki!

 

Sapphire Beach also has great snorkling and a nice beach. They have a nice dining area and beach bar also. On sundays they usually have live music on the beachfront.

 

CaribbeanBlue

 

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CaribbeanBlue, we're going to Coki Beach for some snorkeling on our upcoming Spirit cruise ... you mentiond snacks & drinks--what sort of stuff is there? Are there concessions or something?

 

Any special tips about Coki Beach or the snorkeling there?

 

Thanks so much in advance!

[The Islander]

Hello greenie,

 

Coki Beach's snacks and drinks are offered by beach shack concession type places, some vans, some folks selling out of the back of their trucks - there is a variety but its pretty much along the lines of small concession type spots. Drinks include water, soda, alcoholic drinks... Food is beach type; chicken, some local dishes like pate and fish, hot dogs, fries...

 

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