Best beach in St. Thomas for snorkeling?

[croozergrl]

We will be in St. Thomas in May and are wondering which beach is the best for snorkeling? Have heard many different opinions on the boards so, what are the pros/cons of each?

Thanks!

[hpreece]

My vote is Sapphire. It's less crowded than the usual recommendation of Magen's Bay.

[Betsy's Mom]

Magens has little to no snorkeling. Try Secret Harbour for good snorkeling,good food, rental chairs, bathrooms.:)

B.

[jcumming]

Magens has nothing but sand and Trunk Bay on St John often tends to be wavy and murky.

 

Scratch those 2.

[momthecruisedirector]

We loved Coki Beach but it's been a couple years - it was beautiful. Next to Coral World.

[lil nemo]

We will be in St. Thomas in May and are wondering which beach is the best for snorkeling? Have heard many different opinions on the boards so, what are the pros/cons of each?

Thanks!

 

Secret Harbor. near port. cabs are abundant. easy to navigate and snorkel and lots to look at. Nice beach, private resort area. no vendors. we didn't see chair rentals we were told the chairs were for guests of the resort only we were just there 1st of MArch. Nice beach bar.

 

Skip Coki it's going through a growing pain time. they are putting in a bath house. But, the beach itself was the most overcrowded we had been at all week. It's just not that big of an area.

[lil nemo]

Magens has nothing but sand and Trunk Bay on St John often tends to be wavy and murky.

 

Scratch those 2.

 

Trunk Bay was the cleares tof ever seen for water,w e easily saw 20 feet down, the beach was clean great bathhouse facilites, free showers, bathrooms. no venders on the beach. a little food shack and snorkel equipment rental. also chair rental.

it was busy the day we were there but the beach is huge so no problem finding a little spot to call home. It can have a rough surf due to weather, you probably came in after some raininy days. I'm not a great swimmer and found it very easy to snorkel. Loved Trunk Bay. Other beaches on St' John sport different interests. I did not see any toys at this beach.