Snorkeling in St Thomas/Johns

[miss_rach]

Will be in St Thomas on Carnival Sunshine for 8 hrs. Looking for a good spot to beach snorkel that has a resturant/bar (wife likes to relax at a bar while we snorkel). Also, need a place where a local bus/taxi will drop off and pick up. We don't do the excursions, found that its easier to have at it on our own and is much cheaper.

 

Recommendations?

[Neotericisis]

I'm going snorkeling on my own in St. Thomas (most snorkeling excursions use a boat and the water is too deep for me to feel comfortable, I can swim but deep water makes me anxious :o). I wanted a beach I could grab a drink, rent a chair, snorkel, sun bathe, and basically do as I please and leave when I want. Sapphire beach seems to be it. Check out this thread- it looks like there is real coral, several types of fish, and you may even see sea turtles! The cab is $10/pp and is preset on the island. Also, you tube has several videos as well.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1755059

[runner15km]

Coki Beach for snorkeling and rustic beach bars.:)

[miss_rach]

How about places over on St Johns? I"m thinking that is where we will go.

[CaribbeanBound]

It's St. John (no "s").

 

Trunk Bay and Cinnamon are both great. Take ferry from Red Hook.