Snorkeling in the US Virgin Islands

The US Virgin Islands are in that unique latitude that allows coral reef to grow. Snorkeling the reefs of the Virgin Islands is possible because the water is clear, shallow and warm. All the qualities caribbean vacationers appreciate in a snorkeling excursion. St John has coral reef right off the beach making snorkeling easy to find. 

To find truly exceptional reefs you might consider signing up for a snorkeling tour into the national park.

Sail Safaris on St John offers tours into the Virgin Islands National Park with experienced guides. They sail to uninhabited islands and snorkel the fringing reefs.

Snorkeling on st John

No visit to  St John is complete without exploring the coral reefs. There are excellent places to snorkel but you have to be willing to adventure off the beaten path. The best snorkeling on St John is found by getting away from the crowds, maybe rock hopping over to a secluded beach or coral reef. 

If you find yourself at one of St John 's amazing beaches you'll discover the best snorkeling at the rocky points that hem in most beaches on St John.