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Maho Bay – St John – US Virgin Islands

Ask anybody that has spent time on St John what their favorite beach is and the overwhelming response may be Maho Bay. This is my favorite bay on the island. The water is as calm as any on the island making it a great day even during times of rough ocean conditions. Sea turtles swimContinue reading “Maho Bay – St John – US Virgin Islands”

Trunk Bay – St John – US Virgin Islands

A view of one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, Trunk Bay on St John in the US Virgin Islands. This is the iconic beach that you have probably seen thousands of times in magazines and on the Internet. On your way to Trunk Bay take time to stop at this overlook to take inContinue reading “Trunk Bay – St John – US Virgin Islands”

Leinster Bay – St John US Virgin Islands

  Leinster Bay may not be as well known as many of St John’s other beautiful bays but it is spectacular and has some of the best snorkeling on the island. Just outside of the bay is a little cay called Waterlemon Cay and many will swim and snorkel out from Leinster to reach it.Continue reading “Leinster Bay – St John US Virgin Islands”

Salt Pond Bay – St John US Virgin Islands

 Salt Pond Bay – St John US Virgin Islands Salt Pond Bay, located on the east end of St John is one of my favorite snorkel spots on the island. This bay is almost always tranquil even on a stormy day on St John. The calm, clear blue water is soothing and this bay isContinue reading “Salt Pond Bay – St John US Virgin Islands”

Hawksnest Beach – St John, US Virgin Islands

Located inside of the Virgin Islands National Park along the north shore road on St John is a beach known as Hawksnest. This beautiful beach is less than 2 miles from Cruz Bay and is a favorite of tourists and locals. The sand is soft and the water is crystal clear. Hawksnest has wonderful coralContinue reading “Hawksnest Beach – St John, US Virgin Islands”

Day Sail to Jost Van Dyke – British Virgin Islands – Aboard the Kekoa

Now you know why they named it “White Bay”… What a great day aboard the Kekoa sailing from St John in the US Virgin Islands over to Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. A quick stop in Great Harbor on Jost Van Dyke to check in with British customs. Yours’ truly in GreatContinue reading “Day Sail to Jost Van Dyke – British Virgin Islands – Aboard the Kekoa”