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Trunk Bay, St John

Trunk Bay, St John

A national-park beach with an underwater snorkel trail.

Photo: Ben Whitney, Public domain
  • WhereUS Virgin Islands
  • TypeBeach
  • Time neededHalf day
  • Best timeEarly or late; cruise crowds midday

Trunk Bay sits within Virgin Islands National Park on St John. Its white sand and offshore cay make it one of the most photographed beaches in the Caribbean.

A marked underwater snorkelling trail around Trunk Cay explains the reef with submerged signs.

Tips

  • National park fee applies
  • Arrive early to beat the crowds
  • Visit Cinnamon Bay nearby

Location

Open in Google Maps → · Coordinates 18.353, -64.77

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Trunk Bay, St John
Trunk Bay, St John. Photo: Ben Whitney, Public domain

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