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Trunk Bay

Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
4.5 of 5 stars 247 Reviews
Type: Beaches, Bodies of Water, Reefs
Activities: Snorkelling
Owner description: The good news: this world-class stretch of white sand and turquoise water is St. John's most photographed beach, which features a marked underwater...... more » Owner description: The good news: this world-class stretch of white sand and turquoise water is St. John's most photographed beach, which features a marked underwater trail for beginning snorkelers. The bad news: because of its popularity, it can get very crowded with cruise ship passengers and members of sightseeing tours. « less
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Andover, Massachusetts
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012 NEW
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This beach is totally worth the visit. But I found that It was decently small and the snorkeling trail was not great. If you go there, unless you have small children I would recommend going all the way around the cay. It can get choppy out there so look out! I would recommend going after 4:00 pm because after then,... More

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Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012 NEW

Very nice facilities (bathrooms, showers) and all well maintained. Yes, it attracts a lot of people, but there is a lot of beach. It is gorgeous! More

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Knoxville
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012 NEW

We love it here. The drinks are awesome. The only disadvantage is the crowds. More

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USA
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Beach nice, but so are all the others! Coral was pretty much dead from all the people. It is a pay to enter park, which we didn't realize, so that tells you how many people are there. Choose another if you want some snorkeling and fewer people. More

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Ewing, New Jersey
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

We cruised to St. Thomas and caught the taxi ($10.pp) to the ferry going to Trunk Bay ($6.pp and runs every hour on the hour). Once we arrived, we took a 20 minute ride by truck to the beach. It was breathtaking! Named one of the most beautiful in the world and rightfully so. Admission is regularly $4. but was... More

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Bedford, Massachusetts
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We recently returned from a one-week trip to St. John. As others have mentioned, the snorkeling here is really just so-so. And yes, it can get crowded in a hurry! On the day we visited Trunk Bay, the water was very calm, so it was a really easy snorkel. So long as the water is calm, this would be a... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Beautiful beach!! I really liked that they had a snack bar and snorkel gear rental. The snorkel trail was a lot of fun. Even though you have to pay an admission to get into Trunk Bay it is well worth it! More

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State College, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Trunk doesn't have it's reputation for being the most beautiful beach for no reason. The water and the beach are quite stunning. We must have picked a good day as it wasn't overcrowded. A must see! More

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louisville
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Great beach, great water, great snorkel trail under water but go early or very late. This beach gets overcrowded especially on cruise ship days. More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

This must be almost unquestionably one of the very finest beaches in the world. All within a thoroughly professionally managed National Park. Bliss! Congratulations to those that maintain and care for this piece of paradise. More

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