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Trunk Bay


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 55 attractions in St. John
Traveler 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 » 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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Attraction type: Bay, Beach, Reef
Activities: Snorkeling
Address: Virgin Islands National Park
St. John

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5 of 5 stars
Indialantic, Florida
Oct 23, 2008

My family came over on the ferry from St Thomas for the day. St John was very laid back. We took a cab to Trunk Bay. You had to pay a minimal state park fee...but the showers were great... There was a store where you could rent snorkeling equipment and chairs. The water was calm and crystal clear. It was... more

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5 of 5 stars
New York
Sep 17, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Before you get to Trunk Bay, make sure you take a look over the mountainside to see it below. Exceptional! When I was here, it was hurricane season, with no ships in port. How quiet and relaxing! The water was calm, the beach and sand were beautiful. Although we did not partake in snorkeling, there were stingrays and lots of... more

Aug 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The most beautiful beach I have ever visited. Around the beach there is a cosy environment. Perfect for snokrling especially beginnners. Beautiful corals, fishes and rays PROS: - Of course very beautiful (beach and animals) - Perfect for snorkling - Renting snorkling equipment is possible - Cosy environment - Clean (Both the beacj and the sandy ground in the water... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tustin, Ca
Jul 31, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We loved Trunk Bay and snorkeling is great. The beach is white and the water is clear. There is a snack bar run by some cranky women who are not nice to each other or to the customers. Hey, but a hot dog is a hot dog. There's no eggs in their buns (for those with allergies). They have hamburgers,... more

Jun 17, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Trunk Bay is great snorkeling and a gorgeous beach. There are patches of shade along the shore and the sand is white as snow. Great also are the showers, snack bar, and rentals. A great time for our whole family! more

Jun 17, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We went to Trunk Bay towards the end of February and it is the most beautiful place on earth. The water was crystal clear, the area was sparkling clean, and the workers were fabulous. We felt very safe in St. Johns (unlike our other cruise ship stops) and would return again in a heartbeat. We did go as a cruise... more

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5 of 5 stars
CAPE MAY
Feb 18, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

Just returned from St john and went to trunk 3 out of five days... We got there early and it was great.! The stress melted away .The last day we made a mistake and set up near path to beach and when we came back from snorkling it was amazing how many filled the beach! No lie, A large group... more

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5 of 5 stars
houston, texas
Nov 24, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Swim, snorkel, and relax (or even sleep) on this beautiful beach. Clean public restrooms, showers, and snackbar are nice too... more

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5 of 5 stars
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Nov 12, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

we were here at the end of Oct. during the rains of Noel. Nobody was on the beach. It was $4.00 per person for use of the showers and bathrooms. This was the cleanest beach facilities I've ever seen. we didn't have to pay becaused nobody was there. We did snorkel the trail. I saw 3 sea turtles, a stingray,... more

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5 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
Sep 27, 2007
9/9 found this review helpful

I went on a cruise in june 2006, we took an trip to trunk bay. Upon first site of the gorgeous crystal blue water i was instantly in love. It is the most beautiful beach i have ever seen, soft white sand and warm clear waters, amazing! Take a look at my photos to see for yourself. more

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