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Trunk Bay

Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
4.5 of 5 stars 181 Reviews
Type: Beaches, Bodies of Water, Reefs
Activities: Snorkeling
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
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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hilary t
Westford, Massachusetts
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012 NEW

Known all over the world as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the WORLD it will not dissapoint. Good snorkelling and be sure to go the right of the little island as well as the marked snorkel trail. Try to go on a day that not many cruise ships are in at St,. Thomas. Check the local magazine...This... More

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Kate M
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

Made a day trip from St. Thomas to St. John and spent most of the day snorkeling at Trunk Bay. It is heaven on earth. We were there during the off season and the beach was still pretty crowded, but we didn't spend much time on the beach. We spent all afternoon swimming around the reef. My only advise it... More

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SaltyDog54
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012 NEW

You will love this beach. Has snack bar and small gift shop. Shower and bathrooms too! Great views and snorkeling - have underwater trail to follow which is lots of fun! This beach has life guards. Not crowded at all $4.00 a person to get in. More

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TPop-Traveler
New York
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW

Can't say enough about how nice this beach is. Spotless, and people are so appreciative that they keep it that way. You can rent snokel gear right on the beach - $5/day for mask, snokel and flippers and another $4 bit a float beat. Best bargain in St. John's More

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luvlattes
Saint Louis, Missouri
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18 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW

We enjoyed our stop here. This is one of the busier beaches on St. John's and we enjoyed the underwater tour although there are better snorkeling spots on St. John's. We had lunch at their little grill which was average but hit the spot. More

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BostonhikerBoston_MA
Boston, MA
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW

Trunk Bay was everything they said it would be; wide and sandy (very soft) with good snorkeling a short swim off the beach. However, it was crowded as waves of people with snorkels and masks showed up as taxis from Cruz Bay or other places dropped off their fares. The National Park facilities are great and well maintained. Because of... More

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1worldtraveller06
Chicago, Illinois
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18 reviews
19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012 NEW

You must visit here before 10 when the parking lot become full for the day. I was in two minds whether to stop at this paid stop ($4 per person and $2 for parking) or beat the crowds at another beach along the north shore of the island. I am glad we stopped and here is why: - Clear waters/great... More

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dataminn
Minnesota
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

I have been to Trunk Bay many times and all off of cruise ships. While I'm sure the privacy level climbs when cruise ships are not in port, I have never felt crowded on this beach. My wife and I have been fortunate enough to have travelled extensively and been on many of the great beaches in North America, Hawaii,... More

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IowaTraveler76
Des Moines, Iowa
Senior Contributor
34 reviews
39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

Everyone knows of the big crowds this beach gets on busy cruise ship days. We went in the off season when it wasn't that busy. It is my new favorite beach anywhere. It has bathrooms, concessions and there is a small fee to get in if the office is open. We got there early enough we never had to pay... More

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lekerm
new jersey
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

it is very beautiful here, they have a snack bar and small shop, bathrooms and showers, the only drawback is that it costs 4 dollars a person because it is a national park beach with a lifeguard, it rained off and on when we were there More

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