Scuba St. John from a boat or right from shore! Scuba divers enjoy the serenity of St. John’s deeper underwater world. Scuba divers get an up-close and personal look , including deep coral reefs, underwater caves, and more – all down by the sea floor. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced scuba divers can enjoy St. John. … Continued
Jellyfish are at home in the water. There are many varieties of jellyfish and each is more fascinating than the next. Jellyfish are not fish. They are symmetrical planktons. Jellyfish are found in every ocean on the planet at varied depths and water temperatures, even in some freshwater lakes and ponds. Bloom, swarm, or smack … Continued
The popular water activity around is to snorkel St. John. Float on the surface of the crystal clear Caribbean water while you watch the fascinating sea life below. Snorkeling is great for those who are comfortable in the water. Even if you’re not the best swimmer, if you can relax enough to float, snorkeling may … Continued
The need to label a group consisting of more than one octopus correctly has confused landlubbers and mariners alike for more than a hundred years. One octopus, two octopi. Or is it two octopuses? Octopodes? Or does it stay octopus (like deer)? If you pride yourself on correct pronunciation, and enjoy being a little snooty, … Continued
The need to label a group consisting of more than one octopus correctly has confused landlubbers and mariners alike for more than a hundred years. One octopus, two octopi. Or is it two octopuses? Octopodes? Or does it stay octopus (like deer)? If you pride yourself on correct pronunciation, and enjoy being a little snooty, … Continued
St. John’s donkeys are doing great. The iconic island jackasses are standing tall, eating well, and producing offspring. A new foal has been showing up every few months or so, wearing his or her young fuzzy outfit. Is a baby burro a burrito? Right now a bevy of beloved jacks and jennys are waiting patiently … Continued
St. John is home to 3 species of sea turtles: green, hawksbill, and leatherback. Sea turtles can be found almost anywhere there is sea grass underwater around St. John, although Maho Bay is the most popular. Sea turtles spend their lives in water, traveling thousands of miles every year. Female sea turtles return to the … Continued
Tour St. John and take in the sights and sounds of our beloved virgin island. The island is green and the water a glorious Caribbean blue. St John is one of the few places in the world where everywhere you turn is a picture-perfect view. Arrive by ferry to Cruz Bay and you will find … Continued
St. John has many awesome spots to snorkel. A few, however, are known only to local residents, so we thought we’d offer an underwater tip out to anyone visiting the island and looking for an unadvertised adventure. Go East. With that hint, some of you may already know where we’re headed! Most visitors will travel … Continued
While mammals in the water around St. John may not be common, dolphins and whales have been seen! Just last week, a pod of dancing dolphins was found frolicking in Cruz Bay. Check-out this cool video! Reports of dolphin sitings also came in from Maho Bay, Coral Bay, and Hansen Bay. Additionally, humpback whales are … Continued
