Taking advantage of the kayaks that are are available for rent at the beach at Cinnamon Bay, intermediate and advanced snorkelers can access excellent snorkeling at Whistling Cay or Mary's Point.

Whistling Cay

Whistling Cay
At Whistling Cay kayaks can be put ashore on the pebble beach in the vicinity of the partially restored stone house on the eastern side of the island, across the channel from Mary Point. There are also other small cobblestone beaches on the west side of the island near the mooring buoys. Once your kayak is securely up on dry land, you can enter the water to enjoy the excellent snorkeling all around Whistling Cay, the best of which is in the vicinity of the big rocks off the northwestern point.

Mary Point
At Mary Point, there is a small beach where the kayaks can easily be hauled out of the water. You’ll find beautiful snorkeling all along the shoreline of the small passage, called Fungi Passage, between Whistling Cay and St John. This area may also be reached by snorkeling from the beach at Francis Bay, but quite a bit of swim time will be spent in getting there and getting back.

Be careful! Do not venture too far offshore, as there is the ever-present danger of boat traffic in the passage.

Whistling Cay & Mary Point Excerpted from St. John Off The Beaten Track © 2006 Gerald Singer

Whistling Cay & Mary Point
Excerpted from St. John Off The Beaten Track © 2006 Gerald Singer