St. John Snorkeling: Trunk Bay Underwater Snorkel Trail – Part One
Posted by gerald in St John Snorkeling, tags: trunk bay, trunk bay snorkel trail
Just off the east end of Trunk Bay is a small island called Trunk Cay. On the west side of the island the Virgin Islands National Park (VINP) has created a snorkeling trail for visitors to this the most popular beach on St. John.
Trunk Cay
I revisited the snorkel trail a few days ago with an underwater camera at my side and the following is a recap of my snorkel adventure and what waits in store for others planning to see for themselves.
Trunk Bay Snorkel Trail Experience
 Beginning of the trail |
The first sign is located under the red buoy just off the beach on the west side of Trunk Cay. The next sign is informational. Follow the arrows or the orientation of the signs to reach the next one in the series. |
 Directions |
Sign Three
Please Don’t Touch or Stand on the Coral
The third sign is there to warn those that don’t know any better not to touch the coral. Even light touches can be damaging and in these days of extra warm waters, which have resulted in the kill off of the symbiotic algae that nourishes the coral, corals are more susceptible than ever to disease. Also worth mentioning is that touching the coral often leads to flesh wounds that take some time to heal.
 Sign Four |
 Sign Five |
 Yellowtail Snapper |
 Sand Diver |
 Sign Six |
 Elkhorn Coral |
 Star Coral |
 Finger Coral |
 Sign Seven |
 Sign Eight |
 Parrotfish |
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Beautiful photos! What kind of underwater camera (still/video) do you use?
I used a Panasonic Lumix TS 2, which I was happy with until last week when the seal leaked and the camera stopped functioning – worst of all no response from Panasonic repair or support. Too bad, it took great photos and videos
Just discovered your site. Tons of great info of pics. I’ve used your guide books for years. I use a little Cannon underwater point and shoot. The name isn’t coming to me but I drowned it and they sent me a new one! It was the fine sand that got mine. Anyway keep up the good work on St John snorkeling.