The focus on ecotourism and the water makes St. John scuba diving one of the most pleasurable activities to take part in while on-island. Many guests take advantage of the St. John scuba diving operators that have set up different shops and charters around the island. Opportunities for lessons, day trips, or charters are plenty for St. John Scuba diving.

Cruz Bay is the nerve center of St. John and the simplest place to find a St. John scuba operator. There are many companies that run trips, and some of the best scuba diving in St. John can be found just off Cruz Bay toward St. Thomas. Many trips will interact with at least one of the great St. John scuba diving sites including Stephens Cay or Thatch Cay. For St. John scuba enthusiasts, the sunken wreck of the General Rogers is a can’t miss opportunity. Cruz Bay Watersports is just one of the many companies offering St. John scuba diving experiences and boating rentals. The colorful coral and tropical fish that abound off the quiet shores of this tropical paradise make St. John scuba, snorkeling, and swimming an unforgettable experience.

Snorkeling & Diving:
St. John offers exceptional close in snorkeling directly off its spectacular white sand beaches. First time visitors will not want to miss the famous, although sometimes crowded, underwater snorkeling trail at Trunk Bay. Visitors may snorkel and follow the various buoys that outline the shallow water trail. The 15 underwater plaques identify the corals and fish that inhabit these waters.

Boating:
The waters around the U.S. Virgin Islands are so crystal clear that many visitors elect to explore the islands islets and cays by boat. The island offers many vessels to choose from and countless coves and bays invite a variety of vessels from day and evening sails to charter yacht rentals.

Deep-Sea Fishing:
Vast arrays of big game fish live in the oceans surrounding the U.S. Virgin Islands. Indeed, fishing from the U.S. Virgin Islands is synonymous with blue marlin angling-especially from June through October. Four 1,000 pound blue marlins, including three world records have been caught on the famous North Drop, which is located approximately 20 miles north of St. Thomas.

Several different companies on the island offer guided St. John fishing excursions with a focus on the big game fish like marlin, sailfish, dolphinfish/mahimahi and wahoo. Both half day and full day excursions are available.