Snorkel Hawksnest Bay, St John, USVI

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Hawksnest Bay on St. John provides a well protected anchorage in most weather except when a northern swell is running (occasionally during the winter). There is good snorkeling along the Eastern side as well as several beaches. Also good chances to see turtles. The bay offers three fingers of mostly Elkhorn coral reefs. The Elkhorn corals are a federally protected species and extremely fragile. Snorkeling around the fingers you will see many juvenile fish and other reef creatures in and among the branches of the Elkhorn corals. Hawksnest has changing rooms, picnic tables, grills and restrooms. It is the closest beach when driving from Cruz Bay. There are 13 mooring bouys for overnight stays. Day use of the park moorings is free but a self-registration fee of $15 per night is required for overnight use between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. For your convenience, payment stations have been placed at the following locations: Caneel Watersports Shop, Hawksnest Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Maho Bay Camps, Leinster Bay, Saltpond Bay, and Great Lameshur Bay (check the tag on your mooring for exact directions to the payment station).

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