Trunk Bay

bay, United States Virgin Islands

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Trunk Bay is a picturesque bay located on the island of St. John in the United States Virgin Islands. It is part of the Virgin Islands National Park, which encompasses most of St. John and surrounding waters. The bay is renowned for its stunning white-sand beaches and clear waters, making it a popular destination for snorkeling and diving. The park itself features diverse landscapes, including mountains, valleys, and coral reefs, and is a UNESCO World Network Biosphere Reserve. Trunk Bay is particularly noted for its underwater snorkeling trail, offering visitors a unique way to explore the marine life.12

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Saint John
…picturesque harbours and coves, including Trunk Bay. Bordeaux Mountain rises to 1,277 feet (989 metres). The population is predominantly Black and is concentrated in two settlements—Cruz Bay, the capital, and Coral Bay, the best harbour refuge in the West Indies, at the western and southeastern ends of the island, respectively.
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…picturesque harbours and coves, including Trunk Bay. Bordeaux Mountain rises to 1,277 feet (989 metres). The population is predominantly Black and is concentrated in two settlements—Cruz Bay, the capital, and Coral Bay, the best harbour refuge in the West Indies, at the western and southeastern ends of the island, respectively.
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Virgin Islands National Park
…activities such as snorkeling (Trunk Bay has an underwater trail), scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, and fishing are popular, and there are several hiking trails. Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument (2001) is adjacent to the northeastern and southern portions of the park. Buck Island Reef National Monument is off…
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…activities such as snorkeling (Trunk Bay has an underwater trail), scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, and fishing are popular, and there are several hiking trails. Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument (2001) is adjacent to the northeastern and southern portions of the park. Buck Island Reef National Monument is off…
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