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wreck dives as well as beginning scuba courses. There are
snorkel trips each afternoon and a full-day snorkel trip to
Jost Van Dyke (BVI). Their main office is at The Lumber-
yard in Cruz Bay. [phone]. Another office is at The

Westin Resort, (340 693-8000 ext 1834,

www.divestjohn.com.
Hurricane Alley is a lovely shop in Mongoose Junction
that sells beach wear, towels, straw hats and sandals and is
also a day-sail operator. You can rent snorkel gear and join a
snorkel trip or day-sail adventure here. They also arrange
scuba trips with Caneel Bay Resort's scuba center.

(340)

776-6256.
St. John Snub a: Snuba or sea trekking combines aspects of
scuba diving and snorkeling. Participants wear sea trekking
helmets that provide air and allow communication with the
guide while keeping heads dry. It lets you see the reef and
the fish. Minimum age is eight. Reservations are required.
Group

meets at Trunk Bay. [phone],

www.visnuba.com .
Based at Caneel Bay Resort, Snorkelmania offers half-day
snorkel trips led by marine naturalists who swim with you
and help you identify fish, coral and other marine life.
Six-person maximum. Trips leave from Caneel Bay Dock at
10 am and 1 pm, Mon-Sat. The trip takes two hours. Reser-
vations are required. [phone] ext 7218.

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Your own snorkel gear is required
at Snorkelmania.

Day Charters

Sail Adventurer & Calypso: Join a National Park
Ranger-guided snorkel tour through the park's reefs and
bays on one of St. John's newest and largest catamarans.
Other trips include day-sails to Jost Van Dyke (BVI) and
other nearby cays and islands. There are also sunset sails.