On St. John, this is a popular beach to visit, so arrive early for parking and a nice beach location. If you want to view turtles, you must go to this beach. The water was crystal clear and gorgeous. Go to the far right and snorkel out a short distance to view turtles. One was practically submerged in water when I saw it. All you have to do is go where the seaweed begins because they are ready to eat. Just cruising around are such peaceful, quiet creatures. I saw a few small ones and one that was rather huge. The Maho Bay never disappoints you. Sunday was crowded with tourists, locals, and boaters, but it was still beautiful. There were fewer tourists on Wednesday, and there were fewer boats parked. On both days, snorkeling was fantastic. Sea turtles, stingrays, a barracuda, and a variety of colorful fish One person even claimed to have seen an octopus along the right side of the point. We buy a few things from Banjo Man, a local artist who sets his shop near the tiki bar. He enjoys working with wood and calabash shells. A limited number of shops rent snorkeling equipment, clothes, SUPs, kayaks, and cafes. They are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. By 4 p.m., you should have all of your equipment back. Leave before 3 p.m., as with other beaches, to prevent being bitten by mosquitos and sand bugs.
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