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Maho Bay: St. John's Top Spot for Snorkeling with Sea Turtles and Family-Friendly Waters

Maho Bay: St. John s Top Spot for Snorkeling with Sea Turtles and Family-Friendly Waters

Maho Bay offers shallow, calm waters ideal for snorkeling and families with children. Spot green sea turtles in the early morning or late afternoon, plus occasional stingrays. Enjoy convenient amenities including a parking lot, changing rooms, bar, food truck, and water sports rentals. It gets busier after 11 AM but stays comfortably uncrowded.


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