Tortola, St. Thomas, and St. John Excursions??

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megenporter

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My boyfriend and I are first time cruisers and want to experience as much as possible will at these ports. I have heard it is cheaper if you book outside the cruise lines. I have a $55 mountain horseride with a local St. John trail company, can anyone suggest maybe snorkeling or jet skiing company for Tortola? Any must see's?? Any advice would be much appreciated. We are very adventurous and like athletic activities.
 
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ironman417

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If you like snorkeling take a tour from Tortola to Virgin Gorda and snorkel at "the Baths". Truly an experience to snorkel among giant house size granite boulders loaded with many different types of fish in crystal clear waters.
St. John was another great place to snorkel. At Trunk Bay, It is run by the US National Park Service, they have an under water snorkeling trail. It is loaded with coarl and they have plaques on the sea bottom with pictures and descriptions of fish on them that live in that one area.
The only place in St. Thomas that I have liked the snorkeling was at Cokie Beach. You can go only 25 feet from the shore line and the fish will be in swarms. If you bring Milk Bones doggie treats with you the fish will almost knock them out of your hand. A taxi or safari van ($6) will always be going there.
 
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megenporter

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Thank you very much Al, I appreciate that. I have heard from many others that the baths are fantastic, I think we'll do that for sure.
 
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gfyjny

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For St. Thomas excursion, visit www.cokidive.com. They have specific sections for cruise ship passengers.
Their Snorkeling Tour is $30 including transportation to Coki Beach from the port. If you feel more daring, try Beginning Scuba Diving Course for $60, also including transportation and snorkel gear rental for rest of the day. I'm going to St. Thomas next year, and already booked my excursion through them. They were very quick with email response.
 
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