Which is better Trunk Bay or Maho bay?

As compared to the more popular and more heavily photographed Trunk Bay, Maho has a more laid back vibe. The bay was once full of beautiful palm trees that leaned into the ocean but since hurricane maria in 2017 nearly all of those trees are gone. Even still, Maho Bay is a jaw-dropping spot, well worth the visit.



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Trunk Bay is considered one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, if not the world. A regular contender for the best beach spot in Condé Nast Traveler magazine and cited most beautiful beach in the world by the National Geographic Society, Trunk Bay certainly has a lot to live up to.

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Considered the most beautiful beach on the island and often called the most pristine in the Caribbean, Trunk Bay's clear, warm waters and silky coral sands draw tourists in droves, and its well-maintained facilities include chair and snorkel equipment rentals and showers.

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When to get there. Trunk Bay is St. John's most visited beach, so expect to encounter large crowds, especially when cruise ships are docked at the port in Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas.

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Since Trunk Bay Beach is named after the turtles that inhabit the area, snorkelers also have the chance to see one of the leatherback sea turtles that gave this famous snorkeling location its name.

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There's a $5 admission fee to access Trunk Bay. Its facilities include a snack bar, snorkel rental shop, restrooms and showers.

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Tortola. Tortola is an island of steep hills, remarkable vistas, and quiet beaches. Delight in the exquisite white sand at Smuggler's Cove, hike through a tropical forest at Sage Mountain National Park, or admire tropical flowers and trees at the Joseph Reynold O'Neal Botanical Gardens.

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The concessions area at Trunk Bay is located off to your right when you walk in, behind the shower building. There is a full bar onsite that opens at 9 a.m. It even has four barstools that you can relax on throughout the day.

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Trunk Bay Beach is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It features a 225-yard long underwater snorkeling trail and . 3 miles of beach to walk on and accessible paths and beach ramps. Amenities include snack shack, bar, snorkel gear rentals, a beach shop, restrooms, and showers.

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A Few Facts about Trunk Bay Rockefeller donated the area of Trunk Bay to the National Park Service 50 years ago, making it a permanent part of USVI National Park. Unlike other USVI beaches, Trunk Bay charges a $5 admission fee. The best photo spot there is from Trunk Bay Overlook, right of North Shore Road.

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The largest green turtle nesting population is found at Tortuguero, on the coast of Costa Rica where about 22,500 green turtle females nest annually. Raine Island, on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, has the second largest nesting population of about 18,000 females per season.

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