by Clay Larroy
Strewn like three bright, emerald colored jewels in the Caribbean Sea, the three U.S. Virgin Islands of St. John, St. Croix and St.Thomas provide a variety of activities for the tourists who stream off the cruise ships daily. Watersports, shopping for duty-free items, or just lounging around on the beautiful beaches are all possibilities.But we were there to snorkel.The crystal-clear water of the many coves and inlets of St. Thomas provide the perfect opportunity for hours of snorkeling and all the girlfriends were completely ready for this experience. There are lots of places to snorkel in St. Thomas - there are even locations where you can snorkel from the beach. Here's a site with a few snorkeling suggestions.We disembarked from our cruise ship, decked out in swimsuits covered by tee-shirts and shorts - after all, we did have a little time for duty-free shopping after snorkeling and who can pass that up?Travel is so much more that simply hopping on a flight to a new destination. If you plan it correctly, it could be a thrilling time you'll never forget. Planning a trip is fun as there are tons of things to do and see. Do you know how to plan a trip effectively? Packing light is key to making your travels as easy and free of stress as possible. Bring one carryon bag that includes everything you need, not necessarily everything you want. Your smart packing will pay off when you are happily carrying one bag around on vacation instead of lugging around multiple bags. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!
With no problem, we located the large catamaran that was to be the site of our adventure, docked at the pier. We wasted no time clambering aboard and partaking of the provided punch and snacks as we waited for the crew to hoist anchor, raise the sails and set out on the gorgeous spring day for our interlude of snorkeling.With not much of a wait at all, our anchor was up, sails were billowing in the wind and we were perched on the deck, ready for adventure. Luckily, we were fine with getting wet and had tucked away our cameras and phones because, as the catamaran sailed over the waves, the waves splashed right up on the deck and over us.
No problem - we had planned on getting wet anyway!We had booked our snorkeling adventure through the cruise line, but there are plenty of snorkeling providers in St. Thomas. Carefully check their reviews and make sure they will get you back to the cruise ship in plenty of time before they sail - the cruise lines stay on schedule and wait for nobody, unless you are on one of their own excursions and happen to run late.If you have never snorkeled before, you have nothing to worry about. Snorkeling is very easy and beginners and even children will find it no problem to master in a short time. You will have an inflatable vest on, so you don't even have to be concerned if you can't swim. The snorkeling crew will provide you with a mask with a snorkel attached and flippers or you can bring your own if this makes you more comfortable. Our cruise ship even provided masks you could purchase at the Guest Services desk.It's easier to get the mask on if your hair is wet, so just wet it down then slip the mask over your head and face. Make sure the mask is good and tight, but not uncomfortable. It has to be tight to keep out the sea water so you can see everything underwater. If your mask gets foggy, just take it off, spit on the glass and swish it around in the water. Yep, that's right: spit on it. Believe me, it works.
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