My question about snorkelling was for the island of St. Croix in case it was not clear.

Cane Bay and Buck Island are probably the 2 best and easiest access for snorkelling at St. Croix.

If you can somehow get yourself to Point Udall, Jack's and Isssac's Bay at the East End Marine Park are probably the least visited of the beaches in St. Croix by tourists. It is about a 20 minutes hike from the trailhead to the beach.

With the outer reef, the bays are almost always calm, with plenty to see for snorkelling or just laying about and sunbath. Best hidden gem at St. Croix.

St. Croix is a great dive destination, but I don't think the reef at Buck Island is as good as it used to be, so it wouldn't be my first choice (though that's the one to try if you want to snorkel there). Instead, I'd do a snorkeling tour in St Thomas, especially if it gets over to the BVI (more accessible from St. John). You'll have a wider variety of snorkeling options there.

Doug, you are right. I was at St John BVI last November and I like the beaches better there than what I had experienced at St Thomas (from a couple of years ago). They are also less crowded.

We did a private snorkel and sail excursion years ago from St Croix and it was fabulous. We recommended taking a private snorkeling tour to friends last month and they raved about it. They were on a cruise so just did the 1/2 day tour. Here is the website for the company they used. http://www.sailbilinda.com/

I did a Buck Island tour last year (I can't remember the company) and it was outstanding. I would highly recommend it. I just got back from a cruise and went to Trunk Bay on St. John's, which was also very good.

traveller69 and andrews - What was the cost?

I don't remember what we paid as it was quite a while ago but I think it was in the vicinity of $60 for 1/2 day.

I don't remember, either, but I think $60 or $70 was about right.