Caneel Bay diving - enjoy distinctive feeling
Florida, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, the Caymans all have resorts that might fill our needs but only a handful of places in the world provide the kind of sensational viewing that snorkelers can experience on the island of St. John, United States Virgin Islands. Nowhere can you surpass the magnificence of the magic of this island. Everything is at your fingertips, but most exciting for the "macho" diver as well as the timid water sprite, is the availability of good-old-reliable beach snorkeling...an easy jump from mainland USA, a shopper's delight as a free port and no passports are necessary. For many of us the enthusiasm for the underwater world developed from a beginning encounter with snorkeling. With simply mask, fins and snorkel some of the beauties of Cousteau's world were made visible. Today, with so many of our young divers becoming family oriented, snorkeling is having a rebirth...even among avid divers. The need to find vacation spots that will satisfy these new family needs has led us to a search for a unique type of resort area. St. John is an island of unbelievable virginal beauty, accessible only by boat, a short ride from St. Thomas. Over two thirds of the island's 19 square miles has been designated a national park, which means that its peaceful beauty will remain untouched. Snorkeling is an easy and relaxing way to see nature's wonders if you remain floating on your stomach in calm waters,... certainly possible to do in this area. However, it can be a very physical, body-building activity when the snorkeling technique is employed to its fullest. Propelling yourself against a mild or strong current using only your legs, while carrying your camera gear, can be hard work. Add to that an infinite number of free dives to ten, fifteen or twenty feet and you have burned up enough calories to be entitled to a gourmet meal. One big advantage over SCUBA is that you do not have to worry about bottom time, decompression and the air tank running dry. You do have to worry about sunburn. Serious snorkelers remain in the water, sometimes for hours on end. Unaware, first-timers end up with sunburned scalps, backs and legs. For this reason it is best to use lotions and wear a cover-up in the water. The new light weight lycra bodysuits are perfect for snorkeling, but they do add slightly more buoyancy and if you intend to do much free diving and photography you might want to add some weight. A t-shirt can give some protection. If booties are not worn with the fins, a pair of socks is advisable as the fins may rub after awhile. You will be amazed at how long you spend in the water.
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