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Caneel Bay Beach, Caneel Bay

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Must see · Beach · Nature / Park
Relax and explore the biodiversity in the waters of Caneel Bay Beach. Snorkelers love this beach thanks to the colorful marine life close to shore, with frequent sightings of exotic species such as angelfish, parrot fish, reef squid, sea turtle, barracuda, and damselfish. Be aware that while the beach is open to public, the lounge chairs belong to the local resort--meaning ordinary visitors have to pay exorbitant fees to sit in them. Work out when and for how long to visit Caneel Bay Beach and other Caneel Bay attractions using our handy Caneel Bay day trip website.
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  • By BigGuySteve
    We finished a recent boating excursion with a few drinks on the beach as we watched the sun set over St Thomas. Great spot.  more »
  • By Laurie B
    We went snorkeling here with Rumbaba Charter. It was fantastic visibility and we saw plenty of fish and coral. We started out by going to the right while facing the shore and saw 2 Eagle Rays, 2...  more »
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