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Snorkel from the sand

Coki Beach

Coki is not the quietest beach on St. Thomas, and it is not trying to be. The reason it stays on every list is the reef: tropical fish work the coral just off the sand, in water calm enough that a first-time snorkeler can manage it.

Where
Coki Point, beside Coral World
Time
2–4 hours
Cost
The beach is free; rentals are extra

Best for. Shore snorkeling

How to snorkel it

Enter on the Coral World side, where the bottom stays sandy for a few steps and the reef begins almost immediately. Yellowtail, tangs, and parrotfish are the usual company. Stay inside the buoyed swim area, and do not stand on the coral.

A rash guard and reef-safe sunscreen matter here — you will be face-down longer than you plan. If the wind is up on the north shore, Coki’s pocket of water is often still the calmer choice.

The rest of the beach

Vendors, music, and grilled fish are part of the character. It is a local beach as much as a visitor one. If you want quieter water after the snorkel, Secret Harbour on the east end is the usual second stop — but Coki is the one you come for the fish.