If we are on a ball at Marina Cay and want to go over to Monkey Point to do some snorkeling, how early should I be there to hopefully secure a mooring? This will be in the May-June timeframe for the trip.
Posted By: warren460
Re: Monkey Point Snorkeling - 08/16/2017 01:36 AM
The monkey point balls can get busy. However there is a 90 minute time limit as the balls are red.
If there is no ball available, simply head to the anchorage at white bay, a few hundred meters north, get a ball or anchor. Then dinghy over.
Posted By: Crank
Re: Monkey Point Snorkeling - 08/16/2017 01:44 PM
We were there this past May 17th. Got a late start leaving Leverick after 10AM and we picked up a ball at Monkey point around 12:30. There were 2 open and someone picked up the last one shortly after we arrived.
We left around 2:30 and there were more balls available then.
Posted By: CottageGirl
Re: Monkey Point Snorkeling - 08/16/2017 08:00 PM
We usually get to monkey point by noon. Stay our 90 mins. During that time it fills up. Our experience has been either Nov or Mar/April. It's one of our favorites!
Posted By: agrimsrud
Re: Monkey Point Snorkeling - 08/18/2017 12:07 AM
How has Monkey Point been for people? The last three or four times I've been there it's been very average. Previous to the ho-hum period it was pretty good - just a notch below the Indians. Not sure if the "average" is just bad luck so I'm wondering what other's think?
On the other hand... we have figured out a couple of places on St. John that are much much better than anything we've seen in the BVI. Great looking coral - all healthy and colorful - and a huge amount of fish. St. John is looking better and better!
Posted By: warren460
Re: Monkey Point Snorkeling - 08/18/2017 03:24 AM
Monkey point is hit and miss. Lately I have had very good experiences there.
Where do you suggest for St. John?
Posted By: Twanger
Re: Monkey Point Snorkeling - 08/18/2017 12:34 PM
Pouring rain last time we went, which made visibility poor.
Still saw some nice fish though.
Posted By: warren460
Re: Monkey Point Snorkeling - 08/18/2017 02:30 PM
Viability is often poor their. It's not a highly rated site.
Posted By: sail2wind
Re: Monkey Point Snorkeling - 08/18/2017 03:50 PM
warren460 said:
Monkey point is hit and miss. Lately I have had very good experiences there.
Where do you suggest for St. John?
Salt Pond is awesome. Mary'e Point at Maho is very nice as well. Lienster has some very good snorkeling too
Posted By: warren460
Re: Monkey Point Snorkeling - 08/19/2017 11:27 AM
Thank you for the St John suggestions.
Posted By: Crank
Re: Monkey Point Snorkeling - 08/19/2017 12:52 PM
Another great St John snorkeling spot is Waterlemon Kay.
Posted By: aarpskier
Re: Monkey Point Snorkeling - 08/19/2017 07:10 PM
Waterlemon Cay is excellent, but be careful. At times, the current can wrap around the west end with great vigor!