Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
Albert Einstein
In the music industry, famous artists have hits that are well-known by most. But often, true gems go unnoticed by anyone but the true aficionados. These deep cuts can be fantastic, even if not of great commercial success. Whistling Cay, the location of an abandoned customs house, lies just west of Mary Point and, by my estimation, is one of these deep cuts. It is certainly not unknown; there are mooring buoys there, but it requires a boat to get there. So, it goes unvisited by many tourists, which can be a shame or a blessing, depending on one’s perspective.
The snorkeling is some of St John’s best; toward the west side, there is abundant sea life, rock formations, caves, and corals. The Island is more exposed to open water than other popular St John snorkeling sites, so it may be more subject to currents. We experienced excellent water clarity early in the morning, but it clouded up a bit as the morning grew older. Our recommended strategy is to spend the night in Francis Bay and then motor the five minutes to Whistling Cay. Do a morning snorkel before heading to West End Tortola to sign into the BVIs. That way, the early morning boat lines at British Customs are avoided.
Not sure that this is a deep cut but I like it anyway.
Sailing Sea Sea 