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Review:
Great Cruz Bay is the first glimpse of St. John most visitors have – it is the place where the ferry docks. It is also the heart of the island’s cultural and economic life, full of shops, restaurants, and bars. Great Cruz Bay has a beautiful white sandy beach, the location of the Westin Resort.
Great Cruz Bay is edged with stately palm trees that provide pleasant shade. Watersports equipment is available for rent, as are beach umbrellas and beach chairs. There is a water trampoline in the middle of the bay that children love. The water is normally very calm, perfect for swimming, especially for kids. Seagrass in the shallow water is common.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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