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John Smiths Bay
A Favorite Snorkeling Beach in Bermuda
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John Smiths Bay is located on south shore in Bermuda's Smith's Parish, between Pink Beach Club and Watch Hill Park and close to Devil's Hole Aquarium.
This is a wide stretch of pale pink sand with crystal clear water.
John Smith’s Bay is a very popular beach with both tourists and locals. This is often a site chosen by the locals for night diving. The closest reef is only about 200 yards from shore.
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John Smiths Bay Bermuda
John Smiths Bay is named after Captain John Smith, an explorer who in 1631 produced a map of Bermuda. This is one of our very favorite snorkeling beaches and is great for families and children.
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Due to the occasional rip currents, lifeguards are always on duty during summer time. We always recall this John Smiths bay as one the most tranquil but colorful beaches in Bermuda.
You don't need to worry about a long swim, as the snorkeling is excellent only a few yards off the shore. You can enter the water from anywhere you like.
You can find the best of the colorful fishes in the rocky stretch to the west-end.
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Here you will see the reefs coming within a few feet of the surface and dipping down as low as 25 feet. The surrounding reef line which is about 200 meters away, prevents boat traffic from entering John Smiths bay. The beach has ample parking facilities and toilets. There is a lunch wagon selling cold drinks, burgers, fish cakes, fries and ice cream on most of the days.
You can take bus #1 or #3 that run between Hamilton City and St George and get off at Devil's Hole. You can also get here by bus #10 or #11, but that would require a 1-mile walk from Flatt's Village to reach John Smiths bay.
If you are planning to come to John Smiths bay, don't miss the nearby tourist attraction, the Devil's Hole Aquarium.
Steve Ross unfortunately had an unpleasant experience at the John Smith's Bay with his family. He found lots of broken glasses on the beach. Although our own experience is different, you may like to read this review for more awareness.
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