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Ocean Surfari expands to St. John
Marc Blackburn didn’t necessarily have ambitions of becoming a retail store owner. A boater at heart, Blackburn became friendly with Ocean Surfari owner Kurt Richardson while working for the business as a fishing charter captain beginning in 2014. By 2016, Richardson was ready to sell the business. “Kurt kept bugging me to buy the business…
Snorkeling with Stingrays
Snorkeling with stingrays will allow you to get closeup and personal in their natural environment. They’re one of the most majestic creatures of the sea. As you prepare to book your USVI vacation experience, let’s dive into some fascinating facts about them. Southern Stingray (Dasyatis Americana) The southern stingray is flat and diamond-shaped. This stingray…
Why Can’t I Use Regular Sunscreen While Snorkeling in St Thomas or St John?
Coral reefs all over the world are dying. Pollution, climate change and most regular sunscreens damage marine life. Sunscreens contain octinoxate and oxybenzone. These two chemicals are the most common UV blockers used worldwide. The sunscreen protecting your skin could cause considerable damage to coral and other marine life. When you swim or snorkel, sunscreen…
What to Bring on Your Snorkeling Trip
Snorkeling in the beautiful blue waters that surround the islands of St Thomas and St John is an unforgettable adventure. Our captains look forward to helping you make the most of your snorkel adventure and will provide you with most of the gear you’ll need, though we do have a few suggestions for additional items…
Snorkeling Gear for Your Snorkeling Adventure
Snorkeling is an incredible way to explore the sea and get a better view of the stunning life below the water’s surface. Good quality snorkeling gear can maximize your snorkeling experience. When choosing snorkeling gear for your underwater adventure, avoid cheap snorkel sets. These sets are composed of low quality material. It is advisable to…
Reef Surfari Snorkel Report – Safe to book an adventure of a lifetime!
Whether you’re planning an island getaway or have already arrived in St. Thomas or St. John, booking a snorkeling adventure is a must while you’re in the Caribbean! The memories you’ll make are sure to last a lifetime. For example, one of our recent guests had the opportunity to swim alongside a spotted eagle ray.…
The Best Snorkeling on the USVI is Aboard The Newest Boat, The Reef Surfari
People who arrive in St. Thomas by air, are always struck by the views of our beautiful coral reefs from above. The bird’s eye view may in fact be grand, but there is nothing quite like the experience of being able to swim right up to a sea turtle in Christmas Cove as he glides…
Virgin Islands Winter Fishing Report
The winter trade winds have been blowing and the sea has been choppy so we have been doing a lot of bottom fishing lately. The yellow tail, mutton and lane snapper as well as the red hind and red grouper are all great eating and fun to catch on the light tackle. There have been…
Owner/Captain Marc Blackburn
How many people do you know who would sell their home and business, buy a 37-foot sailboat, then — leaving the shore in the rear view — head out for a life at sea. Well, if you know Marc Blackburn, owner of Ocean Surfari in the U.S. Virgin Islands, you can say you know at…
Virgin Islands End of Summer Fishing Report
The end of summer is here in the US Virgin Island has produced some exceptional fishing. Blackfin tuna bite has been strong in the evening on the North Drop 20 miles north of St. Thomas and St. John. The South Drop has been producing good numbers of mahi mahi and is only 8 miles south…
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