Shallow water snorkeling

[sweetlittlething212003]

Hi,

 

We are going on the Dream in December on 7 day Eastern Carb and wondering if there is any shallow water snorkeling that I can take my 4 yr old? Any ideas in Nassau, St. Marteen or St. Thomas?

[Froufie]

I believe in St. Thomas you can see some nice fish off the beach at Coki (look around the rocky areas)....

[spleenstomper]

Do you want a nice beach where you can snorkel on your own, or are you looking for a snorkeling excursion that accepts younger kids?

 

We're going to Nassau in July and I think we have settled on walking to the British Colonial Hilton, which is 50.00 pp but includes a 30.00 food credit. You can use the beach, the pool, the hammocks, etc and it is about a block from the dock. The beach is small but supposedly nice with great views and I believe the 50.00 includes use of the water sports such as kayaks and snorkels.

[H82seaUgo]

don't forget the spf!

[Will&Hel]

I believe in St. Thomas you can see some nice fish off the beach at Coki (look around the rocky areas)....

 

Coki beach is great for snorkelling and is shallow- plenty of nice fish. We went with Godfreys Tours http://www.godfreytoursvi.com/

 

he recommended Coki rather than Megans Bay for snorkelling. Rented the gear on the beach for $5

 

[Stevesan]

Coki Beach on St Thomas is best w/kids. No need for a tour. Grab a taxi and go.

 

http://www.cokidive.com/

 

You and the kids might enjoy visiting nearby Coral World.

 

http://www.coralworld.com/cwvi/

 

 

Nassau and St Maarten beaches are sand, both poor for snorkeling, and require a boat snorkel.

That's a bit much for a 4YO, unless he/she is a water baby, :p

[Suntanz]

Can someone suggest some good snorkling for kids in the Western Carribean?

[Stevesan]

Can someone suggest some good snorkling for kids in the Western Carribean?

 

Darn near anywhere.

In order of personal preference.

! denotes good shore snorkeling:

Roatan !

Cozumel !

Grand Caymen !

Belize

Majahual

Never been to Jamaica. Ask me after August.