alcie Posted January 14, 2011 #1 Share Posted January 14, 2011 We're visiting St. Martin for the first time in July sailing on FOS. I'm not sure where to take our girls because the little one is too young for most water sports being that she'll only be 3. My hubby and older daughter would love something water related though so I'm wondering if there are any beaches that are toddler friendly and any safe touristy spots where we could take both girls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted January 15, 2011 #2 Share Posted January 15, 2011 From an earlier discussion: I would consider St. Maarten Park (The Zoo), The Butterfly Farm, and le Galion Beach (Family or Baby Beach). gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantw8togo Posted January 16, 2011 #3 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Is the snorkeling any good at Le Galion Beach? Are there any other family friendly beaches that have good snorkeling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted January 17, 2011 #4 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Is the snorkeling any good at Le Galion Beach? Are there any other family friendly beaches that have good snorkeling? No not in March when we went but it is a nice beach though. I can't really think of a beach that has consistently good snorkeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantw8togo Posted January 17, 2011 #5 Share Posted January 17, 2011 No not in March when we went but it is a nice beach though. I can't really think of a beach that has consistently good snorkeling. Thanks for the tip. We are also going to St. Thomas and Nassau so we may find a good place for snorkeling yet. N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julitta Posted January 23, 2011 #6 Share Posted January 23, 2011 We went to the zoo and it was not huge or fancy but we liked it very much. Also it's close to the cruise ship terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill & Orleny Posted January 23, 2011 #7 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Pinel Island would fit both requests for kid friendly and good snorkeling. The sand bar on the beach where the chairs and umbrellas are set up has very shallow water where you and your children can play. I've walked way out into water that doesn't get much above your ankles. My daughter was 6 the first time that we went there and she loved it. She's 13 now and still does. Pinel also offers about the best snorkeling that you can do on St. Martin without a boat. Walk the little path to the south from where the water taxi drops you off and there is a buoy enclosed area where beginning snorkelers can practice. Just outside of that is a nice reef where you can see the various fish. Snorkeling at Galion Beach isn't much. The water is shallow and calm though... My wife and I would sometimes leave our daughter with "Nana and Poppy" while we took the relatively short hike over to Orient Beach. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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