Good snorkeling in St. Maarten and St. Croix?

[morecruise4me]

First time to both of these islands. Is there good snorkeling anywhere, either from the beach or from booking a boat excursion? Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

[Larwoman]

DH, DS, DD and myself did this excursion in back in 2007 and we all really enjoyed it.

[Wild Bill]

In St Croix, right at the end of the pier, is where we snorkeled, and it was Great! It was a few years ago, when we were there last, but hopefully it hasn't changed any.

[gerryl12]

Spent a week in St. Maartens and didn't find any good snorkeling and the scuba diving was ok.

[Wayfairers]

The water is beautiful in St Maarten but snorkeling isn't that great.

 

Never been to St Croix.

[Stevesan]

Snorkeling Buck Island at St Croix is marvelous experience. The underwater trail is nearly cathedral like.

 

http://www.gotostcroix.com/buck_island.php

[travelite]

Snorkeling Buck Island at St Croix is marvelous experience. The underwater trail is nearly cathedral like.

 

http://www.gotostcroix.com/buck_island.php

 

Did you use one of the listed companies for getting there? If so, how many were on the boat/tour?

We bring our own gear. Is there any way to get to Buck Island without a tour?

[travelite]

In St Croix, right at the end of the pier, is where we snorkeled, and it was Great! It was a few years ago, when we were there last, but hopefully it hasn't changed any.

 

At the end of what pier? Could you give town name or beach -- and -- a more specific location?

Thanks

[Stevesan]

Did you use one of the listed companies for getting there? If so, how many were on the boat/tour?

We bring our own gear. Is there any way to get to Buck Island without a tour?

 

I took the ship's snorkel trip. It's a longish trip to the pier and not many people signed up. Even if the boat had been crowded (which it wasn't), Most of the time is spent in the water. it's a short sail from the dock to the island.

[divechick]

we were in St Croix last year and used Big Beard to snorkle at Buck Island was not crowed at all maybe 12 people tops we did the full day included 2 snorkle stops and lunch. They also have a fhalf day trip.

[travelite]

we were in St Croix last year and used Big Beard to snorkle at Buck Island was not crowed at all maybe 12 people tops we did the full day included 2 snorkle stops and lunch. They also have a fhalf day trip.

Thanks - I will look into "Big Beard" and see what's available.

Did you happen to snorkel at Cane Bay? If so, what did you think?

[morecruise4me]

Thanks everyone...booked Big Beard's in St. Croix. Looking at Pinel Island in St. Maarten. Anyone been there?

[abitaturbodog]

We snorkeled at Pinel Island a couple of years ago. The water can be really rough on that side of the island and we were pushed around quite a bit. It was also very milky, probably because it was so rough. Hopefully, you'll have better luck.

 

We like to snorkel at Little Divi Bay, all the way to the left. You'll see snorkel excursion boats anchored off the beach, by the old fort.

[WildcatCruiser1]

Try off Creole Rock on St Maarten or St Martin...can't remember which!;) We went on a cloudy day so our pix weren't that sharp but there was lots to see like the attached!!:D