TrekkerPA Posted January 12, 2015 #26 Share Posted January 12, 2015 We were just there last weekend. We agree with the previous poster that there is a good, uncrowded snorkeling spot in a little cove to the left of the main beach (as you are standing on the beach facing the ocean). The best snorkeling, however, is between the rocks at the far end of the island near the main beach (to the far right as you are on the beach). You have to walk over some sharp rocks and then the water can be choppy out there, but my husband and others saw some amazing fish there, and a local woman who works for NCL and lives on the island told me that's the best spot. We ended up renting the full snorkel gear ($30) - two sets - because we had only brought two masks and had 4 people who wanted to snorkel. Will definitely bring our own equipment next time! We did not see anyone enforcing a vest-wearing policy. Fins and vest only is $15.00 (kids $10.00). The island was not full when we were there (just our ship) and we felt perfectly safe leaving our belongings on the beach unattended at several locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyfitzs Posted December 21, 2015 #27 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Does anymore know the price for paddle board rental at great stirrup cay? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonjonisatiger Posted April 5, 2016 #28 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Okay - I did a quick mark-up to the GSC map. The good snorkeling is shaded in red. Again, it's in front of the private cabanas and off to the left. PM or post here if you need more info. Hey mikeyd, you don't still happen to have that pic of that GSC map around somewhere do you? The passage of time has transformed the original into a file not found kitten. I do like kittens, but the map would be more useful! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baflagg Posted April 12, 2016 #29 Share Posted April 12, 2016 This may be a silly question but is there any issue with the cleanliness of the snorkel equipment. My daughter has her own but I was thinking of doing the rental to go float around in the water with her. I'm not a germophone but want to make sure the things are cleaned between use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkr2 Posted June 10, 2016 #30 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Yes I'd sure like that m also. We always just leave our stuff on the beach when we snorkel or go in the water. But we don't bring valuables. If it's a camera or a phone, maybe ask the people next to you? Or tip a bartender to watch it... If there's a beach bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTgreentraveler Posted August 5, 2016 #31 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I truly appreciate all the comments regarding buying/bringing gear, but I live in VT and really only snorkel once a year so the DH and I will most likely rent gear. If we do, is there a time limit or do you have it for the whole day? Is there anything else at GSC that is a "must do/must see"? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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