Snorkeling in Cane Garden Bay

[rudicruiser]

We are planning to spend some time at the beach in Cane Garden Bay.

Like the idea of the restaurants and amenities there. Has anyone been snorkeling at this beach? Does it have a place where equipment can be rented?

Thanks!

[blue_water]

There is a rental spot that may have snorkel gear not sure, and you may find some snorkeling at the far left end of the bay but it's not known for its snorkeling. But I'm not an expert on snorkeling and I'd post this question on TTOL where you're more apt to get help.

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Edited April 15, 2014 by blue_water

[skittl1321]

It's been a few years, but when we went to Cane Garden Bay, the water was not clear, and the waves were rougher than our other stops. It wasn't a snorkel spot for us. We enjoyed snorkeling in Antigua and St. Thomas on that cruise.

[OCruisers]

Cane Garden Bay Beach is pretty but not known as a place to snorkel.

Brewer's Bay Beach does have very decent snorkeling. Better yet, take a sailing catamaran out to snorkel. :)

LuLu

[blue_water]

It's been a few years, but when we went to Cane Garden Bay, the water was not clear, and the waves were rougher than our other stops. It wasn't a snorkel spot for us. We enjoyed snorkeling in Antigua and St. Thomas on that cruise.

 

Snorkeling STT is pretty good at Sapphire and Secret Harbor, on Antigua we enjoy the beaches and swimming. On Tortola CGB is not a snorkel beach, someone sent you to the wrong beach. Next visit to Tortola you'll want to go to Brewers Bay or better yet Smuggler's Cove for off the beach snorkeling.

[kevincodner]

No snorkeling, but a nice beach for chillin'. There is a neat little rum distillery across the street. Kind of a run down place, but tasty rum. Callwood Distillery.

[blue_water]

No snorkeling, but a nice beach for chillin'. There is a neat little rum distillery across the street. Kind of a run down place, but tasty rum. Callwood Distillery.

 

Yes CGB is a very popular beach with cruisers because of the many beach bars, water rentals, and generally calm water, gets quite busy with ships in port. In the evening it's happy hour central with several excellent musicians like the Elmtones and Quito Rymer. For snorkeling you want Brewers Bay, Smuggler's Cove, or better yet the Norman Island Caves and Indians with a lunch at Pirates Bight. Several daysails to choose from.

 

The distillery is the oldest continuously operating in the Caribbean so "rustic" or "historic" may be a more apt description.

 

https://sites.google.com/site/vicanerum/home

 

But yes, great rum with a unique flavor!