Looking for a great Snorkle beach in St. Martin

[sailboat561]

Hi... anyone out there have experience with a great beach to snorkel at in St Martin? We have our own gear, looking for recommendations for a good beach that is possibly within walking distance from the ship (RC Independence of the Seas) Thanks!

[navybankerteacher]

The only beach within walking distance of the cruise terminal is Great Bay - on the Phillipsburg waterfront. The water quality is questionable and there really is no reef - or much in the way of interesting sealife.

 

If you really want a worthwhile experience, you should book a boat tour to get you out to one of several offshore spots. If you are a strong swimmer: a few hundred yards each way, you could swim out to the reef at the mouth of Le Galion, after taking a taxi to get there.

 

Generally other islands offer better, low cost snorkeling opportunities.

[ozarkmama]

Why not post in the port of call forum for St Martin

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=93