any decent off-the-beach snorkeling near Puerto Plata DR?

[jstewa22]

Hi, folks.  We'll be in Puerto Plata in early December (Celebrity Constellation), hoping to find some decent snorkeling nearby that we can access off the beach.  From what I've seen online, the best option is probably Playa Sosua, but that's a one-hour taxi ride, and it's going to be a bit tight with only 7hrs in port, cat-herding, etc.  Does anyone know of anything closer to town/port?  Again, I'm not expecting world-class snorkeling, the inlaws and friends will probably be happy with anything other than sand and garbage.  Thanks for the help!

 

--Jon

[jstewa22]

Also wondering about Acapulco Beach, it's only about 1.6mi east of the cruise port, small but looks nice.  There are some rocks and jettys in the Google Maps photos, I'm wondering if it makes any sense to bring a mask and snorkel there.  Anybody know?

Thanks again!

 

--Jon