Avoid Swimming in Great Bay

[SnorkelAway]

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[PORT ROYAL]

1 hour ago, SnorkelAway said:

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One has made this observation for years, but many think they know better.

[SnorkelAway]

Yes - I thought it good for people to see a specific warning by a reputable source.

[Lorenky]

Hi we're just reading this and were thinking of going here on an excursion in April 2024. . Is the contamination all the time or is this just something to be avoided right now? Thanks

[PORT ROYAL]

52 minutes ago, Lorenky said:

Hi we're just reading this and were thinking of going here on an excursion in April 2024. . Is the contamination all the time or is this just something to be avoided right now? Thanks

One has been told,

If it rains, then for 4/5 days after, the sewage outfall and or overflow, will pump out the effluent.  This then takes 7/14 days to dissipate by tidal flow.  But some items are more dense and will loiter longer.  For peace of mind, go to another beach.

One recommendation is Coco on Orient or Rainbow on Grand Case.

[Lorenky]

2 hours ago, PORT ROYAL said:

One has been told,

If it rains, then for 4/5 days after, the sewage outfall and or overflow, will pump out the effluent.  This then takes 7/14 days to dissipate by tidal flow.  But some items are more dense and will loiter longer.  For peace of mind, go to another beach.

One recommendation is Coco on Orient or Rainbow on Grand Case.

Yuck! I’ll skip that beach, thanks!

[PORT ROYAL]

14 hours ago, Lorenky said:

Yuck! I’ll skip that beach, thanks!

Many enjoy Little Divi Beach/Hotel….  Short Cab ride there…

Beds approx $20 per set and use facilities if buying drinks etc..

link to discussion….

 

 

[Lorenky]

Thanks. I’ve been avoiding the excursions that include Orient Beach because I’m assuming there will be sargassum in April. But is that a correct assumption? 

[PORT ROYAL]

39 minutes ago, Lorenky said:

Thanks. I’ve been avoiding the excursions that include Orient Beach because I’m assuming there will be sargassum in April. But is that a correct assumption? 

The actual date/month has nothing to do with the appearance of seaweed.  It is due solely to storms and very heavy swells offshore.  But if wishing to avoid Orient in April, then there is always Rainbow on Grand Case.  It will not disappoint any discerning guest.

[Lorenky]

Thanks, but being on the east side, does it get pretty heavy in addition or is it sheltered in someway?

[PORT ROYAL]

22 minutes ago, Lorenky said:

Thanks, but being on the east side, does it get pretty heavy in addition or is it sheltered in someway?

Last chance saloon…Has one visited  Karibuni or Yellow Beach and found Seaweed?  
 

Both are on Pinel and reached by a very short ferry ride.  
Space is limited on both so best to book in advance.