Private Islands - Labadee and Coco Cay

[alwayscruisetime]

Thank you in advance.  First timers on Royal Caribbean, and we visit both of these places (realize Labadee is not actually an island.)  Is there snorkeling accessible right from the beach?  Is access to the water rocky?  Debating on bringing full-face snorkel masks and whether to choose hard-soled water shoes or more flexible.  

 

 

[Biker19]

24 minutes ago, alwayscruisetime said:

Is there snorkeling accessible right from the beach?  Is access to the water rocky?

Yes. Surface under water varies but in most places you can get by without water shoes.

[karena1]

39 minutes ago, alwayscruisetime said:

Thank you in advance.  First timers on Royal Caribbean, and we visit both of these places (realize Labadee is not actually an island.)  Is there snorkeling accessible right from the beach?  Is access to the water rocky?  Debating on bringing full-face snorkel masks and whether to choose hard-soled water shoes or more flexible.  

 

 

yes, but snorkeling will be better off Chill Beach at CocoCay than it will be at Labadee.  We have been going to CocoCay for years and never wear water shoes.  

 

[Norwich Cruiser]

Chill Beach at Coco Cay is far better than anything at Labadee.

[smokeybandit]

Ironically, Barefoot Beach at Labadee has a ton of sharp shells to walk through to get to deeper water

[orville99]

3 hours ago, alwayscruisetime said:

Thank you in advance.  First timers on Royal Caribbean, and we visit both of these places (realize Labadee is not actually an island.)  Is there snorkeling accessible right from the beach?  Is access to the water rocky?  Debating on bringing full-face snorkel masks and whether to choose hard-soled water shoes or more flexible.  

 

 

We have snorkeled several times at Nellie's Beach. Tried at Columbus Cove, but quickly abandoned that as an option. We liked Nellie's, but have to agree that the snorkeling on Coco Cay Chill beach is much better. We always bring our own equipment, including closed heel flippers and snorkel vests.

Say hi to the octopus at Chill Beach for us😇

[renza]

Columbus Cove is an awesome place to hang out in labadee but not for snorkeling. Too sandy. Not rocky at all. Definitely more snorkeling in CocoCay. I am just not a fan of CocoCay. It’s like Disney. In labadee, we stay on the ship all day, and when everybody starts getting back on board, we get off and enjoy a peaceful, amazing three hours to our self. 

[DeputyDawg46]

7 hours ago, alwayscruisetime said:

 Debating on bringing full-face snorkel masks and whether to choose hard-soled water shoes or more flexible.  

 

 

I've snorkeled both places and always wear water shoes and use a full-faced snorkel mask.  Enjoy.

 

DDawg

[NoShoes2]

11 hours ago, renza said:

Columbus Cove is an awesome place to hang out in labadee but not for snorkeling. Too sandy. Not rocky at all. Definitely more snorkeling in CocoCay. I am just not a fan of CocoCay. It’s like Disney. In labadee, we stay on the ship all day, and when everybody starts getting back on board, we get off and enjoy a peaceful, amazing three hours to our self. 

 

Nice pics!

 

[time4u2go]

11 hours ago, renza said:

 

 

Are those swings tied down with rope?  Doesn't seem very practical!

[Rob-Bob]

5 hours ago, time4u2go said:

Are those swings tied down with rope?  Doesn't seem very practical!

And the swings seem really low to the sand.

[swingphi]

Please wear water shoes 

[renza]

On 9/28/2023 at 10:19 PM, swingphi said:

Please wear water shoes 

No water shoes are needed in Columbus Cove. It’s very sandy bottom on that beach