billie5 Posted January 16, 2007 #1 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I am not sure where to post a topic about all Caribbean ports of call. Since the ports board seems directed at single ports, and not all of them together, I though I would try it here. What are the best islands for snorkeling? The question is not academic. We are going on a 2 week cruise on the Sea Princess in March, which will include Bahamas, Tortola, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent, Trinidad, Bonaire, and Aruba. That is to say, just about the whole western Caribbean except Dominica, and two of the Dutch Caribbean islands. I would like to snorkel in two or three of the best locations, but which ones? Bonaire, I believe, would be on anyone's list, but beyond that I am really not sure. I would appreciate any advice from someone who is more experienced. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoNEY46 Posted January 16, 2007 #2 Share Posted January 16, 2007 St Thomas - coki beach Aruba - baby beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middleager Posted January 16, 2007 #3 Share Posted January 16, 2007 You're really asking about South Caribbean. West Caribbean is talking about Cozumel, Belize, Costa Maya, Cayman, etc. Sounds like an excellent snorkeling/diving itinerary. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevesan Posted January 16, 2007 #4 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Barbados: http://oceanadventures.bb/sailing.htm Tortola: http://www.patouche.com/ Bonaire: http://www.diveinnbonaire.com/index.htm Aruba: http://www.jollypirates.com/main.htm Don't let the name mislead you. It's NOT a booze cruise. Yes, it's a large boat with lots of other people, but the snorkeling is great and the crew very professional. St Maarten: find another activity. Snorkeling is only fair to poor. St Lucia: Great if you can get a trip to Anse Chastenet. St Kitts, St Vincent, Trinidad: I dunno. Never been there. Have you visited the CC Scuba and Snorkel board? http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billie5 Posted January 16, 2007 Author #5 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Sorry. Of course, I meant the eastern Caribbean. Thanks for the comments. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRESE Posted March 26, 2007 #6 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I agree.....Aruba, Baby beach........Tortola, Norman Island or Brewers bay.......St Thomas, Coki Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_anamarieus_ Posted March 29, 2007 #7 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I don't know if it is the best, but Roatan - Tabayana Beach on my first cruise - so beautiful. I loved that reef. Something so special about that place...:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepWaterMariner Posted April 6, 2007 #8 Share Posted April 6, 2007 It's not on Billie5's itinerary, but I agree with you anamarieus, Tabayana beach in Roatan would be on my list of the best snorkel spots in the Caribbean. Others that I like are Buck Island in St Croix (a national park), NCL's Great Stirup Key, and Cheeseburger reef in Grand Cayman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzecrittor1 Posted April 6, 2007 #9 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Is your ship stopping at ST Thomas? If so, check out www.interlinesail.com Book their snorkel tour from St Thomas over to St John, which, imho, has the BEST snorkeling. You will never forget St John once you have been there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green27 Posted April 10, 2007 #10 Share Posted April 10, 2007 i have no clue.. but my last name is greenberg too!=] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsnorkeling Posted April 29, 2007 #11 Share Posted April 29, 2007 BONAIRE hands down!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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