Snorkel Eastern Caribbean

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minniemouse

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;) What are the best places to snorkel in St. John's Antigua, St. Thomas, St. Maarten? We have booked "Lawrence of Antigua" for a tour of Antigua and a trip to Turner Beach. We are also looking at Pinel Island. The only thing our friend wants to do more than anything is snorkel on a couple of the Islands and see some beautiful tropical fish. After reading the reviews, it doesn't sound like Turner Beach or Pinel Island are great for snorkeling. Are there any other good snorkeling beaches on these Islands? We are also going to San Juan and Nassau, but I'm not sure if these are great snorkel places either?

As usual, I appreciate your input,
Cheers,

Minnie
 
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johnnyo

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I will be on the March 3 sailing of the Radiance as well. Anyway, From St. Thomas, check out the St. John Beach Tour. A ferry takes you to St. John one of the USVI. The tour takes you to Trunk Bay, which is gorgeous. There they have an underwater snorkeling trail. I saw lots of fish as well as a couple of sea turtles. I think the snorkeling equipment was included.
 
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iluvcruzin

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Out of the list of ports, the best bet for snorkling is the stop for St. Thomas. As johnny mentioned, Trunk Bay is an option. Either book through the ship, or if you have your own snorkle & mask, you can do it on your own by taking a cab to Red Hook, take the ferry, cab on the otherside to the USVI national park. It does take some time getting there but definately worth it. Don't want to snorkle all day? My 2nd recommendation would be Sapphire Beach. They have some shallow areas right off the beach where you can snorkle. Its a great spot for beginners and Novice's. You can rent equipment here. They have chairs for rent and water sports. 3rd - Coki Beach is fine for snorkling too.

St. Maarten - leave the snorkle gear on the ship. It's surrounded by sand. San Juan - stops there are short and I don't have experience snorkling there. I would say do a ship tour if they offer it. Antigua - mentioned that in another post. Nassau - yes. Take a tour through the ship. They have boat tours that can take you out to some of the Cays. There is some nice snorkling sites.

Johnny - The Radiance is a nice ship. It's one of my favorites :)
 
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smw0621

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We snorkeled in the Bahamas, we booked the SeaHorse & Snorkeling tour and had a great time. The fish and coral reef were beautiful. After snorkeling there for the first time I fell in love with it and wish I'd done it on the other islands as well.
 
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