Which island to book a snorkel tour?

[flahagan]

Going on a 10-nt. S. Carib. cruise April 4 and looking for a fun day of snorkeling, beach, lunch, etc. Will only be able to afford one tour of this type, and am wondering which island would be best. Will be stopping in Barbados, Martinique, St. Lucia ( as well as St. Thomas and St. Maarten). I've been reading all the posts and seem to be more confused than ever. Any suggestions for the best tour of this type on a specific island?

[Stevesan]

Going on a 10-nt. S. Carib. cruise April 4 and looking for a fun day of snorkeling, beach, lunch, etc. Will only be able to afford one tour of this type, and am wondering which island would be best. Will be stopping in Barbados, Martinique, St. Lucia ( as well as St. Thomas and St. Maarten). I've been reading all the posts and seem to be more confused than ever. Any suggestions for the best tour of this type on a specific island?

 

Barbados or St Thomas are your best bets for an independent tour. Too many to list. Browse the Ports Of Call Boards.

 

St Lucia has some really good ship sponsored combination catamaran/land tours, but not much snorkeling time. Dive Fair Helen is a first rate independent operator, but little beach time.

 

http://www.divefairhelen.com/cruise_ship_special.htm

 

Snorkeling at St Maarten is poor, but excellent do it yourself beaches.

 

Never been to Martinique.