Motorcycle Gma Posted July 18, 2012 #1 Share Posted July 18, 2012 We're doing the Southern itinerary -- only have one day each place. We'll definitely dive in Curacao, but wondering about these other locations. Snorkel or dive? We aren't hard core divers (so we probably won't dive all locations, plus the $$). I've read about some good snorkeling at Coki Beach, Sapphire beach or St. John's nat'l park. We'll have our own snorkel gear. Suggestions please! Or, any other land site not to be missed... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalaDragonflyLady Posted August 26, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I haven't been to Aruba yet, but I found St Maartin diving to just be ok, but St Thomas was awesome. I went with Blue Island Divers instead of the cruise ship's excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted September 1, 2012 #3 Share Posted September 1, 2012 We don't dive, but we love to snorkel. I would highly recommend Sapphire Beach. It is a little slice of Paradise to us. The beach is absolutely beautiful and you walk right in to the water and can go to the right (in front of the resort) and snorkel over the rocks and coral and see TONS of fish and sea life. If you go to the left, there is some sea grass here and there and people have seen star fish and sea turtles. There's plenty of areas with only sand if you just want to relax and hang out without the rocks/coral. Here is a review I did Sept 2010 with a link to tons of pictures: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=26210037&postcount=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkelgirlca Posted September 4, 2012 #4 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Snorkel at creole rock in st Martin. Trunk when I was there in April 2012 got closed due to waves. Also agree that sapphire was good. Not so good snorkeling in Aruba. But the best was Bonaire hands down. Almost as good as Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travlnblueberries Posted September 6, 2012 #5 Share Posted September 6, 2012 My DH is obsessed with scuba diving. I know he "Dive with Clive" in Aruba. St. Thomas (I think) is Red Hook Dive, but I'll have to ask and make sure once he gets up for work, but I'll let you know.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travlnblueberries Posted September 6, 2012 #6 Share Posted September 6, 2012 St. Maarten he did a shark dive. The shark knocked his regulator out of his mouth.:eek: I'll have to let you know what operation that was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w&k Posted September 26, 2012 #7 Share Posted September 26, 2012 We're doing the Southern itinerary -- only have one day each place. We'll definitely dive in Curacao, but wondering about these other locations. Snorkel or dive? We aren't hard core divers (so we probably won't dive all locations, plus the $$). I've read about some good snorkeling at Coki Beach, Sapphire beach or St. John's nat'l park. We'll have our own snorkel gear. Suggestions please! Or, any other land site not to be missed... Thanks In Curacao - you have to dive with Suzy and Mark at The Dive Bus. http://www.the-dive-bus.com Great diving and insane folks. In Aruba - go dive with Clive at Dive Aruba. Small boat diving at it's best! http://www.divearuba.com In St. Thomas, Blue Island is good, we like Coki http://www.cokidive.com, and Admiralty also gets good reviews. St. Maarten has a reputation for rough water and surge, and we've never gone diving there. Have a great trip, wherever you decide to dive! Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jainivas Posted October 18, 2012 #8 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Is there a place by Sapphire beach to rent snorkelling gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare trippingpara Posted October 18, 2012 #9 Share Posted October 18, 2012 We did a 2 tank dive at Coki Beach in St. Thomas and it was a great dive. Nothing compared to the Maldives, but a nice, easy and relaxing dive with some nice scenery. You could snorkel there as well as the reefs are not that deep (I believe my max depth was 45'). There are two reefs (to the east and the west end of the bay. Coral World is also right there for something additional to do afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted October 19, 2012 #10 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yes, they have a snorkeling shack there. It's also a place to get ice cold drinks and snacks too. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisee<3 Posted October 20, 2012 #11 Share Posted October 20, 2012 We did a 2 tank dive at Coki Beach in St. Thomas and it was a great dive. Nothing compared to the Maldives, but a nice, easy and relaxing dive with some nice scenery. You could snorkel there as well as the reefs are not that deep (I believe my max depth was 45'). There are two reefs (to the east and the west end of the bay. Coral World is also right there for something additional to do afterwards. Oh goodness i miss diving in the Maldives :( Nothing compares now St thomas was ok, but heard that it's a lot better than st marteen .. some people threw up while going diving at st marteen b/c of the rough waters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisee<3 Posted October 20, 2012 #12 Share Posted October 20, 2012 In Curacao - you have to dive with Suzy and Mark at The Dive Bus. http://www.the-dive-bus.com Great diving and insane folks. In Aruba - go dive with Clive at Dive Aruba. Small boat diving at it's best! http://www.divearuba.com In St. Thomas, Blue Island is good, we like Coki http://www.cokidive.com, and Admiralty also gets good reviews. St. Maarten has a reputation for rough water and surge, and we've never gone diving there. Have a great trip, wherever you decide to dive! Wendy Thanks for the info!! Which dive do you recommend in Curacao? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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