Swayde Posted August 11, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 11, 2014 What's the best beach to go to for snorkeling? My parents want a beach day and are afraid to snorkel, but my husband and I really want to snorkel. We all wanted to try and go to the same place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 11, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Consider taking a catamaran sail that has a snorkel stop and goes to a beach for a stop. Parents would enjoy the sail and be fine on the cat while you snorkel and then enjoy the beach stop with you. :) LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swayde Posted August 11, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted August 11, 2014 They just want a beach. My mom won't go on a small boat. I am extremely amazed she likes cruising. She's afraid of the water, rather whats in it, and gets sick so easily from any type of motion. It's a good idea, just won't work for us. We need to take a cab, bus or walk to a beach that has some decent snorkeling accessible if my husband and I swim to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candydane Posted August 11, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) We have the same situation for our ports -- snorkelers and non-snorkelers in our group. Here's a webpage I've done for Antigua. Just under the photos is "Our Plans" with 3 links to the beaches we're considering. We'll probable go to the Coconut Beach Club AI but the other beaches look great too. As you can see at the top of my webpages, I've complied the information from various websites so the information is only as accurate and current as the original websites. Be sure to specifically verify any details that are important for your group. Edited August 11, 2014 by candydane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadarocks Posted August 11, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I'm not positive, but I've read that the snorkeling in Antigua isn't really that good because the water is pretty "milky". I know at the Coconut Beach Club there was no one snorkeling this year while we were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swayde Posted August 18, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I'm not positive, but I've read that the snorkeling in Antigua isn't really that good because the water is pretty "milky". I know at the Coconut Beach Club there was no one snorkeling this year while we were there. That's what I am finding as well. There are a few places that aren't as bad as most, but they are far from the port and expensive taxi rides to get to so probably just pick a pretty beach to swim and relax on for the day. At least St. Thomas has great snorkeling and Nassau is okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojokay Posted August 20, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 20, 2014 How was the Coconut Beach Club? We are thinking about going there is November. Any details you can provide is greatly appreciated!! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadarocks Posted August 20, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 20, 2014 How was the Coconut Beach Club? We are thinking about going there is November. Any details you can provide is greatly appreciated!! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Lots and lots of info with a quick search :): http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2002391&highlight=coconut+beach+club http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1983241&highlight=coconut+beach+club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmarya Posted August 30, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 30, 2014 If the sea is calm, you can snorkel at Long Bay beach. It is a bit of a distance from the port but is a lovely beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressofPurple Posted October 28, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 28, 2014 If the sea is calm, you can snorkel at Long Bay beach. It is a bit of a distance from the port but is a lovely beach. That was where we were advised to go for snorkeling too... shared a cab... not bad for beach entry snorkeling fyi, follow underwater growth out to the right to reach the reef for good snorkeling without too much effort... I swam out, against the waves, over blank sand, and got very tired out... until I noticed the people heading out over the dark area... much easier! Also they do charge separately for chairs and umbrellas. We just laid a towel on the sand! Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailing4Sun Posted November 18, 2014 #11 Share Posted November 18, 2014 We have the same situation for our ports -- snorkelers and non-snorkelers in our group. Here's a webpage I've done for Antigua. Just under the photos is "Our Plans" with 3 links to the beaches we're considering. We'll probable go to the Coconut Beach Club AI but the other beaches look great too. As you can see at the top of my webpages, I've complied the information from various websites so the information is only as accurate and current as the original websites. Be sure to specifically verify any details that are important for your group. This webpage is amazing and so helpful! Thank you for sharing what was obviously a lot of work compiling and researching! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candydane Posted November 18, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) You're welcome. Just remember my "warning" in red print at the top of the webpages. ;) Edited November 18, 2014 by candydane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisa Loosa Posted March 20, 2015 #13 Share Posted March 20, 2015 We have the same situation for our ports -- snorkelers and non-snorkelers in our group. Here's a webpage I've done for Antigua. Just under the photos is "Our Plans" with 3 links to the beaches we're considering. We'll probable go to the Coconut Beach Club AI but the other beaches look great too. As you can see at the top of my webpages, I've complied the information from various websites so the information is only as accurate and current as the original websites. Be sure to specifically verify any details that are important for your group. Wow! Just went through your webpage, what a lot of great information!! So very helpful. We are leaving on our cruise in two weeks so now I know I can reserve spots at some beach clubs and have a great time in places where we have not booked excursions. Thank you for sharing such a great resource!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkroses Posted April 20, 2015 #14 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Help! I can't get Linda's Antigua page to open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni Posted April 21, 2015 #15 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Me neither Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mskenokid Posted November 22, 2015 #16 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Me neither Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choozin Croozin Posted November 28, 2015 #17 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'm afraid it's too old of a post. Linda, if you happen to see this, could you repost please? I would like a beach where we can snorkel if possible, but still a nice beach. I realize the snorkeling isn't all that great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now