kjarnold Posted December 18, 2018 #1 Share Posted December 18, 2018 We are going on a family cruise with 15 people ranging in ages down to the youngest at five years old. It will be on Royal Caribbean Leaving March 24 visiting Nassau in the Bahamas, Saint Martin’s, and Virgin Islands. Where would be the best place to snorkel with this large group. Would have to be compatible with in port times. We would prefer to have shore based snorkeling. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQrobin Posted January 2, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Snorkeling to see fish and coral requires you get away from sand and people splashing.... that means you don't get great snorkeling around a beach. You will need to keep that in mind. Shore snorkeling is not always great anywhere. Some destinations will have a beach excursion where there is an area set aside for snorkeling, where it is away from crashing waves and swimmers, splashers, and allows coral to grow undisturbed. All 3 destinations have places like that if you really want shore snorkeling, you just need to do some research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac66 Posted January 30, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 30, 2019 There is a forum just for snorkeling and scuba. Lots of info for various ports there. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/24-scuba-and-snorkeling/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatPem Posted February 15, 2019 #4 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Research Coki Beach on St Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsngoats Posted February 20, 2019 #5 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Virgin Islands: St John - assuming you will be docked at St Thomas, get the Red Hook ferry (20 min from Charlotte Amalie) to St John ( another 20 min). Two great beaches: Trunk Bay, which gets crowded, so get there as early as possible; and Honeymoon Beach. I can provide more detail about getting there if this is an option for you, meaning you have a long day in port. I was there Feb 2018 and it was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back to the islands Posted August 24, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 24, 2019 St. John has great snorkeling right off the beach at many spots! I have spent several weeks on St. John over the years. It is a snorkelers paradise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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