Blue Reef Explorers

[dna1990]

Just returned from a snorkel trip with Blue Reef.  Had a great time, easily recommend.

 

They arranged transportation, who was in contact the day before and morning of arrival.  Even sent us a pic of him holding our named sign - found him mere seconds after exiting the gate (Coxen Hole).  Driver and car were top-notch and was there waiting to bring us back to port, very professional.

 

Boat was perfect, crew was perfect, weather was perfect.  Snorkeled at three sites inside the reef along the North side.  All good.  Great snacks and drinks on board.  Good tunes.  Very relaxing day.

 

Had the option to order lunch from Puerta Azul resort upon arriving back at the dock.

 

They cater to divers staying on the island, but were really just as great for cruise-based snorkelers.  We drove past and anchored near some other snorkel tours that looked woefully over-crowded.

[CedarLane]

Which tour did you do?  I’m looking for advice.  They have a 3 hour West End West Bay or the 4 hour North Shore snorkel tour. 

[dna1990]

We did North Shore on the Jesse James center console boat.

 

I would likely trust their guidance on the best tour (that day), as they know the weather and crowds for the best outcome.

[jean87510]

On 2/22/2023 at 9:19 AM, dna1990 said:

Just returned from a snorkel trip with Blue Reef.  Had a great time, easily recommend.

 

They arranged transportation, who was in contact the day before and morning of arrival.  Even sent us a pic of him holding our named sign - found him mere seconds after exiting the gate (Coxen Hole).  Driver and car were top-notch and was there waiting to bring us back to port, very professional.

 

Boat was perfect, crew was perfect, weather was perfect.  Snorkeled at three sites inside the reef along the North side.  All good.  Great snacks and drinks on board.  Good tunes.  Very relaxing day.

 

Had the option to order lunch from Puerta Azul resort upon arriving back at the dock.

 

They cater to divers staying on the island, but were really just as great for cruise-based snorkelers.  We drove past and anchored near some other snorkel tours that looked woefully over-crowded.

Did they give you an option to wear or not wear snorkeling vests?

[dna1990]

They had optional pool noodles, nothing required.  There was one guide in the water at all times and a floating ring tied off the boat. I would guess they had additional floatation options, we didn't ask.

 

Some stops were drift, meaning you jumped in and the boat met you down current (nice).  And others were anchored, where you had to swim both up/down current.

 

 

Also note that floatation options may vary between their boats, so if of specific concern - simply email them, they are very responsive.

[dna1990]

We just returned from a second great visit with Blue Reef.  Nothing but high marks.  Look into this for your next snorkel or diving adventure.  AMA

[merinski]

Has anyone done the West End with them?