KadyD Posted February 7, 2008 #1 Share Posted February 7, 2008 What are the best beaches for beginner snorkeling? Can you easily snorkel at Orient Beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Vickie Posted February 7, 2008 #2 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Orient isn't a snorkeling beach. Pinel island works for beginners, and the Tiki Snorkeling Hut probably would, too. What are the other islands on your itinerary? There are better islands to snorkel on, by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KadyD Posted February 7, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted February 7, 2008 We are also going to Saint Thomas and to the Princess private island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted February 7, 2008 #4 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Orient does have some sometimes decent (if only fair) snorkeling, and if the weather cooperates, it might be just right for beginners. See my post in this earlier thread. gary p.s. I'm not sure that the Tiki Hut is still operating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KadyD Posted February 7, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Many thanks to both of you! I'm ready to cruise... we leave Saturday for Ft Lauderdale, and the cruise goes out on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Vickie Posted February 8, 2008 #6 Share Posted February 8, 2008 St Thomas has good to very good snorkeling, and St. John, an easy excursion (either on your own or through your ship) has good to great snorkeling. You'll find better snorkeling there than you will on St. Maarten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KadyD Posted February 8, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Thanks, Jodi! We do plan some snorkeling on St Thomas. I was on the Summit for an Alaskan cruise a few years back. It's a beautiful ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLaura Posted February 8, 2008 #8 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Kady...you mentioned you will be going to Princess Cay also ? There was great snorkeling there as well. When we got off the tender looking at the beach we headed to the right and walked way down the beach to where the jetty cuts out into the water. It was great snorkeling near the rocks. Bring your water shoes though it is pretty rocky throughout princess cay getting in and out of the water. Water shoes were very helpful ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsimon Posted February 8, 2008 #9 Share Posted February 8, 2008 If I were going to those islands I'd just enjoy the beach, without worrying about snorkeling, at Orient Beach. Then at St. Thomas I'd either head to St. John and Trunk bay or, better yet, take a ship or private snorkeling excursion. The Virgin Islands are nice for snorkeling and Trunk Bay has a fun beginners trail that has underwater signs and monuments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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