any good snorkeling at St. Bart's beaches

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Fehrplay

New Member

• Apr 10, 2019

• #1

I haven't seen many good reviews re. the snorkeling options in St. Bart's. First time on the island & hoping my wife and I can find some beaches that have good snorkeling for us. Any thoughts where we can find some shallow coral reefs without having to rent a boat?

 

andynap

Senior Insider

• Apr 10, 2019

• #2

Take a look here. https://www.sbhonline.com/forums/sh...at-rental-and-snorkeling?highlight=Snorkeling

 

Dr. No

SBH Insider

• Apr 11, 2019

• #3

My list for best snorkeling locations:
1. petite anse--fish, eels, turtles, shark
2. shell beach, left side (facing the ocean)--fish, turtles, squid
3. Colombier, either side--fish, rays
4. Saline, left side (facing the ocean)--fish

 

fins85258

Senior Insider

• Apr 11, 2019

• #4

You can also catch a 1/2 day sail to Ill Fourchue from Gustavia. They spend a couple of hours anchored for your snorkeling and usually do a little wine cheese crackers and fruit for the sail back

 

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Fehrplay

New Member

• Apr 11, 2019

• #5

thanks for the suggestions. and love your quote. great pics as well.

 

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Fehrplay

New Member

• Apr 11, 2019

• #6

great ideas I picked up from your link. will try them out. I never would have found them. thanks a bunch Andy

 

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Fehrplay

New Member

• Apr 11, 2019

• #7

Dr. No - awesome list. will try all 4. Many thanks

Michael

 

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Fehrplay

New Member

• Apr 11, 2019

• #8

To those helpful replies from all of you.

Will give your suggestions a try....

just packed our snorkeling gear...

Many thanks from the 3 couples in Canada, heading to your island tomorrow....

Michael

 

noel

Senior Insider

• Apr 12, 2019

• #9

Try Petite Anse near Auberge on the way from Flamands to the path to Columbier.

 

stbartshopper

Senior Insider

• Apr 13, 2019

• #10

We see sea turtles at grand cul de sac, colombier and as mentioned fourchue.

 

Voosh

Senior Insider

• Apr 14, 2019

• #11

You can rent decent snorkeling gear at local shops (someone help me here, I've been off isle too long to know where to rent today) - but - why pack stuff?

Petite Anse is wavy, but cool.

A bit of a walk is to Colombier, from Petite Anse in Flamands. It's a fun day to spend (pack water, snaks (pate, brie, wine, etc.) & beach blanket.) Great exercise walk with plenty of great views and calm waters.

If you are ready for it, ray1: my safety warning!, tackle the waves with care and check out the sides of Guv beach.

Yes, there are fine charters that will take you around to other great spots.

All's I can say is - Safety first, make it a dream come true.

I used to carry diving stuff everywhere. SBH has pro stuff. Less to haul now.

 

KevinS

Senior Insider

• Apr 14, 2019

• #12

Voosh said:

You can rent decent snorkeling gear at local shops (someone help me here, I've been off isle too long to know where to rent today) - but - why pack stuff?

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Hookipa, near Le Piment and Le Glacier.

 

Voosh

Senior Insider

• Apr 14, 2019

• #13

Thanks Kevin!