hiho322

We're looking for the best snorkeling around the French side of St. Martin while we're there in June. Please don't tell me Pinel, because we've already done that and it wasn't the real deal. I've heard of catamarans that can take you to Prickly Pear or Tintamar. Which has the best snorkeling, or is there another place anyone can recommend?

Thanks so much.

DavidSXM

Maybe Creole Rock, close to the Grand Case Beach Club, but SXM is not really noted for snorkeling - the food and wine is much better !

StanKase

St. Martin is not as snorkel sestination and Anguilla is no better. Enjoy the relaxation of the lovely beaches.

hiho322

I realize it's not going to be the snorkeling of a lifetime, but if there's any sea life to be seen, that would be fine. I have heard about Creole Rock, maybe we'll check that out. If we took a day trip to Saba or Statia, would the snorkeling be better there? I think we got spoiled years ago, when we snorkeled for the first time at the John Pennecamp Underwater Park at Key Largo. It was awe-inspiring and we've always wanted to repeat the experience without having to travel all the way to Central America in order to do it. And yes, we know about the food and wine and are very much looking forward to that ;-)

jecrow

Forget about trying to snorkel in SXM. Even the so-called trips to Prickly Pear aren't guaranteed to be any good for snorkelling because of the roughness.

DavidSXM

hiho322

Please see my post of earlier today regarding air fares.