The Caribbean is known for its sandy beaches and warm weather. Visitors to the region's many islands can also enjoy snorkeling in some of the world's bluest and clearest waters. There are numerous snorkeling sites, and they can be found at some of the best beaches in the Caribbean.
Champagne Beach and Scotts Head Bay, Dominica
- The Commonwealth of Dominica is one of the Caribbean's few remaining 'undiscovered' islands. According to the website Away, the island's Champagne beach and Scotts Head Bay are two of the top snorkeling destinations in the region.Champagne beach features underwater volcanic vents that feature warm bubbling water. Scotts Head Bay features various fish and other creatures swimming among sparkling coral.
Antiguan Beaches
- Frommers recommends Antigua's beaches as some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean. Considering that the waters off the coast of Antigua have visibility between 50 to 140 feet, that recommendation is understandable. In addition, much of Antigua's waters are very calm.Visitors to Antigua have several beaches from which to choose including Cades Reef and Deep bay which features the wreck of the Andes, a ship which sank in 1905 and is home to many schools of fish.
Curaçao Underwater Marine Park, Curacao
- Opened in 1983, the Curaçao Underwater Marine Park runs along 12 miles of Curacao's southern coastline. The park was created to prevent the degeneration of the habitat and the creatures that live there. Visitors can see miles of coral and many shipwrecks that have been there for more than 100 years. The many fish that call the area home add to the snorkeling experience.
Buck Island, St. Croix
- Located in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Buck Island is an 840-acre area that features exciting snorkeling and other attractions. It is a national park that is protected by the U.S. National Park Service and was designated a top snorkeling location by Frommers.Snorkelers can see corals, crustaceans, sponges and more in the crystal clear waters. The island is also home to turtles, snakes, birds and several plant species.
Provo Island, Turks and Caicos
- Both Frommers and "Caribbean Edge Magazine" list Provo Island as a key destination for Caribbean snorkeling. Situated in the Turks and Caicos, the island is home to two government-designated snorkeling site. These sites, Smith's Reef and Bight Reef, are located at Grace Bay Beach and feature coral reefs, which are located right off the shoreline, and thus are very accessible.
