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Paradise Island Snorkeling
If you visit Paradise Island, Bahamas, then we suggest you add snorkeling to your “things to do” list. Tropical fish and wonderful coral await you there.
Most people aim for spots like Rose Island Reefs, the Gambier Deep Reef, the Goulding Reef Cays, the Booby Rock Channel and some easily witnessed underwater wrecks that lie in shallow water. We see that almost every hotel on Paradise Island offers snorkeling equipment and can help you cruise to spots farther offshore.
Even if you have never done it before, you really do not have to worry, because you can easily learn from experts on the island and it usually does not take long to master the tricks.
New to Snorkeling?
If you are staying at the Atlantis, then they can take you to the 7 acre Paradise Lagoon or right from Cove Beach to involve yourself in their coral reef research project. Each snorkel excursion is about 2.5 hours long and you will be taken aboard a 45 ft long Corinthian catamaran.
The Atlantis aquarist will also explain to you about coral reefs, marine conservation and the beautiful fish that dwell in them.
Stuart Cove
Stuart Cove is a top provider of Paradise Island snorkeling and diving. They have a worldwide standing for offering quality programs for guests. Eventhough you stay at the Atlantis -or any other resort- you can use their service. Just tell them where you are staying, and they will pick you up without additional fee.
Stuart Cove will take you in a half-day trip to visit shallow reefs like Nari Nari, Little Elvis, Goulding Cay and School House. These reefs are only 10-25 feet deep.
There are also a nice collection of more than a dozen wrecks on the end of the island, and a few of them are perfect for snorkeling. In general, these wrecks lie a little deeper than the shallow reefs, but do not worry – you can still see a lot. On the Carib Breeze – it’s pole rises to a point of only 8 feet below the water surface! And there’s also the Cessna Wreck
And if you are lucky (depends on how you see it really), you can encounter the famous Carribean sharks while snorkeling! These sharks usually will stay close to the bottom of the sea (which is where the bait box will be) and you will enter the water snorkeling and stay on the surface witnessing these amazing creatures in their natural environment from above.
With Stuart Cove, you can choose a morning departure or afternoon departure – which ever suits your schedule. The fee is around $60 for adults and $30 for children. This is the best package if you’re new to snorkeling in Paradise Island…
