So you and your spouse have taken up snorkeling, perhaps even with the kids. You want to go on a big snorkeling trip to the best places where everyone can see cool things underwater. Here is a list of the clearest waters inhabited by the most diverse and beautiful species. These are also the safest spots in case your family includes some little snorkelers but overall, they are the places where you get the best experiences.
The Caribbean just had to be put on this list somewhere, so why not the very top? Buck Island is a very small island just off the coast of St. Croix with an underwater national park-like trail which is easy for the little ones to follow but houses an abundance of different marine animals. Summers offer fewer crowds since temperatures can be in the hundreds, so that’s a great time to take a look at the aquamarine life down there. There are three species of turtle that are specifically native to that area so keep a look out for those!
Feeling more friendly? The nice staff at Bimini Undersea Adventures love to get people exclusive encounters with equally kind dolphins while snorkeling! The two islands of Bimini are located in the Bahamas surrounded by the crystal clear dolphin-crowded waters families just itch to get into. No wonder it is one of the most popular resorts in the world! This company is known for being the host of many wild dolphin encounters and it’s fun for the whole family to swim with the dolphins.
Have you considered Bali? It should be at the top of your list because during the Summer, those waters can be seen through to depths of 100 feet with beds of coral and electric blue fish living together in harmony. Witness an entire colorful ecosystem below you and allow your kids to share the same awe. The island is known for its calm waters year round and these coral shelves being little more than 20 yards out surrounded by bright colored, exotic fish uncommon in many other areas. It’s perfect for the children because of the designated dive sites and courses they can enjoy with the safety of experts.
If you want to stay in the United States, you’ll have to at least make it out to Hawaii as it has some of the best snorkeling spots in the world as well. One of which is the Makaha Beach Park located on the island of Oahu. Just swim out a few feet from the most populated island of Hawaii and pick one of the buoys that mark the coral reefs. They are amazingly close to the surface getting you face to face with the native giant green sea turtles as well as the rest of the beautiful assortment of marine species.
The whole family can enjoy any of these locations as they are known to be safe and also close to the surface. We guarantee you’ll be wowed by these places with the abundance of diverse creatures in each area so they can truly discover a new world.
