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15 Caribbean Beaches Where You Can Go Snorkeling Straight From the Sand

By: Guy Britton - November 14th, 2025

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Klein Bonaire, Bonaire
A short paddle from the mainland delivers you to one of the Caribbean’s purest beaches. The sand on Klein Bonaire feels untouched, and the reef sits only steps away. Drop in and you’re surrounded by coral walls, soft currents and a level of visibility that has made Bonaire a global name in shore diving — all without ever boarding a dive boat.

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Guy Britton

Guy Britton is the managing editor of Caribbean Journal. With more than four decades of experience traveling the Caribbean, he is one of the world's foremost experts covering the region.

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