Snorkeling in the Caribbean
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These Caribbean Resorts Are Perfect for Snorkeling Lovers, From Antigua to Bonaire to The Bahamas
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American Airlines Just Launched New Nonstop Flights to a Caribbean Island Known for Its Colorful Capital, White-Sand Beaches, and Cosmopolitan Energy

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Curaçao is an island you understand by moving through it. In Willemstad, commuters cross the floating Queen Emma Bridge while water taxis cut across the harbor below. Conversations switch between Papiamentu, Dutch, Spanish and English in the space of a few blocks. Fishing boats still dock near the city center, and neighborhood restaurants fill with […]

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In Dominica, a Different Kind of Safari 

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The volcanoes. The hiking trails The boiling lake. The waterfalls. Dominica is one of the hemisphere’s great adventure destinations. But the story isn’t just on land.  The island’s marine environment is also pristine, whether you’re snorkeling through the geothermal vents at Champagne Reef or heading out for a dive.  But Dominica also has another adventure […]

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Hilton Is Opening Its First-Ever Resort on the Caribbean Island of Bonaire 

The diving. The food scene. The adventure. Bonaire has been more popular than ever in recent years, and now one of its top resorts is getting a major flag.  The Delfins Beach Resort, a resort we’ve stayed at many times and one that remains one of our favorites on the island, is becoming a Hilton, […]

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The Best Caribbean Resorts for Snorkeling, From Bonaire to Belize to Andros

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Sergeant majors and grouper and jellyfish and rays. Elkhorn and staghorn coral, reef sharks and organ pipes and barracuda and needlefish. Snorkeling is a pleasure in the Caribbean. But, let’s be honest, snorkeling isn’t often going to be the singular reason why you come to the Caribbean. But it’s also one of the most popular […]

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Hilton Is Opening Its First-Ever Resort on the Caribbean Island of Bonaire 

 If you are a diving and snorkeling enthusiast, you’re probably well aware that the Caribbean is home to a pair of underwater sculpture parks — unique attractions that create a thought-provoking, museum-style experience under the sea.  Now, the region is home to another one: the Under St Maarten Sculpture Park off the coast of Divi Little […]
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Margaritaville Just Opened Its New Resort in Belize 

 Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Hotels and Resorts is now in Belize.  The hotel brand has opened its newest Caribbean resort, the Margaritaville Beach Resort Ambergris Caye, Belize in the heart of Belize’s most popular tourism destination.  The boutique-style residential resort welcomed its first guests this week.  The property is set in a secluded spot on the […]
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American Airlines Is Making It Easier to Fly to Bonaire  

 A buzzing culinary scene anchored by the Caribbean’s number one restaurant. A growing number of authentic, hip hotels and resorts. And did we mention some of the best diving and snorkeling on earth?  The Dutch Caribbean island has been one of the biggest success stories of the post-pandemic era in the Caribbean, and with arrivals […]
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Bonaire Is the New Hotspot of the Dutch Caribbean 

 When Johnny and Therese Boer of the three-Michelin-star Die Librije opened a restaurant in Bonaire five years ago, it wasn’t just a massive moment for the Caribbean culinary scene.  The opening of the Brass Boer was a nod to the growing import of Bonaire, both as a food Mecca and as a travel destination. Half […]
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A New Look at Grenada’s Underwater Sculpture Park

 One of the Caribbean’s top diving and snorkeling destinations has gotten a makeover.  The iconic Grenada Underwater Sculpture Park has recently completed a renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The park, envisioned by British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor includes 82 different life-sized sculptures that reflect Grenada’s culture.  That includes the famous Vicissitudes, a circle of […]
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In St Thomas, Kayaking Through the Mangroves

 “You always have that feeling of joy,” Sybille Sorrentino says, gazing at the wall of green just across the water. “It’s a three-by-two-mile sanctuary.” We’re at Virgin Islands Eco Tours, set on the southeastern coast of the island of St Thomas, an operation that has been running kayak tours for 25 years.  And from the […]
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Why Martinique Is the Best-Kept Secret in Caribbean Snorkeling

 Martinique is mostly known for its magnificent beaches, its hikes and its impressive waterfalls; the impetuous volcano Mount Pelée; the rum, the colors, the music; l’art de vivre.  But we often forget to talk about what is happening under the sea — Martinique’s underwater island ecosystem, so sensitive and yet so rich. But travelers can […]
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Anguilla Launches “Vacation Bubble”

 Nov. 1 marked the next phase of Anguilla’s tourism reopening, one that began in August.  Crucially, the new phase includes the introduction of what the island’s tourism official are calling a “Vacation Bubble,” designed to allow hotels and resorts on the island to “safely offer their short-stay guests access to a variety of approved amenities, […]
About Snorkeling in the Caribbean

From the colorful reefs of Bonaire to the calm turquoise bays of the Bahamas, the Caribbean offers some of the world’s best snorkeling experiences. In this section, Caribbean Journal takes you beneath the surface—exploring the top islands for snorkeling, local guides, hidden spots, and everything you need to know before diving in. Whether you’re a first-time snorkeler or a seasoned explorer, you’ll find expert tips, gear recommendations, and unforgettable places to swim with sea turtles, rays, and vibrant marine life.