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macbosnia · 09-05-2010, 06:12 PM

Hello everyone,

Do you have recommendations re: where to snorkel if you're a non-swimmer? I was thinking Baby Beach?

Mac

*Andrea J.* · 09-05-2010, 09:49 PM

baby beach is good providing one stays within the breakwater, where one can remain standing.

then again, a nonswimmer should do some practicing in the pool too with and without snorkel equipment.

Chadd · 09-05-2010, 10:17 PM

You will find floating in salt water easier than you think and baby beach is the best place for people that aren't all that comfortable in the water.

*Andrea J.* · 09-05-2010, 11:19 PM

also too, avoid baby beach on the weekends and aruban holidays.
the place is very crowded with residents then.

macbosnia · 09-06-2010, 10:45 PM

Thanks!!

madge57 · 09-19-2010, 04:49 PM

Would Baby Beach be perfect for someone that hates to put their face in the water for the fear of a fish hitting them in the face?? My cousin is terrified that this will happen!!

*Andrea J.* · 09-19-2010, 05:16 PM

i can tell you with most certainty a fish will not hit anyone in the face while swimming in aruba.

Chadd · 09-19-2010, 11:20 PM

Only time I ever had that happen is when the mate on a trip in the Bahamas threw half a loaf of bread around me on my way back to the boat. I think I had a couple fish inside my mask after that.

*Arubalisa* · 09-20-2010, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadd

i think i had a couple fish inside my mask after that.

:d

chileansea · 10-13-2010, 05:07 PM

What about the Natural Pool? I am also a non-swimmer but want to experience being surrounded by colorful creatures underwater. Is the Natural Pool a good place to start?

09-05-2010, 06:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
macbosnia Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 31	Best place to snorkel for non-swimmer Hello everyone, Do you have recommendations re: where to snorkel if you're a non-swimmer? I was thinking Baby Beach? Mac Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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09-05-2010, 09:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,251 Images: 80	baby beach is good providing one stays within the breakwater, where one can remain standing. then again, a nonswimmer should do some practicing in the pool too with and without snorkel equipment. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,226	You will find floating in salt water easier than you think and baby beach is the best place for people that aren't all that comfortable in the water. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

09-05-2010, 11:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,251 Images: 80	also too, avoid baby beach on the weekends and aruban holidays. the place is very crowded with residents then. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

09-06-2010, 10:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
macbosnia Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 31	Thanks!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-19-2010, 04:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
madge57 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2	Would Baby Beach be perfect for someone that hates to put their face in the water for the fear of a fish hitting them in the face?? My cousin is terrified that this will happen!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-19-2010, 05:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,251 Images: 80	i can tell you with most certainty a fish will not hit anyone in the face while swimming in aruba. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

09-19-2010, 11:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,226	Only time I ever had that happen is when the mate on a trip in the Bahamas threw half a loaf of bread around me on my way back to the boat. I think I had a couple fish inside my mask after that. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

10-13-2010, 05:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
chileansea Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 7	What about the Natural Pool? I am also a non-swimmer but want to experience being surrounded by colorful creatures underwater. Is the Natural Pool a good place to start? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook