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mattmorr · 01-14-2009, 12:07 PM

Has anyone been snorkeling in the Boca, Catalina Cove, or Malmok recently? It was in terrible condition in November due to the Hurricane. Any info would be great.

Schnauzerjoy · 01-14-2009, 03:21 PM

The bottom changed quite a lot from the last storm.

Visibility changes quite a lot from day to day .

At least as much fish now as any time earlier in 2008.

Quite a lot of turtles recently.

Cosmo · 01-14-2009, 09:48 PM

I love the snorkeling in Boca Catalina area but have never seen any turtles in the past. How far do you have to swim out to see them ,are they out in the open or by the reefs.

kent · 01-15-2009, 07:37 AM

Last July I went very early in the morning. It was still dark when I got in the water. That morning I saw 5 turtles, 2 sting rays, squid, and many fish. They were just swimming along shore where you would be snorkling. Kent

Cosmo · 01-15-2009, 08:24 AM

Thanks, I have seen the stingrays, tons of fish, and even an occasional squid, but never the turtles, looking forward to it. Next trip in 4 days

Schnauzerjoy · 01-15-2009, 04:41 PM

You cannot expect to see turtles on every swim, but I would say 1 out of 5 if you are on your own. If you are more people you can spread out and increase your chances.

They are anywhere from 4 meters from shore and all the way out to Antilla.

Have fun

Carsten

Cosmo · 01-15-2009, 08:23 PM

Sounds great thanks for the info

mattmorr · 01-16-2009, 09:14 PM

Good news!! Thanks for the info.

buzzy · 01-22-2009, 06:04 PM

Is snorkling better at Boca Catalina & Malmok than at Baby Beach?

*Arubalisa* · 01-22-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buzzy

Is snorkling better at Boca Catalina & Malmok than at Baby Beach?

This varies by personal opinion in my mind.

We enjoy Boca Catalina/Malmok just fine and imo, it is safer as long as you stay near shore.

01-14-2009, 12:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
mattmorr Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boca Catalina, Malmok, Catalina Cove, Palm Beach, Lighthose. Posts: 43	How's the snorkeling lately Has anyone been snorkeling in the Boca, Catalina Cove, or Malmok recently? It was in terrible condition in November due to the Hurricane. Any info would be great. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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01-14-2009, 03:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Schnauzerjoy Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: My swimming pool with a 7/7 or in my boat with a fishing rod looking in at Malmok. Posts: 276	The bottom changed quite a lot from the last storm. Visibility changes quite a lot from day to day . At least as much fish now as any time earlier in 2008. Quite a lot of turtles recently. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-14-2009, 09:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cosmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boca Catilina Posts: 368	I love the snorkeling in Boca Catalina area but have never seen any turtles in the past. How far do you have to swim out to see them ,are they out in the open or by the reefs. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-15-2009, 07:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
kent Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: palm beach, mangel halto for snorkling Age: 47 Posts: 547	Last July I went very early in the morning. It was still dark when I got in the water. That morning I saw 5 turtles, 2 sting rays, squid, and many fish. They were just swimming along shore where you would be snorkling. Kent Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Snorkel Mangel Halto, day or night with a waterscooter. Check out our website. E-mail Stuart at arubabob@live.com or call Stuart local: 745-7459 Or visit: www.arubabobsnorkeling.com

01-15-2009, 08:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cosmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boca Catilina Posts: 368	Thanks, I have seen the stingrays, tons of fish, and even an occasional squid, but never the turtles, looking forward to it. Next trip in 4 days Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-15-2009, 04:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Schnauzerjoy Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: My swimming pool with a 7/7 or in my boat with a fishing rod looking in at Malmok. Posts: 276	You cannot expect to see turtles on every swim, but I would say 1 out of 5 if you are on your own. If you are more people you can spread out and increase your chances. They are anywhere from 4 meters from shore and all the way out to Antilla. Have fun Carsten Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-15-2009, 08:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cosmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boca Catilina Posts: 368	Sounds great thanks for the info Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-16-2009, 09:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
mattmorr Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boca Catalina, Malmok, Catalina Cove, Palm Beach, Lighthose. Posts: 43	Good news!! Thanks for the info. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next Aruba trip to the Marriott Surf Club November 2012.

01-22-2009, 06:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
buzzy Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5	Is snorkling better at Boca Catalina & Malmok than at Baby Beach? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook