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Musicman · 06-16-2009, 12:15 AM

Greetings! I will be staying at the Divi Dutch village my first trip to Aruba. Are there any places to snorkel from shore close by? I will be renting a car so actually any suggestions for good shore snorkeling would be appreciated.
Have fins, will travel.
Musicman

*Arubalisa* · 06-16-2009, 12:25 AM

Some of the best snorkeling is reached by shore. I have written about our best snorkeling experiences here.

http://www.shorediving.com/Earth/ABC/Aruba/index.htm is an excellent resource.

Musicman · 06-16-2009, 12:39 AM

Fantastic! Thanks Lisa...you've been a great help.
Have a safe and wonderful trip!
Musicman

*Arubalisa* · 06-16-2009, 08:35 AM

Thanks! We will probably snorkel this trip. This time we are going to try entering the water at Boca Catalina and make our way north to Catalina Cove. It is a MUCH much easier entry.

AzBarrelRacer · 06-21-2009, 05:49 PM

Is there any place where you can rent snorkel gear and snorkel from the shore?

jpsphr · 06-21-2009, 10:36 PM

We rented from Red Sail in front of the Marriott Ocean Club. Next time, we'll buy a set before we get there. The gear from Red Sail is actually fine, but by the time you rent for a few days, you might as well own them.

Like Arubalisa said, Boca Catalina Beach is a great snorkeling spot. It's not marked from the road like Arashi Beach or Baby Beach, but the hotel can tell you how to get there. You will be over coral about 50 feet from shore, with lots of great fish and clear water.

If you have a car, it's worth a trip to Baby Beach as well. The snorkeling isn't as interesting as it is at Catalina or Arashi, but it's very easy to do since it's so shallow.

Enjoy!

*Arubalisa* · 06-22-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AzBarrelRacer

Is there any place where you can rent snorkel gear and snorkel from the shore?

Aruba Watersports on Palm Beach between the Radisson and Occidental rents gear http://www.arubawatersportcenter.com/pricelist_WS.htm

Near Baby Beach, JADS Surf Shop.

swagmaster · 06-26-2009, 09:13 PM

Just got back, and highly recommend Boca Catalina, Catalina Cove, and Malmok. Nice and shallow, but do be aware of the current. It can be a tiring (but still safe) swim back if you let the current take you too far north. Look for the tour boat (Jolly Pirates, etc.) and you will know you are there.

AJ2 · 08-15-2009, 04:30 AM

Malmok is a great location for snorkeling. Baby Beach is also a great location.
If you go to far from the shore, the water gets to deep and you see less.

Cosmo · 08-15-2009, 09:06 PM

If you get hooked on snorkeling it is a good investment to buy your own gear, and take it with you.It is inexpensive and you get exactly what you want. There are some good websites ie LeisurePro that sell quality at good prices. . the snorkeling off the beaches in Aruba is great, Have fun

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Musicman Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 72	Fantastic! Thanks Lisa...you've been a great help. Have a safe and wonderful trip! Musicman Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,108 Images: 167	Thanks! We will probably snorkel this trip. This time we are going to try entering the water at Boca Catalina and make our way north to Catalina Cove. It is a MUCH much easier entry. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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AzBarrelRacer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6	Is there any place where you can rent snorkel gear and snorkel from the shore? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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jpsphr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boca Catalina Beach Marriott properties Mangel Halto for Snorkeling Posts: 104 Images: 21	We rented from Red Sail in front of the Marriott Ocean Club. Next time, we'll buy a set before we get there. The gear from Red Sail is actually fine, but by the time you rent for a few days, you might as well own them. Like Arubalisa said, Boca Catalina Beach is a great snorkeling spot. It's not marked from the road like Arashi Beach or Baby Beach, but the hotel can tell you how to get there. You will be over coral about 50 feet from shore, with lots of great fish and clear water. If you have a car, it's worth a trip to Baby Beach as well. The snorkeling isn't as interesting as it is at Catalina or Arashi, but it's very easy to do since it's so shallow. Enjoy! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

06-26-2009, 09:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
swagmaster Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 59 Images: 1	Just got back, and highly recommend Boca Catalina, Catalina Cove, and Malmok. Nice and shallow, but do be aware of the current. It can be a tiring (but still safe) swim back if you let the current take you too far north. Look for the tour boat (Jolly Pirates, etc.) and you will know you are there. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-15-2009, 04:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
AJ2 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchebo, malmok, palm beach and the paddock :-) Posts: 8	Malmok is a great location for snorkeling. Baby Beach is also a great location. If you go to far from the shore, the water gets to deep and you see less. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Cosmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boca Catilina Posts: 367	If you get hooked on snorkeling it is a good investment to buy your own gear, and take it with you.It is inexpensive and you get exactly what you want. There are some good websites ie LeisurePro that sell quality at good prices. . the snorkeling off the beaches in Aruba is great, Have fun Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook