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imaflipn · 01-13-2011, 01:19 PM

Greetings:
I'm curious if there are many reports of people being stung by jelly's. I've visited the Caribbean several times. Jamaica, Bahamas, Cancun, and I have been stung 2 out of the 3 times I've been there. While in the Bahamas and Cancun I was stung each time. In the Bahamas it was quite windy, so I know the wind was blowing them into shallow waters, but with Cancun, I was in shin-deep water and was stung. This has made me a bit scared to try snorkeling or even enter the water at the resort we're staying at. How prevelant are these annoying and painful creatures? Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

*Andrea J.* · 01-13-2011, 01:37 PM

this forum has been up and running for almost 4 years.
jellyfish talk is very infrequent.
i think it is a non issue
but check the thread link below
Jelly fish

~Amy~® · 01-13-2011, 01:59 PM

In my 23 trips to Aruba, there was a jellyfish problem once back in April 2006 (lasted a whole two hours - LOL!) They had everyone out of the water for a couple of hours and then all was fine again. It is definitely a rarity in Aruba so I wouldn't even think twice about it.

phillyboater · 01-13-2011, 03:06 PM

It is extremely rare probably due to the trade winds.

kent · 01-13-2011, 10:20 PM

We are going for our 22nd trip and my wife has been stung twice. She is soooo sweet they always find her. She just told me last night, I don't know if I want to go in the ocean without her dive skin. She is the type that she really swells up after any sting so she is not average when it comes to that kind of stuff.

TomFrederick · 01-14-2011, 07:58 AM

>>> "In my 23 trips to Aruba"
---- A few more trips for me and have never seen one. First started going end of May and now 2 weeks in June so time of year might make a difference.

01-13-2011, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
imaflipn Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2	Jellyfish Greetings: I'm curious if there are many reports of people being stung by jelly's. I've visited the Caribbean several times. Jamaica, Bahamas, Cancun, and I have been stung 2 out of the 3 times I've been there. While in the Bahamas and Cancun I was stung each time. In the Bahamas it was quite windy, so I know the wind was blowing them into shallow waters, but with Cancun, I was in shin-deep water and was stung. This has made me a bit scared to try snorkeling or even enter the water at the resort we're staying at. How prevelant are these annoying and painful creatures? Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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01-13-2011, 01:37 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: 13,258 Images: 80	this forum has been up and running for almost 4 years. jellyfish talk is very infrequent. i think it is a non issue but check the thread link below Jelly fish 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.

01-13-2011, 01:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
~Amy~® Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,631	In my 23 trips to Aruba, there was a jellyfish problem once back in April 2006 (lasted a whole two hours - LOL!) They had everyone out of the water for a couple of hours and then all was fine again. It is definitely a rarity in Aruba so I wouldn't even think twice about it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ ~Amy~® Cabo San Lucas: March 2012 26th trip to Aruba: April 2012 27th trip to Aruba: Sept. 2012

01-13-2011, 03:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
phillyboater Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 86	It is extremely rare probably due to the trade winds. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-13-2011, 10:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
kent Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: palm beach, mangel halto for snorkling Age: 48 Posts: 606	We are going for our 22nd trip and my wife has been stung twice. She is soooo sweet they always find her. She just told me last night, I don't know if I want to go in the ocean without her dive skin. She is the type that she really swells up after any sting so she is not average when it comes to that kind of stuff. 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

01-14-2011, 07:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
TomFrederick Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Under a hut, walking Eagle Beach, lunch on the beach, Amstel Bright Beer on the beach, coffee in the morning on the beach, taking a dip in the sea, Posts: 305	>>> "In my 23 trips to Aruba" ---- A few more trips for me and have never seen one. First started going end of May and now 2 weeks in June so time of year might make a difference. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook