We'll be staying at the Oyster Bay Beach Resort for the first time in a couple weeks.

I understand a concessionaire there offers complimentary snorkel gear for guests to use. Does anyone know if that gear can be taken to other nearby beaches?

I just called the Oyster Bay's toll-free number, but was told the snorkel gear concessionaire would have to answer my question. I'd rather not make an international phone call to him/her.

If we can use the complimentary snorkel gear at other SXM beaches, then we'll leave our snorkel gear at home.

Thanks!

We "rented" snorkel gear along with a kayak (paid for kayak) and they never knew where we went with it. Facts are, we went right in front of Dawn Beach but who's to know if you would take it somewhere else. As long as you return it the same day. If I recall you had to put up something (room key?) for the "rental"

Thanks for the scoop, John!

Recently returned from a wonderful week at Oyster Bay Beach Resort.

For anyone following this thread, guests of the Oyster Bay resort can sign out snorkel gear -- Free -- when they arrive, and not have to return it until they are leaving the island (i.e., days later or an enitre week). Take the gear wherever you like, but if you don't return it before you leave, you'll be charged $50 per set.