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First time
Posted by: Judy (---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: July 25, 2007 11:03AM

This will be our first trip to St Maarten - we will be staying at Oyster Beach - Any tips, info, etc that you can share would be great - we love to snorkel
Thanks

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Re: First time
Posted by: ANON (---.nycmny83.covad.net)
Date: July 25, 2007 02:29PM

Rent a car is probly the most important thing you can do to make your trip nice. This is not a stay in one place kind of island and the convenience of a car will be a big help to enjoying it. And then make sure you dont leave anything of value or that you wouldn't want to part with in your car. Not in the car, the trunk or even the glove box.

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Re: First time
Posted by: Az Guy (---.ph.ph.cox.net)
Date: July 25, 2007 06:35PM

Snorkeling:
Friars Bay – this is always our first snorkel, water is calm and smooth. There is usually a wide variety of fish. You can snorkel to the right all the way to Happy Bay.
Bay Rouge – Our favorite place, this is where the cave is, snorkel around to the right from the beach. Usually excellent conditions with lotza fish.
Long Bay – Very, Very good with large fish. However, it is hard to get in and it is often very rough. Snorkel to the Left towards La Samana, there is a slight current you’ll be swimming into, then coming back is a breeze. If you catch it when conditions are right, you’ll love it. There are no services on the beach so bring your own.
Divi – Quickly becoming our new favorite. Snorkel to the left from the beach. Water gets very deep towards the point. Lots of bigger fish. Look for the Cannons on the bottom.
Creole Rock – You can “Ride the Rhinos” from Simpson bay to Grand Case. There is a snorkel stop at the rock.
Pinel Island – Is a nice ½ day trip – snorkeling is average – nice beach for hanging out.
Prickly Pear – Definitely a MUST. Take the Bluebeard trip. It’s an all day excursion and the snorkeling is excellent !!! Not to mention the wonderful boat ride.

~~ Once you've slept on an island, you'll never be the same ~~
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Re: First time
Posted by: Judy (---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: July 25, 2007 11:51PM

are any of these placees near oyster bay?

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Re: First time
Posted by: Az Guy (---.ph.ph.cox.net)
Date: July 26, 2007 03:16PM

Oyster Pond is on the East side of the island. Which is the Atlantic side. This side of the island is much rougher than the West side. All the snorkel spots I mentioned are on the West side of the island. Having said that - Please keep in mind - nothing on the island is more than 30 minutes away. As mentioned you will want to rent a car.

There is good snorkeling at Dawn Beach, which is right next to Oyster Pond. The current is normally pretty strong, just be aware of that.

~~ Once you've slept on an island, you'll never be the same ~~
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