Snorkeling Beach Guides

Ten Caribbean beaches that still feel the way Negril and Aruba did before the cruise-ship era — uninhabited cays in the Grenadines, black sand below the Pitons, four-mile stretches with a single beach bar. With access notes, costs, and how to chain them into a two-week loop.

Krabi zone by zone: Railay's world-class climbing and photogenic caves, Ao Nang's restaurant scene and tour departures, island-hopping to sandbar formations and Hong Lagoon, Phi Phi's restored Maya Bay, plus the Emerald Pool and hot springs. Includes THB prices, longtail boat costs, and dry vs. wet season comparison.

Los Roques sits 160 kilometers north of Caracas — 350 islands and cays with some of the healthiest coral reefs and emptiest beaches left in the Caribbean. This guide covers the cays, the diving, the bonefishing, and how to navigate a trip to Venezuela.

Everything you need for underwater photography at the beach: gear recommendations from $350 to pro setups, the best shore-entry photo spots from Hawaii to Bali, and techniques for color, lighting, and composition underwater.

From pontoon snorkeling to Cod Hole liveaboards, Cairns delivers the best access to the Great Barrier Reef's 2,300 kilometers of coral, plus island day trips and the Daintree Rainforest where reef meets jungle.

Cozumel is two islands in one: calm west-coast beach clubs and raw east-coast surf. From the starfish sandbar at El Cielo to drift diving along Palancar Reef, here's how to navigate the cruise port chaos and find the real island.

Galápagos beaches come in white, gold, and red, populated by sea lions, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies with zero fear of humans. From Tortuga Bay's mangrove kayaking to Kicker Rock's hammerhead sharks, here's the complete beach and dive guide.

A guide to Grand Cayman covering Seven Mile Beach, Smith Cove snorkeling, Rum Point, Starfish Point, Stingray City encounters, world-class wall diving at Orange Canyon and Trinity Caves, the USS Kittiwake wreck, restaurant picks from Camana Bay to Vivine's Kitchen, and practical travel tips.

Nosy Be Madagascar combines tropical beaches, black lemur encounters, and exceptional diving across 40+ sites. This guide covers the best beaches, island-hopping routes, Lokobe National Park, and where to eat zebu steak with green peppercorn sauce.

Oahu packs world-class surf on the North Shore, the turquoise perfection of Lanikai, and the urban energy of Waikiki into one island. With 112 miles of coastline, every shore has a different personality and season.

Palau diving beaches deliver some of the world's best underwater experiences — sharks at Blue Corner, mantas at German Channel, stingless jellyfish in Jellyfish Lake, and pristine Rock Islands. This guide covers top dive sites, costs, and how to plan a trip to Micronesia's marine sanctuary.

A guide to Grenada's beaches covering Grand Anse, Morne Rouge, the volcanic sands of Bathway, the underwater sculpture park at Moliniere, turtle nesting at Levera, plus the Gouyave Fish Fry, spice plantation tours, dive sites, and practical travel tips for the Spice Island.

A complete guide to the Whitsunday Islands — from Whitehaven Beach's silica sand and Hill Inlet's tidal art to multi-day sailing trips, reef snorkeling at Hardy Reef, and island resort options.

San Andrés Island's Sea of Seven Colors is backed by one of the Americas' largest barrier reefs. From the natural aquarium at El Acuario to the Raizal seafood stew rondón, this guide covers Colombia's most remote Caribbean destination.

Tofo Beach Mozambique offers year-round whale shark encounters, manta ray diving, and a backpacker-friendly atmosphere along Inhambane Province's golden coast. This guide covers dive sites, accommodation, and how to reach Africa's marine megafauna capital.

Palawan broken down by hub: El Nido's island-hopping Tours A-D with lagoon details, Coron's world-class shipwreck diving and thermocline lakes, Puerto Princesa's Underground River permits, inter-hub transport options, and the best months for clear seas and diving visibility.

Diani Beach Kenya offers 17 kilometers of white sand backed by coral reefs, colobus monkey forests, and Swahili-coast culture. From budget backpacker dorms to luxury villas, this guide covers everything you need to plan your trip to Kenya's south coast.

Fernando de Noronha limits visitors to 500 at a time, producing some of the clearest water and most pristine beaches in the Atlantic. From Baía do Sancho's cliff-enclosed sands to Atalaia's reservation-only snorkeling pools, here's the complete guide.

A comprehensive guide to Nassau and the Bahamas beaches covering Paradise Island, Junkanoo Beach, Love Beach, Rose Island day trips, Exuma swimming pigs, Harbour Island's Pink Sand Beach, snorkeling and diving, plus practical tips on transport, dining, and the best time to visit.

Grace Bay is world-famous, but Turks and Caicos has far more: kitesurfing at Long Bay, dramatic cliffs at Mudjin Harbour, shallow wading at Taylor Bay, and wall diving off Grand Turk. A guide to the beaches beyond the resort strip.

A guide to the Whitsunday Islands, from Whitehaven Beach's pure silica sand and Hill Inlet tidal patterns to Great Barrier Reef snorkeling at Hardy Reef, multi-day sailing options, and hidden beaches at Tongue Bay and Butterfly Bay, with stinger season precautions and practical logistics.

Grenada's 45 beaches range from the two-mile sweep of Grand Anse to turtle-nesting Levera and the world's first underwater sculpture park. A compact, nutmeg-scented island with no cruise-port chaos and some of the Caribbean's best snorkeling.

Seven Mile Beach is the headliner, but Cemetery Beach has better snorkeling, Owen Island on Little Cayman is deserted, and the Kittiwake wreck sits in diveable depth off the west coast. Plus Stingray City ethics, the turtle farm debate, and why May is the value month.

Aitutaki's lagoon is the postcard, but Rarotonga's reef snorkeling at Titikaveka and Muri Beach's kayak-to-motu lagoon make the Cook Islands a two-island trip. Plus getting there via Auckland or LA, ika mata worth eating, and realistic daily budgets.