ISO Caribbean islands for naturalists & snorkelers such as Guadeloupe, French West Indies

[Charlette]

I'm interested in learning places to visit similar to St. John's USVI in natural character. I've also been to Bonaire and Eleuthera.  One suggestion was Guadeloupe Island near Saint Martin for the Spring. Do you know if it would be worth the expense of getting there? Are there more attractive islands in the Caribbean for naturalists and snorkelers?

 

Thank you.

[Michaela Karger]

Try Grenada! A lovely, unspoiled island with beautiful beaches and lush rain forest. Snorkeling and diving including a fascinating underwater sculpture park. Bird watching tours, turtle watching, garden tours, whale & dolphin watching. Wonderful hikes. Waterfalls. Sailing. Organic chocolate production, herb gardens and organic farming projects. Warm-hearted and laid-back people. Small hotels in all categories.
I'm sure you would love it!

[Charlette]

What's the best way to get there, i.e. small plane or major airline?

[Peter Parker]

It depends where are you coming from. As far as concern to Saba Island a Dutch Antilles, it's volcanic island you can find here beautiful mountain forests, excellent scuba diving snorkeling spots and hiking. The island has only one harbor that's Well's Beach.

I must say a day is not enough to explore this Caribbean gem.

Have a comfortable stay in Luray VA Accommodations

[Anil]

An island worth going for dives and snorkling is Saba. Tad difficult to get to, but worth it. There is ofcourse the popular destination of Grand Cayman in Cayman Island.

[Charlette]

Saba has peaked my interest. Is it possible to get there as a day trip by boat from other nearby islands?

[David Lawrence]

i've snorkeled the BVI and I saw a lot. Haven't snorkeled Curacao but its known for great diving. Have any of you gone snorkeling there & should Micheala look into that too ?

[Amador island Tours]

Of Course there are! Puerto Rico Naturalist Yunque Rain forest (about to be one of 7 NEW NAture Wonder of the World,Guanica's Dry Forest one of World' s best preserve dry Forest, Cabo Rojo and Boqueron Wilflife refuge mostly migrating birds. Maricao Forest in Maricao, Susua Forest in Sabana Grande,Cambalache Forest in Arecibo and about 17 mores in only 3.500 Sq / Miles. Most hotel in Puerto Rico are close to Shore line but best snorkeling spots are in Guanica,Lajas and Cabo Rojo (SW) (for snorkeling bring own gear may save money). Fajardo town ;7 seas beach Can do Yunque rain forest (am),7 seas beach (PM) and then kayak night in a Bioluminicent Bay...Best of all no Passport needed and we the home of the Piña Colada and Worl'd best light beer "MEDALLA"

USVI? I had being in Saint Thomas( Magen's Bay) ,Saint Croix (Buck Island) but not too choices like Puerto Rico;" The Island Of Enchantment" Home of Ricky Martin,Daddy Yankee ,Benicio del Toro,Jose Feliciano.Erick Estrada.Rita Moreno.Jose Ferrer and many other Salsa singers ... and Me ! LOL! ... have fun Puerto Rico is a good option if on a budget... See you soon ... Juan