Surrounded on all sides by coral
reefs, St. Maarten offers excellent snorkeling opportunities from both
the shore and by boat. Snorkelers on St. Maarten are likely to see
schools of grunts, parrotfish and surgeonfish swimming in the crystal
waters. Sea Turtles are also a frequent guest of St. Maarten
(particularly on the southern and eastern sides of the island), with
green turtles, hawksbill, loggerhead and leatherback among the species
you may see. Some of the more popular areas for snorkeling on St.
Maarten include Dawn Beach, Cay Bay, Mullet Beach, Lay Bay and Simpson
Bay.
