On 22 Dec 2003 10:00:56 -0800, john wrote:
> We'll be visiting Ocho Rios on a cruise. leaving right after
> Christmas. We've stayed in Jamaica many times, buty always in a
> resort (and mostly in Negril), so I'm not familiar with the beaches
> around Ocho Rios. Could anyone tell me where would be a good beach
> close to OR from which we could snorkel?
The main beach there, Turtle beach, should be fine for snorkeling.
> I'm honestly not
> enthusiastic about going on the cruise shore excursion snorkeling.
> The price is outlandish and they only let you stay in the water for a
> short time.
You can rent one of the small wooden glass-bottom-boats at the beach to
take you around. Done that a few years ago, they take you out up to were
the big cruise-ships are, it's wonderful clear water and should be fine for
snorkeling. Don't really remember what I paid for the trip, but it wasn't
that much (something in the range of 15 US $ for 90 minutes). If you book
it longer it should get significantly cheaper (you just have to haggle
about the price with the boat-owner).
Regards,
Frank |
