Snorkeling is an excellent holiday activity as well because it can be equally enjoyed by individuals of different ages and swimming abilities. With a little experience, especially under the watchful eye of trained guides, Snorkeling is a safe activity for the entire family. Most snorkeling in St. Lucia is done in the calm of sheltered bays such as Anse Cochon, Anse Mamin, Malgretoute and Beausejour. The magnificent reefs of these and other areas are accessible from the beach as well as by sea. Most day charter boats on the island include an hour of snorkeling with their excursions and there are numerous licensed water taxi and other boat operators who provide snorkeling trips, complete with quality equipment, to wherever you care to go.
Many hotels even provide the equipment for free.
Even though snorkeling is a very easy activity, dive operators offer courses for those who wish to learn the more sophisticated techniques. There are two important considerations for snorkelers that must be noted. The first is safety. While even novice swimmers can become very competent at the sport, respect must always be shown for the strong currents which exist as you get away from the beach. Snorkeling without boat support should always be done close to shore.