St. Barts, the Best Snorkeling in the Caribbean

With the sparkling Caribbean ocean all around, there are endless surprises waiting as you are adrift. Spots like the Grand Cul-de-Sac Bay feel like a dream come true for nature enthusiasts, eager to get to know the flora and fauna that make a home on our beautiful island. Vibrant marine life and stunning coastal landscapes overlooking the horizon and beyond, for either a relaxing afternoon feeling the breeze in your hair or an exciting day exploring what lies out there.

Our dear sister property Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa’s Watersports Center is available for all Le Barth Villa Rental guests to get their required equipment and dive right into it – the best snorkeling in the Caribbean is just around the corner.

Swimming with turtles

Gentle and majestic, sea turtles are our beloved neighbors, always swimming slowly and gliding around, without a care in the world, just in the moment. When visiting sunny St. Barts, swimming with turtles is a must. An unforgettable experience of deep connection with nature and the delicate environment that lives by the water.

Of course, it is important to always be mindful, swim with care, and not approach them aggressively or imposingly – let them approach you instead, and get to explore the surroundings side by side. You can even take a photo or two if you find the right angle, as long as your camera can withstand getting wet and you remember to turn off the flash.

Scuba Diving in St. Barts

If you are a bit more experienced when it comes to the underwater worlds, scuba diving in St. Barts is the way to go – an inspiring, sensory delight due to the vibrant colors courtesy of the shallow water and the soft, sandy bottom, which reflects the sunlight in a quite impressive manner. For advanced divers, there’s also The Kaïali, a wreck dive with two entrances and many mysteries.

Around the island, there are several alternatives for those who are eager to get their oxygen tank on and explore, including certified dive shops aligned with PADI and Scuba Schools International.

Dare to experience diving in St. Barts and fall in love with the many surprises hiding within waves and tides.

Explore a Lively Coral Reef in the Caribbean

Usually regarded as underwater rainforests, resting in the shallow bottom of the ocean, coral reefs are beyond diverse, and their ecological significance has no comparison. They provide a home for countless sea creatures and nurture the soil in which they are perched.

Exploring coral reefs in the Caribbean is not just a deeply entertaining enterprise where the sense of wanderlust has no end, it is also a preservation effort – as when you approach those who practice safe and sustainable reef snorkeling or diving, you actively contribute to scientific outreach while creating everlasting memories of an experience unlike any other.

As the sun shines on our dreamy island, it’s time to plan the vacation of a lifetime. Join us in St. Barts and let’s dive into wonder!