Thread: Antigua / Barbuda Diving and Snorkeling

From http://www.antigua-barbuda.org/index.htm

Both Antigua and Barbuda are almost completely surrounded by well-preserved coral reefs, walls, and shipwrecks. The southern and eastern coasts of Antigua and virtually the entire coast of Barbuda are surrounded by shelfs, providing excellent conditions for spectacular shallow diving and snorkeling. There is little or no current in most places, and the water temperature averages about 80 F (25 C).

Underwater visibility ranges from 50 to 140 feet, and tropical marine plants and animals are diverse and plentiful. Snorkeling is possible at many of both islands' most beautiful beaches; one of Antigua's best-known offshore sites, Cades Reef, is now partly contained in a designated underwater park. Another popular destination is the wreck of the Andes, a three-masted merchant ship that sank in 1905 and now rests in less than thirty feet of water . . .

Barbuda's encircling reefs contain an enormous number of wrecks, most of which are yet to be explored . . .. To dive off Barbuda, it is best to make arrangements with a dive shop on Antigua to have the necessary equipment taken over by air or boat.

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ANTIGUA DIVE OPERATORS ASSOCIATION:
http://divetravel.netfirms.com/

Big John's Dive Antigua:
http://diveantigua.com

Treasure Island Cruises:
Web site address: www.treasureislandcruises.ag
Email address: ticruises@actol.net

I did a snorkel with the Stingrays at Antiqua, and LOVED it!

Thiere is SO much to see here... I need to go back!

Here's a 'before and after,' showing one of the rays coming in for a landing, and then after she's buried herself in the sand... reall cool to watch them do that!

Do you have anyone that you recommend for private tours or did you go through the ship you were on? I liked the pictures of the stingrays!

Thanks!
I went through the ship on that one.
I will sometimes do that if it's the first time ever I have been to that particular port. (Or if there are time issues, of course)

Next time in Antigua, I will probably look for a private tour.
If you find a great one, please let us know.

Originally Posted by 2tallkids

Do you have anyone that you recommend for private tours or did you go through the ship you were on? I liked the pictures of the stingrays!

Are you looking for scuba or snorkeling?

PE

In Antigua, I went with Eli's Eco Tour and loved it. A little bit of everything. Lots-o-pics:

Carnival Valor Adventure Antigua Eco Tour April 2005

PE -
Do you happen to have a good recommendation specifically for snorkeling?