Kayak And Snorkel Beach Break

OVERVIEW

Observe the natural wonders above and beneath the water’s surface by kayaking and snorkeling off Antigua’s northeastern shore. To maximize your time on the water, a Carolina skiff will take you from the fishing village of Seatons and on into the North Sound Marine Park. There, you will paddle along in a caravan of kayaks, pausing to observe birds such as pelicans and to listen to the naturalist guide elaborate on the natural environment. Red mangroves line the islets, providing shelter for wildlife, stabilizing the coastline and filtering the water to keep it crystal-clear. That clarity will be especially helpful as you snorkel off Great Bird Island, which you will reach by speedboat. You can expect to see marine life such as blue parrotfish, banded butterflyfish and a type of grouper known as red hinds. You may also see stingrays and spotted eagle rays, which are related but noticeably different.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Paddle a kayak among the mangrove-lined islets in North Sound Marine Park.
• Look for birds and other animals that find shelter in the red mangroves.
• Snorkel through the crystal-clear waters off the natural habitat Great Bird Island.
• Cruise to the kayaking and snorkeling sites in a Carolina skiff and by speedboat.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.