Grenada Snorkeling Guide: 5 Must‑See Spots from St. George’s Port

Among the best snorkeling spots in the Caribbean, Grenada stands out. This destination is made up of a handful of tropical islands surrounded by unspoiled natural reefs, a kaleidoscope of tropical fish and heavenly white sand beaches. Grab your snorkel gear and head to these Grenada snorkeling spots on your cruise vacation.

Key Takeaways: Best Places for Grenada Snorkeling

● Flamingo Bay: Flamingo Bay’s clear waters reveal the tropical gem this popular snorkel and dive site is named after: the flamingo tongue snail.

● Dragon Bay and the Underwater Sculpture Park: This masterpiece is home to 75 sculptures of ecological art at 16 feet below sea level.

● Grand Anse Beach: The white sands, shallow waters and calm conditions make Grand Anse Beach an idyllic destination and a great beginner spot for Grenada snorkeling.

● Morne Rouge Beach: This is a beginner’s paradise due to the near-perfect underwater visibility. The bay is relatively shallow, with gentle lapping waves and minimal swell.

● Magazine Beach and La Sagesse Beach: Both beaches are top locations to dive underwater and check out the marine life. La Sagesse also has a nature center where you can bird-watch and explore hiking trails.

● Explore our Grenada cruises to experience the best of the tri-island nation above and below the sea.

1. Goggle At Snails In Flamingo Bay

If you’re eager to see unique wildlife during your snorkeling vacation, set your sights on Flamingo Bay in Grenada. Here, clear waters reveal the tropical gem this popular snorkel and dive site is named after: the flamingo tongue snail.

This cute sea snail has vivid orange and yellow spots all over its body, but surprisingly, it has a white shell underneath its soft, fleshy camouflage. Hop on board a boat, goggle up and witness the explosion of color on the seafloor as you explore the sheltered bay's rich diversity and some of the best-conserved coral reefs with barrel sponges, long snout seahorses, pipe fish and more. Here's a fun game to play with family or friends: Try to spot the most flamingo tongue snails — winner gets a free ice cream.

This reef on the southwest coast of Grenada is easily accessible via boat. Whether you're an experienced snorkeler or new to it, incorporate this day trip early in your cruise planning to ensure you secure a spot.

You can visit all year round, though the best time for snorkeling in Grenada is during the dry months, between January and May. This is during the dry season, when seas tend to be calmer. Between June and December is the rainy season, which can reduce visibility, increase currents and make some beaches harder to reach.

This reef on the southwest coast of Grenada is easily accessible via boat. Whether you're an experienced snorkeler or new to it, incorporate this day trip early in your cruise planning to ensure you secure a spot.

You can visit all year round, though the best time for snorkeling in Grenada is during the dry months, between January and May. This is during the dry season, when seas tend to be calmer. Between June and December is the rainy season, which can reduce visibility, increase currents and make some beaches harder to reach.

2. Dive Into Dragon Bay And The Underwater Sculpture Park

Dragon Bay is in Grenada's Marine Protected Area of Molinière-Beauséjour. Locals consider it a natural playground, home to the best reef off Grenada. Be prepared to drop your jaw to the ocean floor when you see the variety and abundance of colorful sea creatures.

Grenada’s scuba diving scene is alive and well in Dragon Bay as well. On a dive, you can expect to see everything from lobsters, seahorses, moray eels, angelfish, parrotfish and even peacock flounder. There have been whale shark sightings in the area as well — don’t worry, they’re harmless to humans — though it’s extremely rare. The underwater topography is dramatic, with its deep volcanic rock channels shooting up from the ocean bed.

If you appreciate art like I do, Dragon Bay offers one more delight: you can experience the art of Grenada snorkeling at the Underwater Sculpture Park of Molinere Bay. The park is a masterpiece full of ecological art that can only be viewed if you're willing to get your hair wet!

Designed by British sculptor and environmentalist Jason deCaires Taylor, this park is home to 75 sculptures found 16 feet beneath the sea and holds a spot on National Geographic's 25 Wonders of the World. Some notable and most photographed pieces are the Vicissitudes, a ring of children holding hands and The Lost Correspondent, showing a man at a desk with a typewriter and 1970s newspaper articles on Grenada's history.

On any cruise to Grenada, I recommend you check the available shore excursions to this popular snorkeling spot, as it's a bucket list experience you'll never forget.

3. Drift Peacefully At Grand Anse Beach

The white sands, shallow waters and calm conditions make Grand Anse Beach an idyllic picture-perfect destination and a great beginner spot for Grenada snorkeling. It's sheltered from winds and strong currents, so it's also a great spot to go with the whole family.

Unfortunately, there aren't any corals close to shore at Grand Anse, but this sweeping bay is far from empty. If you dip your head under, you'll see schools of rainbow-hued fish, lobster and shrimp. Best of all, you won't need to charter a boat to reach this crescent moon-shaped beach. Just hop on a quick 10-minute ferry from St George's cruise port and you'll be sunbathing and snorkeling in no time. You can rent equipment on the beach and you can try other watersports such as surfing and kayaking to get the adrenaline going.

4. Enjoy The Beginner's Paradise On Morne Rouge Beach

Morne Rouge Beach (also called the "BBC Beach" because of the nearby BBC radio transmitter tower) lies southwest of Grand Anse Beach and is the perfect hangout if you're searching for something a little more off the beaten path. The calm waters make this beach the ideal spot for beginners and first-timers.

Due to the near-perfect underwater visibility, Morne Rouge Beach is one of the best snorkeling spots you can access from the mainland's beach, too. The bay is relatively shallow, has gentle lapping waves and minimal swell. This means you can comfortably swim quite far out — even if you're not a great swimmer or if deeper waters make you feel nervous. Like other spots in Grenada, you'll see a wonderful rainbow of fish alongside sea urchins, starfish and even eels.

The beach is spacious at 400 yards, so there's plenty of room to relax when you're out of the water. For maximum beach time, you can hire beach chairs, watch fishing boats come and go and climb up Quarantine Point for awe-inspiring panoramic views. If you have a family member or friend who is not keen on snorkeling but still wants to snap a few underwater photos, a transparent kayak is well worth the money!

Morne Rouge is quiet, away from the main buzz and relatively free from crowds. The beach is a 20-minute car or taxi ride away from St. George and is a great spot to chill out for the day.

5. Magazine Beach and La Sagesse Beach

As the name suggests, Magazine Beach is a picture-perfect spot to dive underwater and check out the marine life. It’s a 20-minute drive southwest from the port and is home to diverse fish species, such as lionfish and boxfish. The beach is clean but relatively unshaded, so it may pay to bring an umbrella!

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