by Carol May | Apr 30, 2023 | blog
I was fortunate to recently visit Misool Eco Resort. It is located in the Raja Ampat archipelago in Indonesia. Nestled amidst a pristine island landscape and it offered an unparalleled snorkelling experience. Arriving here was a dream come true and exceeded all my...
by Wendy Simon | Mar 20, 2023 | blog
Palau is a small country but it’s a biggie on my list of most awesome places to snorkel. How many other small island nations can you go and snorkel with mandarin fish, swooping mantas in every direction, thrilling channels with schools of fish, jacks and sharks....
by Wendy Simon | Dec 1, 2022 | blog
pure joy Sargassum Frogfish it’s raining fish Forgotten Islands, The Banda Sea, Raja Ampat and Wonderful Wakatobi. Six Weeks of Absolute Bliss… Twenty-four nights on the luxurious Coralia liveaboard through the Forgotten Islands to Raja Ampat, followed by...
by Wendy Simon | Apr 15, 2022 | blog
In March 2022 Snorkeling Etc operated two trips in Cuba. The first 12 day trip included 4 nights touring in Havana and Trinidad and then 7 nights on board the JAII in the Gardens of the Queen, a remote marine protected area. The second trip focused on just the Gardens...
by Wendy Simon | Feb 8, 2022 | blog
Cuba is so lively and vibrant, both on land and in the water! Old Havana In January we first spent 4 days experiencing the arts, music, dance and cuisine of Havana and Trinidad. It was meaningful and touching to see community projects and most of all to interact with...
by Wendy Simon | Nov 1, 2021 | blog
Back from a dreamy three weeks snorkeling in French Polynesia. Once it became clear the October Banda Sea and Raja trips couldn’t operate, I chartered a 65 foot catamaran for an exploratory trip through the Tuamotu islands of Rangiroa, Apataki, Toau and Fakarava. We...