We loved this Grenada snorkel tour to the Underwater Sculpture Park! If you are visiting the “Isle of Spice”, this fun, guided snorkel tour, is one of our top recommendations if you are looking for a great water adventure!
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This half-day excursion was a highlight of our week-long stay in Grenada!
This memorable tour can be booked through Viator here: 4-hour snorkel cruise to Underwater Sculptures with boat dogs“, or explore the link below with over two hundred reviews, and book this popular, highly rated tour too!
We share details and pictures from our awesome experience of this Grenada snorkel and cruise! The sculptures can be viewed by scuba diving or simply snorkeling like we did!
Also, be sure to check our website for more articles and tips from our Grenada vacation, including our review of Sandals Grenada where we stayed!
*Did You Know: The Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park in Grenada is a collection of 75 works by Jason de Caires Taylor. Installed in 2006, it is the world’s first underwater sculpture park!
Grenada Snorkel Tour Summary & Description
Summary – what to expect on the excursion:
- Meeting Point: Grand Anse Beach, St. George, Grenada
- Snorkeling at Underwater Sculptures Park
- Buffet Lunch: delicious and fresh!
- Snorkeling at Flamingo Bay
- Return to meeting point
PRO TIP: if you are staying in a hotel away from Grand Anse beach, like Sandals Grenada or Royalton Grenada, pick-up and drop-off transportation can be arranged for an additional cost. Our transfer was convenient – we recommend it!
Since we were staying at Sandals Grenada, we booked the shuttle service. Available for additional cost, the transfer took about twenty minutes.
We were the first ones to be picked up. Marc, the captain of our cruise, picked us up at our resort lobby.
There was only one other hotel stop, Royalton Grenada, on the way to the dock. Overall, the transfer to and from the dock, was very convenient for us to book together with the excursion.
Grenada Snorkel – Meeting Point & Introduction
Once we arrived at Grand Anse Beach, we waited at the dock which was the designated meeting point.
We were shuttled to the tour boat by dinghy and removed our shoes once on board. The boat did not feel crowded at all.
The crew members on the boat consisted of Marc, also our snorkel guide, his wife, who cooked our tasty lunch, and crew member, Junior.
Also, as indicated when booking this particular snorkel tour, there are dogs on the boat! We had two dogs on the cruise, both friendly and well behaved!
The dogs were kept below deck initially as everyone first arrived and settled in for the cruise.
During the tour, both dogs even leaped into the water from the boat! They were very cute and entertaining!
Overall, the boat was well kept and spacious enough for everyone to have a comfortable seat.
Marc was friendly, welcomed everyone and explained what to expect on the cruise and the snorkel sites.
A booklet of the sculptures was also passed around before our snorkel. It included pictures and a brief description of each piece.
At the start of the cruise, we sailed by St. George for picturesque views of the city from the water! It was a great way to see the colourful buildings and city.
Snorkeling at the Underwater Sculptures Park
The first snorkel stop is Molinere Bay for the Underwater Sculptures Park!
“Molinere Bay Underwater Sculpture Park…It was widely acclaimed as the first of its kind. The site is now listed as one of National Geographic’s 25 Wonders of the World.”
-Source: Jason deCaires Taylor website:
https://underwatersculpture.com/projects/molinere-underwater-sculpture-park/
The tour included the use of snorkel equipment and floating devices. All the equipment was in good condition.
Also, the decision was left up to you whether or not to use the floatation swim belt that is wrapped around your waist. My husband and I both decided to use the belt at the first snorkel stop!
In the water, Marc guided us from sculpture to sculpture. He also carried a flag so that everyone could easily locate him to follow. We explored many of the works, including popular pieces such as “The Vicissitudes”, “Christ of the Deep”, and “The Lost Correspondent”!
Although it was not a bright, sunny day, fortunately, the water was not too murky for our underwater camera! We were still able to capture some nice pictures and videos during our snorkel!
The underwater sculptures were fantastic to see in person! In fact, this experience was even better than we both expected! We loved exploring the sculpture park! It was definitely a unique experience for us!
Also, it is important to note that the sculptures were visible from the surface of the water! None of the sculptures were too deep as they could be seen simply by snorkeling. There were a couple of people that swam closer to the sculptures by the ocean floor for a closer look!
Our group was at this snorkel stop for about an hour. We had an ample amount of time to explore!
Lunch
A tasty buffet lunch is also included with an open bar. Non-alcoholic beverages like juice, pop, and water were also available.
Different types of salad, meat, fish, bread, fruits, and dessert were available! The food was fresh, delicious, and plentiful for everyone!
Snorkeling at Flamingo Bay
The second snorkel spot is Flamingo Bay! We snorkeled here for about an hour. Some people chose to relax on the boat while a group of us snorkeled!
There were interesting rock formations, fish, and sea life to explore! The water is not too deep and we felt it was enough time here as well! Overall, we enjoyed snorkeling at Flamingo Bay!
Lastly, the sail back to Grand Anse was great! It was relaxing to just sit back and enjoy the beautiful views with music in the background.
Similar to our arrival, once we were close to Grand Anse beach, we took the dinghy back to the dock where we started. And Marc drove us all back to our hotels.
Grenada Snorkel – Tips & Info
Additional notes:
- bring towels, sunscreen
- underwater camera – we highly recommend bringing one!
- there is a restroom below deck, on the boat
- as advertised, there are dogs on the boat – they were well behaved on our tour!
Grenada Snorkel to Underwater Sculptures with boat dogs: Conclusion
Overall, we loved this excursion! Despite the cloudy weather throughout our tour, the 4-hour snorkel cruise to Underwater Sculptures with boat dogs was fantastic! This snorkel trip, exploring the various underwater sculptures, was a really fun and unique experience for me and my husband!
All the crew members were friendly and helpful! We felt comfortable, safe, and really enjoyed the tour from beginning to end!
Therefore, if you enjoy snorkeling, we highly recommend this tour! It was a fun, memorable snorkel trip! If we return to Grenada, we want to experience this tour again! And hopefully, it will be a warm sunny, bright day!
Happy adventures! Enjoy Grenada!
If you love the water, do not hesitate to book this Grenada Snorkel trip!
Grenada: Where to Stay
We stayed at the beautiful Sandals Grenada! Highly recommended, we loved our week long stay!
Check back for our detailed review with pictures and tips for Sandals Grenada.
Explore other hotels and resorts in St. George in Grenada, on Booking.com here or in the link below:
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Grenada: Useful Resources
Other websites you may find useful in researching Grenada:
- Grenada Tourism Authority: https://www.puregrenada.com/
- Trip Advisor: Grenada
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