What you will see
The reliable star is the green turtle — grazing the seagrass beds in one to three metres of water, unbothered by company that keeps a respectful distance. Around the jetty pilings and shallow structures: schooling juvenile fish, the occasional frogfish low on the growth, and if you are patient over the sand, some of the macro life the divers travel for. Visibility varies with tide and weather, but the shallowness works in your favour — everything is close.
Where to go in
- Off the jetties and bungalow stilts — the house reefs start immediately; many guests never need a boat.
- Guided snorkel sessions — worth it at least once: the same spotters who find frogfish for divers find them for snorkellers.
- Boat-assisted snorkelling — riding along on dive boats opens the outer sites where conditions allow.
Conditions and conduct
The lagoon side is calm most days — this is protected, shallow water, friendly to nervous swimmers and children under supervision. The rules mirror the diving ones: no standing on reef or seagrass, no touching turtles, and a clear lane for any turtle heading up to breathe. Reef-safe sunscreen or a rash guard, always — the packing guide covers it.
