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Icacos Island Snorkeling

3/5/2016

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Lots of people travel to Icacos Island to relax on the beach, bring a picnic, or just soak up the sun and enjoy the day.  However, if you're the type of person who wants to do a bit of snorkeling and exploring we can help you!  Here are some of our favorite snorkeling spots around Icacos Island. 
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icacos island snorkeling

Icacos Island Snorkeling Spot #1

This first spot is where most of the big boats will stop and snorkel.  The depth in this spot is about 20 feet at its deepest and there is great reef structure to explore.  If you want to snorkel to this spot by shore you should be very aware of the ocean currents. You will see white mooring balls marking the snorkeling sites. ​

icacos island snorkeling

Icacos Island Snorkeling Spot #2

This spot is a great place for beginner snorkelers or even experienced swimmers who are a bit more comfortable in the ocean.  There is plenty of reef structure at this spot along with limestone rocks that still remain from when there used to be a rock quarry on Icacos Island.  The ocean currents here often run north to south and the ocean depth is a max of about 10 feet. Parrot fish, lobster, snapper, blue tang, and sting rays can all be seen here. ​

icacos island snorkeling

Icacos Island Snorkeling Spot #3

This snorkeling spot near Icacos Island is located on the south east part of Icacos Island.  This spot is a frequent home to all kinds of ocean life such as sea turtles, manatees, fish and even dolphins.  If you visit this spot you should be aware of sea urchins on the shore.  You don't want to step on those! Maximum depth of about 10 feet.  ​

icacos island snorkeling

Icacos Island Snorkeling Spot #4

This snorkeling spot has a nice little reef wall that is home to parrot fish, blue tang, snapper, sea turtles, sting rays, etc. About 15 feet is the max depth and the current, like most places around Icacos Island, is usually going east to west. ​
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1/3/2021 05:10:21 am

This is aawesome

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