Crystal blue waters and spritely sea air will inspire you to explore the island’s captivating shores — and what lies beneath.

Visit two different areas to check out incredible sea species. First, head to the wild shores of the west coast to visit a marine park. While somewhat remote and rocky, it offers a great opportunity to explore a thriving aquatic habitat. Keep your eyes peeled for turtles known — they are known to frequent the area. Then, you’ll visit Cas Abao Beach for another round of snorkeling, chillaxing with a beach chair and cocktail, and getting in some incredible seaside splendor.

Energy Level

Duration

4 Hours

Type

ENERGETIC, RELAXING

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

Snorkel and swim inside a marine park known for its frequent turtle sightings
Grab a sun lounger (and a bevvie) and enjoy the shores of Playa Grandi
Explore the aquamarine waters that are home to tropical fish, sea turtles, rays, squids, and numerous coral species
A guide will be on hand to give you all the deets about the coral, fish, and wild marine species you see

Need to know

The coral is very delicate and fins are not permitted to be used while swimming — masks and snorkels are provided
Beach facilities are available at Cas Abao Beach; Playa Grandi is remote and there are no facilities
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed
Sun lounger is included
Head's up — the beaches can be rocky so make sure you walk and swim with caution
As there are no beach facilities/restrooms at Playa Grandi, wearing swimwear prior to snorkeling is recommended
Snorkeling is optional — Sailors should know how to swim if they snorkel
This Shore Thing is weather dependent
Must be able to navigate 44 steps to reach the ocean and 44 steps up to return to the bus pick-up location

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Beach Hop & Snorkel Stops

Crystal blue waters and spritely sea air will inspire you to explore the island’s captivating shores — and what lies beneath.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

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