Snorkeling in the Caribbean is best when you focus on shore snorkeling, not boat trips. Islands like Bonaire and Curaçao are known for reefs that start just a few steps from land. You enter from rocky “ironshore” or small beaches, swim out 10–30 meters, and the reef drops in front of you. No deep water, no current, no rush. The calm side of an island matters. Trade winds usually hit the east coast, so locals snorkel on the west or leeward side where the sea stays flat. Early morning is best beca