Mask on, face down
Snorkelling
Rent a proper mask from us and snorkel from shore, or ask us to help organise a boat trip to the cays.
The short version
You don’t need a boat to see fish here: West View, La Piscinita and Rocky Cay are all good from the shore. What you do need is a mask that doesn’t leak or fog — the cheap beach rentals have caught out more than one of our guests. So we rent diving-quality masks, and we’ll happily tell you where to point them.
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Blue Almond + third parties
We rent diving-quality snorkel masks for the day, with a refundable deposit. Our listing also says snorkelling activities can be booked at the hostel: we help you coordinate with third-party operators, nothing is pre-booked.
Included
- Diving-quality snorkel mask rental for the day, with a refundable deposit.
How it works
Step by step
Ask us for a mask, leave the deposit and get it back when you return the mask.
Pick a shore spot (we’ll suggest one for the day’s sea) or ask us about arranging a boat trip to the cays.
Boat trips are run by third-party operators; you pay them directly.
Before you go
Pack it, check it, respect it.
Pack list
- Reef-safe (biodegradable) sunscreen, or a long-sleeved rash guard.
- Water shoes for rocky entries.
- Pesos in cash for entrance fees and lunch.
Field guide · requirements
- Be comfortable in the water for the spot you choose; West View and La Piscinita are deep.
- Leave the deposit when you collect the mask.
About the price
Mask rental and tour prices change — ask us for today’s rate.
From the hostel’s Instagram
For the record
The reef-coloured sea from La Loma, December 2023 — context, not a photo of a snorkel trip.
Seven shades of blue, from La Loma · source (opens in a new tab)
Want in?
Ask before you land.
Add it to your booking request and the hostel will tell you what’s possible on your dates. Nothing is pre-booked or pre-paid.