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Originally Posted by Smalley
As novice snorkelers, we're wondering where to go that is within a hour or so from TV. If you have experience, opinion and advice will be appreciated. If you went to a spring, did you need protection against the 70 degree water?
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If we arent willing to leave the country, Phil Foster park and the Blue Heron Bridge and peanut island in Riviera Beach (about 4 hrs) are our preferred FL snorkel spots from shore. Check the tide times - only good within an hour of high tide. The Keys pretty much requires a boat trip.
Otherwise, may I recommend Curacao? 40 spots to park your car and snorkel. Wonderful, safe, island. Great for beginners. We head to Bonaire in January, another great snorkel spot - water temps 80 degrees lol. Both are less than 3 hours from Orlando.
We are avid snorkelers, so our vacations revolve around snorkeling. Sunscape Curacao has a wonderful home reef - weve seen octopus, sea horses, and all the usual suspects there. And the Plaza in Bonaire is similar.