Planning a December family getaway that includes snorkeling??
December is an excellent time for a family snorkeling vacation, with warm water, good visibility, and generally calm conditions across much of the Caribbean.
Grand Cayman is ideal for families thanks to its gentle beaches, easy shore snorkeling at spots like Cemetery Beach and Smith Cove, and famous boat trips to Stingray City.
Turks and Caicos offers crystal-clear turquoise water, calm reefs, and excellent snorkeling at Bight Reef and Smith’s Reef, making it perfect for beginners and children.
Curaçao is known for its protected coves, colorful marine life, and easy beach-entry snorkeling at beaches such as Playa Grandi and Cas Abao, where families can often spot sea turtles close to shore.
Bonaire is one of the Caribbean’s premier snorkeling destinations, with over 80 marked shore-entry sites, calm waters, abundant tropical fish, and healthy coral reefs that allow families to snorkel directly from many beaches.
Places to Stay
Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman
Palm Heights Boutique Hotel
Palm Heights provides a stylish, family-friendly beachfront stay with a strong sustainability focus, direct access to Seven Mile Beach for snorkeling, complimentary water sports, a pool, and multiple dining options.
- Complimentary wifi
- Pet-Friendly
- Water Activities including paddle-board, snorkeling, kayaking
- All day dining
- Guest-only Pool and Beach Club
- Custom furniture and beach cushions
- Concierge
- Guest only lounge
- Artistically created landscape design
- Luggage storage
- On-floor filtered water stations
- 24-hour security
Mambo Beach Willemstad, Curacao
LionsDive Beach Resort
LionsDive Beach Resort is a family-friendly, sustainability-focused resort located next to Curaçao’s Sea Aquarium Marine Park, with direct access to a house reef, multiple pools, restaurants, and a private beach ideal for snorkeling.
- Private Beach with Lounge Chairs
- Four Restaurants
- 2 Pools
- On-site Dive Center
- Gym
- Spa
- Beach Towel Service
- Onsite Car Rental Service
- Laundry Service
Grace Bay Beach, Turks & Caicos
Windsong on the Reef Resort
Windsong on the Reef is a family-friendly resort with eco-conscious practices, located directly on Grace Bay Beach beside Bight Reef, allowing guests to snorkel to vibrant coral reefs just steps from their room while enjoying a beachfront pool, restaurants, and complimentary non-motorized water sports.
- Tuesday & Thursday Yoga
- Complimentary Watersports
- Shore snorkeling
- Butler Service
- 435′ Grace Bay Beach
- Three pools
- Spa
- Beachside & Poolside Service
- Beachfront Dining
- Fitness Center
- Complimentary Bikes
Kralendijk, Bonaire
Buddy Dive Resort
Buddy Dive Resort is an eco-conscious, family-friendly resort with direct access to its famous house reef, making it easy to snorkel just steps from the beach while also offering swimming pools, waterfront dining, and one of the island’s leading dive operations.
- Two Pools
- Two onsite Restaurants
- Raised beach with staircase into water
- Full service dive center
- Studios & 1-3 bedroom options
- Car Rental
