Time of day for best snorkeling?

[Seasister]

Just out of curiosity, and if you can recall, what time of day was your best snorkeling experience. I mean, when are the sea creatures most likely to be active?

[mindehankins]

For turtles, we saw sooooo many in the early morning at Maho. Tons of them. A veritable turtle convention!

[jimg20]

I agree with Mindehankins. We found lots of turtles in Maho in the 8 o'clock hour.

In fact, we found one giant turtle out in the middle of the bay.

JIM

[Seasister]

somehow I knew there would be an early hour involved. I guess the early bird gets the worm.

[toes in the sand]

Usually morning but anytime when people traffic is light. Midday is usually not the best.

[liamsaunt]

Morning is the best, but another really good time is just before sunset. There's a lot of activity at this time of day. For example, this is usually when we have seen tarpon and snapper feeding on silversides, which can be exciting to watch.

[Pickle]

We like snorkeling in the morning.

For finding some creatures that blend in well with their surroundings, I prefer mid-day. It's easier for me to distinguish them from the background in the brighter light.

[Steve S]

I agree with Pickle, mid day gives the best lighting. Haven't been out before 10, but after 2, the sun starts bouncing off the water as much as it penetrates.

[deejayjay]

Any clear sunny day. We always go early and late. We always see alot of turtles late in the day.