Samuel's Bay National Marine Park - Healthy coral reef for snorkeling enthusiasts.

[Rhodesresort]

Rhodes Hall Eco-Tours is proud to present, "Samuel's Bay National Marine Park

Samuel's Bay at Rhodes Hall Plantation is one of the healthiest remaining coral reefs on the North Coast, offering the best snorkeling in the Negril/Lucea area. View colorful coral formations and exotic marine life in our government protected bay. The reef is opposite a large mangrove swamp, crocodile lake and nature reserve that works together with the reef creating a perfect eco-system of rock, sea and sand. The sea grass bed provides the ideal fish hatchery so critical to the islands environment.

Spend the day snorkeling our safe and healthy coral reef. Bring your own snorkeling equipment or rent ours for just $5US per person. $15 per person includes day pass from 9am to 6pm, round trip transportation to and from your Negril area hotel, and one free Red Stripe, Rum Punch, soft drink or bottled water. Ask about our popular Nature Walk and Blue Mud Mineral Spring bath. Contact Rhodes Hall Eco Tours @876-957-6422 www.rhodesresort.com Rhodes Hall Eco Tours is on FACEBOOK. (Note: - Personal belongings can be kept behind the Rhodes Hall Bar or in the Rhodes Resort office for safe keeping).

[Rum-polephoreskin]

This sounds great!
We'll see you next week.

[robcurry]

see you in feb, soon come

[Rhodesresort]

Please call a day in advance to schedule pick-up. 1-876-431-6322

[robcurry]

can we snorkle from shore or from a boat? soon come

[Rhodesresort]

It takes approximately three minutes to get to the beginning parts of the coral reef. The ocean floor consists of coral and sea grass beaming with life as our shoreline and beaches are natural, unlike sandy white beaches. A boat can take you further out. But there is plenty to see a short swim away. Once you get here we explain how to get to the larger parts of the reef very quickly by following three rocks, then your out on the reef. If your a fast snorkeler, it takes only a few minutes.

We do require a days notice and minimum 4 persons by boat.

[robcurry]

thanks, see u in feb, soon come

[Rhodesresort]

Turtle sightings are rare, as they are on the critically endangered species list. Two days ago, a guest spotted one on the reef while snorkeling. If there is one, there must be others. This is extremely good news! The guest thought it was an ordinary observation and was overwhelmed when we told her. Also, the black spiked sea urchin has been multiplying here in numbers. We have a small colony of baby sea urchins living in a cluster of rocks next to the shore. Black sea urchin adults are all over the reef and along the shoreline. At night they come up to the water edge along our jetty's to catch bugs. Black sea urchins are a good sign the reef is healthy as they are the first ones to disappear when a reef is dying.

[NikkiB]

This sounds like fun! See you in February.

[Sadiekat]

That sounds awesome! We'll see you in early February!