Get up close and personal with nature at Whitehouse Bay Beach, located on St. Kitts' gorgeous southeast peninsula. This beach seems to have it all: ideal swimming conditions, amazing rocky scenery, and one of the best sunsets in the world. Whitehouse Bay is also the best snorkeling spot on the island.
With volcanic landscapes, clear waters and idyllic white sand beaches, this tiny island nation offers some stunning swimming opportunities as we explore the bays, beaches and shipwrecks which make up the country's beautiful coastline.
Most nesting sea turtle species come ashore at night, alone, and often during high tide. Some species, such as the Kemp's ridley, nest during the day and generally emerge from the ocean by the hundreds to lay their nests in a mass nesting event called an arribada or arrival.
Turtle Beach is on the West Side of Buck Island, located about one and a half miles off the northeast coast of St. Croix…and it is beyond gorgeous. It is a long stretch of sugary white sand and crystal clear waters. Lay on the sun-kissed sand and bask in the warmth of the suns rays.
Kittian Village is a luxurious, purpose-built resort area on the eastern coast of St Kitts, around 20 minutes' drive from the capital. With a host of hotels and many restaurants to choose from, this is the most popular place to stay on the island.
Saint Kitts is the larger and slightly more developed of the two islands, and it hosts the nation's capital of Basseterre. Nevis, on the other hand, is a bit “wilder” and more laidback, but it beats its bigger twin when it comes to pristine beaches and hiking scenery.
Majors Bay BeachMajors Bay Beach, situated on the southern coast of St Kitts, is a small and secluded beach with crystal-clear waters and a peaceful atmosphere. It is a popular destination for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkelling and the surrounding lush greenery is a great spot for nature walks and bird-watching.
Frigate Bay is easily known as the most popular beach of all on St. Kitts and holds this reputation for a number of reasons. The clear, tranquil water and golden sands are ideal and that's only the beginning.
The Nevis to St Kitts crossing is a significant open water swim of 4.1 km/2.5mile across The Narrows. Conditions during the event may be challenging and swimmers should have a good understanding of open water swimming.
The best time to go snorkeling is typically in the morning when the water is calmest. However, you can also find good snorkeling spots in the afternoon and evening. Be sure to wear sunscreen, as the sun can be quite strong on the island.