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Church Bay

Southampton, Bermuda
Ranked #8 of 23 attractions in Southampton
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Description: The coral reefs make this bay great for snorkeling, but not for inexperienced swimmers: the waters can get rough.
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Hamilton, Bermuda
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2012

One of Bermuda's best snorkelling spots and you don't have to take a boat to get there! Lots of fish and corals. Used to be a concession that rented snorkling gear but I don't klnow if it is still there. More

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Hamilton, Bermuda
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012

Very good snorkelling on this small beach, head out to the reef line for a good chance of seeing some very interesting aquatic life. Not as crowded as Horshoe Bay usually. More

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Bermuda
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137 reviews 137 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2011

i'd heard this was a great snorkeling beach, so when my nephew was pining to snorkel in March (and being the loving aunt I am, but not of cold water diving/snorkeling), I took him to Church Bay. The surf wasn't as rough as it has at times been at Horseshoe, there were other snorkelers in the water, so in we... More

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Rising Sun, Maryland
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011
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Not very far from Horseshoe bay is a much smaller, and more private beach located at Church Bay. It requires a short walk down steps directly onto the sand, and is surrounded by parkland. This bay is a terrific place for some privacy among the rocky areas on the beach, with wonderfull snorkling and fish viewing opportunites. This beach has... More

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Milford, Massachusetts
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Reviews in 68 cities Reviews in 68 cities
314 helpful votes 314 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 1, 2011

Nice for snorkeling but need to be aware of the stairs and short walk from bus stop. The bus driver stopped above the beach as there are some pretty photo ops on and above the beach. More

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West Chester, Pennsylvania
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011

This is the best beach for a long wide beach that leads slowly into open waters . Great for young kids and great for snorkeling ..... you can see the tropical fish without being in deep waters . Skip Sundays cause it is very crowded. More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2011
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Excellent snorkeling! A bit difficult to get into the water, as the rocks are pretty close to the shoreline, but once in, there's lots to see. There are a number of fish fairly close to shore, but the real fun is swimming out towards the two large rocks jutting out of the water not too far offshore (for good swimmers,... More

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