Climb aboard a restored West Indian sloop for a three-hour sail from Sandy Ground to secluded Little Bay. Spend an hour snorkeling over shallow reefs, spot turtles and rays, and enjoy an open bar and authentic sailing history.
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A warm wind fills the gaff rig as Tradition slips from the small wooden dock at Sandy Ground, canvas creaking like a memory. The ocean opens in a ribbon of turquoise; cliffs and a narrow cove come into view as the sloop eases into Little Bay. On deck you feel the boat’s history — a working cargo sloop reborn — while the crew trims sails and points out pelicans wheeling along the headland.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; must be able to swim and climb a short boat ladder
Wildlife
History
Tradition is a restored 1978 West Indian trading sloop once used to move cargo — and rum — between islands; today she offers a living link to Caribbean maritime history.
Conservation
Reef health is sensitive here; operators encourage reef-safe sunscreen, no-touch snorkeling, and limited anchoring on live coral to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the Little Bay Half-Day Sail & Snorkel Adventure today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Sunscreen that’s safe for coral helps protect reefs and keeps you out on the water longer without skin irritation.
Use non-slip water shoes
The short boat-to-shore swims can land on rocky or shelly bottom—water shoes protect feet when entering and exiting.
Sit through the safety briefing
Pay attention to the crew’s briefing on snorkeling zones and boat ladder procedures to avoid accidents in surf or current.
Start early for calmer seas
Morning departures often have gentler winds and clearer water for snorkeling; heat builds midday.
Light windbreaker
A thin layer blocks spray during the open-water sail back.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and sensitive coral ecosystems in tropical waters.
summer
Snorkel mask (optional)
Provided gear is available, but a personal mask improves fit and fog control.
Water shoes
Protects feet when swimming to shore or stepping on rocky seabed.
summer