Pinel Island Day Trip: Access and Practical Planning
Boats from Cul-de-Sac on the French side, reserve rules, the snorkel trail, restaurants and what to carry
On the Water
Guides to the days spent on or in the water: Stingray City in Grand Cayman, the catamaran trips to Saona and Catalina, Land's End and El Arco by boat, snorkelling and diving at Cabo Pulmo, sportfishing from Los Cabos, and fishing and surfing in Punta Mita.
Each guide explains the season, how charters and tours are organised, the rules a park or harbour applies, and the questions to put to an operator before paying. Nothing here is a booking; the guides tell you what a good operator should be able to confirm.
St Martin
Anguilla
Boat Trips in Anguilla: Cays, Access and Planning
Sandy Island, Prickly Pear, Scilly Cay, Little Bay and Dog Island: departure points, operators and park rules
Grand Cayman
Stingray City, Grand Cayman: How to Visit Responsibly
The North Sound sandbar where southern stingrays gather, the rules that protect them, and how to plan the trip.
Casa de Campo
Saona Island and Catalina: Day Trips from Casa de Campo
Two protected islands off the southeast coast, and how to choose between a full day on Saona and a shorter trip to Catalina.
Los Cabos
Land’s End and El Arco: How to See Cabo’s Landmark
Compare boat, paddle and underwater ways to see the arch, and check the protected-area rules and closures before you go.
Cabo Pulmo National Park: Snorkeling, Diving and Park Rules
How to plan the long drive, what the park fee and dive-site system mean, and how to snorkel and dive without harming the reef.
Sportfishing in Los Cabos: Seasons, Charters, and What to Confirm
How to plan a charter around the season, choose the right boat format, and verify permits, departure points and inclusions.
Punta Mita
Fishing in Punta Mita: Charters, Seasons, and What to Confirm
How to compare charter formats, interpret regional species timing, and verify permits and departure details.
Surfing in Punta Mita: Best Breaks by Skill Level
The peninsula’s surf breaks, what regional sources describe and how to choose a session for current conditions.