We walked all the way to the Carambola, and by this time, more people were arriving from the ships and resorts. As we continued toward the Carambola area, we noticed that the water grew calmer, as well. The lady who runs the place was very nice and is a native of Nevis. My husband loaded up on cold sodas there and was very happy. About half way down, we came across as really cute green building where a lady was selling drinks and paintings she had created. We walked down the beach and noticed that the sand grows lighter. My husband and I finished snorkeling in front of the Shipwreck area, and decided to see the rest of the bay area. At least, we didn't, and nobody asked us to pay anything. It is not required that you pay anything, though. You can rent chairs and umbrellas at any of the little spots along this beach area. My husband saw squid, and I saw a lot of fish and colorful sea urchins. There is a coral reef down a good portion of the bay, starting at the Shipwreck end. The bay has beautiful big green hills (mountains) and you can get a nice view of Nevis from here. The water is not so rough I couldn't snorkel, but it would be difficult for someone who is a total beginner, or who is not a good swimmer.
I snorkeled there once across the length of the black sand beach.
It's probably 1/2 to 3/4 mile is my guess. You could actually snorkel all the way down Friar's Bay if you really want, ending at the Carambola. If you want to snorkel, they will tell you the best place to enter. So, if you come, either bring water shoes, or focus on snorkeling.
They discourage you from walking in at the other areas due to the sea urchins. There is a small area at the very end of the shipwreck area that is safe for swimming. The water at this end of the beach is somewhat rough. The sand in this spot of the bay is black lava sand, so it's unusual. We were the first people there, and chose to park ourselves on our towel down the beach a bit.
FRIGATE BAY ST KITTS DRIVER
When we got to the road by the beach area, our driver passed the Carambola, saying it's too expensive, and took us to Shipwreck, which is at the opposite end of the beach. There were also drinks available (3 Cokes for $5) in case you like soda for the beach. On the way there (and it was probably a fifteen minute drive), our driver stopped at an area where you could get pictures of the beautiful views. We were able to pay about $10 (I think it was actually $8) for my husband and I to get a taxi ride, because we were placed with a family of 6 in a taxi van for the ride. I had read that South Friars Beach had very good snorkeling, so we opted to take a taxi to get here from our ship when we were in St. You don't want to step on one of these guys. WARNING:There are Sea Urchins even on the sandy bottom of this beach near the shore. We just swam up and down on the outside of the reef and were fine. No need to worry as the best snorkeling is to the outside of the reef. At some points the top of the reef is barely below the water so you will not be able to cross over to the beach side. Just keep on swimming, there are plenty of fish and aquatic life to see. Swim to the outer side of the reef and head parallel down it (Southeast). There is a sign on the road for the beach club right after you finally come down off of Timothy Hill. The best place to enter is right outside the Carambola Beach Club on the Northwest end of the reef. The reef is easily visible from the beach being only 20 yards or so from the shore. The snorkeling at South Friars Bay was be far the best. Kitts we snorkeled South Friars Bay, Shitten Bay, Shipwreck Beach (down a bit from here), and Cockleshell beach.
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