JAMAICA SNORKELING. Does Jamaica have good snorkeling? ft JESSICA CARGILL

[@SuperDamez]

I gotta learn to swim to do this.

[@jackolantern7342]

Same here

[@purityshallabide1645]

As a late learner myself, I can tell you it's not hard to actually do. The hardest part is trusting yourself and letting go of any fears. When you do that you'll discover an amazing sense of wonder and confidence that opens up a whole new world for you!

[@winstoncaarons4657]

You are a trend setter paving your own path!

[@kevonrose4455]

That world underwater is so beautiful.

[@craiggarrickfr4fgz877]

Even though I am a "land crab" Irena I enjoyed the video and hope to introduce my son to snorkeling on my next trip!!!

[@patrickdaly1393]

Nice collaboration with Jessica. Next go for jamaicaspearfishing. You three are my favourite JA Vlogs.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Yeah, it would be great!

[@krissy172]

I always wanted to go snorkeling but never gotten the chance to

[@hutchinsonjohnson2909]

Irie and Jessica you guys is good 👍 love Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@johnl6838]

As a Jamaican, I am assuming that more than half of the population can’t swim, let alone snorkel. Hence, lots of Jamaicans miss out on enjoying some of the wonderful marine life our Island has to offer.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Do you think Jamaicans would be happy to learn to swim and snorkel? I think a lot of the fear comes from parents teaching kids that the sea is dangerous 🤔, which dragged on and on from several hundreds years ago, at least this is what some books suggest.

[@johnl6838]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE , yes I think they would love to learn, given the opportunity. The vast majority of us Jamaicans we didn’t learn because our parents, and grandparents couldn’t swim, I think the fear of the water came from the trans Atlantic slave trade, slaves were fearful of the water and that fear was passed on. I learned to swim in my twenties after I left Jamaica, and I have made sure that my children learned also. One love from NYC.

[@phillyyardyvibes808]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE yes. I remember a few kids die in the ocean on a school trip in Trelawny when I was a kid. That made me hesitant of the ocean even when I went swimming

[@nodeenine9014]

I'm thinking about 90% ..

[@johnl6838]

@@nodeenine9014 😂, I was just been conservative, I didn’t want us Jamaicans to look bad. We surrounded by water and have numerous rivers. One love from NY.

[@patriciabarnes7034]

I'll have to come back, as Thrs, are among my three most busiest days. Keep up your great videos on all things Jamaica, Irina. Love them, you are doing an amazing job showcasing the best of Ja. Respect.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! :)

[@alexanderford1360]

The vibe pon da rock yuh will neva fi get 🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@orianafisher3960]

Breathtaking clips Irina, my husband scuba dives in Jamaica and has been trying to get me to try snorkeling, this video has convinced me to do so! Thank you lovely lady!! Your links will be helpful 😃🌴🐬🍃

[@beachrockmoxam2729]

You should go, you will love it

[@theothershoerupnow4283]

Bravo! These just get better and better!

[@jsnmad]

Crocs are in Hellshire, St. Catherine and Southern Coast in Portmore

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

yep, I didn't want to list all places in South Coast, so just gave Black River as an example.

[@waynegrant158]

Great link up irina

[@flybyairplane3528]

IRENA, I snorkeled much as a child, and loved to look at what there was off palisades rd , in the HARBOUR , snorkeling in the BVI, I had dove to60 feet snorkeling, BTW IN 1972 IN MAUI, came across an area rougher & deeper, there were about 60 snorkels .I dove for 1 which I still have & use, I started lessons in SCUBA,early 80s , up to O2 PROVIDER, all PADI , at my stage in life serious snorkeling is past now 80 still dive , I recognize all the fish there asI used to have a MARINE AQUARIUM before diving ( 70s ) stay well cheers 🇮🇨🇬🇧🇯🇲🇺🇸

[@kingnaldo4058]

I'm loving this 😍.... *Jessica* and *Irine* are like sisters. The bond is amazing 👏

[@outofmanyonepodcast]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqa2k4GiiqqWqas Irine gets in troubl must watch

[@tjonesauto]

Holiday inn Montego Bay - Now Catalonia has great snorkeling for beginners. There's a beach island across from their beach with a knee-deep walk to it. Snorkeling around it has 3.5ft areas in the front, 5 to 6ft at the back of the island. I NEVER snorkeled before, ever. Got my dual-tube non-fogging snorkel from Amazon, went in 3ft. The salt waters had me floating effortlessly. Then I went to the 5-6ft part at the back. OMG I saw striped fish, puffer fish (or soursop fish).

[@carolt2198]

I enjoyed this very much. As a child in Jamaica we were not exposed to activities such as snorkeling, we lived in the city and going to the beach was not very convenient. Thanks or showing us this part of Jamaica Irina.

[@danielbuchanan3270]

Growing up in the city...people around me would go Hellshire, Port Royal or Bull Bay...snorkeling is also done at Port Royal

[@carolt2198]

@@danielbuchanan3270 We would only get to the beach on Church trips. Sadly my fam did not have a car to take us places.

[@danielbuchanan3270]

@@carolt2198 I understand... Sorry to hear...some ppl take the bus and then a taxi and others bike...but I understand though...can't just go like that when you are young

[@carolt2198]

@@danielbuchanan3270 so right! That's why Church trips to the beach were so exciting!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@danielbuchanan3270 when you say Port Royal, do you mean around Lime Cay?

[@ingababy5196]

Under the sea is absolutely beautiful!

[@flossyEnt412]

Love The Video I do plan to Snorkel at Doctor Cave when I visit Jamaica

[@elgranjero2284]

Another excellent and Irie video. Quite informative and educational. Thanks Irina.

[@Dee-pj7hh]

Its true a lot of Jamaicans can not swim including myself. We were never encouraged to do so by our parents. Just the news about someone drowning send so much fear our parents would tell us never to go into the water. Then come the movie JAWS . That sealed it for me. But it’s one thing on my to do list. Nice video iris 👍👍

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

the irony of the situation is so sad.. people are drowning in Jamaica precisely because they don't know how to swim, but the news stories about these tragic events prevent people from learning to swim, which in turn leads to more tragic events... I'm really thinking of organizing free swimming lessons by the beach to inspire people to learn to swim in Jamaica, especially kids, because it would be so much fun for them and so easy to learn while they are still young and haven't watched the "jaws" film!

[@Dee-pj7hh]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE that’s a great idea iris

[@Yeagerists1321]

Brave up and try

[@tt2524]

Enjoyed the vlog. Born Jamaica but can't swim to save to life😔

[@ingababy5196]

You can learn.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Would you like to learn? If there were available free swimming and snorkeling lessons by a beach in Jamaica?

[@albertviana99]

I need to find the way to live in Jamaica🥰😍💚 Thanks for the videos and greetings from Spain ! 🇪🇸🤙

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Sending much love to Spain! 💚🤗 Glad you like the videos.

[@landofahhs_1]

I've snorkeled many places including Cozumel, the Bahamas, Curacao and Belize. I saw my first sea Tortoise and cuttlefish in Jamaica and, just as you said, it was just off-shore. Simply amazing...no group excursion or boat required.

[@hayjamdantv]

What a lovely experience Irina . You really know how to enjoy Jamaica 🇯🇲.

[@mitsysimkelle2325]

God’s awesome creations!

[@eugeneyoung2187]

I once did snorkeling at silver sands give it a try. Great video

[@cecileb.2207]

💖💖💖 Water is life! Love 🌊

[@globallibran378]

Another awesome video Irina. Your Observation is correct most Jamaican women won't take those underwater risks. They run from every creature on land like lizard, roach , rat or frogs. Underwater would be a whole other experience . Conversely for the women there that do, like Jessica you have great outcomes. Like a worldclass Olympic swim champion, whose name is Atkinson i believe. Most Janaicans love the beach but as others in this vlog says its not that easy to get there, especially if you live inland. I would place a bet that there are some mature Jamaicans there now who has NEVER gone to the ocean or beaches of this beautiful island. My first time was a school trip in my teens and after experiencing the ocean and coastal living i chose to work in Montego Bay even though i was from the hilly interior. Again great video and as usual exposing us to other parts of our beautiful island which we need to know more about. One love Irina!

[@mtebraak1]

I realy want to learn snorkling. Then next thing is to visit Jamaica! I love this video thnx . Love ur video's 👏❤

[@bigtop1967]

Born JA and swimming from very young. Live in UK now but looking fwd to snorkelling in JA in a couple of weeks. It's a whole different world down there - I could do it all day every day!

[@eileenwatt8283]

I get lost on dry land. I go in a submarine to see the reefs in other countries. I'll just live vicariously through Irine's videos on snorkeling in Jamaica. Will watch this one more than twice.

[@bigjentertainment876]

Love this video Irena. I got into snorkeling last year during covid as I was trying to find a new hobby to keep me occupied. Now I'm so happy I discovered it. Like u said..nothing like being under water. It's magical..😎..Thanks for the heads up too..didn't know Montego Bay had so many reefs close to the shore line..😎👍🏾👍🏾

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! Glad you got to experience snorkeling properly and yes, I hope you love the reefs around, they are pretty awesome on a calm clear day!

[@sd1349]

Excellent music tie-in (Senseless Habits, Tomas Skyldberg), simply breathtaking.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Oh, you know this track! Yes, I loved it and thought it was perfect for that part of the story! :) Thank you!

[@glencampbell6217]

Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK .I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL.GOD BLESS YOU ALL🙏///....

[@ShadowHane]

Hmm you make me interested to try snorkeling. Need to put it on my bucket list

[@jsnmad]

Wow. You actually met with Jessica. Very nice. You actually follow up on our suggestions (Or did you already know her before?) Great content Irina.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

I follow up on subscribers' suggestions if I can :) I make the videos for the audience, not for myself :) Hope you've enjoyed the video!

[@eileenwatt8283]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE Does Jessica have a channel?

[@tonytee2107]

@@eileenwatt8283 Yes. Here it is: kzbin.info/door/tfwE_imVPOW2Hq66EtVmHQ

[@cocoj6397]

Big up yuself❤💛💚

[@Dave-lx6jp]

Nice video best one yet

[@JessicaCargill1]

Awesome video, this was fun! i am coming back soon, so much more reefs to explore:) I LOVE IT

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Absolutely! There is so much to explore still! Especially under water! :)))

[@eileenwatt8283]

Jessica do you have a You Tube channel? I'll subscribe

[@JessicaCargill1]

@@eileenwatt8283 greetings yes i do, here we go:kzbin.info/door/tfwE_imVPOW2Hq66EtVmHQ

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@eileenwatt8283 ​ I've left her youtube channel in the description and showed it at the end of the video :)))

[@outofmanyonepodcast]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqa2k4GiiqqWqas Irine gets in trouble must watch

[@claudiacampbell848]

I have a marine and coral tank in my home. I love reefs.

[@gloriarobinson1869]

Good vlog Irie. Your suggestion of setting up swimming lessons near the beach or somewhere in Ja is a good idea. Children need to learn how to swim in order to save themselves in future.

[@lashonda_bakes]

I enjoyed watching this video ☺️

[@jina751]

I can't even swim muchless snorkel lol

[@Lava_splash]

Same lol

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Snorkeling is actually a bit easier than swimming :) At least both of my sons learnt to snorkel first and then swimming :)

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@Lava_splash Would you like to learn to swim/snorkel?

[@Lava_splash]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE I would love to.

[@provocativethoughts3819]

Your brave..... I would not go under there😂 but I guess it’s fun for you.

[@santimeek5063]

Why woukdnt u go under there? It looks like so much fun and it's a once in a lifetime opportunity

[@danielbuchanan3270]

You could check out sanctuaries by St. Elizabeth and the life underwater there...such as the galleon fishing sanctuary...others are Billy's and Font Hill Could also go out by Pelican Bar, Sunny Island and Pedro Cays And by the city you could go by Port Royal

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

I'd love to find manatees! They are only at the South Coast 😎 As for Port Royal - it's illegal to dive/snorkel there. I know some people still do it, but well..they shouldn't :)

[@danielbuchanan3270]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE I guess the people that some go with that makes it legal are those who are the conservationists

[@danielbuchanan3270]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE you just need to find the conservationists and get your special permission :)

[@danielbuchanan3270]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE if you go Black River and Treasure Beach you can be lucky to see them at sea and you could also take a tour by Guts River to see them (manatee)

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@danielbuchanan3270 Oh, sounds good! Thank you so much!

[@Victoria-i5k1d]

WHAT ARE YOU KIDDING, my father was a deep sea diver in Jamaica, and he could free dive without using a scuba tank [I forget the fathoms] my older brother told me he moved like a fish in the sea. All my siblings and I learned to swim in the sea, including my cousins, and nephews and nieces. School mates, etc. none of us used any form of aide, we swam with our eyes opened seeing everything under the sea. It was sooo BEAUTIFUL under the sea.

[@canar7]

I wish I could swim. There's a Bajan saying, "The sea has no back door!"

[@raymondfrancis7920]

Irena I always enjoy watching your videos, you allowed us to see most of Jamaica that we are not able to see on our own. Thank you so so much. Wishing you and your family all the best

[@arlenemaxwellcopeland1644]

Your partner is delightful. Cargill, Jessica

[@patriciathompson1532]

🙏 was waiting on the next vid

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you for the patience! This video took some time to make indeed! Was planning it for Sunday.. ended up posting 4 days later! )) Oh well, it's here to enjoy! Thank you for all the support!

[@ronkodak9760]

Big 🆙 Irene love you show my born land ahope this government give your citizen soon else we a protest one love you love by our Jamaican people everwhere

[@cathyh2086]

A lot of my Jamaican friends don’t know how to swim. Looks beautiful but I’d be terrified going too deep in the water

[@anthonygarfield4159]

😀🤣😂😭👍❤️💯 KNOW I SEE THE CONNECTION SO THIS IS PART#2 I SAW JESSICA CARGILL VIDEO RECORDINGS FOOTAGE 👍 NICE VERY GOOD JOB LADIES 👍❤️💯

[@lisamariechinking6079]

HAD TO WATCH AGAIN… AWSOME… 🥰🔥🥰🔥🥰🔥

[@margaretwaugh2273]

My favorite channel to learn about the beautiful country of Jamaica.

[@KarenJohnson-ej3cj]

I didn't even know snorkeling sites were available in Jamaica because of all the overfishing. Thanks for this video

[@trevorsteer7331]

Another Excellent Video, and great Collaboration with Jessica (I have now subscribed to her Channel, and will start watching her videos). So true about how many (if not most) Jamaicans can't swim. I grew up on the North Coast in St. Ann, and used to go to a Beach in St. Ann's Bay (now long gone); but I NEVER learned to swim until I was in College in the United States, at age 19 (Passing a Swim Test was a requirement for Graduating; so I took Swimming for Gym / P.E., and learned then). But here's the thing: I can swim, and LOVE being in the water; I even have my own Goggles and Snorkel. We even have a medium size above ground pool at home. I can swim around for long periods with the Goggles / Snorkel, without stopping. But I don't think I would EVER go "Snorkeling"; even as Amazing as it seems to be. Why? Because I "hate" being in water over my head for a long period of time. I think it's because I almost drowned in a pool (in the USA) as a Teenager, BEFORE I learned to swim. Surprisingly, I "struggled" my way out without anyone realizing I was in "trouble". But this video sure makes me want to "try" and overcome this "fear" to give snorkeling a try.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much for the feedback! You don't have to be in water over your head though. There are many places in Jamaica where sea is just like a pool, but with gorgeous corals and shallow enough not to worry. If you managed to learn to swim and love being in water despite the accident as a teenager in the past - wow, this means you already overcame the major part of your fear. Snorkeling can be easier than just swimming because of a more natural body position (neck doesn't hurt). What's more, it's always easier to swim/snorkel in the sea than in a pool, because the sea pushes you up due to thicker density, caused by salt. As I'm sure you know Dead Sea is so salty, that you can "sit" in it. Caribbean sea is not as salty, yet even if you dive really deep, the sea water will keep pushing you up all the time, that's why we use fins - it's to be able to stay down for at least a little longer, else the Sea "spits us out" :)))

[@chynachin8872]

Awesome...

[@leahhandlifestyle]

I am all about this life 🐳🐬🐠🐙 someone take me to Jamaica 🇯🇲❤️

[@leahhandlifestyle]

@Little Bopee haha true, nothing better than an independent woman, although a travel companion would make the experience all the more enjoyable

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@leahhandlifestyle true, but I personally love travelling by myself as much as I love travelling with my husband. When you travel alone, it's very easy to meet the locals and make new friends, especially in Jamaica :)

[@jahnamejah7539]

WOW... underwater snorkeling 😎👍🤗👏 so COOOOL ... Irina I think I'll try it out one day

[@ingababy5196]

Awesome video 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@jackolantern7342]

Living vicariously through these captivating and informative videos of my home country. Keep it up! Also, it would be good to see a video from AJ's perspective of his time in Jamaica.

[@rickytakanardi5212]

Irie and Jessica! What a duo 👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@oissemarsh4818]

Very good irie love it

[@patriciabrown8757]

Irie thank you for showing us Jamaica I have learned a lot I never know we have

[@facestylez1]

That was awesome....Thanx for sharing Jessica....I will definitely check her out

[@Roq-stone]

Love this! I can see that Jessica loves to model. Did you see how she was posing with the fins? 😁😁 Continue to do the due Mrs Irina.

[@mihoyminoy7003]

I'm terrified but my fiance really wants to snorkel when we go to Jamaica so thank you for this, videos are going to help me get over my anxiety.

[@nunurbizness06]

This, like all of your videos I’ve binge-watched in preparation for my visit, was amazing! Thank you ! 😊

[@selectamark]

Excellent video Irina, enjoy your versatility. There’s a vulnerability about the sea. Mi fraid a Shark like Duppy! 🇬🇧

[@ysbryan52]

My mermaid sue chef Jessica nice

[@yanikeonpurpose]

... yet most Jamaicans sit in this beautiful paradise & complain about how bad life is. Listen. You’re ability to have a good life is determined by absolutely NOTHING but your desire to do so. You see what you want to see. If all you experience is poverty & crime, it’s because you’re focusing on them & not the abundance that’s all around you.

[@randomclips888]

Wait u live next to Iberostar resort? Woooow thats crazy thats the hotel i stayed at. Loved the coral reefs by Iberostar

[@lisamariechinking6079]

Yes... Irie... Thanks for bringing “GREAT” content as always... 🥰😇

[@24tody]

Jamaicans generally don’t swim that’s the main reason. Jessica is right most of our parents never learnt to swim. I had to teach myself thanks to friends as an adult😊

[@shavaugnmaylor2108]

One love keep do the good work keep hight light the good thing about ja 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@victoriouswarrior4christ22]

Beautiful Video.. Loved It

[@eileenwatt8283]

Irine do a video on para sailing in Jamaica. There's a company in Negri that does it but 2 people have to do it.

[@MIAMI113]

Yeah, after watching this video I'm gonna have to book tickets

[@anjilesourne]

C👏🏾A👏🏾N👏🏾N👏🏾O👏🏾T wait to show my country’s under water world to my 9 year old in a few weeks❤️

[@cliveashley9364]

Irene and Jessica beautiful 😍 combination 😃 enjoying fr Mandeville

[@bundilee]

Thank you Irena, you’re very inspiring. You make me wanna learn snorkeling 😍

[@kennedysingh3916]

Yes Irie very beautiful, I use to be an active snorkelor, I live in Old Harbour but the water in that area is no as clear. I also do research on US WW2 bases in Jamaica ( Vernam Field and Goat Island) knows about afew WW2 planes crashes but one in particular I can mention. B-26 bomber crashed near Rocky Piont during a training mission out of Vernam Field in 1945. It' would be too deep for the average snorkeler 30 feet but I meet eye witnesses and know about the men on board and was contacted by a family member in the US.

[@johnnyh.9327]

Two most pleasant you tubers... Blessings...Girl Power...

[@MarshasJourney]

A lot of Jamaicans can't swim because swimming is not taught in schools and most Jamaicans don't have access to swimming pools etc. It's mostly people in the upper class who learn to swim at an early age.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

I know some Jamaicans learn to swim by the rivers and at the sea side, but I guess that's if they are in communities near these places.

[@MarshasJourney]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE yes they do but it's very informal and since most adult don't know how to swim it can be dangerous for kids trying to earn to swim in rivers.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@MarshasJourney very good point! Thank you for sharing!

[@sirajakhalwaya]

Very nice video👍👍👍👍 love it from all the way from Trinidad

[@tpryce1754]

Great job Irena.

[@juliaforjustice505]

Have you heard of Imani Wilmot and the girls surfing club she started In Jamaica? There is an inspirational documentary about the surf club on KZbin. I am in Ottawa Canada. Your videos are definitely solidifying my interest in moving to Jamaica.

[@thisisme7644]

Really nice video and per usual Irina. Please let us hear a likkle tiny bit of your Jamaican patios so we can have a likkle laugh. even, wah gwaan. lol

[@normalegister3786]

Hi irine, great video as always. Have you visited the pirate sunken city at Port Royal?

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you, glad you liked the video! As for Port Royal, nobody is allowed to swim at the sunken city of Port Royal, unless they are a part of archaeological expedition and have a permission from Jamaican National Heritage Trust. The other problem is that there is nothing to see there. All buildings were destroyed long time ago by several earthquakes after the initial one. Whatever remained -consists of a few foundations that are covered by 300 years of sewage. Sadly. United Nations together with JNHT are working together now to find a way to rebuild the place under water, but so far with no result.

[@normalegister3786]

Oh!! everthing I had read gave the impression there was something to see down there. floating pier not damaging the site? Another potential money earner missed. Thanks 😊 for the information.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@normalegister3786 yes, there is a long story about Port Royal, I will make a video about it at some point for sure!

[@altheawilson2088]

Hi Irene, you are someone I can get facts from about Jamaica. My question is can you tell why river water are so cold in Jamaica, even though it so hot.

[@davidhurdle9429]

Beautiful video and VERY inspiring.

[@ruptive9570]

You’re a natural treasure !! 😅

[@hairdressertothestars9877]

We are staying at the bahia principe grand jamaica in early april! Any suggestions? We have a catamaran snorkeling tour ricks cafe excursion booked too!! Love the videos!

[@jeannearc9879]

Has any of you snorkeling at bamboo beach club? We're planning to do the excursion Dunn river falls and bamboo beach club..

[@letakenney4287]

Another spectacular video Irina!! Excited to learn how to snorkel!💦 Thank you so much!!

[@STERWAA]

...а в декабре как водичка? Тоже можно снорклить?

[@gabirohwedder1688]

I really enjoyed your video. Was fun to watch.

[@adamdevries8121]

great video ,I really enjoyed Jamaica last visit, im shocked not many locals snorkel,, im curious if you could recommend a hotel resort for us? were hoping to get a all inclusive but with a great snorkel spot right from the hotel, im thinking Royal Decameron Cornwall beach. hoping to hear any other recommendations, were traveling with our your kids age 11 and 7.so happy I found your channel.