We are trying to avoid renting a car this year, as we will be on 7 Mile Beach on Snooze Lane. It appears we are within walking distance to a number of restaurants, etc.

I (we) hope to take the bus up and down the coast line, but it appears snorkeling is more marked to be to the south towards George Town and further south, as there appears to be no snorkeling locations marked to the north. More like from Wreck of the Gamma down towards Sunset Reef.

If I walk out to West Bay Road is it relatively easy to flag down a bus/van with a backpack of snorkeling equipment, and do I need to know the exact location I am going to, or can I simply give a general direction and the driver may know the place, especially if I can point to it on a map?

Is there enough room and is it allowed to carry things on to the bus with me?

I expect bus fares to be $3-4 each way U.S. dollars and will simply carry small bills with me for rides.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

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