Hi! We saw one from a boat but not poisonous and allegedly harmless. That was the only time. Cannot comment anything else on the subject. But if it was me, I would not let that fear get in my way of a holiday! I have lived in other parts of the world where these were supposed to be common.... never saw one! Enjoy! ... or take a consultation for phobias perhaps? Best wishes

There are excellent snorkelling spots to explore on your own within a very short distance from the villas or within walking distance to other parts of the island. Soft and hard corals to be seen and a variety of sea life. If you go with a Savasi activities guide, they can show you some of the best spots and point out incredible sea life- on my own trip we saw an octopus and an incredible variety of fish. I also recommend doing the 'half day snorkelling trip to Natewa Bay' activity, it is like an underwater garden of eden.

Yea you can swim from a beach at high tide. At low tide you’ll need to visit one of the beaches closer to the lagoon to swim from shoreline.

Very easy. You just walk down a path.