7 Snorkelling Trips in the World to Build a Day Around

1.Reef Snorkeling in National Park from Cancun with Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,781 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $44Our pick

Travel from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Puerto Morelos for about an hour of guided snorkeling on the Great Maya Reef. Guides such as Carlos and Francisco help beginners spot turtles, rays, barracuda, and fish, followed by tacos at Boquinete, free time, and an optional tequila tasting.

“Amazing experience! Hesitant at first but the snorkelling was fantastic! We saw barracuda, loadssss of colourful fish, rays and a few turtles! We went on a dedicated turtle tour and had a better experience here! Really recommend!”

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2.From Labuan Bajo: Komodo Island Day Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,276 reviews · 10 hours · from $92

Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Ken or Fadi, visiting Padar Island, Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Manta Point, Taka Makasar, and Kanawa. Expect a full day of hiking, wildlife viewing, and snorkeling, with lunch, drinks, gear, and hotel transfers included.

“20/10 would do again in an instant. can't recommend enough how great of a day this was. plenty of time at each stop and so much to see and do. highly recommend brining extra sunscreen or a sun shirt if you have fair skin. you are in the sun all day and it's so worth it”

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3.Snorkeling Tour in a Marine Protected Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 636 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Swim from Abades beach into a sheltered marine protected area with guides Raffaella and Ron. Expect a safety briefing, full wetsuit and quality gear, 50 minutes in the water, fish, rays, octopuses, and possibly green turtles, plus free photos and videos.

“Raffa and Ron are so friendly and go above and beyond to make sure that you get the most out of your trip. The area is stunning and we were so lucky to see so much beautiful marine life, including sea turtles, an angel shark, and hundreds of pretty fish. The photos and videos that Ron and Raffa take are amazing quality and a brilliant way to capture the day. The snorkelling equipment is high quality and there is enough to fit everyone, even big blokes like my dad with size 12 feet! Raffa and Ron's instructions were easy to follow and we felt safe at all times. We would…”

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4.National Park Snorkeling Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · from $90Top rated

Join Reef Surfari’s 47-foot power catamaran from Red Hook, Cruz Bay, Crown Bay, or Havensight for two snorkel stops near St. John. Guides such as CJ, Darian, John, Andy, and Ren help with gear, safety, and spotting turtles, rays, squid, octopus, and reef fish. Drinks follow the swimming.

“Captain CJ was very good about deciding the best spot without a lot of waves and obscurity. We saw turtles, reef squids, lizardfish, and a cow or a trunkfish. I thought we were getting fruit and beverages before and between snorkels. TRead more”

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5.Mallorca: Snorkeling in a Beautiful Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 493 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

Snorkel Mallorca’s clear Mediterranean waters in a group of no more than eight. Guides such as Marvin, Karim, and Jessica offer calm instruction, quality equipment, wetsuits, and access to a protected nature reserve where you might see schools of fish and rays.

“We upgraded to diving instead of snorkeling at the last minute. We went on a beautiful creek by Calvià. Lovely!”

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6.Snorkeling Day Trip To White Island And Ras Mohammed By VIP Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $35Best value

Leave your Sharm el Sheikh hotel at 8am for an eight-hour boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park and White Island. Snorkel with guides, walk the sandy island, enjoy lunch, fruit, and drinks, then return by air-conditioned vehicle. Bring cash for the 5 euro park fee.

“I always wanted to try scuba and these amazing professional divers gave everyone on the boat the opportunity. They were so attentive and as the dive was one on one I felt in safe hands throughout this experience. Great people, lovely trip I would highly recommend.”

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7.Snorkeling marine protected area Tavolara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Join DST Sardegna for a four-hour boat trip through Tavolara’s protected waters. Guides such as Daniel, Sandra, Ada, Sabina, and Lucio help with snorkeling at the Crisso wreck, Molara’s natural pools, Tavolara, or Punta Spalmatore. Equipment, a flotation vest, and a snack are included.

“Superbe expérience de snockling dans des lieux magnifiques. Les guides étaient chaleureux et attentionnés, de quoi passer un merveilleux moment.”

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