Snorkeling Cruises with a Buffet Worldwide: Our Top 5

1.Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,334 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174Our pick

Sail from Ko Olina aboard the 61-foot Kai OliOli catamaran. Your captain and crew search for dolphins, seasonal humpback whales, turtles, and flying fish before stopping for guided snorkeling. Gear, showers, a Hawaiian buffet, drinks, and optional Waikiki pickup are included.

“There is no snorkeling, we didn’t see any whales or dolphins. We were very disappointed. I would not recommend this trip.”

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2.Boat Tour with Snorkeling, Gourmet Buffet & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 595 reviews · 6 hours · from $104

Cruise Rhodes’ east coast aboard the wooden Romantika caique from 10am to 4pm. Swim at Kallithea Springs, Afandou Beach, and Anthony Quinn Bay, with snorkeling gear, reserved seats, a Greek buffet, and drinks including wine, beer, ouzo cocktails, and soft drinks.

“Highly recommend this activity! Great tour guides and company! They stopped at beautiful spots, kept our glasses filled with wine all day, and made an amazing traditional lunch. Nothing I would change about it, you should book it!”

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3.Koh Kood or Koh Rang: Snorkeling Day Trip with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 290 reviews · 7 hours · from $32Best value

From Koh Kood, you’ll sail to three weather-selected snorkeling sites near Koh Kood or Koh Rang National Park. Guides such as Morgan, Berry, Daniel, and Manu help beginners, point out fish and coral, and keep the day relaxed with lunch, fruit, drinks, and a covered boat.

“amazing day, we saw many fish and even a turtle. the food was great and the instructor really nice. shootout to morgan and roland”

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4.Pattaya Full-Day 3 Tropical Island tour Snorkeling Cruise Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · from $97Top rated

Spend about 7 hours and 15 minutes aboard a catamaran from Pattaya, visiting Koh Pai, Koh Rin, and Koh Ped, known as Monkey Island. Swim, snorkel, fish, paddleboard, use the water slide, and enjoy a Thai buffet with free-flow soft drinks, water, snacks, tea, and coffee. Guide Lorenzo is especially helpful in the water.

“A fantastic day out. Beautiful well appointed boat, friendly staff and excellent food. Would definitely recommend and do again if in the area. 10/10”

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5.Private Catamaran Charter with Transfer, Buffet and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Take your private group aboard a purpose-built catamaran from Puerto Colón, with pickup within 20 km, a flexible route, snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks, and time to swim. Watch for whales, dolphins, and turtles, then relax on the sundeck or flybridge during this three-hour cruise.

“We celebrated a 50th birthday and it was an absolutely amazing day. Everything was very well organised, we were picked up on time, and the crew were so friendly and welcoming. There were loads of drinks, the food was excellent, and we were lucky enough to see lots of dolphins too. A truly special experience from start to finish.”

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