15 Snorkeling Trips with Photos Worldwide Worth Booking

1.Silfra Snorkeling Between Continents Photos Included- Self Drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,427 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $152Our pick

Drive to Thingvellir and snorkel Silfra with a PADI guide in a thermal undersuit and dry suit. Expect about 30 to 50 minutes in clear glacial water, a maximum of six people, free GoPro photos, and hot chocolate afterward. Guides such as James, Laura, Kevin, and Cecilia lead tours in English.

“Our guides Anna and Augustin were great! The whole troll expeditions team was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and made sure that we were safe. They ensured our dry suits were snug and we didn’t get wet inside of them at all. The pictures they took were a nice touch. Even though I was freezing, I’m so glad I didn’t pass this experience up! Troll Expeditions (this group) is great to book with.”

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2.The ‘OG’ Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,539 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Join River Ventures in Crystal River for a three-hour manatee swim with an in-water guide and photographer. You will cruise Kings Bay and Three Sisters Springs, learn encounter rules, wear provided gear, and return with optional photos. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“AMAZING!! Eddie and JJ were our guides and did a fantastic job. Within minutes, with the help of JJ’s drone, they found 2 manatees and we jumped in the water. Eddie was super helpful navigating everyone to see the manatees. There ended up being 3 manatees- a mom, calf and young male all in the same area. This was truly an unforgettable experience and can’t wait to do it again! Highly recommend!”

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3.Tenerife: Kayak & Snorkel with Local Fauna, Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,010 reviews · 3 hours · from $36

Paddle from Los Cristianos with guides such as Gabriel, Barbara, Caroline, and Frank, then stop to snorkel near volcanic cliffs and a sea cave. You get a double kayak, wetsuit, safety gear, lockers, showers, water, and free photos. Dolphins and turtles are possible, not guaranteed.

“Amazing, got to see loads of dolphins and some turtles, really amazing guide took group photos and snorkelling was great seeing loads of colourful fish. Be aware it is a lot of kayaking so arms were aching at the end, but worth it for seeing the animals”

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4.Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,336 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Meet your guide at Gulf Coast Expeditions in Crystal River for a three-hour, six-person manatee tour. Guides such as Crystal, Celeste, Ron, and Mike lead the safety talk, locate the animals, and take in-water photos. Wetsuits, snorkel gear, coffee, and hot cocoa are provided.

“The guides were patient and kind and helped me when I was uncomfortable with my ability to swim well. I was able to actually float above the manatees My only recommendation is a little more obvious signage”

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5.Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling with Free Photos – Meet on Location

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,299 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $140

Meet your PADI divemaster at Thingvellir National Park for a small-group Silfra snorkeling trip. You’ll wear a drysuit, spend about 40 minutes in exceptionally clear freshwater between tectonic plates, receive underwater photos, and warm up with hot chocolate afterward.

“This was amazing and I'm so glad my husband and I got to experience this. First our guide, Oli with Adventure Vikings, was wonderful. He makes you feel comfortable on land and in water. You'll be stuffed into a dry suit that feels a bit awkward but you'll be thankful it keeps you dry from the neck down. The water is cold at first but after a few minutes you adjust and forget your face is in it. Once you're thru the assembly line of getting gear you'll walk over on the platform and get in after instructions from the guide. Then you're off in the water snorkeling in the…”

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6.Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,155 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Meet Adventure Vikings at Silfra in Thingvellir National Park for a three-hour, small-group snorkel between the American and Eurasian plates. Your English-speaking guide handles the gear, leads you through crystal-clear water, takes photos, and serves hot chocolate afterward. Drysuit and wetsuit options are available.

“It was a wonderful and unusual experience and Doris made it easy and enjoyable.”

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7.Crystal River: Manatee Snorkel Tour w/ In-Water Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 633 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

Spend three hours with River Ventures at Crystal River, learning passive manatee interaction before riding a covered pontoon to the springs. A Coast Guard captain and in-water guide, such as Natalie or James, lead the group. The $87 price includes gear, wetsuit, water, and parking, but not photos.

“Everything was great. Our guide James and captain Chris did a great job, we saw manatees😀, everything was perfect.”

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8.Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling Tour with Free Photos – From Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 624 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $189

From Reykjavik, you’ll ride to Thingvellir National Park, suit up with a certified guide such as Dori, Gretar, or Wilmar, and spend 30 to 40 minutes floating through Silfra’s crystal-clear glacial water. Expect a tight drysuit, cold hands and face, free photos, and hot chocolate afterward.

“What an amazing adventure! I was somewhat anxious about this activity but the guide on our trip, Alex, was reassuring, patient and made this an adventure I’ll never forget. My 15 year old grandson also felt that this was our favorite part of our trip to Iceland!”

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9.From Reykjavik: Silfra Snorkeling with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 590 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $220

From Reykjavik, you’ll snorkel Silfra in Thingvellir National Park with a guide such as Dory, Edgar, Wilmar, or Alex. Choose a drysuit for warmth or a wetsuit for more freedom, then float through astonishingly clear water between two continents. Photos and hot chocolate are included.

“Do not kiss out on booking this, I solo travelled and the instructor was amazing at making us feel like a team. It’s warmer in the water 😅😂”

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10.Small Group Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide and Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Meet at Salty Siren Tours in Crystal River for a three-hour manatee outing limited to six people. You receive a wetsuit and snorkel gear, learn passive observation, then ride a heated enclosed pontoon to Kings Bay. Guides such as Tyler, Robin, Kim, and Captain Ed may help you find manatees and capture optional photos.

“We had a wonderful experience! Jessica and Captain Ed took great care of us and made it a memorable experience.”

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11.Golden Circle & Snorkeling in Silfra From Reykjavík with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 571 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $320

Spend about 10 hours with Troll Expeditions visiting Silfra, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Thingvellir. A PADI-certified guide leads the cold-water snorkel in a dry suit, with hot chocolate and free GoPro photos afterward. Pickup, transport, WiFi, and English guidance are included.

“What an unforgettable experience. Lots of prep to get into the water but when you did… it was amazing! The golden circle was great. A must in Iceland!”

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12.Costa Brava: Kayak, Snorkel, Photos, Lunch, Beach & Cliff Jump!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $72

Leave Barcelona at 10am for a full Costa Brava day with guides such as Tim, Ola, and Nico. After a safety lesson, kayak through coves and caves, snorkel, try optional cliff jumping, enjoy lunch, and spend about three hours at the beach. Kayaks, safety gear, transport, insurance, and photos are included.

“Tim made this trip so much fun He engaged all the guests and made the trip a wonderful experience The views from kayaking to snorkeling g were amazing”

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13.Snorkel the Silfra Fissure-Meet on Location (Free Photos & Cocoa)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 456 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $141

Meet Arctic Adventures at Silfra in Thingvellir National Park, suit up with a PADI Divemaster, and float through exceptionally clear glacial water between the North American and Eurasian plates. Groups are limited to six in the water, with underwater photos, hot chocolate, and cookies included.

“If I could give this trip a negative star I would think about it. The equipment they used was old and beat. The tour guide was a bit surly. I didn’t think he had good accountability of the group the whole time sand could have probably used a little help.The experience was good. Very scenic, but I wish I had booked another operator. Let me give you one small example… bugs were terrible. Other tour operators let their guests use net hats to keep bugs off their faces. Our operator had his own net hat but he didn’t have any for the tour members to use and we were miserable.…”

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14.Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers with Photos Guided Tour Wailea Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

At Wailea Beach, My Splash instructors such as Triston, Ryan, James, and Sarah teach first-time snorkelers how to breathe, float, and use the gear safely. After shore practice, you ride an inflatable paddleboard to reef areas for fish and turtle sightings, with photos shared when equipment is available.

“Snorkeling at Wailea Beach was unforgettable! The friendly instructors made me feel so comfortable solo, and I saw tons of sea turtles up close!”

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15.Silfra Fissure Snorkeling From Reykjavík – Free Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 379 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $211

Travel from Reykjavík to Thingvellir National Park for a small-group Silfra snorkel led by a PADI divemaster. You will wear a thermal layer and dry suit, float through remarkably clear water between the North American and Eurasian plates, and receive complimentary underwater photos.

“thoroughly enjoyed the experience. in the water for approx 30mins total. The sry suit did work for us but someone was soaking when they came out so take a towel! The masks were a bit steamed up but we were told how to clear it”

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