Snorkeling Tours in the UAE: Our Top 14

1.From Dubai: Snorkeling Trip to Dibba Al-Fujairah

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 503 reviews · 8 hours · from $111Our pick

Travel from Dubai to Dibba Al-Fujairah for a full day on the Gulf of Oman. Swim at sites such as Snoopy Island and Dibba Rock with guides including Hassan, Karim, Mustafa, and Mickey. Equipment, snacks, soft drinks, hotel pickup, and two-way transport are included.

“Fantastic snorkeling experience, accompanying guide went out of his way to show us fish swarms, turtle and even two riff-sharks. Driver was driving carefully, but could have given a little more information on the things we saw on the way.”

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2.Dubai: Yacht Cruise with Swimming, Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 438 reviews · from $87

Join Sky Walker Yachts at Dubai Harbour for a shared yacht cruise through Dubai Marina to JBR Beach. You get a BBQ lunch, unlimited included beverages, swimming, snorkeling gear, inflatables, music, and an onboard pool. Some sailings also include a slide, while jet skis cost extra.

“Great trip. The pool at the back of the boat was great. Snorkelling not great as water not clear enough. Lovely lunch.”

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3.From Dubai: Fujairah Snorkeling with Turtles, Transfer & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 406 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $135

Travel from Dubai to Fujairah for two guided snorkeling stops near Snoopy Island and Sharm Rocks. Yulia, Julia, or another instructor may help you spot turtles, rays, squid, and reef fish. A 42-foot boat, BBQ lunch, hotel transfers, and Khorfakkan sightseeing are included.

“Amazing day out and activity. Great team, small group, snorkelling was fantastic and the lunch was also very good. Highly recommend!”

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4.Full Day Musandam Cruise with Lunch and Snorkelling from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 218 reviews · from $85Best value

You’ll leave central Dubai around 6:00 am, cross into Oman, and board a carpeted wooden dhow at Dibba. Expect fjord-like cliffs, fishing villages, two swim and snorkel stops, lunch, drinks, a banana boat, and speedboat rides. Bring your passport and prepare for a long road journey.

“Today's excursion was more than bad! At first we didn't know that the excursion was going to take place in Oman. The journey there from Dubai took almost four hours !!!! . So we were on the bus for 8 hours!!! For just four hours at sea. The tRead more”

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5.From Dubai: Fujairah Half-Day Scuba Dive and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 186 reviews · 8 hours · from $157

Leave your Dubai hotel early for Fujairah, where an English or Arabic instructor teaches beginners the basics before a boat trip to coral reefs. You can snorkel and enjoy one guided scuba session, while certified divers may make two descents. Sergio, Hassan, Faisal, and Ahmed are among the instructors praised for patient support.

“Staff was friendly and supportive for the entire time, and ensure that you are okay before pushing you further as well as checking on you whilst on the dive as well. Will definitely go again when I am in Dubai again”

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6.Dubai: The Lost Chambers Aquarium Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · from $121

Enter the 10-meter Ambassador Lagoon after a safety briefing, then snorkel above rays, reef sharks, and colorful fish with an instructor nearby. Guides such as Roger and Dani have helped nervous beginners feel at ease. Gear, wetsuit, and flotation jacket are included, while photos cost extra.

“Really loved this. Our first time snorkelling. It was great to be amongst so many fish, stingrays and sharks. A magical experience!”

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7.From Dubai: Discovery Scuba Diving & Snorkeling In Fujairah

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 93 reviews · 8 hours · from $158

Travel from Dubai to Dibba, Fujairah, for a beginner-friendly scuba session to 10 meters and guided snorkeling among coral, fish, and possible turtles. Certified instructors such as Ahmed and Mahmoud have helped first-timers feel calm, while transport, equipment, drinks, snacks, and hotel pickup are included.

“Amazing and safe experience. Very friendly guides. The driver picked us up at a resort far away. We got to see alot of cool marine life, and we always felt safe. Definitely worth trying! (PS: if you're doing it in the winter season, bring some warm clothes/blanket to wrap around your neoprene suit, because it can chilly in between your dives!)”

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8.Snorkeling with turtles in Fujairah with BBQ lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 4 hours · from $95

Join Reef Oasis in Fujairah for two guided snorkel sessions near Snoopy Island and Sharm Rocks. You get equipment, drinks, a small-group boat, and a generous BBQ lunch. Guides such as Julia can point out turtles, rays, fish, and other sea life.

“Toller Guide - super viele Fische und Schildkröten gesehen - etwas touristisch und nicht mit den Malediven zu vergleich, dafür aber unkompliziert. Verbesserung: Umkleideräume benötigen eine Sitzbank. Tauchstützpunkt etwas in Mitleidenschaft gezogen - defekte Türgriffe,-...”

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9.From Dubai: Try Scuba Diving, Snorkeling with BBQ & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 8 hours · from $163

Travel from Dubai to Fujairah for beginner scuba with instructor Fahad and a small group of up to 10. Practice in calm water, explore Snoopy Island and Sharm Rocks, look for turtles, enjoy underwater photos and a BBQ lunch, then stop at Al Bidya Mosque, Khorfakkan Amphitheatre, and the waterfalls.

“Fahad (sorry about spelling!) was fantastic - he took the beginners divers, was very calm, reassuring and fun! My friend was terrified at the start and felt instantly safe. You go to different spots to both snorkel and dive and can swim through swarms of different fishes - we even seen turtles! Nice changing facilities, comfortable both and tasty lunch afterwards! Would definitely recommend diving here over in Dubai / Jumeriah! Driver was also amazing - really friendly and flexible. Because of Dubai traffic, pick up and drop off can be long but this can’t be helped. 5 ⭐️ stars, would recommend!”

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10.From Dubai: Fujairah Scuba Dive and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $157

Travel from Dubai to Fujairah for two guided scuba sessions and snorkeling in the Gulf of Oman. Nemo Diving Center provides equipment, refreshments, hotel transfers, and an English or Arabic instructor. Bring your certification, original ID, swimwear, and towel.

“good guide guys are very sympatical. diving spot is ok visibility not the best ever but find”

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11.Dubai: Snorkeling at Deep Dive World’s Deepest Pool

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 1 hour · from $108

Learn basic snorkeling skills in Dubai’s 60-meter pool, then float above its sunken city with an English-speaking guide. Equipment and a life jacket are provided. The one-hour session suits swimmers aged six and up, but it is surface snorkeling, not free diving.

“Excelente guia. Mesmo eu não falando inglês conseguir perceber todas as orientações”

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12.From Abu Dhabi: Snorkeling with Turtles in Fujairah with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 10 hours · from $217

Travel from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah for two guided snorkeling stops near Snoopy Island and Sharm Rocks. Expect turtles, fish, rays, and the chance of a reef shark, followed by a BBQ lunch and Khorfakkan waterfall and amphitheatre views. Julia may take underwater photos.

“Great team at the dive centre and brilliant marine life. We even saw a reef shark.”

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13.From Abu Dhabi: Snorkeling with turtles in Fujairah with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $195Top rated

Leave Abu Dhabi at 6:00 am for Fujairah, where guides lead a family-friendly snorkeling trip at up to two sites. Look for turtles, rays, fish, and possible reef sharks, then enjoy a BBQ, boat facilities, and scenic stops at Khorfakkan Waterfall and Amphitheatre.

“I was travelling as a solo woman and this excursion was great. I was picked up from my hotel in Abu Dhabi so didn’t need to get to Fujairah by myself. The group was made up of 5 people plus staff which was great. I went snorkelling and my feRead more”

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14.Fujairah: Snorkeling and Watersports at Snoopy Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $108

Spend a full day at Sandy Beach Fujairah with snorkeling gear, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, sunbeds, an infinity pool, and a kids water park. A guide such as Said can point you toward the best Snoopy Island viewing spots. Come anytime from 9am until before sunset.

“amazing beach And facilities. staff very helpful explaining best points to dive around Snoopy island.”

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