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Every Snorkeling Trip We Have Reviewed: the Top 15

865 trips  ·  from $9 a head

The whole catalogue, ranked. The 15 below are the trips that earn a place on an itinerary, priced and timed, with everything else underneath when you want to go deeper.

San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos - What happens during the 90-minute snorkel
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San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos

1.San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,947 reviews · from $42Our pick

Walk into the sea at Escambron Beach for a 1 to 1.5-hour guided snorkel with a local professional such as Lily, Jill, or Rey. You receive instruction, all gear, small-group attention, and a GoPro video. Turtles are possible, not guaranteed, and sea conditions can change the plan.

“Let me start by saying that Jill was amazing. This was my first snorkelling experience and I was fairly nervous before. We were divided into smaller groups based on swimming proficiency and our group had 5. They give you life vest in which I fRead more”

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Tenerife: Kayak and Snorkel with Turtles, Wetsuits Included - Launching from Playa de Los Cristianos
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Tenerife: Kayak and Snorkel with Turtles, Wetsuits Included

2.Tenerife: Kayak and Snorkel with Turtles, Wetsuits Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,215 reviews · from $35

Set out from Los Cristianos in a stable, back-supported kayak with guides such as Carlos, Barbara, Gonza, and David. Look for dolphins and turtles, then stop in a boat-access-only bay for snorkeling. Wetsuits, gear, insurance, and photos are included.

“Brilliant, we had a great tour guide David, super friendly and instructive. We luckily seen a mother and baby dolphin!”

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️Nusa Penida by Private Boat - Snorkeling 4 spots, Swim with Mantas + Land Tour - The Manta Encounter Is Special, But Never Certain
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️Nusa Penida by Private Boat – Snorkeling 4 spots, Swim with Mantas + Land Tour

3.️Nusa Penida by Private Boat – Snorkeling 4 spots, Swim with Mantas + Land Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,424 reviews · from $100

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Nusa Penida and Lembongan by speedboat, with four snorkeling stops, manta ray viewing, GoPro photos, lunch by an infinity pool, and a Kelingking Cliff car tour. Guides such as Ringo, Nemo, Vicky, Jena, and Putu are often praised for friendly, careful help.

“My wife and I loved the snorkeling. Fantastic experience. We saw two dolphins from the boat, one turtle while snorkeling, and many closeup encounter with Mantas at the last stop. We will cherish the Mantas experience. Ceco and Aldo were excellent guides and were very helpful with our lack of experience, made us feel safe and enabled us to have a great time.”

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel - The sunset cruise from Kona
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

4.Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,656 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Meet Hang Loose Boat Tours at Keauhou Bay for a sunset boat ride and nighttime manta ray snorkel. Bryce, Noah, Vince, Jordan, and other crew members may guide your group, with wetsuit tops, flotation gear, snacks, and a free return trip if no mantas appear.

“Our traveling family group of 11 adults and children had a great time up close with the Manta Rays. Good information from the tour guide and their helpers. Good supervision and safety oversight. This experience left a wonderful, long lasting memory with all of us, particularly the young ones, age 9, 13, and 14.”

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Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Nuʻuanu Pali and the windward coast
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Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

5.Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,461 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend a full day circling Oahu by air-conditioned bus, with Waikiki pickup, scenic lookouts, North Shore beaches, macadamia nuts, local fruit, Haleiwa lunch, turtle snorkeling, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Kap, Dirk, and Rob lead the route, though stops and vehicle quality can vary.

“We were able to see a little bit of everything and enjoyed our tour guide, but unfortunately had a terrible experience snorkeling. The beach that was selected was incredibly rocky and littered with urchins that made it incredibly difficult to access the snorkeling point. The water was murky and difficult to see through, so we were not able to see much sea life and we left the experience cut up/ bleeding from the rocks, frustrated and disappointed. None of this was the fault of our guide, but if you are selecting this tour with the hope that the snorkeling will be the highlight of the trip, you may be best…”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Diamond Head and Halona Blowhole: a quick start by the sea
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

6.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend a full day circling Oahu by air-conditioned minibus, with stops at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Point, North Shore beaches, a macadamia farm, and Dole Plantation. Snorkeling gear, Waikiki pickup, and a guide such as Nevin, Raul, or Justin are included.

“So fun we did a whole tour around oahu and learned a lot about the island ! A full days worth of fun!!”

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Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location - The heated van, drysuit, and one long preparation period
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Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates – Meet on Location

7.Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates – Meet on Location

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,001 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $154

Meet at Silfra in Thingvellir National Park for a guided snorkel through Silfra Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon. PADI guides such as Hugo, Boris, and Wilfred lead small groups through crystal-clear glacial water. Drysuit, warm undersuit, entry fee, hot chocolate, and cookies are included.

“Wonderful experience. This is a great opportunity to do something very unique and downright cool (no pun intended since the water is just above freezing). The operators were very professional and made this an outstanding excursion”

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Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout - Choosing Northern Exposure or Southern Lights
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Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

8.Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,777 reviews · from $149

Spend about seven hours aboard a high-speed inflatable boat with Ocean Rafting, visiting Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and fringing reefs. Choose Northern Exposure for extra snorkelling or Southern Lights for more beach time. Guides such as Georgie, Scottie, Max, Tori, and Bernie add safety advice, reef facts, and plenty of energy.

“So much fun and very informative. Felt safe in the water. Enjoyed every moment of the day. The boat ride was exciting. Speed and a bit of a joy ride. Highly recommended this company.”

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Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling - Two hours searching the Atlantic for marine life
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Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling

9.Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,761 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $44

Sail from Puerto Base on a 3.5-hour catamaran trip with English- and Spanish-speaking guides. Search for dolphins, pilot whales, and minke whales, watch through below-deck glass panels, then stop near Taurito or Puerto de Mogán for swimming, snorkeling, and the onboard slide. Pickup is optional.

“It was fantastic!! We seen a lot of dolphinhs. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I highly recommend it to everyone.🐬✨”

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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - What the two-hour schedule feels like
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

10.Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,656 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Leave from Living Ocean Tours near Ala Moana and ride to Waikiki’s Turtle Canyon for a guided snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles and reef fish. Guides such as Chance and Aaron are known for patient instruction, while dolphins, flying fish, and winter whales may appear from the boat.

“Amazing experience, knowledgable staff, cool boat, loads of turtles, dolphins, colourful fish and a whale!”

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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch - Hotel pickup and the early start
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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

11.Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,609 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Spend eight hours aboard a shaded yacht with guides such as Fouad, Ahmed, Saef, and Talal. Visit Orange Bay, Giftun, and Magawish, snorkel over coral and fish, watch for dolphins, and enjoy breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks.

“Every thing was amazing, go shalabi 27 was the best group, Said did a great job, he and the whole team was very helpful. The weather was windy, but that doesn’t stopped us to have fun. Jimmy was the best photographer. Soooo Ninja Turtles forever 1000/10”

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Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time - Shell Island gives the trip its sense of place
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Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

12.Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,362 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $57

Spend about three hours aboard Island Time Sailing’s roomy catamaran, watching for wild dolphins, snorkeling in St. Andrews Bay, and playing at Shell Island. Captain Clay, Heath, Keith, Sarah, Emma, and other crew members have helped make the trip lively and easygoing, with drinks, music, paddleboards, and a waterslide onboard.

“Great boat, very comfortable, easy to see marine life. Great crew, very attentive, lots of really good information. Perfect spot for exploring Shell Island and alittle snorkeling. Drinks were amazing. Whole afternoon was relaxed and great fun. Book Island Time for sure!”

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Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten - Tintamarre Island and the first swim
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Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten

13.Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,336 reviews · from $139

Join Captain Bob’s small-group speedboat tour with Captain Brett and Dillon for six hours around St. Maarten. Snorkel at Tintamarre and Creole Rock, stop at Pinel Island for lunch, swim at Mullet or Long Bay, and finish beneath landing planes at Maho Beach.

“If you are looking to spend a day exploring St. Maarten, seeing some incredible fish, meeting very friendly guides/captains/first mates, then this is the right trip for you. The seas were a little rough due to wind today, so our itinerary was modified and it was spectacular. I couldn’t recommend this excursion enough.”

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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves - Reef snorkeling by local boat
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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

14.Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,242 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend a full day visiting Tulum’s seaside ruins, snorkeling a Caribbean reef, and swimming in a cave cenote. Guides such as Suly, Raul, Ulrich, and Mimi add history and hands-on help. Pickup, gear, lunch, and entrance fees are included, but bring $35 cash for conservation fees.

“The entire experience was great: Tulum, snorkeling and cenote. The guide Ulrick was very informative and safe. The ride to and from was not too long and comfortable. Compared to other tours we took, this was a joy. We highly recommend it.”

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Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat - The southern pier keeps the boat ride easy
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Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

15.Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,149 reviews · 4 hours · from $52

Head from your Koh Samui hotel to a private southern pier, then reach Pig Island in about 10 minutes. Guides such as Sun, Joe, and Cola keep the trip lively while you swim, meet pigs, snorkel, and eat a Thai buffet on Koh Tan. Expect a relaxed pace, but allow extra time for hotel transfers.

“Our guide, Cola, was great fun and had us laughing most of the day. The tour itself was fab, snorkelling was an amazing experience and pig island isn’t one to be missed! Lunch was freshly made and delicious too.”

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