SNORKELING
The best of it, mask on.
The 15 most popular guided tours, the ones worth getting in the water for. What you will actually see, who runs the boat, and what a place in the water costs.
San Juan snorkel from Escambron Beach with sea turtles, expert instruction, included gear, and a GoPro video. Small groups, shore entry.
Most Popular“Kenzie was super nice and helpful. We got to see turtles and a star fish. She got a bunch of great pictures of us.”
Kayak Dubrovnik’s Old Town walls to Betina Cave for snorkeling, then paddle toward Lokrum. Small groups, pro guides, and sunset wine options.
“Such a love experience! Ivan and Martin were great and attentive guides. It was cold for snorkeling so they had a fire going for us to drink our wine. Only suggestion would be to have some single kayaks for people not going with people they know.”
Swim with manatees in Crystal River on a 3-hour small-group tour with wetsuit gear, an in-water guide, and HD photos.
“The kindest people! They were gracious to other boaters, manatees and the community! We got up close with manatees and felt at ease. Best tour ever.”
Lovina sunrise dolphin watching, a dolphin swim by float, then snorkeling a nearby reef. $18, 4–8 hours.
“The tour was great, I could see many dolphins and snorkel. The tour guide Daren and the boat driver were nice and profesionell. Thank you very much.”
Tulum ruins, a cenote swim, and Yal Ku Lagoon snorkeling plus beachside lunch, all with pickup from Playa del Carmen for a full day out.
“Had a great time! Santiago and Mike was our guide and driver. Very fun and friendly. Lot’s of knowledge and experience for the tour. Felt very safe and comfortable with them. Would definitely recommend it. Food was delicious and a lot of it. They really went out of their way to make it a great…”
Paddle under Dubrovnik’s walls, snorkel Betina Cave by sea, and take in Lokrum Island views on a guided kayak tour with safety support.
“It was a great experience to kayak around the castle walls, to the blue caves and Lokrum. We had initially booked for the day before but it did not go ahead due to the weather, so were offered to reschedule or get a refund. We are so glad we chose to reschedule! Tommy was a…”
Guided kayak and snorkel in Cabo de Gata-Níjar: cliffs, coves, clear water, safety briefing, and gear included for about 3 hours.
“Once incredible experience for those who like the sea and nature. We will repeat it is definitely very worthwhile. The guides are the rod, super friendlyAuto-translated”
Snorkel with West Indian manatees in Crystal River. Small group, wetsuits and gear included, in-water photos, and hot drinks.
“Awesome experience! Celeste was our tour guide and she was amazing at getting us close to the manatees and was super insightful!”
Full-day cruise from Praslin to Curieuse with two snorkel stops, giant tortoises, BBQ lunch, beer, and a Takamaka rum finish.
“We had an amazing experience with Benjamin as our guide during the trail and snorkeling tour in Seychelles. He was not only friendly and approachable but also very knowledgeable. Throughout the journey, he shared fascinating insights about the history, culture, and nature of Seychelles, which made the experience even more enriching. On the trail, Benjamin…”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon on a family catamaran from Waikiki, with gear and a lifeguard onboard, plus Diamond Head views and bar drinks.
“We were so appreciative of the fantastic crew and captain! We needed some assistance with our party and they were awesome!”
Small-group guided shore snorkeling at Poipu Beach, Kauai. Gear, snacks, and a calm reef hour with turtles and tropical fish.
“Excellent snorkel experience with David! We saw many beautiful fish and lots of sea turtles! Great even for beginners, and our 10 and 8 year old kids loved it”
Guided snorkeling in Santa Maria, Sal: boat to Farol and Bolama wreck, wetsuits and safety briefing included, with chances to see turtles.
“It was my first time snorkelling and I was quite nervous but Adi, the guide, was friendly and reassuring throughout. When I had an issue with my mask, he swam over instantly to fix it and gave me tips on how to swim with the flippers. We saw multiple turtles and lots of different types…”
Private manatee snorkeling in Crystal River for up to 10. Gear and guide included, plus above-and-below photos you can buy.
“Kelly and Sara were excellent so informative and helpful. We had a great trip as a family, unfortunately the visibility was very limited at times. Kelly took us to a spring for much better views Overall a great experience.”
Crystal River small-group manatee snorkel with in-water guide and photographer. Wetsuit, gear, heated boat included; photos optional.
“What an amazing experience!! Capt Ed and Robin were the perfect guides for our manatee swim in Kings Bay with a stop at sister springs for a swim in the clear waters. Capt Ed guided us through the bay to see several manatees. 2 sets of mammas with calves & the local favorite, Triangle the…”
A 2-hour Cozumel snorkeling trip with a glass-bottom boat and 3 reef stops, bilingual guides, gear, and drinks. Pay $11 cash extra.
“I chose this tour because it was a good price range and it let my one year old grandson take the tour with us and swim. It was ok but nothing too fancy. It seemed like the tour guide was a little high strung compared to most in Mexico. The snorkeling area was nothing too…”
