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“It was so fun n I saw turtles, Lilly was super helpful and nice I highly recommend. It started to rain which was unforgettable.”
Kayak Dubrovnik’s Old Town walls to Betina Cave for snorkeling, then paddle toward Lokrum. Small groups, pro guides, and sunset wine options.
“We had never tried kayaking in our lives before, but thanks to Steven’s excellent guidance, in just 2 hours we managed to complete the whole tour! He was patient, professional, and made us feel safe and comfortable from the very beginning. The experience itself was truly unique amazing views of Dubrovnik from the sea, crystal-clear…”
Swim with manatees in Crystal River on a 3-hour small-group tour with wetsuit gear, an in-water guide, and HD photos.
“From the moment we walked into the shop yesterday everyone was so welcoming and kind and very professional. Then we met our guide Piper and she delivered all the important information along with making it very easy to understand. Then we got to the boat ramp and we met Tanner who was very good at…”
Lovina sunrise dolphin watching, a dolphin swim by float, then snorkeling a nearby reef. $18, 4–8 hours.
“Such a magical moment for my little family and I. Captain Dedi was so amazing looking after us especially with a 3 year old on board. Had the best experience my little family and I and we were blessed to have a dolphin jump out of water and flip in the air right next to…”
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.
“Communication and logistics were flawless. It was a full day. Visited Tulum ruins with our knowledgeable guide Cory. Updated access since we visited in 2019. Next up was a cenote, the water was cool and refreshing. A few fish and the occasional bat to keep us company. Continued the day with snorkeling in a lagoon…”
Paddle under Dubrovnik’s walls, snorkel Betina Cave by sea, and take in Lokrum Island views on a guided kayak tour with safety support.
“We had a great morning on the water and snorkeling with Dragon and Tomy. Thank you for a great experience!!”
Guided kayak and snorkel in Cabo de Gata-Níjar: cliffs, coves, clear water, safety briefing, and gear included for about 3 hours.
“I thought the group would be smaller. Something more intimate. Friendly guides, but I thought snorkeling would be more exciting........ In fact I almost wanted it to end..........Auto-translated”
Snorkel with West Indian manatees in Crystal River. Small group, wetsuits and gear included, in-water photos, and hot drinks.
“This was a wonderful adventure! They were manatees everywhere and we were able to interact with them. We watched them roll and play and even saw a baby manatee nursing! I would highly recommend this excursion.”
Full-day cruise from Praslin to Curieuse with two snorkel stops, giant tortoises, BBQ lunch, beer, and a Takamaka rum finish.
“The Crew is so kind and they will guide you to a great trip :)”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon on a family catamaran from Waikiki, with gear and a lifeguard onboard, plus Diamond Head views and bar drinks.
“The three girls in charge of the tour were amazing. They were so patient with our son who was a little apprehensive. We highly recommend this for a family, friendly, very personalized tour. The boat was very clean and spacious. They provided all the equipment besides our towels we bought from our hotel. Highly recommend…”
Small-group guided shore snorkeling at Poipu Beach, Kauai. Gear, snacks, and a calm reef hour with turtles and tropical fish.
“I took my mum to this snorkeling experience, who was quite scared to try. She felt safe the whole time, the instructor was amazing! My mum did get nauseas (this happens to her often), and the instructor safely brought her back to shore asap. I swam with green sea turtles, saw amazing fish, and had…”
Guided snorkeling in Santa Maria, Sal: boat to Farol and Bolama wreck, wetsuits and safety briefing included, with chances to see turtles.
“The ship wreck was good as lots of tropical fish the. Not much everywhere else and we lost our guide at one point which made us quite scared. Also, did not realise the time had changed from 9:30- 9:10. Only had a message once I booked in August. No reminder a day or two before…”
Private manatee snorkeling in Crystal River for up to 10. Gear and guide included, plus above-and-below photos you can buy.
“My friend and I traveled all the way from Michigan and this was at the top of our to do list and we were not dissapointed! We got to see lots of manatees enjoying life, lots of fish, and an alligator. We got to swim privately with 2 different manatees for some time, which was…”
Crystal River small-group manatee snorkel with in-water guide and photographer. Wetsuit, gear, heated boat included; photos optional.
“Awesome, small group, never crowded. Gary the Captain very knowledgeable. Salty staff awesome. Great pics and videos”
A 2-hour Cozumel snorkeling trip with a glass-bottom boat and 3 reef stops, bilingual guides, gear, and drinks. Pay $11 cash extra.
“This was a great snorkeling tour with a small group. We snorkeled three different areas with only 7 people which was great! We were able to see reefs and colorful fish. The guides were very safety conscious.”
