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The 15 Best Snorkeling Boat Trips in the World

68 tours  ·  from $14 a head

The reef matters less than the stop: how many, how long, and whether the crew gets in with you. These 15 say what gear is on board, how deep the anchorage is and which trips suit someone who has never had a mask on.

️Nusa Penida by Private Boat - Snorkeling 4 spots, Swim with Mantas + Land Tour - Lunch at AMARTA Penida
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️Nusa Penida by Private Boat – Snorkeling 4 spots, Swim with Mantas + Land Tour

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

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

Join Day Trip Bali for a 10 to 11-hour Nusa Penida outing by speedboat. You’ll snorkel four sites, look for turtles and manta rays, eat beside an infinity pool, and visit Kelingking Cliff. Guides such as Ringo, Nemo, Vicky, Jena, and Putu lead the day, with GoPro photos included.

“A must do when in Bali! From the beginning of the trip to the end I can’t fault this adventure! I was lucky enough to have the tour guides Jena and ‘Rocky’ Both were super informative, helpful and ensured everyone felt safe and comfortable on the journey. The morning started with three snorkeling points each point got more beautiful in terms of coral and sea life. Spotting a number of turtles, angel fish, star fish, ‘dory’ and plenty other colourful fish. Both Jena and ‘Rocky’ pointed out any extraordinary animals ‘turtles’ for us all to see. The lunch spot was postcard perfect views, the meal was a little underwhelming but…”

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Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling - The long search for dolphins and whales
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Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling

2.Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling

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

Sail from Puerto Base in search of dolphins, pilot whales, and minke whales, with views of Gran Canaria’s coast along the way. Watch from deck or below through glass panels, then stop near Taurito for swimming, snorkeling, and the onboard slide. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Fabulous trip. Seen lots of dolphins and flying fish. Fabulous opportunity to swim in the little cove aswell. Very much recommended”

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Hurghada: Royal Seascope Submarine Cruise with Snorkel Stop - Leaving Hurghada Marina for the reef
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Hurghada: Royal Seascope Submarine Cruise with Snorkel Stop

3.Royal Seascope Submarine Cruise with Snorkel Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,637 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

Spend two hours aboard Hurghada’s Royal Seascope, watching Red Sea coral and fish through panoramic windows three meters below the surface, then snorkel for 20 minutes. Guides such as Mina, Mohammed, Ahmed, Maged, and Zezo help with the trip and water time. Hotel pickup is optional.

“The submarine cruise and snorkelling arrangements made by our guide Mohammed was excellent, we got picked up from the hotel and dropped back and it was fun all the way. I’d suggest him any day, good communication and he speaks good English. All over excellent services.”

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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch - Pickup from Hurghada and the trip to the harbor
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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

4.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

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

Spend eight hours at sea with Go Shalabi, visiting Orange Bay, Giftun and Magawish Islands. Expect guided snorkeling, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Ashraf, Ahmed and Talal help swimmers of different abilities, while the crew keeps the day lively and well organized.

“We had an amazing day out with Abobakr, Mohammed, and Mohammed!! Food was great, we were well looked after, beaches were beautiful, and snorkelling was amazing! If we could, we would have loved to be able to stay on each island just a little bit longer, especially Orange bay, as there’s so many places to take great photos there and then you run out of time to just relax. Otherwise wouldn’t change a thing! Thank you for a great day out!!”

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Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time - The catamaran ride across the Gulf
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Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

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

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

Sail from Panama City Beach to Shell Island aboard Island Time’s roomy catamaran. Captain Keith, Clay, Heath, Sarah, Emma, and other crew members help with dolphin spotting, snorkeling, paddle boards, music, drinks, and the waterslide during this 3-hour outing.

“Tons of fun, great crew worth every penny. Loved seeing dolphins on the way out, shell island was amazing, saw even more dolphins on the way back”

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Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten - Tintamarre Island: turtles, stingrays, and open water
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Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten

6.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 from Dock Maarten for five stops around Dutch and French St. Maarten. Brett and Dylan may guide your day, with snorkeling at Tintamarre and Creole Rock, lunch at Pinel Island, beach time, drinks, and planes at Maho Beach.

“Fabulous! Very friendly, knowledgeable and a great crew/captain. Highly recommend! Lunch that was provided was great and so were all the drinks!”

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Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat - Koh Madsum, where the pigs own the beach
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Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

7.Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

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

Join Happy Samui for a half-day speedboat trip from southern Koh Samui to Koh Madsum and Koh Tan. Guides such as Sun, Joe, Cola, and Alex keep things lively while you meet beach-roaming pigs, snorkel, enjoy a buffet lunch, and get plenty of help with photos.

“A perfect experience for all ages, with professional guides and well-organized service at a great price. Thank you for the amazing memories!”

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Gili Islands: Private or Shared Snorkeling Boat Trip - Turtle Paradise at Gili Meno
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Gili Islands: Private or Shared Snorkeling Boat Trip

8.Private or Shared Snorkeling Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,989 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $14Best value

Join CV Gili Snorkeling for a private or small-group boat trip around Gili Meno and Gili Air. Expect turtle sightings, coral gardens, underwater statues, patient English-speaking guides, and free GoPro photos. Guides including Tom, Jack, Maron, and Adi are praised for safety and help with first-time snorkelers.

“The pictures offered by the team are a wonderful souvenir to keep. We had the chance to see two turtles. I highly recommend.”

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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns - First water session at Saxon or Norman Reef
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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

9.Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,714 reviews · from $190

Spend about eight and a half hours aboard Evolution, traveling from Cairns to two Outer Great Barrier Reef sites. Snorkel with provided gear, enjoy a barbecue lunch, and add an introductory scuba session or 10-minute helicopter flight. Marine guides such as Indy and Phil may add useful reef insight.

“Fantastic experience. The staff onboard the ship were extremely nice, helpful and encouraged all to snorkel and see the coral and sea life. Kudos to each one of the staff for their support. Additionally, we took the helicopter ride to see the reef and it was a sight to behold.”

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Los Cabos Luxury Sailing, Snorkel and Lunch Cruise - Santa Maria Bay or Chileno Bay for the water stop
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Los Cabos Luxury Sailing, Snorkel and Lunch Cruise

10.Los Cabos Luxury Sailing, Snorkel and Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,515 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Sail from San Jose del Cabo toward Santa Maria or Chileno Bay, with snacks, an open bar, snorkeling, paddleboards, and lunch aboard a boat limited to 16 people. You may also see El Arco and seasonal whales. Confirm pickup details, fees, and safety limits before departure.

“The crew and sailing were fabulous as was the food. Pictures and whale spottings were great. Snorkeling was disappointing and we could not get on the beach where we anchored!! Ugg!”

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Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise - Whitehaven Beach and the Hill Inlet walk
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Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

11.Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,953 reviews · from $164

Spend eight hours aboard Red Cat Adventures’ fast catamaran, Thunder Cat, visiting Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout, and two fringing reef snorkeling sites. Expect live commentary, a buffet lunch, snacks, mask and snorkel hire, and an upbeat crew such as Hannah, Jet, Frankie, or Jared.

“Great experience the crew was very nice and it was everything perfect the view the 🪸 the food it was value for many tks”

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From Gili Trawangan: Gili Islands Snorkeling Boat Tour - The Nest statues and the reality of crowds
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From Gili Trawangan: Gili Islands Snorkeling Boat Tour

12.Gili Islands Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,861 reviews · 2 hours - 330 minutes · from $14

From Gili Trawangan, you’ll ride a glass-bottom boat to three snorkeling sites for turtles, coral, fish, and the underwater Nest statues. Guides such as Yudi, Ijank, and Dodo help in the water and take GoPro photos. Choose a 4.5-hour or 5.5-hour trip with time on Gili Air, plus Gili Meno on the longer option.

“I had a great snorkelling day with Ijank and Dodo yesterday. Both of them are so kind and attentive. Plus, Ijank really took some great photos and videos. Thank you both. 😊”

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Palma: Catamaran Cruise with Swimming and Snorkelling - Cap Enderrocat and Cala Vella swimming stops
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Palma: Catamaran Cruise with Swimming and Snorkelling

13.Catamaran Cruise with Swimming and Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,859 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $47

Set sail from Playa del Arenal toward Cap Enderrocat and Cala Vella on a spacious catamaran. You get time to swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and take photos, with music and a bar onboard. Choose the BBQ option for pasta salad, local bread, and one water, beer, or sangria.

“It was a very fun boat day! The staff were very kind and helpful, the food was good, drinks were great. We stopped twice both spots has beautiful scenery for swimming and pictures.”

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Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch - Getting to Marina Las Perlas and starting the day
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Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

14.Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,848 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $59

Spend 8 to 10 hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with an open bar, a short reef snorkel, beach club access, and free island time. Guides such as Ivet, Luis, Juam, and Romando are known for keeping the boat lively and helping nervous swimmers. Hotel transfers and buffet lunch depend on your option.

“Such a great trip with these guides! We had so much fun snorkelling, had great food, and a nice beach day. We ended up with a fantastic guide who made the experience so fun and easy. A great trip if you need a day planned out for you. Snorkelling was so fun, we ended up buying golf carts to explore Isla Mujeres which was so worth it. The beach was great and the the sand was white and clean. The guides made sure you always had a drink in hand!”

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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar - Leaving Vlychada Marina with lunch already in sight
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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

15.Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,822 reviews · 5 hours · from $117

Spend five hours aboard a small-group catamaran from Vlychada Marina, swimming at Red Beach, Mesa Pigadia, and the Volcano hot springs. Your English-speaking crew serves Greek meze, a BBQ meal, desserts, unlimited white wine, soft drinks, and water, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Outstanding is the word. Right from pickup to drop off. I am speechless.💥💥 Unlimited water, beers and wines making the experience more luxurious as you don’t have to open your bag or phone to pay for everything. Lunch was cooked fresh along with amazing vegan options. Dessert was the cherry on the cake. 🚀🚀 Service was exquisite. Staff OMG, never met so joyful staff. So attentive and polite. I can’t swim but the member of staff she made sure that I can enjoy the water experience. They provided me life jacket and were so attentive. 7 star out of 5. (Thank you for spoiling me 🤪) I am so overwhelmed.🥺…”

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