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Where to Snorkel from a Boat: the 15 Best Trips

65 boat trips · from $14 a head

Reefs and drop-offs sit a short sail from shore in more places than you would think. These 15 trips are compared on how many stops you get, whether gear is included and how deep the water is at each one.

The short answer

Take this sailing ️Nusa Penida by Private Boat – Snorkeling 4 spots, Swim with Mantas + Land Tour ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 from $100 Check availability →

The cheapest berth Gili Islands: Private or Shared Snorkeling Boat Trip 2 - 8 hours · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 from $14 Check availability →

The whole day aboard Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 from $190 Check availability →

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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

A full-day Nusa Penida trip with four snorkel stops, manta rays, Kelingking Cliff, lunch, GoPro photos, and hotel transfer options.

“The tour was exceptional, all snorkel spots were lovely which was topped off by seeing 10+ Manta Ray's at the end of the day. The staff/team were great making the day even better with their service. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone coming to Bali - also the lunch was surprisingly great as well to top it off.”

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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

Gran Canaria catamaran cruise from Puerto Rico with dolphin watching, snorkeling, swimming, glass panels, drinks, and optional hotel pickup.

“Took about 1.5 hours to find the dophins, bht we saw a group if about 10-15 and it was great. Water and soda is free only after we stopped to snorkel. Snorkel spot basically only has rocks, nothing much to see but fun to jump in the water”

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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

Review of Hurghada’s Royal Seascope cruise, with Red Sea coral viewing, a snorkel stop, hotel pickup, price tips, and practical advice.

“The activity was very enjoyable, the guides Mohammed and Ahmed were very nice and informative, cheerful and really made the experience feel more relaxed. Would 100% recommend to everyone”

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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

Review of Hurghada’s 8-hour yacht trip to Orange Bay, Giftun, and Magawish, with snorkeling, dolphin watching, seafood lunch, and hotel pickup.

“The boat ride was very nice. The islands were very beautiful and there was plenty time to relax. The snorkeling was very nice but we didn't know the current was going to be so strong. The lunch was excellent, really good quality food. Overall we had a lovely day!”

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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

Review the Island Time Shell Island cruise in Panama City Beach, with dolphin watching, snorkeling, paddle boards, pricing, tips, and practical details.

“The captain, Keith and his crew were very informative and helpful. Their goal was to help us have a wonderful trip and it met our expectations and more. The attention to detail including doing everything to assure we saw loads of schools of dolphins up close! It was a cold and windy day and they offered us to stay below deck to keep the wind and cold blocked as much as possible! If their were 10 stars we would rate them 10 out of 10! We highly recommend this trip!”

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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

Review of Captain Bob’s St Maarten speedboat tour, with snorkeling, beaches, lunch, drinks, Maho Beach, pricing, tips, and practical details.

“Fun trip! Great people, beautiful scenery! Brett and Dillon were a lot of fun. Make sure everybody was safe gave a history of the island and cultural information.”

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

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

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

Review of Koh Samui’s Pig Island and Koh Tan speedboat tour, with snorkeling, lunch, hotel transfers, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Cola,Joe and the whole crew were excellent,warm and friendly.”

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Gili Islands: Private or Shared Snorkeling Boat Trip

8.Gili Islands: Private or Shared Snorkeling Boat Trip

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

Swim with turtles, see Gili Meno’s underwater statues, and enjoy GoPro photos on a budget-friendly private or shared snorkeling trip.

“We went snorkeling and had an amazing experience! Our guides, Tom and Jack, were super fun — we laughed a lot, and they took great photos and videos of everyone. Small group (we were 7), comfortable boat, lots of turtles and the statues — they really took care of everyone so no one left without memories.”

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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

Review of Cairns Great Barrier Reef cruise with two outer reef stops, snorkeling, scuba options, lunch, safety support, and helicopter upgrades.

“Great crew! Friendly, informative and thorough. Perfect day on the water with lots of optional add on excursions.”

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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

Review of Los Cabos luxury sailing with snorkeling, lunch, open bar, hotel pickup, whale sightings, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“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

11.Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

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

Review of Red Cat Adventures’ 8-hour Whitsundays cruise, with Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, two snorkel stops, lunch, and practical tips.

“We had the best day out with The Red Cat Adventures Crew!! Kobe & Hannah were amazing, so knowledgeable and had the day run so smoothly! We had our 4.5yo son with us on the day trip & Kobe made special effort to assist and engage with him on his first snorkelling experience. If you’re looking for an awesome day out - look no further :) Will be back again another time!”

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From Gili Trawangan: Gili Islands Snorkeling Boat Tour

12.From Gili Trawangan: Gili Islands Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

Review of the Gili Islands snorkeling tour from Gili Trawangan, with turtles, coral, underwater statues, island time, and practical tips.

“The trip was great and the crew were very accommodating. We saw heaps of turtles and marine life, the guide got some great photos/videos with the GoPro and he knew all the tips and tricks to avoid the crowds, I would highly recommend!”

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Palma: Catamaran Cruise with Swimming and Snorkelling

13.Palma: Catamaran Cruise with Swimming and Snorkelling

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

Review of Palma’s catamaran cruise with swimming, snorkelling, optional BBQ, music, clear coves, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“so fun! i’m a big swimmer so being able to anchor out and swim was definitely the highlight for me, and the boat ride back to mallorca with fun music was iconic during the sunset”

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Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

14.Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

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

Review of Cancun’s Isla Mujeres catamaran tour, with snorkeling, national open bar, beach club access, lunch options, costs, and practical tips.

“It was an amazing experience. For the snorkeling they took us to a great place. The coral reef was vibrant and full of life. Isla Mujeres was simply beautiful. It's definitely worth a visit. The lunch was also good. And our crew created such an amazing atmosphere on the ship, that it was truly a one of a kind experience.”

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