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Snorkeling Tours Around the World: 15 to Book

60 dives  ·  from $18 a diver

For the non-divers in the group, or the last day before a flight. These 15 snorkel trips run over reefs worth a mask, and several offer a try dive on the same boat.

Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns - Scuba options for beginners and certified participants
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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

1.Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

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

Sail from Cairns aboard Evolution to two Outer Great Barrier Reef sites, usually Saxon or Norman Reef and Hastings Reef. You get about five hours in the water, gear, a barbecue lunch, and careful instruction. Add an introductory scuba session or 10-minute helicopter flight, and look for marine biologists such as Indy or Phil on board.

“Very good experience. Professional crew, a clean boat, and good quality snorkeling equipment. The snorkeling was great, and we seen a huge variety of fish. Remember to take a sea sick pill before you get on. The boat ride out and back can be a little rough with big waves. We’ve been snorkeling in a lot of different places, but this one was by far the best.”

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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise - Upolu Cay: shallow water and easy reef viewing
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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

2.Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,895 reviews · from $181Top rated

You’ll cruise from Cairns aboard the 65-foot Ocean Freedom catamaran to Upolu Cay and Wonder Wall. Snorkel with a marine naturalist, join a glass-bottom boat tour, or add certified or introductory scuba sessions. The day includes gear, suits, breakfast snacks, seafood lunch, and afternoon treats.

“It was an amazing day. All the crew members were very friendly and helpful all day, they had a solution for everybody in every situation.”

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Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip - Boarding AquaQuest at Cairns Marina
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Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

3.Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,528 reviews · 8 hours · from $166

Board AquaQuest at Cairns Marlin Marina for a 90-minute ride to two outer reef sites at Norman, Saxon, or Hastings reefs. You get guided snorkeling, full equipment, meals, hot showers, and up to five hours on the reef. Scuba options are available, with instructors such as Vanessa and Mazie helping first-timers.

“My anxiety went through the roof when I got there decided not to go in … but one of the staff was patient and got me on a one to one and I did go in … I never got your name but thank you so much for your patience”

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Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise - A fast ride from Marlin Marina
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Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise

4.Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,467 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $183

From Cairns, Ocean Freedom takes you by fast 20-metre catamaran to Upolu Reef and Upolu Cay. You get guided snorkelling, glass-bottom boat trips, optional introductory or certified scuba, and six hours on the reef. Crew members including Ollie, Paul, Tori, and Blair are praised for calm instruction and attentive care.

“Great activity. The guides were simply amazing. So fun. Highly recommended it.”

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Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel - The boat ride to Ras Mohamed National Park
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Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel

5.Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,280 reviews · 9 hours · from $29Best value

Spend about nine hours sailing from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohamed National Park. You can join a 10 to 15 minute beginner scuba session to 7 meters, snorkel at two reef sites, and visit White Island. Guides including Kareem, Moaaz, Sam, Sayed, and Salah are praised for calm, patient instruction. Lunch and hotel transfers are included.

“The guides were excellent, very friendly and helpful. Lunch was good and the snorkeling excellent.”

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Hurghada: Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage - Orange Bay before the crowds arrive
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Hurghada: Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage

6.Hurghada: Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,266 reviews · 8h 30m · from $62

Spend 510 minutes aboard the Royal Cruise Hurghada yacht with guides speaking English, German, Arabic, and Russian. You will visit Orange Bay, snorkel at two Red Sea sites, try a short beginner scuba session, enjoy a buffet lunch, banana boat ride, onboard massage, and hotel transfers. Andrew, Fox, Bassam, and Salam are among the crew members praised for their care.

“Diving was amazing the guide was the best I really enjoy the best time ever in my life”

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Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour - Snorkeling, semi-submersible viewing, and the glass-bottom boat
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Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

7.Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 841 reviews · from $232

Spend about eight hours on the Great Barrier Reef aboard Reef Magic’s outer-reef platform. Snorkel with supplied gear, join marine biologist talks, and use the glass-bottom boat, semi-submersible, and underwater observatory. Optional scuba, helmet walks, and helicopter flights cost extra. Guides including Ella, Ethan, Kaitlin, and Takuya add personal help and insight.

“The culture aspects highlighted by the crew were delivered in a very fun, interactive and insightful way. The snorkeling was done with safety first and the gear provided was 5*. Loved the pontoon and the lunch was great. All around great day and worth it.”

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Port Douglas: Outer Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Options - What the 1.5-hour catamaran ride is like
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Port Douglas: Outer Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Options

8.Port Douglas: Outer Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 438 reviews · 7h 30m · from $174

Cruise from Port Douglas to three Outer Great Barrier Reef sites at Opal or Agincourt Reefs. You get snorkel gear, guided tours, meals, reef talks, and time to swim or relax. Guides including Ruth, Reenie, Delphine, Freya, and Dave have helped beginners feel at ease, but prepare for a long day and possible rough seas.

“Amazing trip. The staff are outstanding and made the day special from beginning to end. We were very lucky to dive with Reenie who was the absolute best! She made my partner feel calm on her first dive and checked on us the whole trip. Can’t recommend the team highly enough!”

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Silverswift Dive and Snorkel Great Barrier Reef Cruise - Flynn, Milln, and Thetford reefs
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Silverswift Dive and Snorkel Great Barrier Reef Cruise

9.Silverswift Dive and Snorkel Great Barrier Reef Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 432 reviews · from $212

Spend about 10 hours aboard Silverswift, a 29-meter catamaran from Cairns, visiting up to three outer reef sites. Snorkel, try one or two introductory scuba sessions, or complete up to three certified scuba outings. The crew, including guides such as Matilda, Paul, and Vinnie, provides gear, instruction, meals, and reef guidance.

“Diving on the Great Barrier Reef was awesome, getting to see all sorts of marine life from sting ray to glimpse of a reef shark. Vanessa was awesome dive instuctor showing cool parts of the reef and going though a little tunnel. Overall it an amazing day on the Reef. 10/10”

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Port Douglas: Silversonic Great Barrier Reef Dive & Snorkel - The morning starts at Crystalbrook Marina
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Port Douglas: Silversonic Great Barrier Reef Dive & Snorkel

10.Port Douglas: Silversonic Great Barrier Reef Dive & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 353 reviews · 8 hours · from $189

Take Silversonic from Port Douglas to Agincourt Ribbon Reef for three water sessions and more than five hours on the outer reef. You can snorkel, join a guided tour, or add up to two introductory or three certified scuba sessions. Crew members such as Gene, Jeff, Daan, and Steve have helped make the day calm and well organized.

“a really good day out on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Excellent food and plenty of snorkeling, the fish and coral were spectacular.”

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Hurghada: Luxury Orange Bay w/Snorkeling, Massage and Diving - Orange Bay before the busiest hours
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Hurghada: Luxury Orange Bay w/Snorkeling, Massage and Diving

11.Hurghada: Luxury Orange Bay w/Snorkeling, Massage and Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 8h 30m · from $58

Set sail from Hurghada on a small-group yacht day with guides such as Andrew or Salam, depending on the crew. You’ll visit Orange Bay early, snorkel among coral and fish, try an introductory scuba session, enjoy an onboard massage, eat a buffet lunch, and finish with a banana boat ride and free time.

“Love this so much, had to go twice. The island was so nice and the time management was great. The crew amazing and we had so much fun with them. The camera man was so professional, the pictures turned out amazing. The coral and fishes were beautiful, the captain was so joyful and the crew was a vibe. The food was good too. So worth it !!!!! Thank you. Will definitely come again soon. In’sha’Allah. Shukran ☺️”

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Manatee Snorkel Tour from American Pro Diving Center - Starting at American Pro Diving Center
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Manatee Snorkel Tour from American Pro Diving Center

12.Manatee Snorkel Tour from American Pro Diving Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Meet at American Pro Diving Center in Crystal River, suit up in a full 3mm wetsuit, and follow your guide by boat through spring-fed Crystal River toward Three Sisters Springs and nearby sites. You can snorkel or stay aboard, while guides such as Bri, Ryan, and Rodney help locate manatees and explain how to watch them without disturbing them.

“John and Bruce were great captains! My grandchildren had such a great time! John and Bruce really cared about you getting the experience and seeing the manatees. I would recommend this to anyone! Great time!”

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Journey of Diving or Snorkelling from a Boat - Meeting at Ayla Marina and getting ready
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Journey of Diving or Snorkelling from a Boat

13.Journey of Diving or Snorkelling from a Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $85

Set out from Ayla 5* Marina on Coral Garden’s 22-meter boat for a four-hour Red Sea outing. You can choose scuba or snorkeling, and first-timers receive close support from instructors such as Lance and Natalia. Pickup is offered, the boat holds up to 30 people, and the $85 price includes time for both underwater exploration and relaxation.

“I had an awesome first experience of scuba diving with them. The staff as well as my instructor were extremely friendly. As a diving first-timer, I was totally looked after during the dive. It’s a breathtaking experience. Would love to come back and dive again!”

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From Dubai: Fujairah Half-Day Scuba Dive and Snorkeling - Getting fitted with equipment in Fujairah
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From Dubai: Fujairah Half-Day Scuba Dive and Snorkeling

14.From Dubai: Fujairah Half-Day Scuba Dive and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 186 reviews · 8 hours · from $157

Leave Dubai early for Fujairah with hotel pickup, full equipment, and an English or Arabic instructor. Beginners learn at a calm pace with close support from guides such as Sergio or Hassan, while certified divers can visit two sites. Expect coral gardens, colorful fish, possible turtles, and time to snorkel.

“I really enjoyed the half-day scuba dive and snorkeling excursion with Nemo Dive Center. The transportation from Dubai to Fujairah was comfortable and spacious. We picked up one other person and traveled to Fujairah. The trip was about 2 hours long. The driver stopped at a petrol station to pick up snacks and drinks for the long ride and to allow us to use the toilets about half-way there. When we got to Fujairah we met with some other people who were either staying in Fujairah or who had their own transportation. There were 6 of us in total, 4 non-divers and 2 expert divers. When we got to the…”

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Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay Snorkel or Dive, from Cairns - Boarding the Ocean Spirit at Cairns
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Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay Snorkel or Dive, from Cairns

15.Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay Snorkel or Dive, from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · from $197

Spend a full day sailing from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay, with four hours for beach snorkeling, an optional introductory scuba session, and a semi-submersible reef tour. Marine biologists explain the cay’s seabirds and coral life. Guides including Jayden, Kevin, and Luiza have led highly praised snorkeling outings.

“The grandkids loved the snorkelling and seeing all the fish, followed a turtle and saw the jumbo clam shells! Great boat ! Staff were very pleasant.”

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