Snorkelling Trips Worldwide: 10 Worth Flying For

1.Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 7 hours · from $90Our pick

Spend seven hours exploring Zanzibar’s southern coast by van and traditional dhow. You’ll snorkel near Kwale Sandbank, swim in a tide-dependent mangrove lagoon, eat a generous seafood barbecue on Kwale Island, and return with tropical fruit and soft drinks. Guides such as Omar, Osman, and Obama are known for keeping the day lively and well organized.

“We had a lovely time on the Blue Safari trip in Zanzibar. The experience was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish, and we were lucky enough to spot dolphins along the way, which made the day even more special. Our guide, Osman, was friendly and knowledgeable, and our driver, Mohammed, made the journey comfortable and easy. Overall, a great experience that we’re happy to recommend.”

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2.Bora Bora: Eco Shark and Snorkeling Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 156 reviews · 2h 30m · from $112

You’ll spend 150 minutes crossing Bora Bora’s lagoon by motorboat and stopping at several snorkeling sites. Expect black-tip reef sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, moray eels and colorful reef fish, with guides such as Will, Marama or Vincent leading the way. Equipment and hotel pickup are included, but food and drinks are not.

“An amazing experience. Crew was tremendous. Nicholson was great.”

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3.From Paje/Jambian: Safari Blue Snorkelling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 67 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $90

Join Island Adventure Tours and Safaris for an 8.5-hour trip from your Zanzibar hotel to Fumba and the Menai Bay Conservation Area. You’ll sail by wooden dhow, visit a sandbank, snorkel, swim in lagoons, explore island and mangrove areas, and eat a seafood barbecue. French, German, Italian, Spanish, and English are offered, but confirm your language in advance.

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4.Key West: Eco Safari Sandbar Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 34 reviews · 2h 30m

Take a small boat through Key West’s mangrove backcountry behind an English-speaking guide, then stop at Mud Key sandbar for swimming, snorkeling, and time on the island. Guides such as Jim and Kyle lead the 150-minute trip. Bring a towel, driver’s license, and secure your hat before the boat gets moving.

“One of the best vacation activities we’ve done! Driving the bias was an awesome experience and the sandbar was a great stop to explore the little islands, complete with hammocks and a swing! Our guide was so friendly, knowledgeable and even offered my husband his spare hat when his flew off on the ride over. Warning: secure your hats before you take off 😎”

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5.Safari Blue Snorkeling Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 24 reviews · 9 hours · from $99

Spend about nine hours around Menai Bay on a traditional dhow from Fumba. You’ll swim from a white sandbank, snorkel over coral, eat a seafood barbecue, and visit lagoons or mangroves. Hotel pickup is advertised, with guides in English, German, French, and Italian. Confirm extra port fees before booking.

“Attività sicuramente piacevole .. un po di kaos all arrivo con mille gruppi e pochi controlli da parte delle guide .. dopodiché una volta partiti tutto molto bello !!”

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6.Snorkeling Open Ocean Wildlife Safari in Los Cabos with Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145Top rated

Leave Cabo San Lucas with Baja Vikings Ecoventures for a four-hour, small-group speedboat safari. You’ll pass the Arch, Lands’ End, Lovers Beach, and the sea lion colony before searching open water for rays, dolphins, whales, turtles, sharks, and more. The trip suits confident snorkelers and includes gear, snacks, drinks, and photo footage.

“What a fantastic experience! We saw and snorkeled out in the open ocean with several types of wild dolphins, which was absolutely magical! They took the Go Pro and filmed it, so all we had to do was enjoy. We had plenty of time to enjoy them, and then we went to Chileno Bay for more snorkeling, this time in the reef. We saw all kinds of fish and even a turtle. The guides were amazing and very knowledgeable. The footage is amazing! If you are going to snorkel, do this trip! It is clearly the best one out there!”

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7.Menorca: Snorkeling Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22 reviews · from $51Best value

Join Blue Dive Menorca for a two-hour boat trip from Addaia into Menorca’s clear north-coast waters. Your guide speaks Spanish, English, or French, and provides all snorkeling gear. You can swim at several boat-access-only spots or stay aboard and enjoy the coast. Pickup is available within 5 kilometers if selected.

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8.Ibiza Safari Private – Hidden Beaches, Caves & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 5 hours · from $166

Ride with a local guide in a Land Rover Defender, visiting Sa Caleta, the abandoned Festival Club, Es Calonet, Cala Comte, Sa Figuera Borda, and Es Vedrà. You can snorkel at a quiet cove, explore a sea cave, and see Ibiza’s unusual Time & Space sculpture. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Italian.

“Exceptional Safari Experience! My partner and I have been on several safari tours in different countries, and we were truly surprised by the level of professionalism of the guides and the organization of this company. We were impressed by how well we were treated and how flexible they were in helping us visit the specific sites we were interested in seeing. I 100% recommend this company. Thank you so much to show us this magic island 🙌”

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9.From Nungwi: Safari Blue Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 13 reviews · 9 hours · from $85

Spend about nine hours traveling from Nungwi or another Zanzibar hotel to Fumba, then sail by dhow through Menai Bay. You will swim at a sandbank, snorkel, visit lagoons and islands, and eat a seafood barbecue with fruit. Guide languages include English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish, though language arrangements can vary.

“The day was fantastic😀🐠 Serif is the best guide👍 We enjoyed the natural magic of the Indian Ocean and the positive atmosphere on the boat Thank you for everything🙏 We will remember today for a long time😀”

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10.From St Lucia: Cape Vidal Full-Day Snorkeling Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

From St Lucia, spend eight hours exploring iSimangaliso Wetland Park by open game-drive vehicle, then snorkel for two hours at Cape Vidal. Guides such as Sakhile, Kyle, Spi, and Johan share wildlife knowledge and Zulu heritage. Breakfast, braai lunch, equipment, towels, and pickup are included for groups of up to 10.

“Had a truly amazing experience and even though we had a quiet drive in the morning we got to learn so much about the local bird and plant life. In the afternoon, the snorkeling was great especially as a first timer. A fantastic adventure in a beautiful part of the country I'll definitely recommend to anyone.”

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