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15 Snorkelling Day Trips Worth Flying For

16 day trips  ·  from $21 a head

Reef days out of Phuket, Hurghada and Cairns. These 15 list the number of stops, the gear included and the time actually spent in the water.

Nusa Penida day trip: boat, 4 snorkeling, Manta rays & Land tour - Mangrove Point and SD Point: an easy start to the water day
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Nusa Penida day trip: boat, 4 snorkeling, Manta rays & Land tour

1.Nusa Penida day trip: boat, 4 snorkeling, Manta rays & Land tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,033 reviews · from $78Our pick

Start at Sanur with a fast boat to four snorkeling sites around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. Guides such as Fernando, Coral, Prima, and Vincent lead the water sessions, take free GoPro photos, and help you spot manta rays, turtles, and reef fish. A private car takes you to Kelingking Cliff and lunch at a scenic restaurant with an infinity pool.

“We loved our tour with Indo compass! The guides were friendly, helpful and funny! We saw manta rays, dolphins, sea turtles and all kinds of beautiful fish. They were nice enough to take go pro pictures and video of everything we saw!”

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Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset - Kayaking through mangrove channels
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Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset

2.Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,683 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Spend about 4.5 hours sailing from Key West, kayaking through mangrove channels, and snorkeling in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Guides such as Mary, Micah, Katie, and Anthony lead the activities, explain local wildlife, and help first-time snorkelers. Afternoon trips may include sunset, beer, wine, snacks, and soft drinks.

“anthony was a great deckhand . the way they handle the kayaks is a bit unwieldy. you have to wait while they load and unload. and with 20 ppl on board we were pushed around in small quarters. smaller groups would be easier on the boat. Laura doesn’t give the. best service. Did her entire education about the snorkel group where half of us could not here.”

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Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip - The 8:00 AM start at B Finger
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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

From Cairns, AquaQuest takes you 90 minutes to two outer reef sites at Norman, Saxon, or Hastings reefs. You get up to five hours in the water, guided snorkeling, equipment, meals, hot showers, and optional scuba with staff such as Vanessa and Mazie. It suits confident swimmers, beginners, and first-time scuba participants aged 12 and up.

“We had a great time on the trip, the staff were so lovely and helpful if you were nervous. The boat ride was lovely and smooth and the lunch was great selection of buffet and tea and coffee all day. Would definitely recommend and would go with them again. Had a great time see all sorts of fish, big turtle and sharks. Made our honeymoon very memorable, especially the photos they took of you in the water that you can purchase”

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From Lembongan: Nusa Penida Snorkeling Day Trip - Starting at Mesari Beach Restaurant
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From Lembongan: Nusa Penida Snorkeling Day Trip

4.From Lembongan: Nusa Penida Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,126 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $21Best value

Join Lembongan Water Sport for a three-stop snorkeling trip around Nusa Penida. You may see reef manta rays, turtles, dolphins, colorful fish, and coral. Guides provide equipment, towels, water, and wildlife help. Hotel pickup, an Indonesian buffet, and a mangrove kayak tour are optional extras.

“It was great ! Just didn’t see the raie manta Thanks you”

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Adamas: Kleftiko Sailing Day Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch - Starting at Adamas and passing Klima
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Adamas: Kleftiko Sailing Day Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

5.Adamas: Kleftiko Sailing Day Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 713 reviews · 8 hours · from $170

Spend eight hours sailing from Adamas around Milos with an experienced crew such as Captain Giannis, Christos, Dionysis, or Juliano. Swim at Kalogries and Agios Dimitrios, explore Kleftiko by snorkeling gear and RIB, and enjoy Greek food, drinks, and underwater photos.

“Great value for money and the guides are full of laughs. Great day great company, I would highly recommend”

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Ko Tao: Tao-Nangyuan Snorkeling Day Trip with Meals & Sunset - Morning pickup and the run to Nang Yuan
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Ko Tao: Tao-Nangyuan Snorkeling Day Trip with Meals & Sunset

6.Ko Tao: Tao-Nangyuan Snorkeling Day Trip with Meals & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 711 reviews · 8h 30m · from $62

Spend 8.5 hours aboard Royal Mariblue, circling Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan with an English or Thai guide. Snorkel five sites, use kayaks and paddleboards, and look for turtles, reef sharks, coral, and schools of fish. Fresh Thai food, a BBQ sunset meal, drinks, and underwater photos are included.

“So professional and relaxing. Great to be on a small boat! As a solo traveler, great choice”

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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast - Getting across Moreton Bay by ferry
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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

7.Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · from $128

Spend a long, action-packed day on Moreton Island with guides including Michelle, Ryan, Darcy, Will, and Jacob. Ride a 4WD to the Tangalooma Wrecks for snorkeling and transparent kayaking, then sandboard down the dunes. Lunch and equipment are included, but ferry and park fees cost extra.

“It was really good, a bit rushed because all the activities, but really nice! It is worth it, you should try”

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Koh Kood or Koh Rang: Snorkeling Day Trip with Buffet Lunch - What the boat day feels like
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Koh Kood or Koh Rang: Snorkeling Day Trip with Buffet Lunch

8.Koh Kood or Koh Rang: Snorkeling Day Trip with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 290 reviews · 7 hours · from $32

Spend seven hours snorkeling around Koh Kood or Koh Rang National Park with hotel pickup, three reef stops, gear, lunch, fruit, and drinks included. Guides such as Morgan, Jack, Daniel, and Berry have helped beginners feel safe while pointing out small fish and coral. The route changes with tides and weather, and Koh Rang entry costs THB 200 extra.

“what a wonderful day yesterday spent snorkeling in the beautiful turquoise clear waters. our guides were very knowledgeable and the crew were amazing. nothing was ever too much. the food in board might well be the best food I have in Thailand since I arrived on the 1st of November and there is a continuous supply of non alcoholic beverages. 10 out of 10 for my day spent with them.”

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Koh Samui: Pink Dolphin, Pig Island, and Snorkeling Day Trip - The boat ride from Koh Samui
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Koh Samui: Pink Dolphin, Pig Island, and Snorkeling Day Trip

9.Koh Samui: Pink Dolphin, Pig Island, and Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 249 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

From Koh Samui, you’ll cruise to Khanom to look for pink dolphins, eat Thai food on the beach, snorkel around Koh Tan, and finish at Koh Madsum, better known as Pig Island. Guides such as Phillips help keep the day moving, but dolphin sightings and water clarity depend on nature and weather.

“great, enjoyed the pig island alot. the pigs were super chill and the beach was so beautiful, really loved it, sadly didn't get to see pink dolphins but just picked an unlucky day where they didn't appear as the day before they appeared. snorkelling was super fun, visibility wasn't amazing but that's due to the storm the day before, but overall would love to go to the pig island again as it was the highlight, it was amazing, would highly recommend wearing shorts as you have to tread the water alot up to your thighs to get onto the boat and the island”

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Maalaea: West Maui Snorkeling & Sailing Day Trip with Lunch - The sail toward Lanai or a calmer Maui cove
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Maalaea: West Maui Snorkeling & Sailing Day Trip with Lunch

10.Maalaea: West Maui Snorkeling & Sailing Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 210 reviews · from $200

Sail Maui’s five-hour catamaran trip leaves Maalaea Harbor for West Maui or Lanai, depending on sea conditions. You’ll snorkel at one or more reef sites, look for turtles, fish, dolphins, and seasonal humpback whales, then enjoy breakfast, buffet lunch, and an open bar. The crew may include captains Chase, Ron, or Patrick.

“Really enjoyed the trip. The crew was fabulous and very helpful and patient with all the guest. We had a nice sail to a very pretty spot to swim and snorkel. I have been on numerous sail trips and this ranked as one of the best. I cannot say enough how great the crew was. The boat was clean and there was enough room for everyone to stretch out. I will definitely book with Sail Maui in the future.”

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Snorkeling Day Trip To Lembongan and Penida - The first water stop: manta territory
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Snorkeling Day Trip To Lembongan and Penida

11.Snorkeling Day Trip To Lembongan and Penida

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · from $35

Spend about nine hours traveling from Bali or meeting in Lembongan for three snorkel stops around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. The package includes equipment, guides, lunch, towels, lockers, bottled water, and a short mangrove kayak trip. Manta rays are possible, not guaranteed, and sea conditions can change the route.

“Can't say enough about this tour! From being picked up at the hotel, to dropped off at the end of the day everything was excellent! The snorkelling spots were amazing and the kayaking through the mangroves was very fun too! Food was good, staff were extremely attentive, great customer service, and a very fun day! Would recommend this tour to anyone staying in Lembongan!”

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Airlie Beach: Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Day Trip - The catamaran ride and the Whitsunday views
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Airlie Beach: Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Day Trip

12.Airlie Beach: Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 8 hours · from $211

Set out from Airlie Beach on Red Cat Adventures’ fast, stable catamaran for an eight-hour reef day. You get morning tea, snacks, lunch, snorkelling gear, safety instruction, and time at reef sites chosen for the day’s weather. Crew members such as Jamie help nervous swimmers, while winter may bring humpback whales.

“Awesome! Great snorkelling spots and a very professional staff - managed the 40 ish tourist on the trip smoothly Got to jump off the roof, which was a grea added bonus from the crew”

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Bali: Padangbai Blue Lagoon Snorkeling Day Trip - From your hotel to Sanur
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Bali: Padangbai Blue Lagoon Snorkeling Day Trip

13.Bali: Padangbai Blue Lagoon Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 136 reviews · 7 hours · from $75

Spend seven hours snorkeling near Padangbai with a small group of up to five people. You’ll ride a traditional jukung boat to Blue Lagoon and a second site, with gear, a guide, lunch, and transport included. Guides such as Made, Farra, and Ketut have helped beginners and non-swimmers feel safe in the water.

“Really nice trip. We went out and saw a lot of amazing fish and a sea turtle! Really nice snorkel guide and all friendly and professional. Big recommendation 🌞”

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Khao Lak: Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Trip w/Meals - The speedboat ride and the first island views
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Khao Lak: Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Trip w/Meals

14.Khao Lak: Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Trip w/Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 136 reviews · 9 hours · from $83

Travel from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands by speedboat, stopping at Collar Bay and Koh Pousar for reef snorkeling. You’ll see Sailboat Rock, Donald Duck Bay, tropical forest, and huge granite boulders, with breakfast, Thai buffet lunch, fruit, snacks, soft drinks, and a light dinner included. English-speaking guides such as Olivia, Olay, and Pancake may lead the boat groups.

“Guiderne var virkelig gode og venlige. Stoppene var af passende længde. Der var ikke meget plads på båden, da vi skulle have redningsveste på og i vandet”

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Bali Diving Day Trip-Manta Point/Tulamben Shipwreck-Fun Dive - Entering the water at Tulamben
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Bali Diving Day Trip-Manta Point/Tulamben Shipwreck-Fun Dive

15.Bali Diving Day Trip-Manta Point/Tulamben Shipwreck-Fun Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $95

Start with pickup around 7:00 a.m., travel from Sanur to Tulamben, and make two guided shore entries at the USAT Liberty wreck. You’ll receive equipment, instruction, lunch, snacks, water, and transfers from Sanur, Kuta, or Seminyak. The small group size helps first-time scuba guests feel supported.

“Absolutely awesome experience for non-divers, everything is explained and it is very easy for a beginner to experience a great dive on a stunning ship wreck site. We felt safe and are happy we did this on our vacation here in Bali.”

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