Reef Snorkeling Around the World: 15 to Book

1.Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,242 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Review of the Tulum ruins, reef snorkeling, cenote, and caves tour from Cancun, with practical tips on timing, fees, transport, and value.

“The entire experience was great: Tulum, snorkeling and cenote. The guide Ulrick was very informative and safe. The ride to and from was not too long and comfortable. Compared to other tours we took, this was a joy. We highly recommend it.”

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2.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, costs, tips, and honest advice.

“The trip was very well organized. 170 people on board including staff, but it did not feel crowded or chaotic. Great crew! Good food! Thoroughly enjoyed it.”

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3.Reef Snorkeling & Jungle Speedboat Adventure with Mayan Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,208 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Review of Cancun’s jungle speedboat, reef snorkeling, and Mayan ceremony tour, with honest advice on fees, safety, timing, and value.

“This was a great excursion we added to our trip. All the tour guides were great and have clear instructions. It’s great for all ages. The speed boat hold two adults comfortably. If you have a small child they ride with you if it’s another adult they will have to drive another speed boat. We saw plenty of fish during the snorkeling. I would highly recommend. The food was just okay and our bus was waiting so no time to really eat.”

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

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

Review of Ocean Freedom’s Cairns reef cruise, with two sites, guided snorkeling, glass-bottom viewing, lunch, scuba options, and practical tips.

“Excellent tour! The staff was extremely helpful and professional and made the experience fun. The experience was also well tailored where they thought of every detail. Food was decent too. Highly recommend.”

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5.Reef Snorkeling in National Park from Cancun with Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,781 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $44Best value

Review of Cancun’s Puerto Morelos reef snorkeling tour with guides, boat time, tacos, tequila tasting, hotel pickup, costs, and practical tips.

“I expected more color at this reef that everyone talked so highly of but there wasn't much colorful fish but we did see some cool stuff a turtle an eagle ray a barracuda. And some other schools of fish. Our guides were pleasant and kind. The boat was clean and nice. Our transportation was good. Clean van driver was nice to us and engaging. I like that. The tequila presentation was well done and no pressure to buy but was great...and fun too. Our meal was delicious I have to say and plenty of food. The upsell on pictures was way too much 70USD we did not buy. But overall…”

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6.Half Day Snorkel Trip on Reefs in the Florida Keys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,699 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Review of Key Largo’s half-day catamaran snorkel trip, with reef sites, wildlife, costs, gear, timing, safety tips, and booking advice.

“Extremely friendly, knowledgeable and safety conscious staff. Wonderful experience. Brad and Gabby were the best. Highly recommend it!!”

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7.5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,678 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Review of Cancun’s 5-in-1 snorkeling tour, with turtles, reef, MUSA statues, shipwreck, cenote, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“This was my favorite thing I did in Mexico and I would absolutely do it again. It was my first time snorkeling but they made it very easy and I felt very safe. We saw turtles and stingrays and so many fish and the whole thing was incredible.”

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8.Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

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

Review of Divers Den’s Cairns reef day trip, with snorkelling, two outer reef sites, meals, equipment, boat comfort, and practical tips.

“Vanessa and Mazie were amazing!!! I did an introductory dive, one with each of them, and Vanessa was super patient with us and it was awesome! The second dive with Mazie was just fabulous because we had more time to explore and really take in the reef! Lunch was delicious and the cruise manager was just as sweet as pie!! Truly an amazing Christmas I will never forget!”

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9.Key Largo Two Reef Snorkel Tour – All Snorkel Equipment Included!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,520 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Snorkel two Key Largo reefs, see Christ of the Abyss, and enjoy gear, snacks, sunscreen, and expert crew for $78.

“Great experience, great crew. Went to multiple locations and saw some cool stuff in the water. Would def recommend”

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10.Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise

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

Review of Cairns’ Ocean Freedom reef cruise, with two snorkel sites, glass-bottom tours, optional scuba, lunch, and practical tips.

“Great day on the boat with the team. Great food, great atmosphere and amazing sights under the water. It’s great because their location is not surrounded by any other boats in the area and feels as the ocean should ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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11.Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo Reefs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,462 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Review of Cozumel’s Palancar, Columbia, and El Cielo snorkeling tour, with reef details, costs, timing, gear, drinks, and booking advice.

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12.ABC Reef Safaris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,443 reviews · from $458

Review of ABC Reef Safaris from Port Douglas, with small groups, marine biologist guides, outer reef sites, lunch, value, and practical tips.

“We have visited all parts of Great Barrier Reef, it is the best snorkeling experience, Sam, Callum and Jason are excellent, they truly love what they do and provide the best possible customer experience, thank you team!”

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13.Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,411 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Ride a small Zodiac to Captain Cook Reef, explore sea caves, and snorkel clear Kealakekua Bay waters on this lively Kona tour.

“David and Danielle were awesome guides. Lots of nice “color commentary” on way back especially with some cool stops to see lava tubes, etc. Wear sun screen and if you have any motion sickness issues take your medicine prior. The boat ride to the bay is really fast and fun (a bit like a baby roller coaster). If you have flippers you might want to bring them for the snorkeling. Not needed but enhances getting around. We didn’t see any dolphins but you can’t schedule Mother Nature. All in all definitely worth it.”

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14.Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkelling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,326 reviews · 4 hours · from $126

Review of Cairns Reef Adventures’ four-hour Great Barrier Reef snorkelling tour, including boat ride, value, wildlife, safety, and practical tips.

“The crew was fantastic. They took great care of us on the boat and in the water. They were very informative and helpful throughout the day. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to experience the Great Barrier Reef and the absolutely beautiful scenery and aquatic life.”

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15.3 Reefs Boat Tour with Drinks and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,080 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

Explore three Cozumel reefs, spot turtles and stingrays, and enjoy Playa el Cielo with drinks, snacks, and a guide for $57.

“Awesome! Saw turtles, stingrays, a nurse shark, and many different fish. Amazing, and great guide snd captain.”

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