The 15 Best Safari Tours

1.Kayak Safari and Snorkel in a Marine Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,214 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $29Our pick

Kayak from Los Cristianos to Guaza Marine Reserve for dolphins, turtles, snorkeling, sea caves, and clear coastal views in Tenerife.

“Wonderful, we saw dolphins, which was mesmerising. However, it is not for sea sick people as we paddled for 3.5 hours on the sun, bring a cap and water. Some physical condition is expected. Germán was a great guide, thoughtful, helpful, kind and funny. We loved it.”

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2.Fajardo Mini Boat Snorkel Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,053 reviews Top rated

Pilot a 13-foot mini boat from Fajardo to Icacos for reef snorkeling, beach time, snacks, and tropical island views.

“One of the best experiences we’ve ever had! Riding/driving the boat was incredible and the snorkeling was amazing! We are a bit frustrated because we did not receive our photos from the tour. We would really appreciate getting the pictures!”

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3.Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 795 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $193

Review of Oahu’s small-group dolphin and snorkel safari, with spinner dolphins, turtles, seasonal whales, lunch, pickup, pricing, and tips.

“Great crew. Though we were picked up at our hotel painfully early (for us) at 5:30 am, it was well worth it. An hour drive to the marina where we were given coffee, access to bathrooms, life jackets, and all snorkeling gear you may want including wetsuits. We started out and within just a few minutes the captain was notified of a humpback whale sighting. It ended up being a mom and her calf who delighted us with baby breaches. Next up was snorkeling with 2 turtles. I stayed on the boat but one still came to greet me at the surface and even popped his head up. Finally we…”

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4.Kayak Sea Safari with Snorkel and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 639 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Kayak from Los Cristianos to Lovers Cave, spot dolphins and turtles, snorkel, and enjoy snacks with Mana Kayak in Tenerife.

“David, the guide, was super patient and professional. He made sure there was a good atmosphere and that we all had fun while respecting nature and the animals we saw.”

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5.Jetski Safari, Snorkeling to Pig & Virgin Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 364 reviews · 2h 30m

Ride a Seadoo from Koh Samui to Koh Tan and Pig Island, with snorkeling, hotel transfers, guides, and plenty of open-sea fun.

“It was simply amazing, we were lucky in finding a cloudy weather cause the sea was calm and let us doing all the trip with no issues”

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6.Eco Shark and Snorkeling Safari

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

Swim Bora Bora’s clear lagoon with reef sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, and colorful fish on a relaxed 150-minute safari.

“Great group of guides, experienced and funny. An enjoyable time by all”

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7.Puerto Colon Snorkel Safari by Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 84 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Review of Tenerife’s Puerto Colon snorkel safari, with speedboat views, clear water, marine life, gear, timing, price, and practical tips.

“Accueil, organisation, écoute, briefing, sécurité, photos et vidéos proposées à l'issue de la séance, tout a été parfaitement géré. Merci Élisa, la dive Master, pour ton sourire et ta douceur pour me remettre en confiance.”

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8.Bora Bora by Land and Sea: 4WD Safari and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 6 hours · from $252

See Bora Bora by 4WD and boat, with mountain viewpoints, local crafts, lunch at Bloody Mary’s, stingrays, sharks, and coral gardens.

“La gita in mare è stata davvero emozionante, abbiamo visto una manta, le razze, gli squali e il giardino di corallo è spettacolare. Unica pecca forse è stato un po’ frettoloso (ma la giornata di vento forse rendeva difficile alcuni spostamenti). Il tour a terra ci è piaciuto tantissimo, la nostra guida Teva, era gentilissima, ci ha portato sulla cima, a vedere molti alberi da frutto, abbiamo assistito (e comprato) alla creazione dei parei e poi siamo andati sulla cima opposta dell’isola. Il pranzo al ristorante è stato ottimo (forse anche qui la cameriera era un po’ frettolosa nonostante ci fosse abbastanza tempo per fare tutto).”

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9.Shark Safari & Snorkel Adventure in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $203

Swim near mako and blue sharks in Cabo, with expert guides, snorkel gear, photos, snacks, and a small-group ocean adventure.

“While we didn’t end up seeing sharks on our tour, it definitely wasn’t for lack of effort. The crew went above and beyond, doing everything they could to give us the best experience possible. They even extended our excursion, which turned out to be incredible because we were able to see and snorkel with orca whales. Truly an unforgettable experience thanks to an amazing crew!”

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

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

Safari Blue Zanzibar review: snorkeling, dhow sailing, sandbanks, seafood lunch, practical tips, drawbacks, and value at $90.

“Guide en français (comme demandé) la prochaine fois car incapable de nous dire 2 mots en français, il faut annoncé que le Blue Lagoon n'est visible que rarement selon les marées (donc pas vu!!!), avertir qu'il faut impérativement des chaussures pour marcher dans l'eau”

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11.Fitzroy Island: Full-Day Ferry & Snorkel Safari Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 37 reviews · 10 hours · from $118

Review of Fitzroy Island’s full-day ferry and guided snorkel safari from Cairns, with practical advice on beaches, hiking, timing, value, and weather.

“Enjoyed the snorkeling tour, staff were really helpful & pointed me in the right direction. The ferry could do with a bit of TLC but all good”

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12.Eco Safari Sandbar Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 34 reviews · 2h 30m

Drive a small boat through Key West mangroves to Mud Key for snorkeling, wildlife watching, and a relaxing sandbar stop.

“Fantastisk oplevelse.. guiden Kyle var super cool. Super oplevelse som vi ikke ville være foruden”

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13.Safari Blue Snorkeling Trip with Lunch

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

Review of Zanzibar’s $99 Safari Blue tour, with snorkeling, sandbanks, seafood lunch, transport details, hidden lagoons, and practical booking advice.

“⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5) Our experience was mixed. We were picked up from the hotel with a delay of about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The driver who came to pick us up seemed inexperienced and did not really know the details of the trip, which gave the impression of poor organization. At the port, when we arrived in the village to board the boat, we were asked to pay an additional fee. We had already paid 3 USD and were informed by the agency that there would be an extra 7 USD, but the guide did not believe us until we showed our full WhatsApp conversation with Jeff from the agency.…”

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

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

Review of Cabo’s open-ocean snorkeling safari, with wildlife, speedboat views, photos, practical tips, price, and honest drawbacks.

“Guides were great & snorkeling was a blast. Everyone from our 70+ Grandmother to my 12/15 year old nieces enjoyed it! Good mix of a guided boat tour & snorkeling”

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15.Snorkeling Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22 reviews · from $51

Explore Menorca’s north coast by boat, snorkel from secluded sea spots, and enjoy a guided two-hour outing from Port d’Addaia.

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