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The 15 Best Snorkelling and Diving Day Trips Worldwide

34 day trips  ·  from $21 a seat

Silfra, the Great Barrier Reef, Nusa Penida, the Hong Islands. These 15 cover kit hire, how many stops you get and whether non-swimmers have anything to do.

Nusa Penida day trip: boat, 4 snorkeling, Manta rays & Land tour - Sanur start at 7:30 a.m.
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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

You’ll leave Sanur at about 7:45 a.m. with a small group of up to 13, then snorkel four sites around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. Guides such as Fernando, Prima, Ariel, and Vincent help with safety and photos. The day also includes Kelingking Beach, lunch with an infinity pool view, equipment, towels, water, and free GoPro photos.

“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 into the mangrove backcountry
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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

Join Danger Charters from 255 Front Street for a small-group schooner trip combining sailing, mangrove kayaking, and reef snorkeling. Guides such as Micah, Katie, Laura, Bible, and Anthony lead the way. Choose morning or afternoon, with sunset included on the PM trip. Gear, wetsuits, snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks are provided.

“It was a great great experience - everything that was promised was delivered. Kayaking through the mangroves, snorkeling in the sea and the sunset all were amazing! However, I would recommend this for someone who has already been to the Keys at least once.”

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Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip - 8:00 AM check-in at Cairns Marlin Marina
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Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

3.Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

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

Join Divers Den aboard AquaQuest for an eight-hour Cairns reef trip to two outer reef sites at Norman, Saxon, or Hastings reefs. You get guided snorkelling, wetsuits, prescription masks, a tropical buffet, hot showers, and time to spot turtles, sharks, clownfish, rays, and Maori wrasse. Guides such as Vanessa and Mazie also support first-time scuba participants.

“This activity was absolutely brilliant. Once in a life time opportunity for people like me and my wife. We had the best day. The staff were absolutely great and extremely helpful. Plenty of staff on and off board making sure you are safe and cared for. Boat came with 4 toilets. Two in which had hot showers. Lunch was good too! Finally, the photographer was absolutely brilliant. We rented a go pro from him and managed to record around 1 hour 30 minutes of footage whilst diving. His professional pictures are absolutely amazing. Great day all around. Thank you!”

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Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos - Meeting your guide at Thingvellir P5
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Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos

4.Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,155 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Meet your English-speaking guide at Silfra in Thingvellir National Park for a three-hour small-group snorkel. You’ll wear a drysuit or wetsuit, float through bright blue water between the American and Eurasian plates, and finish in the Blue Lagoon lagoon. Guides such as Doris, Anil, Hugo, and Wilmar are noted for patient help with gear and first-timers receive underwater photos.

“A once in a lifetime experience snorkelling between tectonic plates. Adventure Vikings were professional throughout and I couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Wilmar who was great and very knowledgeable and made the excursion more even enjoyable.”

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From Lembongan: Nusa Penida Snorkeling Day Trip - Meeting at Lembongan Watersport
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From Lembongan: Nusa Penida Snorkeling Day Trip

5.From Lembongan: Nusa Penida Snorkeling Day Trip

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

Join Lembongan Water Sport for a 3 to 5-hour boat trip to three Nusa Penida snorkeling sites, usually including Manta Point, Gamat Bay, and Mangrove Point. Guides help you find manta rays, turtles, and colorful fish. Optional hotel transfers, Indonesian buffet lunch, and mangrove kayaking make this a flexible half-day or longer outing.

“Great day on the water. Lots of sightings. The whole crew was just amazing.”

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Adamas: Kleftiko Sailing Day Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch - Leaving Adamas with the Bears and fishing villages
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Adamas: Kleftiko Sailing Day Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

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

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

Spend eight hours sailing west from Adamas aboard a spacious yacht with a small group of about 20 to 26 people. Swim at Kalogries and Agios Dimitrios, explore Kleftiko by snorkel and RIB, and enjoy Greek breakfast, lunch, drinks, and underwater photos. The crew may include Giannis, Christos, Dionysis, Juliano, or the two Georges.

“one of the best boat tours! I have done a few in Milos before and this one takes the cake. Staff were so fun & the food was so good”

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Ko Tao: Tao-Nangyuan Snorkeling Day Trip with Meals & Sunset - Koh Nang Yuan and the Japanese Gardens
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Ko Tao: Tao-Nangyuan Snorkeling Day Trip with Meals & Sunset

7.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 visiting Koh Nang Yuan, Mango Bay, Hin Wong, Aow Leuk, Shark Bay, and Banana Rock. You get guided snorkeling, a fresh mouthpiece, kayaks, paddle boards, underwater photos, Thai buffet lunch, drinks, and a sunset BBQ. Guides including Zin, Lucky, and Mr Tu are known for helping less-confident swimmers.

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

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Lady Musgrave Day Trip from Bundaberg Including Snorkeling - Four and a half hours around the reef lagoon
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Lady Musgrave Day Trip from Bundaberg Including Snorkeling

8.Lady Musgrave Day Trip from Bundaberg Including Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 683 reviews · from $240

Join the Lady Musgrave Experience from Bundaberg Port Marina for a full day on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Expect a two-hour catamaran crossing, morning tea, reef talks, snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat tour, a guided island walk, buffet lunch, and warm showers. Crew members such as Danny, Georgia, Mandy, and Phil are known for making the marine life easy to understand.

“Seeing a Turtle and learning about the history of Lady Musgrave and about Turtles and laying season...”

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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast - Getting from Brisbane or Surfers Paradise to the island
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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

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

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

Spend a full day on Moreton Island with Australian Sunset Safaris, riding a 4WD to the Tangalooma Wrecks for snorkeling, transparent kayaking, and sandboarding. Guides such as Michelle, Ryan, Darcy, Will, and Jacob have helped make the activities friendly and well managed. Expect a long travel day, a beach picnic, and extra national park and ferry fees.

“A great day but the travelling time was long - bus about 45 min then 11/2 hr ferry. The activities were well organized, safe and a lot of fun. Highly recommend!”

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Zadar: Dugi Otok Island Discovery Day Trip with Snorkeling - Božava and the Cold War tunnels
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Zadar: Dugi Otok Island Discovery Day Trip with Snorkeling

10.Zadar: Dugi Otok Island Discovery Day Trip with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 8 hours · from $104

Join a small group of up to 11 people for an eight-hour speedboat trip from Zadar to Dugi Otok. With guides such as Marin, Josip, and Petar, you will visit Cold War tunnels, Sakarun Beach, Veli Rat Lighthouse, a sunken ship, and Golubinka Cave. Snorkeling gear, drinks, safety equipment, and an underwater GoPro are included.

“This experience is completely amazing and totally worth the cost, we had the most beautiful day out. Petar was a lovely host and we couldn't have asked for a better experience.”

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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Snorkeling Tour - The Tangalooma Wrecks are the main event
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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Snorkeling Tour

11.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 422 reviews · 1 day · from $119

Cruise 75 minutes from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island, use the resort pools and beach, then join a guided 90-minute wreck snorkel with about 30 to 35 minutes in the water. Equipment, wetsuit, lunch voucher, boat drink, and dolphin presentation are included. Guides may vary, with past standouts including Prea, Abby, Hugo, and Charlotte.

“It was amazing. The guided snorkelling was great saw lots of fish and swam in between the wrecks. Our guide Hugo was fabulous and very knowledgable about all the different fish and was sure to point it out. Equipment was great as well.”

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Naha, Okinawa: Keramas Island Snorkeling Day Trip with Lunch - A second and third site bring different views
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Naha, Okinawa: Keramas Island Snorkeling Day Trip with Lunch

12.Naha, Okinawa: Keramas Island Snorkeling Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 370 reviews · 9 hours · from $70

Spend nine hours sailing from Naha to Kerama Islands National Park, snorkeling at two or three sites with certified guides, and looking for coral, tropical fish, sea turtles, sea snakes, and cuttlefish. Pickup, wetsuit, gear, boxed lunch, hot showers, and digital photos are included. Guides speak English or Chinese, though language ability varies by group.

“Harry was amazing, too us to 3 different spots and took lots of photos of us. We saw sea snakes and fish the size of your torso. Then right at the end we got to swim with turtles.”

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Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Snorkeling, and Canyoning Tour - Tegenungan Waterfall: beautiful, busy, and stair-heavy
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Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Snorkeling, and Canyoning Tour

13.Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Snorkeling, and Canyoning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 327 reviews · 8 hours · from $71

Spend eight active hours with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Nyoman, Edi, or Agung. Snorkel from a boat at Tanjung Jepun and Blue Lagoon, swim at Tegenungan Waterfall, then wade and climb through Beji Guwang Hidden Canyon. The day is flexible, but bring water shoes, spare clothes, and cash.

“Edi was a great tour guide. He was very kind and let me pick exactly what I wanted to do for the day. I couldn’t have asked for somebody better. Edi is the best!”

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Koh Kood or Koh Rang: Snorkeling Day Trip with Buffet Lunch - Choosing between Koh Kood and Koh Rang National Park
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Koh Kood or Koh Rang: Snorkeling Day Trip with Buffet Lunch

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

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

Join BB Divers Koh Kood for a seven-hour boat trip from Bang Bao Bay to three snorkel sites around Koh Kood or Koh Rang National Park. Guides such as Morgan, Jack, Berry, and Daniel help beginners spot fish and coral. Expect hotel pickup, a buffet lunch, fruit, drinks, covered seating, and a possible turtle sighting.

“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 - Searching for pink dolphins near Khanom
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Koh Samui: Pink Dolphin, Pig Island, and Snorkeling Day Trip

15.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 wild pink dolphins, enjoy Thai lunch by the beach, snorkel at Koh Tan, and spend an hour at Koh Madsum, better known as Pig Island. Guides speak English or Thai, and hotel pickup, equipment, water, and insurance are included.

“The dolphin spotting was disappointing and the snorkelling wasn’t very well organised”

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