Top 15 Snorkelling Day Trips

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

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

Join Indo Compass Bali for a fast-boat day trip from Sanur to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan. You will snorkel four sites, look for manta rays and turtles, visit Kelingking Cliff, and eat lunch at a scenic restaurant. Small groups of up to 13 include guides such as Fernando, Ariel, Vincent, and Prima.

“Max and Ariel were professional, funny, and informative from start to finish. Absolutely loved this trip.”

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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 about 4.5 hours of sailing, mangrove kayaking, and reef snorkeling. Guides such as Mary, Micah, Katie, and Anthony lead small groups of up to 20, with gear, snacks, drinks, and winter wetsuits included.

“The crew was amazing—friendly, professional, and helpful. They were clear in their instructions. We loved this half-day excursion because it wasn’t too long and included some of our favorite activities. Kayaking through the mangroves was so unique. We would certainly book this tour again when visiting Key West!”

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3.Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

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

Spend up to five hours at two outer Great Barrier Reef sites from Cairns aboard AquaQuest. Divers Den supplies equipment, suits, lunch, guided snorkeling, and hot showers. English-speaking guides such as Vanessa and Mazie help nervous beginners with introductory scuba sessions.

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

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

Meet Adventure Vikings at Silfra in Thingvellir National Park for a three-hour guided snorkel between the American and Eurasian plates. You’ll wear a drysuit or wetsuit, float through water with remarkable clarity, receive underwater photos, and warm up with hot chocolate afterward.

“The waters were amazingly clear! Our guide, Fernando, made sure that we felt safe and prepared the entire time. The photos he took for us came out amazing too!”

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5.From Lembongan: Nusa Penida Snorkeling Day Trip

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

From Nusa Lembongan, this 3 to 5-hour boat trip visits Manta Point plus two snorkeling sites such as Gamat Bay, Crystal Bay, or Toyapakeh. Guides help you spot wildlife and provide equipment, towels, and water. Optional Indonesian lunch, mangrove kayaking, and hotel transfers make it a fuller day.

“Our guides were all amazing and very friendly. They made us feel safe and made sure we were able to see manta rays! We were lucky enough to see dolphins on the way too. Very well organised tour with great facilities. Will definitely want to book another trip with these guys again”

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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 a small group of up to 20. Snorkel at Japanese Gardens, Mango Bay, Hin Wong, Aow Leuk, and Shark Bay, with guides such as Zin or Lucky, fresh meals, underwater photos, kayaks, paddle boards, and a sunset BBQ.

“Really nice day spent on a boat going to different snorkeling spots. The crew is great and very attentive, meals and snacks are delicious. The guide was very good at taking us to different spots where we could see interesting things. We got lucky cause there was only 4 of us on board which was amazing - almost private tour! But they never overcrowded the tour which makes it really worth the money. Much more comfortable and you can hit more spots / enjoy your time. I cannot recommend this option enough!”

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7.Lady Musgrave Day Trip from Bundaberg Including Snorkeling

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

Spend about 10 hours cruising from Burnett Heads to Lady Musgrave Island, with a marine biology presentation, reef snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat tour, guided island walk, morning tea, buffet lunch, and warm showers. Staff such as Danny, Georgia, Mandy, and Phil may add extra insight.

“The experience was phenomenal! I loved how relaxing the atmosphere was, how informative and passionate the staff were about their job and educating the visitors about the ecosystem at Lady Musgrave Island. The views are breathtakinRead more”

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

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

Set out from Zadar with a small group of up to 11 people and a skipper-guide such as Marin, Josip, or Petar. Spend eight active hours visiting Dugi Otok, a Cold War tunnel, Veli Rat Lighthouse, Sakarun Beach, a sunken ship, Golubinka Cave, and secluded swimming spots.

“This tour was the best I did within the boat tours, we discovered unusual places (where many boats don’t go) where the sea is a lot more beautiful than anywhere else. Get ready for snorkelling and to be on the boat all day, if you don’t like it than don’t choose a private boat trip at all (with 5 euros you can go to Preko and visit yourself the village without needing a private skipper). If you need to choose between private boat tours and you want to see natural beaches and spots than go directly for this one and don’t waste other money on cheaper ones.”

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9.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Snorkeling Tour

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

Travel by ferry from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island, then join a guided 90-minute wreck snorkel with all equipment included. You get about 30 to 35 minutes in the water, resort pool access, a $25 lunch voucher, Eco Ranger activities, and a dolphin presentation. Guides such as Prea, Abby, and Hugo have earned special praise for their care.

“Everything was smooth running, from ticket collection to arrival back in Brisbane. An amazing trip with fabulous value for money.”

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

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

This eight-hour Bali outing pairs boat snorkeling at Tanjung Jepun and Blue Lagoon with a swim at Tegenungan Waterfall and a guided river walk through Beji Guwang Canyon. English-speaking guides such as Nyoman, Edi, and Agung are known for safe driving, local insight, and helpful photos.

“We had Edi as our guide and driver for the day and we could not have been in better hands. Edi is kind, funny, knowledgeable and very flexible to our needs and capacity. I would recommend Edi as your driver/guide if you choose this activity!”

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

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

Set out from Bang Bao Bay at 9 AM with guides such as Morgan, Jack, Berry, or Daniel for three snorkeling stops around Koh Kood or Koh Rang. Expect a covered boat, bean bags, reef fish, possible turtles, buffet lunch, fruit, drinks, and hotel transfers.

“Everything perfect. Snorkeling beautifull. Thai Staff on boat and on sea was fantastic, polite, gentle, professional. Berry our guide was great! Everything perfect.”

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

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

From Koh Samui, you’ll take a speedboat to Khanom for pink dolphin watching, eat Thai food on the beach, snorkel at Koh Tan, and spend an hour with free-roaming pigs on Koh Madsum. Guides such as Phillips add a friendly touch, though dolphin sightings and water clarity vary.

“The trip was great. We saw several dolphins. Pig Island was beautiful. The guides were nice and helpful. There was plenty of drinking water on the boat. And the food at the end was great too. Thank you :)”

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

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

Meet the Sail Maui crew at slip 72 in Maalaea Harbor for a five-hour catamaran trip toward Lanai. You can snorkel at one or two reef sites, spot turtles, dolphins, fish, and seasonal whales, then enjoy breakfast, lunch, and an open bar. Captains and crew may include Patrick, Dan, Jenna, Chase, or Ron.

“It was outstanding and worth every dollar. Especially the guides were great. They explained everything very well and gave insights into everything. From our perspective, it was the best sail trip you can book in Maui. Best regards, Mahalo, the Swiss. It could not be better 🤙”

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14.From Lombok: Gili Islands Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 178 reviews · 7 hours · from $75

Spend seven hours exploring all three Gilis from Nipah Beach. Guides such as Anto, Budi, and Musleh help beginners spot turtles, fish, and coral, while the small-group format lets you set the pace. Bring lunch money, sunscreen, and a towel.

“Fabulous! Antonio was amazing, very attentive, tailored the trip to what we wanted and knew where all the turtles were!”

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

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

Spend nine hours traveling by speedboat from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands, with breakfast, Thai buffet lunch, snacks, and dinner included. Snorkel at Collar Bay and Koh Pousar, see Sailboat Rock and Donald Duck Bay, and enjoy a guided day with crews such as Olivia, Olay, and Pancake.

“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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