The World’s 4 Best Snorkelling Trips

1.Coral Island Snorkeling & Promthep Sunset Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 162 reviews · 6 hours · from $58Our pick

This six-hour afternoon cruise takes you from Chalong Pier to Coral Island, an open-sea swim stop, and Phromthep Cape at sunset. Expect a spacious yacht, Thai buffet dinner, fruit, soft drinks, snorkeling gear, and attentive English-speaking guides such as Amy, Ava, and Amani.

“We had so many choices for our last day in Thailand and I am so glad we chose this tour in the end. Amy was our guide and in communication from the beginning, making sure to find us and add us to the group chat. The day was perfect with great conditions and always a smile. We stopped at coral island first for an hour where they had a bar and turquoise water to swim in. Then we went about 10 minutes to a cove to snorkel/kayak/paddle board and they set up the slide from the top of the boat. After playing in the water with music and refreshments they…”

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2.Orange Bay Island 2 Snorkeling Stops Water Sports Romantic Escape

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $10Best value

Spend about eight hours on the Red Sea from Hurghada, with two snorkeling stops, banana and crazy sofa rides, lunch, and two hours at Orange Bay Island. Hotel pickup is included inside Hurghada. Guide Mo Salah has earned special praise for friendly, helpful service.

“The best tour agency ever Amazing day out and brilliant value for money, no hassle to buy anything extra or any photos for silly money, they welcome you to bring your own camera and take photos, snorkelling was amazing seen many tropical fish and they surround you yet don’t touch you. Our guide Mo Salah was very helpful and friendly throughout the whole trip.”

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3.Krabi 7 Islands Snorkeling, Sunset Dinner & Plankton Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · from $45

Start at 1 pm from Nopparat Thara Pier for a small-group cruise through Krabi’s island chain. Snorkel at Yawasom and Ma Tang Ming, walk the sandbank near Tub Island, eat dinner on Poda, then look for glowing plankton at night. Guide Nicky is known for a warm, funny approach.

“The pickup truck came late. The driver said that he had to stop by other people. We visited many shallow dives. There are a lot of fish here. The barbecue on the beach is delicious. Very beautiful and beautiful sunset. Plankton is interesting. Read more”

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4.Private Sunset Dinner Cruise in Bonaire w/ Sailing & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews Top rated

You’ll sail Bonaire with Julia and James of Life at 8 Knots aboard a private catamaran. Expect a snorkel stop, fresh-water rinse, dinner and cocktails made to your preferences, sunset photos, and a quiet return under the stars.

“Lifeat8knots is amazing. Julia and James were so welcoming and their vessel is gorgeous. Great service and our adventure was so excellent. I highly recommend- we did the sunset cruise and they will do short live aboards and full day cruises also!!”

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