SNORKELLING · 1-DAY TOURS

15 One-Day Snorkelling Trips Worth Flying For

54 trips  ·  from $13 per person

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 one-day snorkelling trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you book.

Nusa Penida day trip: boat, 4 snorkeling, Manta rays & Land tour - SD Point brings coral and reef fish
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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

Set out from Sanur on a fast boat for four snorkeling stops around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida, with manta rays, turtles, coral gardens, a Kelingking Beach photo stop, and lunch at a sea-view restaurant. Guides such as Fernando, Coral, Ariel, and Vincent lead groups of up to 13. Private trips are also available.

“If you want to see local ocean wildlife with amazing and friendly guides, this is the excursion for you! Each of our 3 snorkeling spots had numerous and colorful reef fish and coral. We saw at least 4 manta rays and 6 sea turtles as well! The stop at a Nusa Penida restaurant with photo op was also excellent along with a stunning view of Kelingking Beach! We had absolutely perfect sunny and relatively calm weather (just be prepared for the scorching heat on the island). All in all, it was a fantastic day with every food, equipment, photo, and travel need met by the company. Huge shout out to…”

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Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset - Kayaking through mangrove channels
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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

Sail from 255 Front Street, then kayak through mangrove channels and snorkel in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Danger Charters supplies gear, snacks, drinks, and winter wetsuits. The afternoon trip adds a Key West sunset, while guides such as Micah, Katie, Laura, and Mary bring local history and calm, useful instruction.

“Great three part activity. Loved the sailing, kayaking and snorkeling! Staff was great and attentive! Enjoy the sights and family had a great time!”

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Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip - What you might see beneath the surface
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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

From Cairns, Divers Den’s AquaQuest takes you 90 minutes to two outer reef sites at Norman, Saxon, or Hastings reefs. You get guided snorkeling, optional scuba sessions, equipment, meals, hot showers, and up to five hours on the reef. Guides such as Vanessa and Mazie help first-time scuba participants feel at ease.

“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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Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos - Meeting the group 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 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 up to 100 meters of visibility, receive photos, and finish with hot chocolate. Guides such as Doris, Anil, Hugo, and Wilmar are praised for patient, careful instruction.

“Amazing! Such an experience. We did have a long queue to get into the water but with the sun shining it was perfect :)”

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From Lembongan: Nusa Penida Snorkeling Day Trip - Three snorkeling stops, three different moods
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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

From Lembongan, you’ll visit three snorkeling sites around Nusa Penida, with Manta Point as the main event. Guides help you find rays, turtles, and reef life, while optional hotel transfers, Indonesian buffet lunch, and a short mangrove kayak tour make this a flexible half-day or longer outing.

“Highly recommend this tour! The guides were really helpful, kept everyone safe and also took us to the best spot to see the Manta Rays, we were so lucky and we saw about 8 large Mantas at once! We were 1 of only two boats in the area so it wasn’t too crowded. There was also an option to buy the photographs at the end taken on a GoPro. It was the highlight of my trip to Lembongan.”

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Adamas: Kleftiko Sailing Day Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch - Kalogries: the first swim and a gentle start
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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 from Adamas along Milos’ volcanic west coast with an experienced crew and captain. Stop at Kalogries, Kleftiko, and Agios Dimitrios for swimming and snorkeling, explore Kleftiko by RIB, enjoy Greek food and drinks onboard, and receive underwater photos. The yacht carries 20 to 26 people and has cabins, bathrooms, and a freshwater shower.

“Great value for money and the guides are full of laughs. Great day great company, I would highly recommend”

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Ko Tao: Tao-Nangyuan Snorkeling Day Trip with Meals & Sunset - Koh Nang Yuan and 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, circling Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan with English-speaking guides such as Zin or Lucky. Snorkel at Japanese Gardens, Mango Bay, Hin Wong, Aow Leuk, and Shark Bay, with a fresh mouthpiece, guided swims, underwater photos, buffet lunch, drinks, 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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Lady Musgrave Day Trip from Bundaberg Including Snorkeling - Four and a half hours inside the 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

From Burnett Heads, cruise about two hours to Lady Musgrave Island aboard a spacious catamaran. Marine biologists provide a reef briefing, then you snorkel, ride a glass-bottom boat, walk the island, and enjoy morning tea, buffet lunch, and afternoon tea. Crew members such as Danny, Georgia, Mandy, and Phil are known for making the reef easy to understand.

“Staff were fabulous especially Danny. His passion was infectious! Would happily recommend this tour to anyone.”

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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast - The 4WD ride across Moreton 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 11 to 14 hours traveling from Brisbane or Surfers Paradise to Moreton Island for three active stops: guided snorkeling at the Tangalooma Wrecks, transparent-kayak paddling, and sandboarding. Guides such as Michelle, Ryan, Will, and Darcy help with equipment and safety. Ferry and national park fees cost extra.

“We had an amazing time on the Wrecks of Moreton Island tour. From start to finish, the team was incredibly caring, professional, and genuinely welcoming. The tour leaders were outstanding. Clear communication, well organised, and always checking in to make sure everyone felt safe, comfortable, and included. They created such a positive and relaxed atmosphere while still running everything smoothly and professionally. You could really tell they cared about the experience and the people, not just the schedule. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you value great communication, an inclusive vibe, and a team that truly looks after you. An unforgettable experience thanks to an exceptional cr...”

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One Day Nusa Penida Island West with Snorkeling

10.One Day Nusa Penida Island West with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 560 reviews · from $29

Travel from Sanur to Nusa Penida, snorkel at Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, and Gamat Bay, then visit Broken Beach, Angel’s Billabong, and Kelingking Beach with a local driver such as Dede, Komang, Putu, or Ketut. Hotel pickup, boat tickets, equipment, and an air-conditioned car are available, depending on your booking option.

“Tour guide DeDe was fantastic. He is a local from Penida and very knowledgeable with all the areas of the tour, and assisted with getting me set up with the snorkeling drop off and pick up too. DeDe provided wonderful insights of the islRead more”

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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

11.Dugi Otok Island Discovery Day Trip with Snorkeling

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

Spend eight active hours with a small group of up to 11, guided by skippers such as Marin, Josip, or Petar. From Zadar, you’ll reach Dugi Otok by speedboat, swim at Sakarun, snorkel above a sunken ship, visit Cold War tunnels, and enter Golubinka Sea Cave when conditions allow. Drinks, gear, safety equipment, and an underwater GoPro are included.

“A really great day out for us, especially with nice weather we were lucky enough to have for the whole day. We stopped at some interesting points around Dugi Otok and a stop for lunch before a final calm afternoon beach stop. Definitely tired out after lots of swimming but also nice to stay on the boat if you prefer.”

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Snorkeling Day Trip to White Island and Ras Mohamed from Sharm - White Island, the day’s great photo stop
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Snorkeling Day Trip to White Island and Ras Mohamed from Sharm

12.Snorkeling Day Trip to White Island and Ras Mohamed from Sharm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $35

Sail from Sharm el Sheikh to Ras Mohamed for two guided snorkel stops, then reach White Island for photos, swimming, and mineral-rich sand. Ahmed is praised as a reassuring guide, while Captain Mohamed Hosny receives strong marks for his crew. Lunch, soft drinks, tea, and coffee are included, but snorkel gear and towels are extra.

“Excellent and great crew made for an awesome day. We will done it again for sure as this was a great experience”

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Okinawa: From Naha: Kerama Islands 1-day snorkeling tour - What you may see below the surface
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Okinawa: From Naha: Kerama Islands 1-day snorkeling tour

13.Okinawa: From Naha: Kerama Islands 1-day snorkeling tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 423 reviews · from $81

Cruise from Naha toward Tokashiki, Zamami, and Aka, then snorkel at up to three reef sites with instructors such as Christina. Gear, towels, tea, hot-water showers, and insurance are included. Hotel pickup may be available, lunch is extra, and seasonal perks include whale watching from January 12 through March and shaved ice in August and September.

“Easy, streamlined pickup from the hotel. Amazing snorkeling sites. Lunch was tasty, but mostly rice and sauce, not a lot of meat. Good to pack some protein or snacks for the boat. Bring lots of water. Amazing experience!”

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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Snorkeling Tour - Resort access gives you a useful home base
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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Snorkeling Tour

14.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Snorkeling Tour

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

Take a 75-minute boat from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort, then snorkel the shipwrecks with a guide, wetsuit and gear included. You also get resort pool access, a lunch voucher, Eco Ranger activities and a 3:15pm dolphin presentation. Guides such as Prea, Abby and Hugo have earned praise for careful help in the water.

“Really great activity. The guided snorkel tour was really good but too short for me. So as soon as we were brought back I hired gear from the same outlet, put my stuff in the lockers and walked back up the breach (10-15 walk), left my water and towel on the beech and headed back in. Once you have done the tour, you have the knowledge and confidence to go back in. They were helpful enough to have told me the direction of the tide and so I knew which end of the wreck to start at and swim gently with the tide. Thoroughly recommended”

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Snorkel with Turtles & Kenepa Grandi Beach: Nr.1 Island Day Trip - Kenepa Grandi: the beach you will remember
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Snorkel with Turtles & Kenepa Grandi Beach: Nr.1 Island Day Trip

15.Snorkel with Turtles & Kenepa Grandi Beach: Nr.1 Island Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 419 reviews · from $75

Travel by bus from Willemstad to Playa Grandi for a chance to snorkel beside wild sea turtles, then swim at Kenepa Grandi and stop near Landhuis Jan Kok for flamingos. Local guides such as Anita, Naomi, and Ruth add island history and humor. Pickup, masks, vests, water, and drop-off are included.

“I attended this excursion last month during my birthday trip to Curaçao and I had the most amazing time! I cannot recall our guide’s name, but she was the most knowledgeable and really made sure we got the most out of our experience. WRead more”

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