Where to Snorkel: The 5 Best Two-Day Snorkelling Trips Worldwide

1.2-Day Whitsunday Islands Sailing Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 215 reviews · 60 hours · from $488Our pick

Spend 60 hours aboard Avatar, OzSail’s fast trimaran, sailing from Airlie Beach through the Whitsundays. You’ll snorkel at sites chosen for the weather, visit Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, help with the sails, eat crew-prepared meals, and sleep aboard the boat. Expect a social, active trip with basic, warm cabins and English-speaking guides.

“It had been best two days of my life. I be able to learn new skills, making group of friends and partying togethet”

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2.2-Day Private Gili Island Snorkel Tour with Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 102 reviews · from $285

Travel from Bali to the Gilis by shared shuttle and fast boat, stay one night in a beachfront hotel, then take a private 2.5-hour snorkeling trip around the three islands. You can choose Standard or Premium lodging. Expect turtles, fish, the Bask Nest statues, cidomo transfers, and WhatsApp support from staff such as Alex or Krisna.

“The overall experience was good, with the snorkeling being a major highlight. I highly recommend the GoPro option (additional cost) for capturing amazing underwater memories. However, I had to ask numerous questions to get clarity on various aspects throughout my stay, which was a bit disappointing. Organisation could have been better. Though the tour is advertised as "private," only the snorkeling part is truly private. The shuttle bus service to and from the port is shared and can take many hours.”

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3.2-Day Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 86 reviews · 2 days · from $466

Join Coral Sea Dreaming for a two-day, 12-person trip from Cairns to nine Great Barrier Reef sites. Snorkel at up to 25 moorings, sleep aboard a 16-meter yacht, and add guided scuba sessions, including a night outing for certified guests. Crew members such as Justin and Chad are known for calm instruction and careful safety.

“Had an awesome time had 4scuba dives and 3 snorkels over the 2 days , great weather … Jan and the crew were amazing .. highly recommend.. really liked the small number on the yacht”

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4.Lembongan & Penida 2-Day Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 18 reviews · 2 days · from $150

You’ll leave Bali for a two-day island trip with Lembongan Water Sport. Snorkel at three sites, search for manta rays, visit Kelingking Beach and Broken Beach, enjoy two Indonesian buffets, stay one night, and paddle through Lembongan’s mangroves. Pickup is available from selected Bali areas, with English or Indonesian guides.

“Super good!! Good weather also, the water was so clear”

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5.2D1N Gili Island Private Snorkel Boat with Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 2 days · from $131Best value

Travel from Bali to Gili Trawangan by fast boat, stay one night if you choose the hotel option, then snorkel privately with guides such as Ijank and Dodo. Swim near turtles, see underwater statues, visit Gili Air and Gili Meno, and receive GoPro photos and videos. Hotel transfers are available from several Bali areas.

“Super activité, notre guide était génial (Ijank), ainsi que le commandant (Dodo). Nous avons passé un super moment, on a pu voir des tortues, les statues ainsi que des coraux. Notre guide a fait d’excellente photo et vidéo ce qui nous laisse de magnifique souvenir. Encore merci à eux deux !”

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