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Beach and Snorkelling Day Trips: The 15 Best Combinations

181 trips  ·  from $13 per person

Half the day in the water, half of it on sand. These 15 are priced and clear about the entry, the shade and whether the reef is a swim or a wade from the beach.

Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout - Whitehaven Beach and the Hill Inlet lookout
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Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

1.Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,777 reviews · from $149Our pick

Ocean Rafting takes you from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and quieter fringing reefs aboard a sun-shaded inflatable boat. Choose Northern Exposure for more snorkeling or Southern Lights for extra beach time. Guides such as Georgie, Max, Tori, and Bernie combine safety advice, reef talks, and a thrilling ride.

“Ocean Rafting you are blessed to have Brad and Georgie. What an amazing day - the boat trip was heaps of fun, great communication, lunch was beautiful and fresh, being ahead of the crowds all day was also a plus. Highly recommend this tour, snorkelling was the best we've ever seen. Thanks for a perfect 5 star day!”

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Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten - Pinel Island: lunch, calm water, and a slower hour
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Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten

2.Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,336 reviews · from $139

Spend six hours with Captain Bob’s crew touring both sides of St. Maarten by speedboat. Brett and Dylan may guide you through Tintamarre, Pinel Island, Creole Rock, Mullet Bay, and Maho Beach, with turtle snorkeling, lunch, drinks, gear, and local commentary included. Expect a small group, plenty of swimming, and a bumpy ride on open water.

“Our captain was excellent, taking us to the best snorkel spots on the island. Great instructions, great gear, and plenty of local information. We went to 4 different locations, and we had so much time in the water, that my wife didn't even get in at the last spot because she had her fill. The boat was super fast. Lunch and drinks were good. Excellent excursion off the cruise boat.”

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Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise - Hill Inlet Lookout and the tide-dependent view
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Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

3.Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,953 reviews · from $164

Cruise from Airlie Beach aboard Red Cat Adventures’ Thunder Cat for Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout, and two reef snorkel stops. The eight-hour day includes transfers, equipment, park fees, buffet lunch, snacks, and live commentary. Guides such as Hannah, Jet, Frankie, and Jared are known for keeping the mood lively and the day well organized.

“It was a wonderful experience thanks to the well-planned itinerary, our knowledgeable guide, and the captain of the boat. Both were extremely kind and attentive, always making sure the passengers felt comfortable and cared for throughout the entire trip.”

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Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch - Pearl Island: your main reef snorkeling stop
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Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

4.3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,585 reviews · 4 hours · from $136

Ride from Nassau by speedboat to Pearl Island, Rose Island, Green Cay, and Athol Island. You’ll snorkel with tropical fish, look for sea turtles, meet swimming pigs, enjoy a Bahamian lunch, and sip a rum punch. Captains Mike, Chris, Ray, and other lively crew members help keep the short tour safe, social, and well organized.

“We had the best day on this tour, the staff were hilarious and really made us laugh all day. Captain Mike was absolutely fantastic and even took us back directly to the cruise port to ensure we didn’t miss our cruise back. The beach is stunning, the water is incredible and the slide on the back of the boat made the experience even more fun. The pigs were so cute, definitely a bucket list moment! Overall very grateful for such a fun day made even better by the great team!”

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Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar - Sailing out on the catamaran
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Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar

5.Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,383 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $53

Spend about 10 hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a large catamaran. You’ll snorkel at El Meco reef, swim near Playa Norte, enjoy an open bar, eat a buffet lunch, and have free time downtown. The boat is lively and social, with crew members such as Ivette and Andy praised on some departures. Expect extra fees and possible crowds.

“So convenient and overall beautiful! All of the guides were amazing. The food included wasn’t my favorite but my husband thought it was very good.”

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Airlie Beach: Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach - Two routes, two different priorities
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Airlie Beach: Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach

6.Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,119 reviews · 390 minutes - 1 day · from $147

You’ll speed from Airlie Beach aboard Ocean Rafting’s semi-rigid vessel, reaching Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet lookout, and inner reef snorkel sites near Hook and Border Island. Choose a north route with two snorkel stops or a south route with more beach time. Guides such as Ben, Jenna, Daisy, and James lead the day in English.

“Great view on Whitheaven Beach. Super funny and entertaining guides James and Brandon. Driving in the speedy boat was so cool”

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ATV 4×4+Snorkeling+Beach Club+ Lunch+Sabores de Cozumel - From the cruise pier to the ATV trail
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ATV 4×4+Snorkeling+Beach Club+ Lunch+Sabores de Cozumel

7.ATV 4×4+Snorkeling+Beach Club+ Lunch+Sabores de Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,468 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend three to four hours combining muddy ATV trails, a guided shore snorkel at Coco’s Beach Club, Mexican lunch, chocolate and tortilla tastings, and eight tequilas at Sabores de Cozumel. Guides such as Tony, Julio, Edwin, and Carlos are known for keeping the day friendly and on schedule. Bring closed-toe shoes, swimwear, and clothes you can dirty.

“It was an excellent time. We had a wonderful tour guide, Cesar. He was informative about the island culture and helpful with the tour. A storm was lingering around and causing rough surf, so the beach snorkel was cancelled. But the guide had another activity that he took us too, a sinkhole that the locals primarily use which had one area with crocodile and another local swimming area. Also, because of the storm, the ship docked at a different port than originally planned and the guide still arrived at the other port on time to pick us up. At the end he returned us to the same pickup point. He…”

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Ibiza: Snorkeling and SUP Paddle, Beach and Cave Tour - Leaving San Antonio and finding the right meeting point
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Ibiza: Snorkeling and SUP Paddle, Beach and Cave Tour

8.Snorkeling and SUP Paddle, Beach and Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,264 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Set out from San Antonio for two 45-minute water stops at Cala Bassa and Cala Conta. Snorkel, swim, or use the onboard SUP boards, then enter Ibiza’s largest sea cave if conditions allow. Guides such as Marco, Nacho, Ivan, and Miguel keep the trip friendly and safe, with cold drinks included.

“We had an amazing experience! We were in a boat that had a toilet and an upstairs area too. We had 2 stops and got a chance to snorkel and use paddle boards (they ask to bring boards back after 5/10 mins so others get a chance to use too, but there’s lots of masks available for snorkelling). There’s also pool noodles and life jackets available too for those who need extra help with swimming. We also got to jump off the top of the boat which was great fun. There was a cooler with loads of free drinks available to just grab yourself. There was a photographer on board…”

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West Maui Half Day Snorkel from Ka’anapali Beach - Honolua Bay and the changing snorkel plan
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West Maui Half Day Snorkel from Ka’anapali Beach

9.West Maui Half Day Snorkel from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,253 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Sea Maui takes you from Ka’anapali Beach to changing snorkel sites such as Honolua Bay, Mala Wharf, Oluwalu, or Cliff House. You get gear, breakfast, lunch, drinks, and four hours on the water. Crew members such as Charlie, Emily, Travis, and James are praised for marine knowledge and warm service, though the exact crew and stops vary.

“This company and crew go the extra mile to give you a great experience. Their marine knowledge is great!”

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Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club - Snorkeling near Pearl and Rose islands
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Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club

10.Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,116 reviews · 4 hours · from $139

Join Captain Andy, Kareem, or another Oasis Ocean 7 crew for a four-hour speedboat trip from Paradise Island. Snorkel a reef, watch turtles at Green Cay, then spend two hours at a private Rose Island beach club with pigs, lunch, kayaks, hammocks, soft drinks, and access to the Da Nest lookout.

“Absolutely amazing trip! Perfect amount of time at each location and such a friendly team aboard the boat (Andy, Andrew, MJ, Showtime and Cleono!) I would definitely recommend!”

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Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel - Whitehaven Beach gives you four hours to choose your own pace
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Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options – All Day Beach Or Snorkel

11.Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options – All Day Beach Or Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,028 reviews · from $164

Spend about eight hours cruising from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach on ZigZag Whitsundays’ air-conditioned high-speed boat. Choose a beach-only day or add snorkeling at a small reef where you may see tropical fish, turtles, rays, and coral. Enjoy a guided walk to South Whitehaven Lookout, buffet lunch, snacks, and flexible water-taxi transfers.

“This is a great option for people who want a more personal and relaxing trip. Jet, Emily and Katie (I hope that was her name) hosted the most amazing trip on a day with fantastic weather. Jet’s relaxed style was perfect for us. Loved the music selection too”

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Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach - Swimming Through the Cave
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Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach

12.Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 981 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

From Marina Vallarta, join a small boat tour to the Marietas Islands with guides such as Rodrigo, Carlos, or Emilio. You’ll snorkel with supplied gear, look for dolphins and whales, and, if permits and sea conditions allow, swim through a short water tunnel to Hidden Beach. Snacks, water, park permits, and safety gear are included.

“This was an awesome excursion. I felt comfortable and safe the whole time. We timed Hidden Island to have no other people there, and Carlos was a phenomenal guide. Would recommend this to anyone!”

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Kayak Expedition to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lovers Beach & Snorkel - Empacadora Beach: getting ready for the water
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Kayak Expedition to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lovers Beach & Snorkel

13.Kayak Expedition to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lovers Beach & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 976 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Paddle a stable Hobie tandem kayak from Empacadora Beach to El Arco, Lovers Beach, Divorce Beach, and Pelican Rock. Guides such as Josue, Roberto, Luis, and True lead small groups, explain Cabo’s rock formations, help you spot fish and octopus, and take photos. Early departures can include sunrise views.

“A must to do in Cabo! We had so much fun kayaking! The photos also look amazing! This is a great combo to see El Arco, the sea lions and fish!”

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Culebra Snorkeling and beach Day Experience by boat - The beach stop and the Flamenco question
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Culebra Snorkeling and beach Day Experience by boat

14.Culebra Snorkeling and beach Day Experience by boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 852 reviews · from $162

From Fajardo’s Isleta Marina, Aqua Adventure takes you by boat to Culebra for reef snorkeling and a long beach stop. You’ll get equipment, lunch, fruit, chips, soft drinks, and guidance from crew members such as Antonio, Vivian, Caleb, and Captain Chris. Expect a family-friendly day, changing beach locations, and possible rough seas.

“It was beautiful!! The ferry crew were incredibly respectful and kind. They played good music and provided more than enough snacks and beverages for everyone. They curated the perfect experience. I would 100% recommend this experience especially for first timers.”

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Nassau: Snorkeling, Pig Beach, Swim with Turtles, and Lunch - Athol Island and the First Snorkel
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Nassau: Snorkeling, Pig Beach, Swim with Turtles, and Lunch

15.Snorkeling, Pig Beach, Swim with Turtles, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 790 reviews · 5h 30m · from $165

Spend 330 minutes aboard a spacious catamaran from Montagu Beach, stopping at reefs near Athol Island, turtle habitat, and Rose Island’s pig beach. Swim, snorkel, enjoy Bahamian lunch with vegetarian and gluten-free choices, and sip included rum punch or Cuba Libre. Pig interaction costs an extra $30 to $35 in cash.

“We enjoyed our day very much. The crew was excellent and the boat was very comfortable. Lunch was fabulous - our compliments to the chef! Pig beach was very entertaining. Thanks for a great cruise!”

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