13 Snorkelling Trips with a Buffet Worth Flying For

1.7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,916 reviews · from $39Our pick

You’ll cruise Krabi’s four-island group by traditional longtail boat, with stops for snorkeling at Yawasam and Tan Ming, sandbars at Tub and Mor, dinner at Koh Poda, and a night swim with bioluminescent plankton. Guide teams have included Green Curry, Dora, Daisy, Rosie, and Nicky. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Amazing tour, excellent guides, perfectly organized and an awesome way to spend a day in ao nang”

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2.Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,334 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Board the 61-foot Kai OliOli catamaran at Ko Olina for a half-day cruise along Oahu’s west coast. Your captain and crew look for dolphins, humpback whales, turtles, and flying fish before stopping at a snorkeling site. Gear, instruction, showers, a Hawaiian buffet, drinks, and optional Waikiki transportation are included.

“SO GOOD! Great atmosphere, fantastic crew. Over all wonderful experience. Saw 2 kinds of dolphins but no turtles. But that's ok. Wildlife can't be controlled by man's wants and needs!! Loved the entire thing and the food...mmmmm good!!”

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3.Boat Tour with Snorkeling, Gourmet Buffet & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 595 reviews · 6 hours · from $104

Spend six hours aboard the classic wooden caique Romantika, cruising from Mandraki Port to Kallithea, Afandou, and Anthony Quinn Bay. You get allocated seating, snorkeling gear, a Greek buffet with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices, and an open bar with wine, beer, ouzo, cocktails, and soft drinks. English-speaking crew, music, and a relaxed party mood round out the day.

“Exceptional day!! We were on a cruise so this full day boat tour was a great way to relax and break up our week. The staff were kind and fun, the drinks were cold and flowing, and the food was above and beyond amazing! We would recommend this tour to anyone.”

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

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

Set out from Koh Kood at 9 AM with BB Divers for three snorkeling stops around Koh Kood or Koh Rang National Park. Guides such as Morgan, Jack, Berry, and Daniel help beginners spot fish and coral, while the boat serves lunch, fruit, snacks, and drinks. Expect a seven-hour day, with weather deciding the route.

“This trip was just amazing in every way! Don't miss out on the opportunity! The team was delightful, very skilled, knowledgeable, fun and helpful. the organization was fantastic. the food --4 different warm dishes to choose from...all the coffee, water and tea you desire..even fruit platters and sweets. The coral reefs were spectacular, the water was clear and filled with an ambundant diversity of exotic water life .. Many thanks to the team (and I'm sorry, I'm sure I'm misspelling many of the names!): Tim, Sonlck, Wui, Janik, Phrao, Aaron, Meleye, and the captain Puet for making it an unforgetable day! Biggest Highlight of all must have been how special,…”

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5.Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $26Best value

FTS Travels takes you from Public Beach Number 9 in Hurghada to dolphin areas and two Red Sea snorkeling sites. You get gear, guides, lunch, soft drinks, banana boat and sofa boat rides, plus time on the shaded sun deck. Dolphin sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

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6.Snorkeling and Sailing Adventure with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 115 reviews · from $172

Sail from Kaanapali aboard Gemini for four hours of snorkeling, reef fish, and possible sea turtles. The crew provides instruction, quality gear, prescription masks, lunch, and an open bar. Winter trips may spot humpback whales, while summer sails may find spinner dolphins. Crew names noted on recent outings include Linda, Russell, Ruby, Rich, Meredith, and photographer Jack.

“The crew was so organized and made this whole operation run very smoothly! The open bar and lunch alone makes the price well worth it. The crew checked in to see what drinks we needed refills on. Talk about full service! We got to see whales during the ride, which the staff made a fun and informative experience! Aside from the amazing crew, the snorkeling was fantastic. My husband and I saw a reef shark, got to see at least 3 sea turtles, and so many beautiful fish. We would do this all over again. The Gemini is a one-boat operation, which impressed us even more. Definitely recommend this experience!Read…”

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7.Aqaba: Red Sea Snorkeling Boat Trip with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Set out from Aqaba Sharks Bay Divers to Ayla Marina, then cruise to two Red Sea snorkeling sites. You’ll have life vests, a guide, drinks, snacks, fruit, and a Jordanian buffet onboard. The comfortable boat has toilets, showers, indoor seating, sun, and shade. Conditions can affect how easy it is to reach shore-side snorkeling areas.

“We enjoyed a really wonderful trip. (Even though my husband got into a little difficulty in the water - the guide’s response was swift and efficient and we are very grateful for his response.) The boat was in good condition and plenty of good fresh food.”

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8.Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip w/ Buffet & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 41 reviews · 5 hours · from $79

Spend about five hours aboard a 75-foot catamaran on Sosúa Bay, with two snorkeling stops, supplied equipment, a Dominican buffet, open bar, music, and a friendly multilingual crew. The trip begins with pickup from several Puerto Plata-area locations and ends at Ocean World marina.

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9.Isla Mujeres Catamaran, Snorkel & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 29 reviews · 6 - 6.5 hours · from $70

You’ll sail from Marina Albatros in Cancun to Isla Mujeres, stop for 45 minutes of reef snorkeling, spend time at Playa Norte, and eat at a private beach club. The catamaran includes drinks, music, and entertainment, with Fernando named as one crew member. Expect a festive group outing, plus a $30 reef fee paid at the dock.

“Het was écht leuk. Fernando en het team creëerden een uitbundige en uitgelaten sfeer. We dansten op de boot. Ze hadden ons goed in de gaten tijdens het snorkelen. Ook de trip met de golfkarretjes was leuk om het eiland te verkennen. We (met tieners van 14 en 17 jaar) genoten van de trip! Een aanrader.”

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10.Elite vip snorkeling cruise with BBQ buffet lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · 6 hours · from $80

Spend about six hours aboard Hurghada’s four-level Elite VIP boat, with hotel pickup, three Red Sea snorkeling stops, guided swims, dolphin spotting when conditions allow, waiter-served drinks, and a BBQ buffet of chicken, kofta, shrimp, fish, salads, and soup. English, German, and Russian instruction is available.

“Everything was good. BUT I bought a video and paid 30 euro - but you did not send it for me at my email 😬 Hope it is a mistake and you will send it.”

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11.Dahab: luxury Snorkeling cruise with buffet lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 15 reviews · 3h 30m · from $40

Spend 210 minutes on a Red Sea yacht from Dahab, with two air-conditioned salons, a sun deck, buffet lunch, soft drinks, and guided snorkeling stops. The crew may make two or three stops, depending on weather, though some trips have had only one. Bring a towel, sunscreen, and $4 per piece for rental equipment.

“Essen war lecker, alles perfekt. 🤩 Die Schnorchelguides waren super hilfsbereit und haben meinen Sohn 7 Jahre alt extra mit einem Schwimmreifen an dem er sich festgehalten konnte mitgenommen natürlich gab es zusätzlich Schwimmwesten. Es war ein perfekter Urlaubstag .🥰”

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12.Phi Phi Island Highlights: Cruise, Snorkel & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 11 reviews · from $55

Spend seven hours touring Phi Phi from Phuket, with hotel pickup, a cruise to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, and Viking Cave, snorkeling, and lunch on Phi Phi Don. An English-speaking guide, equipment, drinking water, and national park fees are included. The tour costs $55 per person, though the lunch setup may not suit everyone.

“good. the activity was very well organized. it's phiphi itself that's too touristy... too many people... but the boat and the people were great.”

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13.Snorkeling & Dolphin Watch Cruise w/ Luau Style Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · from $171

You’ll cruise Oahu’s Waianae coast aboard a 62-foot catamaran, with English or Japanese narration, guided snorkeling, dolphin and seasonal whale watching, and a Hawaiian buffet. Premium gear, unlimited soft drinks, four alcoholic drinks per adult, and optional Waikiki pickup are included.

“It was a beautiful morning. We saw a whale, dolphins and turtles. It was just a shame that after seeing one whale the topic was cut off and we moved on to snorkeling and couldn't take a little more time to watch the whales. The crew was super nice and the food was delicious too.”

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