Where to Snorkel: The 2 Best Ruins and Snorkelling Trips Worldwide

1.Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 841 reviews · from $232Our pick

Leave Cairns at 8:00 am for a fast catamaran ride to Reef Magic’s outer-reef Marine World platform. Snorkel in a sheltered area, watch the reef from glass-bottom boats and a semi-submersible, or add scuba, helmet walking, or a helicopter flight. Marine biologists such as Ella, Ethan, and Kaitlin lead talks and help first-time snorkelers.

“I was worried this would be an overrated and underwhelming experience, but I could not have been more wrong. This was an unforgettable experience! There was plenty to do for those in our party that didn't want to snorkel. The lunch and coffee was delicious as well. Definitely worth the price!”

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2.Hook Island Cultural Tour, Sail & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $180Best value

Spend eight hours aboard Lady Enid, a classic Australian-built timber yacht, sailing from Airlie Beach to Hook Island. You’ll visit the Ngaro Cultural Site, enjoy morning tea and lunch on board, snorkel for about 40 minutes, and return with sparkling wine and an antipasto platter. The tour is adults-only and includes hotel transfers.

“Wenig Platz unter Deck, kann sein man sitzt auf beiden Strecken in der prallen Sonne. Crew super nett, gut eingespielt. Essen und Snack sehr lecker, ausreichend Getränke an Bord. Käptn erklärt viel, echt gut.”

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