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Marine Park Snorkelling: The 15 Best Protected Reefs

36 trips  ·  from $29 per person

Protected water holds more fish and bigger ones, and the park fee is usually the reason the reef is still there. The 15 below include the fees, the caps on numbers and the rules you sign up to.

Tenerife: Kayak Safari and Snorkel in a Marine Reserve - The route toward the Guaza marine reserve
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Tenerife: Kayak Safari and Snorkel in a Marine Reserve

1.Kayak Safari and Snorkel in a Marine Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,214 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $29Our pick

Paddle from Los Cristianos toward the Guaza marine reserve with a multilingual guide such as José, Irina, or Elina. You’ll learn basic kayaking, look for dolphins and turtles, stop to snorkel among fish, and visit a sea cave. The trip suits active beginners, but rough water can shorten or cancel snorkeling.

“Really interesting and guide is professional!!! Kindly Remind that you may feel tired so make sure take some food and water before you go.”

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Reef Snorkeling in National Park from Cancun with Beachside Lunch - Snorkeling the Great Maya Reef
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Reef Snorkeling in National Park from Cancun with Beachside Lunch

2.Reef Snorkeling in National Park from Cancun with Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,781 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $44

Travel from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Puerto Morelos for about an hour of guided snorkeling on the Great Maya Reef. Guides such as Carlos and Francisco help beginners spot turtles, rays, barracuda, and fish, followed by tacos at Boquinete, free time, and an optional tequila tasting.

“Excellent activity, well coordinated. Pick up at hotel on time toPuerto Morelos, keeps it townish aspect. Very professional guide, captan and team. Pleasent snorkeling in shallow reef with time to enjoy. Later tekila tasting, and a very nice snack/lunck of tacos in a cozy restaurant by the beach.”

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Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour - Snorkeling among fish, crabs, and groupers
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Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

3.Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 906 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Paddle from Funchal harbor with a Spanish, English, or Portuguese-speaking guide toward Garajau Nature Reserve. After roughly 40 minutes on the water, stop at a pebble beach near Lazareto, then snorkel among Madeira’s fish and crabs. Guides such as Marco, Hugo, Luis, and Flora adapt instruction to different skill levels.

“It was fun! Marco was a friendly and knowledgable guide. Even though the water was a bit rough and we flipped once I still had great time. But probably it won’t suit people with limited physical abilities”

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Ang Thong: Marine Park Full-Day Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour - Koh Tai Plao, where kayaking gets interesting
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Ang Thong: Marine Park Full-Day Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

4.Ang Thong: Marine Park Full-Day Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 768 reviews · from $68

Travel by boat from Koh Samui to Ang Thong Marine Park with an English, German, or Thai-speaking guide. Kayak through caves and tunnels, visit the Emerald Lake, snorkel, swim, and choose between hiking, kayaking, or beach time at Koh Wua Talap. Breakfast, buffet lunch, drinks, gear, transfers, and park fees are included.

“loved the whole experience. collected on time the guides were great. we all love seeing the beautiful island good explanations about it all kayaking, snorkeling swimming in sea all had magical time highly recommended”

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Koh Samui: Angthong Marine Park Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat - The 50-minute ride to Koh Wao
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Koh Samui: Angthong Marine Park Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat

5.Angthong Marine Park Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 658 reviews · 7h 30m · from $73

Spend about 7.5 hours exploring Angthong Marine Park from Koh Samui by speedboat. You’ll snorkel at Koh Wao, kayak or hike on Koh Wua Talap, eat a Thai buffet on Phaluai Island, and climb to the Emerald Lagoon viewpoint. Guides such as Thai and Sunshine are known for friendly service and taking photos.

“Friendly and fun staff. Breakfast was very basic (toast and juice), but lunch was delicious, it was on a small island that was in need of some TLC. Snorkelling was fantastic but was only available at one stop. All other stops had amazing hiking routes and some nice beach activities like canoeing. You’ll certainly lose a few kgs hiking up their steep trails. All in all, it was a great trip and comes highly recommended. If I was to make a recommendation, it would be to add more snorkelling locations to the itinerary.”

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National Park Snorkeling Excursion - Stop one: your first hour in the water
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National Park Snorkeling Excursion

6.National Park Snorkeling Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · from $90Top rated

Join Ocean Surfari’s Reef Surfari for a 3.5-hour morning cruise from Red Hook, with pickup options in St. Thomas or Cruz Bay. Captain CJ, Darian, John, Andy, Ren, or Brian may lead the trip. You’ll visit two changing snorkel sites around St. John, use provided gear, and enjoy snacks, soft drinks, and an open bar after swimming.

“It was my first time snorkeling The encouragement received from Darien and CJ was wonderful. John was great at pointing out different things in the water like the turtle, squid and an octopus. I really enjoyed the experience.”

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Mallorca: Snorkeling in a Beautiful Nature Reserve - Getting to the right meeting point in Mallorca
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Mallorca: Snorkeling in a Beautiful Nature Reserve

7.Snorkeling in a Beautiful Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 493 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

Explore Mallorca’s clear Mediterranean waters in a small group of up to eight. Guides including Marvin, Karim, and Jessica provide equipment, wetsuits, safety help, and patient instruction. Expect fish, rock formations, and perhaps rays or stingrays in a protected nature reserve.

“Nice experience in a special reserve with very nice people!”

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Jeep Tour Arikok National Park and Snorkeling at Baby Beach - Pastechi before the park
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Jeep Tour Arikok National Park and Snorkeling at Baby Beach

8.Jeep Tour Arikok National Park and Snorkeling at Baby Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · from $145

Spend about seven hours with EZ Raider Aruba Tours exploring Arikok National Park by small-group jeep. Start with pastechi, visit Conchi Natural Pool, Dos Playa, Fontein Cave, and Quadirikiri Cave, then eat a small local lunch and snorkel at Baby Beach. Rocky, Kurt, Andrew, Dre, or Sean may guide your group.

“We had a great day exploring Arikok National Park and Baby Beach with Rocky! Since the tour started early, we made it to the Natural Pool before other groups arrived, so we had it all to ourselves. Rocky knows the area well and had a lot of history to share with us.”

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Klein Bonaire Marine Park Snorkeling Excursion - Why the small group changes the experience
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Klein Bonaire Marine Park Snorkeling Excursion

9.Klein Bonaire Marine Park Snorkeling Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · from $75

Sail from Kralendijk to two Klein Bonaire reef sites with a small group of no more than 10. Guides such as Helmer, Bart, Guus, Kelvin, and Melissa explain the fish and coral, often entering the water to point out turtles and other sea life. Gear, flotation aids, snacks, drinks, and port or hotel pickup are included.

“We had an absolutely incredible time. The guides were helpful, kind and the instructions were clear and easy to follow. They made sure we saw incredible fish and coral. It was my first time snorkeling and I'm glad I did it here! I'd recommend this to anyone, novice or expert.”

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Uncharted Marine Reserve Cave, Snorkel & Cliff Jumping Kayak Tour - Cala Tango and the choice to jump
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Uncharted Marine Reserve Cave, Snorkel & Cliff Jumping Kayak Tour

10.Uncharted Marine Reserve Cave, Snorkel & Cliff Jumping Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 251 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Paddle along the Costa Blanca with multilingual guides such as Tom, Arturo, Jorn, and Levi. You’ll visit a sea cave, snorkel in the San Antonio Marine Reserve, and stop at Cala Tango for optional cliff jumps from different heights. The 2.5-hour outing suits active families and friends, but expect steady paddling and limited snorkel time if the schedule runs tight.

“Was super well organized, a very doable tour, beautiful spots for paddling/snorkeling and super nice guides. We really enjoyed it!Auto-translated”

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Aruba National Park Tour with Natural Pool & Baby Beach Snorkel - Arikok National Park gives you Aruba’s rougher side
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Aruba National Park Tour with Natural Pool & Baby Beach Snorkel

11.Aruba National Park Tour with Natural Pool & Baby Beach Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · from $95

Spend five hours exploring Aruba with Cross Aruba Tours in a small open-air safari truck. Visit Arikok National Park, Conchi Natural Pool, Fontein Cave, and Baby Beach, with guides such as Jesvin, Oscar, and Randy sharing island history along the way. Water, snacks, park fees, hotel pickup, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Don't miss the national park. Open air vehicle a must. Caves were fascinating. Baby Beach swim a perfect ending.”

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Snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley - Hol Chan Marine Reserve: the stronger stop for variety
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Snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley

12.Snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80

From Ridge and Reef Adventures in San Pedro, you’ll ride 15 to 25 minutes to Hol Chan Marine Reserve, then continue to Shark Ray Alley. Guides including Kyle, Jordan, Abraham, Andre, Marvin, and Nick help beginners and experienced snorkelers spot turtles, rays, nurse sharks, coral, and colorful fish. The trip costs $80 and usually runs at 8:30am or 1:30pm.

“This was such a great snorkeling experience. Our guides were Kyle and Jordan. We saw a beautiful coral, manatee, sea turtle, stingray, lobsters, schools of fish etc. at the Hol Chan location. We then went to see the sharks. They are phenomenal guides. Kyle took our group out and he was extremely helpful and patient. We had 2 first time snorkelers and about an hour in I got a champ and he helped get me back to the boat safely. We will definitely book with them again. My nephew proposed to his girlfriend later in the day and this was their first international trip. They said their favorite part was…”

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Menorca: Kayak and Marine Reserve Snorkeling Adventure - Paddling beneath La Mola de Fornells
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Menorca: Kayak and Marine Reserve Snorkeling Adventure

13.Kayak and Marine Reserve Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · from $46

Meet your Spanish or English-speaking guide in Fornells for a three-hour kayak trip along La Mola de Fornells. Stop at the Islet of Tirant marine reserve for snorkeling, then swim and enjoy a cold drink at quiet s’Arenelet beach. No experience is needed, but the route does require steady paddling.

“Everything was perfect. The guide was super kind and it was a pleasure to spend the afternoon with him (Not sure but I think he’s « Alvaro »). Unfortunately we didn’t have the chance to see a lot of fish due to last storm I guess. Thanks for these memories !!”

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Bayahibe: National Park Jungle Walk & Snorkeling in Cenotes - The jungle walk: short, hot, and worth preparing for
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Bayahibe: National Park Jungle Walk & Snorkeling in Cenotes

14.Bayahibe: National Park Jungle Walk & Snorkeling in Cenotes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 171 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Travel from Bayahibe into Cotubanama National Park with Gaëlle and Julien, then follow a jungle trail to Chicho Cave. After a safety briefing, use provided torches to snorkel in clear 25°C spring water beneath stalactites and stalagmites. Small groups, hotel pickup in Dominicus, and a light aperitif are included.

“Had a great time! Was a nice experience hiking in the DR and then swimming in the cave!”

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Santa Ponsa: Snorkeling Tour in a Marine Reserve - A short boat ride with a useful advantage
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Santa Ponsa: Snorkeling Tour in a Marine Reserve

15.Santa Ponsa: Snorkeling Tour in a Marine Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

From Santa Ponsa, take a short boat ride to the Las Malgrats Marine Reserve for guided snorkeling among fish, octopus, starfish, rocky reefs, and possible cave swims. Equipment, neoprene suits, water, showers, and changing rooms are included. The trip suits swimmers aged 8 and older, with pickup available from nearby resorts.

“Really great fun, a lot of swimming at the first stop so can be quite tiring”

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