Best Wildlife Snorkelling Trips Worldwide — Our Top 8

1.Los Cristianos: Kayaking and Snorkeling with Marine Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 210 reviews · 2 hours · from $53Our pick

Paddle from Rays Bay in Los Cristianos toward Palm-Mar with a professional guide, then stop for about 30 minutes of snorkeling. Guides including Val, Chris, Andrew, and Matias have helped guests of different ages and abilities. Dolphins and turtles are possible, but sightings depend on nature.

“Super fun, we have saw a seaturtle. The guide was relaxed and Nice. We laughed a lot.”

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2.Private Snorkeling and Wildlife on The Adventure Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $725 per boat (seats 6)Top rated

Join The Adventure Boat for a private two-hour trip from Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. Captain Chris, Josh, Ryan, Adam, or Tim may guide your group along Oahu’s south shore for snorkeling, wildlife watching, and fast scenic boat rides. Snorkel gear is included, and the boat returns to the harbor.

“Amazing day on the water. Thank you!!! Fun and professional hosts who know the secrets of the island”

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3.Deluxe Waikiki Snorkel and Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 2h 30m · from $89

Meet Living Ocean Tours at Pier B for a 150-minute cruise from Kewalo Basin toward Diamond Head, followed by snorkeling near Waikiki. You get gear, an instructor, soft drinks, water, a 20-foot slide, and a water trampoline. Turtles, dolphins, and seasonal humpback whales may appear.

“sortie très agréable. équipe au top un peu court à mon goût ... quelques jolis poissons (appatés)...tortues pratiquement invisibles ...fonds marins pas extraordinaires ( lagon de Nouvelle Calédonie est extraordinaire par rapport)”

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4.Rockingham: 3 Island Wildlife Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 47 reviews · 3h 30m · from $176

From the Penguin Island Visitor Center, cruise the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park with guides such as Grace, Georgia, John, and Courtney. Snorkel near Penguin, Seal, and Bird Islands, look for dolphins and sea lions, watch nesting birds, and enjoy a meat, cheese, fruit, salad, and bread lunch onboard.

“From start to finish the trip was amazing, the girls were so helpful and informative highly recommended! 5 stars”

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5.Snorkeling Open Ocean Wildlife Safari in Los Cabos with Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Start at 8:00 a.m. with Baja Vikings Ecoventures and a small group of up to 10. Ride by speedboat past the Arch, Lovers Beach, Lands End, and the sea lion colony, then search open water for rays, dolphins, whales, turtles, and other wildlife. Guides provide gear, snacks, drinks, and photos.

“What a fantastic experience! We saw and snorkeled out in the open ocean with several types of wild dolphins, which was absolutely magical! They took the Go Pro and filmed it, so all we had to do was enjoy. We had plenty of time to enjoy them, and then we went to Chileno Bay for more snorkeling, this time in the reef. We saw all kinds of fish and even a turtle. The guides were amazing and very knowledgeable. The footage is amazing! If you are going to snorkel, do this trip! It is clearly the best one out there!”

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6.Kawaihae Luxury Snorkel Cruise & Wildlife Watch with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $205

Join Hawaii Nautical aboard the fast powerboat Kohola for a three-hour cruise from Kawaihae. Your crew may include Captain Brian, Captain Brooke, Gail, or Indica, with guided wildlife viewing, assisted snorkeling, lunch, snacks, and drinks. Expect a small group, warm water, reef fish, and plenty of sea spray.

“Captain Brian and Gail were amazing. Great attention to detail, land they found the one thing I wanted to see - a sea turtle. They are safe, the boat was clean and well maintained, and the equipment was excellent. Thanks so much for an excellent adventure - it really did feel luxurious at a fair price. Also - thanks for the restaurant recommendation, we loved it”

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7.Tropical Reef & Wildlife Boat Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $230

Cruise from Hilo Bay on a 35-foot yacht with a small group of no more than six. Your guide, including crew members such as Trevor or Isiah, leads you to reef structures, coves, and sand patches where you may see tropical fish, eels, dolphins, turtles, rays, or manta rays. Gear, snacks, juice, and harbor transport are included.

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8.Terceira Island: Snorkeling Wildlife | Protected Areas

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Meet OceanEmotion at its red-covered office for a two-hour snorkeling trip in Terceira’s protected waters. Your guide, including Iara on some departures, provides equipment and a safety briefing before taking you to calm coastal sites. Expect fish, rock formations, and possible changes of location if weather or jellyfish affect conditions.

“Iara the Guide was very friendly, helpful and know a lot of things!”

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