15 Snorkelling Trips Worth Flying For

1.Punta Cana Booze Cruise, Snorkeling, Sand-Bar with Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,037 reviews · from $69Our pick

Punta Cana booze cruise review covering snorkeling, natural pool, drinks, transport, music, costs, safety, and who should book this party boat.

“We booked this excursion as part of our honeymoon, hoping for a lively and memorable experience—and while the booze cruise itself had great energy, the overall logistics and planning left a lot to be desired. Let’s start with the positives: The music was amazing, the DJ and entertainment crew kept the energy high, and the floating raft and waterslide were a highlight. Stopping at the sandbar to hang out in the water was also a fun touch. Now for the downsides: The transportation to and from the boat was uncomfortable and chaotic. It was nearly a 45-minute car ride in a small, cramped van. On the return trip, the driver…”

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2.Nha Trang: Coral Reef Snorkeling and Floating Bar Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 555 reviews · 390 minutes - 8 hours · from $30

Review of Nha Trang’s $30 coral reef cruise, floating bar, seafood lunch, water slide, live music, and island stops.

“Super guide with a super crew, they really know how to have fun!”

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3.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : Sailing, Snorkeling & Floating Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $327Top rated

Review of Bora Bora’s luxury catamaran cruise, with sailing, reef snorkeling, a floating bar, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.

“Best snorkeling ever with a broad variety of fish and probably in the hundreds as far as quantity. Great hosts and the boat is extremely comfortable with options for sun and shade. Great experience!”

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4.Coral Reef Snorkeling and Floating Bar Party from Nha Trang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $29Best value

Review of Nha Trang’s $29.68 coral snorkeling and floating bar tour, with island stops, seafood lunch, live music, cocktails, and water slides.

“It was so much fun, the crew were awesome, the vibe was great and the food was delicious! Can't recomment enough.”

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5.Snorkeling Tour with meals and BBQs – Cocktail – Sunset⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 7 hours · from $54

Small-group Koh Tao snorkeling with four Thai dishes, BBQ, cocktails, turtles, reef sharks, and sunset views for $54.

“Best Trip ever! We saw turtles and sharks! :) Would recommend booking this tour rather than booking with a big company! we were only four people and it was like a private tour! The guide is amazing, he was taking pics and videos and he shows you the best spots far away from the other tourists. We would book it again, again and again! Thank you so much! 🩷”

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6.Cartagena: 5 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch, Snorkeling, & Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 39 reviews · 11h 30m · from $159

Review of Cartagena’s 5-island boat tour with lunch, snorkeling, beach stops, plankton, transport, costs, and practical booking advice.

“A little confusing with the added plankton activity; I should’ve known better that the bus would make me arrive late back to Cartagena for my flight. I would’ve liked a little more explanation in English but the guide mostly spoke Spanish once the rest of the English speakers left”

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7.Private FullDay Stingray City, Snorkeling, Kaibo Bar & Grill and Starfish Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews

Review of Grand Cayman’s private Stingray City, snorkeling, Kaibo Bar and Starfish Beach tour, with pricing, stops, tips, and family advice.

“Alex was fantastic captain. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Felt very safe as he is obviously a very experienced and capable seaman. Just a fantastic family experience”

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8.Nha Trang: Coral Reef Snorkeling, Mud Bath & Floating Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · from $39

Snorkel Nha Trang’s coral reef, enjoy a floating bar and seafood lunch, then relax in Hon Tam’s mud baths on this lively half-day tour.

“Brilliant day. Highly recommend. Was a lot of fun from start to finish. The crew really look after you.”

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9.Catamaran Snorkeling to El Cielo and The Money Bar Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Review of Cozumel’s El Cielo catamaran snorkel tour, with Palancar Reef, drinks, ceviche, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Crew was very attentive and the water was beautiful. Snacks on the sandbar off a surfboard. Great few hours on the water.”

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10.3.5hr Private Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling, DJ, Bar, Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Review of Montego Bay’s private catamaran cruise with snorkeling, DJ, drinks, snacks, and stops at Marine Park and Doctor’s Cave Beach.

“Captain CJ and his crew were AMAZING! The boat was clean, DJ, food was satisfactory, and the bartender kept the drinks flowing. I snorkeled for the first time (and I can’t even swim)! Lol would definitely recommend booking with this company”

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11.4hr Private Luxury Yacht with Snorkeling, DJ, Bar, Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews

Review of Montego Bay’s private yacht cruise with snorkeling, DJ, premium drinks, food, and a four-hour catamaran ride.

“I would definitely recommend.. an absolute amazing and fun experience! The crew is so much fun and it’s a definite must while in Montego Bay!”

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12.Sand-Bar Punta Cana Party Boat unlimited drinks, snorkeling Vibes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $54

Review of Kimbara’s Punta Cana party boat with unlimited drinks, snorkeling, a natural pool, sandbar swim, music, and water fun.

“Kimberly travel tours was fantastic! They made sure to give us an amazing tour. They took us snorkeling and we got to see the reef and lots of fish. My son's loved the slide on the boat. We also got fresh coconut water and coconut on the sand bar area. Definitely recommend!!”

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13.Catamaran Ile aux Cerfs, snorkeling + GRSE Waterfall, BBQ & Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $82

Review of Mauritius’ Ile aux Cerfs catamaran cruise with snorkeling, GRSE Waterfall, BBQ, drinks, island time, and practical booking tips.

“Super Crew, tolles Essen, reichlich Getränke. Perfekter Tag mit bombastischer Stimmung trotz Regenguss auf ile aux cerfs👍”

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14.Discover Isla Mujeres: Catamaran, Snorkeling, and “Ice Bar”

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $37

Review of Cancun’s Isla Mujeres catamaran tour with snorkeling, open bar, beach-club lunch, free time, and a frosty ice bar visit.

“When a person says no that means no, do not force something upon someone. The alcohol on the boat was a bit much, the snorkeling was very minimal and the equipment was terrible. We spent more time driving the boat and at the beach than actually enjoying the excursion. For $75us I’m not fully impressed”

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15.Luxury Floating Bar and Snorkeling at Koh Madsum

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · from $97

Review of Koh Madsum’s seven-hour floating bar and snorkeling trip from Koh Samui, including food, costs, sea activities, and practical tips.

“The food was good. The staff were friendly... the snorkeling was so depressing!!! Dead coral!we saw maybe 10 fish. Got back in boat. We ask to naps! There was nothing else to do! I'm telling you... everyone was napping! Party boat.. NOT!!!”

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