Group of snorkelers swimming, with words over, "Tropical Snorkeling Community Post"

Snorkeling in Culebra Puerto Rico March 2025

By Craig and Tia Dori We wanted to share our experience snorkeling in Culebra Puerto Rico in March 2025. We found the snorkeling there to be a big disappointment, with bleached and dead coral reefs, … Read more

Our 2024 Snorkeling Adventure in Indonesia

By Tom My wife and I spent six weeks on a roll-your-own snorkeling adventure in Indonesia from October to December 2024. We had many great days in the water, often snorkeling three or more times a … Read more

Family Snorkeling With Dolphins Near El Gouna Egypt

By Marina Mekhail I wanted to share my family snorkeling adventure at Dolphin House near El Gouna, Egypt. We spent an unforgettable day in the Red Sea. One sunny spring morning in Hurghada, my wife, … Read more

Snorkeling Matamanoa Island Resort Fiji

By Mindy McEndarfer I wanted to share some pictures I took while snorkeling Matamanoa Island Resort in Fiji. We stayed there for a week in March 2025. So far, it is the best snorkeling we … Read more

Maintenance Questions for My Olympus TG-5

By Ross I have some maintenance questions for my Olympus TG-5 camera. I bought it used a few years ago, prior to a trip to St. John. I skipped doing the seal job at the … Read more

Group of snorkelers swimming, with words over, "Tropical Snorkeling Community Post"

Bonaire Snorkeling Trip Report March 2025

By Ben Samson I wanted to share my Bonaire snorkeling trip report from a March 2025 visit. After snorkeling in many places throughout the Caribbean and Hawaii (St John and St Croix USVI, Glover’s Reef … Read more

Group of snorkelers swimming, with words over, "Tropical Snorkeling Community Post"

Olympus TG-5 and 6 Focus Problem

By Ray Ruthven Can anyone help me with my Olympus TG-5 and 6 focus problem? I have used Olympus TG-5 and 6 for snorkeling pictures for some time and have been pleased with the results. … Read more

My Adventures Snorkeling in Yap Micronesia 2024

By James I wanted to share my adventures snorkeling in Yap Micronesia. I’m an avid island and snorkeling fan from China. I started to love snorkeling about 10 years ago, and then explored some different … Read more

Group of snorkelers swimming, with words over, "Tropical Snorkeling Community Post"

Curacao Snorkeling Gems – A Trip Report

By David Thompson I wanted to share my Curacao snorkeling gems. We went there in January 2025 for a week-long trip. Snorkeling Sunscape’s House Reef We stayed at Sunscape and it turned out to be … Read more

Shore Snorkeling at John D MacArthur State Park

By Martha Lee I want to share my experience with shore snorkeling at John D MacArthur State Park. This was not my favorite snorkeling area in South Florida, but I have been asked about my … Read more

Group of snorkelers swimming, with words over, "Tropical Snorkeling Community Post"

Night Snorkeling Report From Phil Foster Park

By Martha Lee Here is my night snorkeling report from Phil Foster Park. The park is at Blue Heron Bridge in Palm Beach County Florida. I am an experienced snorkeler who had been wanting to … Read more

Group of snorkelers swimming, with words over, "Tropical Snorkeling Community Post"

Any Good Snorkeling in Kas Turkey?

By Valerie Is there any good snorkeling in Kas Turkey (Kaş, Türkiye)? It is on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in Southeast Europe. We’ve got some time there in May 2025. We are keen … Read more

Ellaidhoo Has an Amazing Maldives House Reef

By Meredith Duran I wanted to share that Ellaidhoo has an amazing Maldives house reef, as the snorkeling has been outstanding both times we have been. Ellaidhoo is in North Ari Atoll and is able … Read more

Group of snorkelers swimming, with words over, "Tropical Snorkeling Community Post"

Best French Polynesia Snorkeling Islands?

By Sylvia Heerens What are the best French Polynesia snorkeling islands? We are four friends who, after a Marquesas cruise in May 2025, would like to add two islands with three days of snorkeling each. … Read more

Group of snorkelers swimming, with words over, "Tropical Snorkeling Community Post"

Is There Good Snorkeling in Southern Sri Lanka?

By Kathleen Rapp Does anyone know if there is good snorkeling in Southern Sri Lanka? We’re heading there in December 2025 and are looking for honest information on snorkeling south of Colombo. Places such as … Read more

The Curious Case of the Fish Out of Water

By Gary Backhouse Judy and I recently completed the excellent Alor, Komodo and Raja Ampat trip to Indonesia. The last leg of our journey was a stay in Raja Ampat at Papua Explorers Lodge, where … Read more

Group of snorkelers swimming, with words over, "Tropical Snorkeling Community Post"

Has Anyone Tried a Dive Buddy Swimband for Snorkeling?

By Martha Lee Has anyone tried a Dive Buddy Swimband for snorkeling? It is a headband, helpful for controlling hair while in the water. I have straight, slick hair, longer than Nicole’s. A number of … Read more