Where to Snorkel in New Zealand?
By Kim R – (Washington DC)I wonder if anyone can tell me where to snorkel in New Zealand. I’m looking for easy-to-access places. I’m as sleek as a seal in the water, and as ungainly … Read more
Snorkeling Community Posts
Community members share their snorkeling trip reports, suggestions, questions, and answers.
Snorkeling in Puget Sound, Washington?
By Ken – (Seattle)Does anyone know of any spots for good snorkeling in Puget Sound, Washington? Also, we would appreciate recommendations for what kind of wetsuit to use. Thanks. Comments Moved From Previous System Nicole … Read more
Has Anyone Snorkeled in Cebu Philippines?
By Susan – (Osprey, FL USA)I am looking for some advice and guidance on snorkeling in Cebu, Philippines. We are headed there to snorkel for one week as part of a larger trip. It has … Read more
Where to Snorkel in Costa Rica?
by RR – (Richmond, Virginia)We are wondering where to snorkel in Costa Rica. Our family will be going there in August. I have read mixed reviews about snorkeling there. Is it better on the Pacific … Read more
Had a Great Time Snorkeling Curacao, December 2016
By Ellen – (Vermont)I wanted to share a story about our great time snorkeling in Curacao in December, 2016. Tugboat was the best spot on the island. I would skip the wreck and spend all … Read more
Snorkeling Destinations in Europe?
By Anyck and MitchHas anyone gone on a snorkeling vacation in Europe? My boyfriend and I would be happy to go anywhere in Europe, our only concern is that it’s not too expensive to stay. … Read more
How Do I Spot an Octopus?
By Liz – (Fairhaven, MA)I’ll be traveling to St. John, USVI in mid-January and would love to see an octopus. Any advice on how to spot an octopus, like where and how to look? Thanks! … Read more
Raja Ampat and Banda Sea Indonesia Snorkeling Liveaboard Trip Report
by Tom and Jan Turner – (Jamestown, PA)As we hung out on deck the day that we boarded, we had a Blue Whale cruise by. Great start to a great trip. There were 16 passengers … Read more
Snorkeling Spots in Utila, Honduras?
By debbieo – (Dothan, Alabama)We will be spending three weeks snorkeling in Utila, Honduras. This will be a new Bay Islands adventure for us. We will try to explore every nook and cranny of snorkeling … Read more
Retiring in a Snorkeling Destination?
by AJ – (West Coast)I have been following this great website for years and had a question for the group regarding retiring in a snorkeling destination. I would imagine that some people who visit this … Read more
My First Time Snorkeling at Molokini Crater
I remember the first time I snorkeled in 2008; I was in Maui at the Molokini Crater and I have to say that was kinda of a crazy way to start snorkeling, I was very … Read more
Great Barrier Reef Australia Liveaboard Snorkeling Trip
By Sue Harris – (New Zealand)I recently had a week-long trip snorkeling from a liveaboard, The Reef Encounter, which is moored meters away from the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. From Cairns you take the … Read more
Is the Snorkeling Good From Nadi and Taveuni, Fiji?
By Julia – (Northern California)I have a trip planned to Fiji in 2017 with stays on the islands of Viti Levu, in the town of Nadi, and Taveuni. Does anyone have experience with snorkeling these … Read more
Has Anyone Snorkeled in the Philippines?
By Billye Timbes – (Portland, OR, USA)Has anyone snorkeled in the Philippines? What are the best places for snorkeling from the beach? What are the best boat snorkel trips? Thanks for any info you can … Read more
Has Anyone Snorkeled Anguilla?
By JudyWe are wondering if anyone has snorkeled Anguilla? We are including this island as one of many to visit. It would be great to hear any snorkeling experiences. Thanks. Comments Moved From Previous System … Read more
Snorkeling From Ambergris Caye, Belize 2016 Trip Report
By Gerry We spent a week snorkeling from Ambergris Caye, Belize in August 2016 and here is my trip report. On the first night, we did a night snorkel around the dock at Ramon’s Village … Read more
Best Snorkeling Sites in Bora Bora?
By Danielle – (New Jersey)We are looking for the best snorkeling sites in Bora Bora as we prepare for our trip there in October 2016. We are starting to research different snorkeling spots, but wanted … Read more
Good Spots for Snorkeling in Thailand?
By Mary Lou – (Southern California)Where are the good spots for snorkeling in Thailand? I am going there from the last week in October until November 14, 2016. I will be traveling all over the … Read more
UV Swim Clothing Instead of Sunscreen for Snorkeling
by Karen G – (Temecula, CA)As a very fair red head and not always able to sunscreen every part of everywhere needed to fully protect myself, I have turned to UV swim clothing as the … Read more
Southern Caribbean Snorkeling Cruise Report, April 2016
By Tom and Jan Turner – (Jamestown, PA)I wanted to share my trip report about our southern Caribbean snorkeling cruise in April 2016. To begin with, my wife and I are more of the “stay … Read more