Community members share their snorkeling trip reports, suggestions, questions, and answers.
By Steve – (Brisbane, Australia)I am looking for some Cook Islands snorkeling information. I am soon to embark on a journey from Australia to the Cook Islands for two weeks with friends who are SCUBA … Read more
By Debbieo – (Atlanta, GA)I need some help with planning my Roatan snorkeling trip. We will be there from April 6 through part of May; plenty of time to explore. Oh how I wish there … Read more
By Richard – (Limburg, Belgium)My youngest son (28) who regularly goes on leave, has since his youth gotten a face skin rash from snorkeling in saltwater. Every time he uses a mask or swimming goggles, … Read more
By AnonymousHere are some suggestions for snorkeling the Channel Islands in California. Years ago, (in a former lifetime) I used to operate a charter boat out of San Diego and came this far north. Although … Read more
by Cary Bennett – (Roswell, GA)We took a trip out on a dive boat today to “Turtles Canyon” on Oahu. Turns out, it’s the reef area almost directly out from the beach area in front … Read more
By Mike Wright – (Los Angeles)Here’s my Curacao snorkeling trip report from our trip in 2012. Loved it. Now I will say it’s probably not for everyone, but if you are looking to do some … Read more
By Cary Bennett – (Roswell, GA)This was a snorkeling trip on the Spanish Lagoon in Aruba aboard a really pretty and comfortable sailboat called Tranquilo. The tour is a five hour sailing and snorkel trip … Read more
By Cary Bennett – (Roswell, GA)Well, this was a huge first for us! We took a guided night snorkel at Mangel Halto with Stuart, a guide for Aruba Bob. I’m not sure about Gary, but, … Read more
By Cary Bennett – (Roswell, GA)We decided that snorkeling Hanauma Bay on Oahu would fit the bill because we needed to go somewhere today that was close by so that we could make an early … Read more
By Mark Ferguson – (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)We are concerned about any potential dangers while snorkeling on Maui, such as sharks, urchins, poisonous fish, or invertebrates, etc. Are you aware of any? My wife and I … Read more
By Rick – (Olympia Washington)Do you think they will ever open snorkeling access to Ahihi-Kinau Reserve on Maui? Aquarium and Fishbowl were among the best. I understand the damage that people can inflict to the … Read more
By Cary Bennett – (Roswell, GA)Is there a high jellyfish season in the Florida Keys? I have a snorkeling trip planned for the Middle Keys for late September and thought we were all set, until … Read more
By Kristen & Keith – (California)We just got back from our Maui trip and the Maui Snorkeling Guide eBook we purchased from you was extremely helpful! Such a detailed guide… the best parking locations, where … Read more
By Marie – (New York)I was with friends in the Florida Keys who asked me to try snorkeling off their boat with them, it was my first time. They made sure my mask was fitted … Read more
By Tom & Jan Turner – (Jamestown, PA)We were able to make our annual snorkeling trip to Grand Cayman a little early this year. Arrived hungry at 2:30 PM, and went to Sharkbites (Hammerheads) for … Read more
By Colby & Tonya – (Oregon)Do you have any thoughts on Snorkel Bob’s gear, specifically the adult set? We will be going to Maui for the first time in June 2012. We are contemplating purchasing … Read more
By Jim – (Dryden, NY)Do you know where to go fresh water snorkeling in Florida? I hope to be there next month but will probably not make it to the Keys. I will be in … Read more
One Night With Mantas, Big Island Hawaii By Gary – (Los Angeles, CA) Our experience snorkeling at night with mantas on the Big Island was a little different from the other posts on this page … Read more
By Bruce – (Sacramento, CA)I was wondering, are Molokini and Lanai snorkeling boat trips worth it on Maui? I have your eBook, and it seems that there are lots of sites to snorkel on Maui … Read more
By Violet – (California)I originally come from the Monterey Bay area, in central California. Out of curiosity I read your section on snorkeling in California. I have been snorkeling several times in Monterey. On a … Read more