Snorkeling Community Posts

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Any Good Snorkeling in Exuma Bahamas?

By Stan I was wondering if there are any really good snorkeling spots in Exuma Bahamas. I’ve been to Anse Chastanet in St. Lucia, Glover’s Atoll in Belize and Klein Bonaire, amongst other places, and … Read more

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Nusa Dua Beach Bali Snorkeling Resort?

By John Mertz We will be in Bali Indonesia in March, 2023. We are considering the Nusa Dua Beach area and are looking for a hotel on the beach that has good snorkeling. Any suggestions? … Read more

Wakatobi Snorkeling Trip Report, September 2022

By Greg Runningbird We just got back and wanted to share our Wakatobi snorkeling trip report from September 2022. Background: we are a group of six beginner and intermediate older snorkelers with recent experience snorkeling … Read more

Snorkeling in Corsica, Summer 2021

By Nik Here is a quick report about snorkeling in Corsica in the summer of 2021. Me and my best friend went on a short holiday there, which didn’t exclusively focus on snorkeling, we only … Read more

Snorkeling at Oblu Helengeli, Maldives – 2021

By Nik I went snorkeling at Oblu Helengeli Resort in the Maldives in March 2021. I chose this place because: It was named in several ”10 best places to snorkel in the Maldives’’ lists It’s … Read more

Seven Days of Snorkeling in Maui 2022

By David Kinzer Just returned from Maui, where we had seven days of terrific snorkeling. Our favorite snorkeling spot was Honolua Bay, where the shallow, clear water and abundance of fish felt like swimming in … Read more

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Snorkeling the Caribbean Side of Panama?

By GDW We want to go on a snorkeling trip this winter on the Caribbean side of Panama. There are all inclusive cat sailing charters in the San Blas Islands. Many islands are not inhabited. … Read more

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Amazing Papua New Guinea, but What About Snorkeling?

By Ann Cabot We want to visit Papua New Guinea (PNG) for its land features and village cultures and also want to do some snorkeling. We’ve done extensive research and there doesn’t seem to be … Read more

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Our Bonaire 2020 Snorkeling Report

By Palmetto State Man – (Greenville, NC USA)First off, thanks to Tropical Snorkeling and all the great advice and information. Day 1: Arrival and settling in Day 2: Klein Bonaire from a boatWe are not … Read more

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Get Help With Fish Identification on iNaturalist

Did you know you can get help with fish identification on iNaturalist.org? I want to encourage everyone to post your fish photos to iNaturalist.org. It’s a citizen scientist website that is affiliated with the California … Read more

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Ambergris Belize Snorkeling Trip Report January 2020

By Ellen – (Hinesburg, VT)My adult son and I just got back from snorkeling in Ambergris Belize in January 2020. Incredible trip! The reef is very healthy and most is part of a nature preserve, … Read more

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Snorkeling in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

By NikèSnorkeling in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, is good all year round. Beware that it gets ridiculously hot between May and October (45°C/113°F) and wearing a wetsuit while not in the sea makes it even … Read more

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Snorkeling Duck Key, Florida Keys?

By AnonymousWe’re headed to Duck Key in the Florida Keys in March 2020. Has anyone been snorkeling that area? Advice or opinions? Thank you. Comments Moved From Previous System Nicole & Galen – Aug 20, … Read more

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My Snorkeling Vacation to Culebra and Vieques, June 2019

By Martha – (Carrboro, NC)Recently (late June-early July 2019) I took an off-season snorkeling vacation to the islands of Culebra and Vieques off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico, also known as the Spanish Virgin … Read more