Spotted Drum Colorful Reef Curacao
On our last trip to Curacao in the Caribbean, we took this picture of a stunning young Spotted Drum. Curacao is a great snorkeling destination if you want to see these fish. We found a … Read more
Freediving Video of Whale Rock Misool
This is a short one minute video that Galen took during our sensational snorkeling trip to Misool in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, using his trusty Canon G7X. This is at a little island very close to … Read more
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
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
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
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
Snorkeling the Red Sea, Egypt – 2019 Updated Suggestions
by Michel – (Netherlands) I have written two other stories about snorkeling in the Red Sea, Egypt on this site. I wanted to share my updated suggestions from my trip in September 2019. Please note … Read more
Split Shot Snorkeling Photography with Olympus TG5 or TG6?
By Amanda – (Australia)I want to try split shot snorkeling photography with my Olympus TG5 camera in a PT-058 housing. Can anyone advise? Will my TG5 be able to take pictures half in and half … Read more
Keep Long Hair From Drying Out on an Extended Snorkel Trip?
By Janet – (Long Island, NY)I have long hair and do not want it to get dry or brittle from repeated exposure to salt water. I am going on a two week snorkel trip to … Read more
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
St John, USVI Snorkeling Trip Report: Post 2017 Hurricanes
By Perry – (Decatur, GA)There has been a fair amount of discussion on this website about the state of the snorkeling in St John, USVI post 2017 hurricanes Irma and Maria. I have just returned … Read more
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
Our Week of Snorkeling in Aruba, July 2019
By Chris – (Dallas, Texas)We were a group of four (myself, wife, son, and his best friend) that just completed our week of snorkeling all throughout Aruba in July 2019. While it does not have … Read more
Melbourne Australia Snorkeling – Seadragons
by NikèIf you ever find yourself in Melbourne, Australia, there is beautiful snorkeling to be done. Anyone who has watched Blue Planet II might remember the absolutely stunning seadragons. Well, you’re practically guaranteed to see … Read more
Absolute Beginners
by Mick and Vanda Groom – (United Kingdom)We are absolute beginners at snorkeling and we just came back from a cruise in the Caribbean and wanted to share our snorkeling adventures. We visited Eden Rock … Read more
Snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, Australia – April 2019
By David K – (Wisconsin)My wife, 18 year-old daughter, and I just returned from an 11 day trip to Cairns, Australia, the “gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.” We snorkeled in two locations: Fitzroy Island … Read more
Need Identification for This Fish in Indonesia
By JudithCould someone help figure out an identification for this fish? I saw it in Indonesia and it reminded me of an angelfish. Thank you. Comments Moved From Previous System Nicole & Galen – Apr … Read more
Our Experience Snorkeling in Niue, South Pacific
By James Ratzloff – (Wheat Ridge, Colorado, USA)I wanted to share my experience snorkeling in Niue in the South Pacific. I expected the snorkeling would be good there because of the clear sea water. It … Read more
Amazing Snorkeling at Mabul Island Borneo
By Liz – (Toronto, Canada)I’m a fairly new snorkeler, only doing it for little over a year now but I LOVE IT! My hubby is a very experienced scuba diver but I’m just not into … Read more
Snorkeling Higgs Beach – Key West, Florida
By Jim Westphalen (Shelburne, VT)I wanted to share my experience with snorkeling Higgs Beach in Key West, Florida. We had a snorkeling trip booked two days in a row to go out to Looe Key … Read more