Snorkelling tours

The adventure doesn’t have to stop just because you’ve run out of land to explore…

Take your trip of a lifetime off the land and into the water with our range of snorkelling tours and holidays. From the white sandy beaches of the Whitsundays to the protected coral systems in the Galapagos Islands, you’ll never run out of oceans to explore and aquatic animals to spot. So, whether you want to catch glimpses of sea turtles as they float towards the surface around the Gili Islands in Indonesia, drift alongside tropical fish in Vanuatu or swim through limestone caves in Thailand, the magic of the world’s marine beauty is waiting – all you have to do is head for the water. 

Our snorkelling trips

Highlights

Man sitting on the edge of a boat with a snorkel on in the Galapagos Islands
Island hop around the Galapagos

Boasting 18 main islands to explore (each with its own sparkling blue water and coral-tinged reefs), the Galapagos is the perfect place to let your marine fantasies play out (game of mermaids, anyone?). Share the water with harmless whale sharks, sea turtles, brilliantly coloured starfish and majestic manta rays on a snorkelling adventure you’ll never forget. 

Aerial view of turquoise waters off the coast of Zanzibar.
Swim in the clear waters of Zanzibar

The white sands and sparkling blue seas await you in northern Zanzibar, where curious sea green turtles and playful bottlenose dolphins roam the waters. But that’s not all. Slap on your snorkel and treat your eyes to the sight of tropical fish, including powder blue tangs, anthias and lionfish, as they flit over colourful coral and through twisted reef systems.

The diverse marine life in Sabah off the coast of Borneo
Snorkel around Manukan Island

See tons of marine animals on an unforgettable snorkelling trip around Manukan Island in Borneo. Let the secrets of the South China Sea unfold beneath you as you swim through the turquoise water of this paradise-like region and be mesmerised by the aquatic species you meet along the way. 

The picturesque scenery of El Nido Bay in the Philippines
See tropical fish in the Philippines

Speckled goby, picturesque dragonet and long-spine ponyfish are only some of the native tropical fish species you’ll see on your snorkelling adventures around El Nido Island in the Philippines. Pass by jagged limestone coves above the surface and marvel at the eye-catching coral systems these endemic fish live in when you dip below the waves.  

A group of travellers standing on a beach, smiling and waving at the camera.
Learn about coral on the Ningaloo Reef

There are only a few things that make a snorkelling trip to Ningaloo reef in Western Australia better, and speeding out into the middle of the azure water in a glass-bottomed boat is definitely one of them. Not only can you hype yourself up for the fascinating fish you’ll get to swim with as you see them whizzing beneath you, but you can also spend the journey learning about the 250 species of coral the marine life inhabits. 

Woman swimming in the water off Cuba.
Hit the beach in Cuba

Tropical beaches just don’t get any more beautiful than the secluded Caleta Buena in Cuba. Whether you want to spend your time relaxing on the pure, white sand or head out into the water with a snorkel and a sense of adventure, this Caribbean gem promises unforgettable scenery that’ll be imprinted in your mind long after you’ve caught your flight home.

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Classic Borneo

Alec · Traveled August 2024
Classic Borneo was an excellent trip. A great balance of learning about the people and wildlife of Sabah.
Review submitted 26 Aug 2024

Best of Galapagos

Sarah · Traveled August 2024
This trip was amazing! After travelling for nearly a year this is a highlight! We learnt so much about wildlife (land and marine), the different projects going on in the Galapagos & the people who live here! Our guide Katty was fantastic - so knowledgeable, passionate & friendly! Can’t fault this trip at all! We loved it!
Review submitted 26 Aug 2024

Best of Galapagos

Rebecca · Traveled August 2024
I loved this trip, our guide Katty was excellent. The activities really enhanced our experience of the Galapagos. All in all trip of a lifetime.
Review submitted 26 Aug 2024

Classic Borneo

Suzy · Traveled August 2024
Classic Borneo, the right mix of culture, nature and wildlife. Aldrin our leader was Awesome! Blessed to have seen the Borneo 5 with a great small group, an experience to remember. (Prepare for the humidity!) Beautiful country!
Review submitted 28 Aug 2024

Classic Borneo

Marion · Traveled August 2024
This trip was just perfect. City, jungle, mountain and beach, everything on one trip!
Review submitted 22 Aug 2024

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