THE CARIBBEAN · SNORKELING

The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in the Caribbean

127 tours  ·  from $36 a head

A snorkel trip is only as good as where the skipper drops anchor. These 15 compare the reef sites, the turtle grounds and the wreck stops on price, group size and how long you actually spend in the water.

San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos - Walking into the Caribbean
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San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos

1.San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,947 reviews · from $42Our pick

Walk into the warm water at Escambrón Beach for a 1 to 1.5-hour guided snorkel with a professional diver. You’ll get instruction, gear, a life vest, and a GoPro video. Guides such as Lily, Jill, Rey, and Kenzie have been praised for helping beginners and finding turtles, though weather and currents can change the route.

“This was a great experience!! We had Jill, I believe. She was lovely. So when you get there you check in and then you're asked to give info about your swimming capacity. I was put in a group of four who were all comfortable swimmers but there were groups with less comfortable swimmers too. I really appreciated that it was a small group format. Then you get your fins and mask and then get in the water. The water was beautiful. We ended up seeing two turtles! I recommend going in the morning if you can, as I have heard the water is calmer. The beach is also less crowded.…”

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Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten - Tintamarre Island: turtles, stingrays, and open water
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Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten

2.Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,336 reviews · from $139

Spend about six hours with Captain Bob’s crew exploring both Dutch and French St. Maarten. Brett and Dylan may guide you to Tintamarre, Pinel Island, Creole Rock, Mullet Bay, and Maho Beach. Lunch, drinks, snacks, snorkeling gear, and flotation devices are included, with a small group capped at 22.

“Amazing excursion with very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Highly recommend. This is a speedboat tour on the ocean so be prepared for bumpy conditions and lots of swimming and sun.”

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4hour Group Half Day Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay - What the reef stop offers
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4hour Group Half Day Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay

3.4hour Group Half Day Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,614 reviews · from $125

Spend four hours aboard a double-decker catamaran from Grace Bay, snorkeling near the barrier reef, visiting Little Water Cay, and enjoying lunch, drinks, rooftop seating, and water slides. Guides such as Manny, Sisco, Lamont, and DJ are known for keeping the trip friendly, active, and family-focused.

“Fun active day. Crew was great, enthusiastic…remembered people’s names and made us laugh. Weather was perfect”

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Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch - The speedboat ride from Nassau
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Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

4.3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,585 reviews · 4 hours · from $136

Spend four hours racing from Nassau to Pearl Island, Rose Island, Green Cay, and Athol Island. You’ll snorkel over reef, watch sea turtles, feed swimming pigs, enjoy a Bahamian BBQ lunch, and relax on a private beach. The crew may include Captain Mike, Big Ray, Chris, or Rashad, with pickup options for larger groups.

“We loved the tour, the drinks were good, the food was good and we enjoyed ourselves during this trip. Loved the guides. So friendly and welcoming!”

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Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo - Getting from San Juan to Puerto del Rey
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Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo

5.Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,534 reviews · from $180

Cruise from Fajardo to Culebra aboard a high-speed catamaran with captains and crew such as Jose, Danny, Luis, and Cindy. Snorkel for about 90 minutes at Carlos Rosario or Luis Peña, eat lunch with drinks, then swim and sunbathe at Flamenco Beach or Culebrita. Hotel transport from San Juan costs extra.

“Great experience & great staff. I would recommend to upgrade the food choices like some seafood options.”

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All Inclusive Snorkel and Slide Boat Tour: Icacos or Vieques - Vieques in the Morning, Icacos in the Afternoon
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All Inclusive Snorkel and Slide Boat Tour: Icacos or Vieques

6.All Inclusive Snorkel and Slide Boat Tour: Icacos or Vieques

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,420 reviews · from $135

Leave Marina Puerto Chico in Fajardo for a half-day boat trip to Vieques on the morning departure or Icacos in the afternoon. You get snorkeling gear, clip-on flotation, a guided reef visit, beach time, lunch, soft drinks, and Puerto Rican rum. Crew members such as Chris, Ricky, and Captain Soli are often praised for friendly, attentive service.

“The experience was a lot of fun! The crew was energetic, friendly, and knowledgeable. This experience was definitely worth it! We got to snorkel and also go to Cayo Icacos. They provided us lunch and alcoholic beverages. As a person whRead more”

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Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba - Meeting the Arusun at Palm Beach
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Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba

7.Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,402 reviews · from $63

Spend 2.5 hours aboard the 65-foot Arusun from Palm Beach, with snorkeling at the Antilla Shipwreck and Catalina Bay. Captain Amanda, Ronnie, Rashim, or Gabriel may lead your trip. You get gear, snacks, and an open bar, but must reach the pier yourself and board the catamaran by zodiac.

“Had a wonderful experience. We were a small group which was nice. Captian Amanda and 1st mate Ronnie were great.”

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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour - Cruising along Punta Cana’s coast
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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

8.Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,401 reviews · from $99

Set sail with Happy Fish Catamarans for a 3.5-hour Punta Cana outing capped at 16 people. You will snorkel in a natural reserve, swim at a shallow sandbar, use a paddleboard, and relax with drinks, fruit, chips, salsa, and guacamole. Crews such as David, Sosa, Jorge, and Anna are known for keeping the mood lively while helping nervous swimmers feel safe.

“Staff was very fun and friendly. The snorkeling was fun. The drinks were good, and the music was great! We really enjoyed the guacamole that was served. Overall, we enjoyed the excursion.”

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Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar - Sailing on The Dolphin
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Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

9.Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,291 reviews · from $69

Spend three hours aboard The Dolphin catamaran from Noord, with snorkeling at the Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina Bay. You get fresh equipment, wraps, fruit, snacks, an open bar, music, and access to a spinning water slide and rope swing. Crew members such as Frederick, Oscar, Rio, Jay, and Brandon are often praised for friendly, attentive service.

“Best snorkeling/catamaran experience we’ve ever been on—and we’ve been on a lot. The vibe was low key and family friendly. Could have had maybe a tad more time at the shipwreck site (that’s where we saw a turtle), but the generous snorkeling time at the next site made up for it. We saw some corals doing a-okay and some unique reef fish. Ending the adventure with the rope swing was awesome! Highly recommend!”

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Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan - The safety briefing and gear fitting
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Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan

10.Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,229 reviews · from $99

At Escambron Beach in San Juan, you’ll learn to use a jet-powered snorkel aid, then explore turtle habitat with guides such as Juan, V, Samuel, and Chad. The 90-minute outing includes gear, bottled water, and guide-taken photos and videos. Expect a small group of up to 12, clear safety instruction, and conditions that can change with weather and seaweed.

“We had so much fun! It was raining so the water was a little hazy, but we still saw a couple turtles and a lot of fish. I appreciated the photos and video (included in the tour fee) taken and sent to us instead of worrying about taking our phRead more”

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Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise - Icacos offers simple beach pleasure
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Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise

11.Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,202 reviews · from $138

Sail from Fajardo to Icacos aboard the Barefoot IV Catamaran for beach time, snorkeling, swimming, lunch, and drinks. The 5.5-hour trip includes gear, a sandwich buffet, fruit, sodas, piña coladas, and rum punch. Crew members such as Captain Robert, Luis, Matthew, and Edgar are known for attentive service, though snorkeling conditions can change.

“Fun cruise and snorkel! Arrived on time (and appreciated all the automated reminders too). You take your shoes off for the cruise, so do t wear your fanciest shoes. We sat up top on the way out to Icacos. They had the main sail up but mostRead more”

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Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise - The first 45-minute stop, searching for turtles
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Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

12.Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,175 reviews · from $85

Spend three or five hours aboard El Tigre, a 60-foot Barbados catamaran limited to 36 people. Snorkel with turtles, explore a fish-filled shipwreck, and enjoy drinks, breakfast, and lunch on the longer trip. Crew members such as Glen and Wayne are especially helpful with nervous swimmers.

“Fantastic experience. The crew were friendly and welcoming. They really made the tour memorable. The lunch was delicious. We saw turtles, a string ray, many fish, and a number of shipwrecks. It was a exactly what we hoped it would be.”

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Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT - Getting to Frenchman’s Cove takes planning
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Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

13.Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,100 reviews · from $119

Join The VI Cat at Marriott Frenchman’s Cove for a three-hour afternoon sail to Turtle Cove at Little Buck Island. Snorkel with green sea turtles, coral, and tropical fish, or stay aboard and swim. Captain Serena, Captain Dave, and crew members such as Isaac, Sam, and Nick are known for friendly service and clear safety guidance.

“Great experience. Very accommodating. Ive been on tours that say they include snacks and drinks but do not. This one really does. The guides were friendly abd helpful, the captain was very skilled. All of them were knowledgeable. You may want to bring a towel. Also, you cannot wear shoes on the deck. My onky regret was not bringing my snorkel and mask from home. We saw about 15 sea turtles, Sgt majors, parroting, blowfish, a school of ballyhoo, sea urchins and more. Well worth the price.”

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Premium Morning Snorkel Sail with Champagne Brunch - Stop Two: A Shipwreck and Changing Conditions
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Premium Morning Snorkel Sail with Champagne Brunch

14.Premium Morning Snorkel Sail with Champagne Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,036 reviews · from $85

Spend four hours aboard a spacious catamaran from Pelican Pier, with breakfast, lunch, mimosas, an open bar, and three snorkeling stops. You may visit a shipwreck, Tres Trapi, or Boca Catalina. The crew provides gear, safety help, and, at some stops, a third-lung air system for underwater exploring.

“Great food, great drinks and great snorkeling! Easy location to find. Perfect amount of time for a morning excursion if you are looking for something to do that won't eat up your whole day.”

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Snorkel St. John Tour from Sapphire and Margaritaville - What the crew adds to the day
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Snorkel St. John Tour from Sapphire and Margaritaville

15.Snorkel St. John Tour from Sapphire and Margaritaville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,874 reviews · from $180

From Margaritaville St. Thomas, cruise by powerboat toward St. John with guides such as D’Hayden, Shine, Nick, Lauren, or Rich. Expect three snorkel stops, island history, breakfast, buffet lunch, snacks, equipment, and an open bar. Sites vary with weather and sea conditions.

“Amazing experience! We had a great time on the boat. All the stops were gorgeous and the food on the boat was great.”

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