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Best Snorkeling Tours Worldwide: Our Top 7

7 hikes  ·  from $64 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a walking friend: 7 snorkeling tours that justify the airfare, each with its price, its distance and the one thing to know before you commit.

Hidden Coves, Hiking & Snorkeling Adventure in Mallorca - Starting at the Sóller train station
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Hidden Coves, Hiking & Snorkeling Adventure in Mallorca

1.Hidden Coves, Hiking & Snorkeling Adventure in Mallorca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 8 hours · from $93Our pick

Alex leads a small group of up to eight from Sóller to Mallorca’s north coast for a full day of rocky hikes, snorkeling, cave exploring, cliff jumps, and swims in quiet coves. You’ll also stop in Deià for lunch and finish at a spectacular sea viewpoint. Water shoes, goggles, transport, and water are included.

“I booked this for my birthday and could not have asked for a better day! Everyone was so lovely, I had the best time swimming and hiking, genuinely couldn't recommend this more 🫶🏼”

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Mikado Kornati Excursion with snorkeling and hiking stops - Starting at Foša port with breakfast
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Mikado Kornati Excursion with snorkeling and hiking stops

2.Mikado Kornati Excursion with snorkeling and hiking stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · 9h 30m · from $101

Set out from Zadar’s Foša port at 8 a.m. for a nearly full day among the Kornati islands. You’ll swim at Lojena Beach, walk to a church and Tureta Fort, and eat grilled fish or meat on Kornat. Breakfast, drinks, snorkeling gear, park admission, Wi-Fi, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“The boat tour was amazing and absolutely worth the price! It lasted the whole day and started with breakfast: fresh fruit and a sandwich with cheese and salami (you could choose the toppings). For lunch, there was a choice between meat, fish, or vegetarian – I had the fish and it was really tasty. The stops were all great, with plenty of time for snorkeling, and even a short walk to a little church with a beautiful viewpoint. Our guide was super friendly and spoke very clear English, which made everything even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!”

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São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling with a local - The waterfall, village, and ocean viewpoints
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São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling with a local

3.São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling with a local

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Spend four hours with local guide Gabriel hiking through a protected São Miguel forest, passing viewpoints and a waterfall before snorkeling at a volcanic beach or natural sea pool. Your small group, limited to five, travels by comfortable SUV with gear, hotel pickup, and drop-off included.

“Highly recommend this tour! Gabriel was a phenomenal guide. The views from the hike were amazing. The hike itself is moderate difficulty. I recommend going in the morning to avoid the hot afternoon sun. We found the snorkeling a refreshing way to end the tour. We were pleasantly surprised by the large schools of fish in the sea pool.”

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From Malaga: Cliffs of Maro Hike w/ Beach Visit & Snorkeling - Meeting in central Malaga
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From Malaga: Cliffs of Maro Hike w/ Beach Visit & Snorkeling

4.Cliffs of Maro Hike w/ Beach Visit & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 21 reviews · 5h 30m · from $64Cheapest way up

Join a guide such as Alfonso for a six-hour small-group trip from Malaga to the Cliffs of Maro-Cerro Gordo. Walk past tropical crops and a 16th-century Arab tower, then reach a secluded beach for swimming and snorkeling. Transport, gear, water, fruit, and a cereal bar are included. Expect steep, narrow, irregular paths.

“Alfonso our guide was great, beautiful views. Not the easiest hike but 1000% worth it!”

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From Santa Marta: Sisiguaca Beach Hike with Snorkeling - Arriving at Sisiguaca Beach
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From Santa Marta: Sisiguaca Beach Hike with Snorkeling

5.From Santa Marta: Sisiguaca Beach Hike with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $70

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Santa Marta’s Parque de los Novios, ride to Taganga, then walk coastal trails to Sisiguaca Beach. You’ll snorkel with provided equipment, hear about local fishing and Indigenous culture, enjoy a light snack, and return to Taganga. Guide Humberto has earned especially warm praise.

“The tour was absolutely great! Humberto gave us a really unique and amazing experience.”

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Huatulco: National Park Hiking and Snorkeling Tour - The 45-minute trail through the jungle
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Huatulco: National Park Hiking and Snorkeling Tour

6.Huatulco: National Park Hiking and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours with a local English or Spanish-speaking guide in Huatulco National Park. Walk a 45-minute jungle trail to Cacaluta Bay, then swim or snorkel at La Entrega Beach. Guides such as Gustavo, Gonzalo, and Giovani are praised for their nature knowledge and friendly help. Hotel and Santa Cruz dock pickup are included.

“We loved this tour. The hike through the national park was beautiful. we saw lots of different trees and birds. we learned a lot about the flora and fauna of the area. Snorkeling at Entrega Beach was very refreshing after the hike. our guide Gustavo was excellent. He is very friendly and knowledgeable.”

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From Tavira: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave and Snorkeling - Senhora da Rocha chapel above the cliffs
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From Tavira: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave and Snorkeling

7.From Tavira: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $68

From Tavira, join a small group of up to eight for a seven-hour Algarve coast outing. Guide Claire leads you to the top of Benagil Cave, along a 1.5-kilometer stretch of the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, and to Marinha Beach for two hours of swimming and snorkeling. Transport, umbrella, and mask are included.

“very well organised and guided tour, competent and caring tour leader, Claire, a super guide and a wanderful person. we consider us very lucky. Barbara and Ornella, Swizerland”

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