Hand-picked tours across the world's coral reefs
Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around the world's coral reefs for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

3-Day Freediving Level 1 Course

Private Boat Tour with Snorkeling, Island Hopping, and Noahs Ark

Coral Island Private Boat Tour

Private Half-Day Charter to Stingray City, Starfish Point and Snorkeling Tour
This private half-day boat charter takes you to three of Grand Cayman's top marine destinations in 3.5 hours. Your guide captains a dedicated vessel to Stingray City, where you wade among southern stingrays in their natural habitat, then moves to Starfish Point to observe sea stars on the shallow seafloor. The tour concludes with a snorkeling session at a reef site where tropical fish school around coral formations. Routes are flexible—if you've done these stops before, request alternatives at booking and the operator adjusts the itinerary.

Cebu: Scuba Diving Experience beach entry in Mactan

Roatan Reef snorkeling and tour.

Private Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkeling

Half Day Tour lagoon discovery marine fauna flora small group

Small group Turtle Snorkel (18 people max): Sightings Guaranteed

Guided Shore Dive for Certified Divers with Scubaçao (1 tank)

Day Sailing Adventure in the Florida Marine Sanctuary

Full day 7hours- beach bbq, snorkel, Iguana island, half moon bay pine cay, Fun!

Guided Padi Discover Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers

Private Dinner Cruise On Vip Yacht Sharm El Sheikh
Spend an evening aboard a private yacht anchored in Sharm El Sheikh's Red Sea waters, where your group enjoys a seafood dinner with live music and decorated table settings. This 4.5-hour cruise departs with hotel pickup and returns you afterward, making it ideal for marking birthdays, anniversaries, or romantic getaways without the crowds of group tours.

Bali ATV Quad Bike With Blue Lagoon Snorkeling

Private Speedboat to 2 Islands, Dolphin & Snorkeling_ Hurghada
This 4-hour Red Sea speedboat trip takes you to two islands off Hurghada—Orange Bay and Abo Minqar sandbank—with stops for snorkeling and dolphin encounters. You'll cruise turquoise waters, explore coral reefs teeming with fish, and potentially swim with dolphins in open water. The boat provides shaded seating, snorkeling gear, and refreshments. Hotel pickups are included from central Hurghada, though some outlying resorts charge extra.

Southern Tour, Snorkeling and relaxing, All-Inclusive Beach Villa

Private snorkeling with 23ft Sea Ray in San Miguel de Cozumel
This five-hour private charter takes you out on a 23-foot Sea Ray to Cozumel's best snorkeling spots. You'll have the boat and crew to yourself, with full access to the Caribbean's clearest reefs. Meals and drinks are prepared fresh on board, and all snorkeling gear is provided. It's a straightforward way to see what lies beneath without fighting crowds.

Build Your Private Charter: Snorkel, Stingrays, or Bio
Charter a private boat with up to seven others to explore the Cayman Islands' underwater world on your terms. Choose your own adventure: drift above stingray colonies, hunt for coral gardens, or pursue bioluminescent creatures depending on the season and your crew's interests. Your captain—a longtime island resident—steers toward lesser-known reefs and drop-offs that package tours miss. The full experience runs 2 to 4 hours, shaped entirely by what excites your group.

Kona Night Manta Ray Snorkel | Small Group Experience

Cave Kayaking or tubing, Ziplines and Altun Ha V.i.V.
This 8.5-hour tour combines three distinct Belizean adventures: exploring the pre-Columbian ruins at Altun Ha, flying through the canopy on ziplines, and paddling or tubing through limestone cave systems. Departing from Belize City, Caye Caulker, San Pedro, or San Ignacio, you'll travel by air-conditioned minivan with a local guide, enjoy a traditional rice-and-beans lunch with stew chicken, and return equipped with all necessary gear. The itinerary balances cultural history, adrenaline, and subterranean exploration in one full day.

Whale watching 6 people half day

Okinawa: Scuba Diving Tour with Wagyu BBQ Lunch and English guide

Aruba 2-Tank guided Dive for certified divers / own equipment

100%PRIVATE Speedboat Trip– Dolphin House,Snorkeling,White island
Book a private speedboat for up to 8 people and explore the Red Sea your way. This four-hour excursion takes you dolphin-spotting in open water, then to vibrant coral reefs for snorkeling and a break on white-sand islands. Your own captain and guide steer the itinerary—no group departures, no rigid schedules. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, fresh fruit, and freshwater rinse showers are all built in. The multilingual crew (English, Polish, German) handles every detail so you focus on the water.

PADI Open Water Diver Course Hurghada – English & German &French
Earn your PADI Open Water certification in three days on the Red Sea near Hurghada. This beginner course runs in small groups with a multilingual instructor who teaches theory, confined-water drills, and open-water dives at a measured pace. You'll gain the skills and confidence to dive independently to 18 meters worldwide, with all gear, meals, and hotel transport included.

Northshore ocean adventure and circle islandJeep Tour- Guaranteed to see turtles

Exclusive Private Sailing Tour in Beautiful Curacao

Snorkeling in Miyakojima- Fluent English! Small group!

Private Stand up Paddle Lesson and Tour (for 1 or more paddlers)

Unlimited Guided Snorkeling Tour for Beginners Plus
Gabriel's Ohana runs small-group snorkeling trips at Olowalu Reef in Maui where you set the pace—stay in the water 1 hour or 3, whatever suits you. Built for nervous swimmers and first-timers, the guides offer hands-on support, fitted life vests with secure leg straps, and equipment calibrated to keep you afloat and comfortable while exploring the reef. Experienced snorkelers find plenty of territory to cover too.

Waikiki Sunset Boat Cruise

Cancun: Private Catamaran Bachelorette Party – 51' Leopard

Half Day Hike at Arikok National Park & Snorkel

2 Tank Cozumel Reef Boat Dives
This five-hour boat excursion takes you to Cozumel's premier reef sites for two guided dives among schools of tropical fish, rays, and sharks. The island's coral walls and sandy slopes create diverse habitats—you'll encounter turtles, eagle rays, barracudas, and over 500 fish species alongside intricate sea plants. Scuba gear and a midday meal are included. The experience suits divers of varying experience levels, though medical clearance is required if you have cardiovascular concerns or answer yes to the PADI questionnaire.

Orange Bay Island Exclusive Snorkeling Trip with Lunch – Hurghada
This 8-hour Red Sea boat trip from Hurghada takes you to Orange Bay, where soft sand beaches and thriving coral gardens meet calm turquoise water. After hotel pickup, you'll board a comfortable vessel for two guided snorkeling sessions among schools of tropical fish and reef formations, with breakfast served onboard and a hot lunch prepared mid-day. The pace is relaxed—swim when you want, lounge on deck or beach when you don't—before cruising back to your hotel as afternoon light settles over the water.

Kayak Adventure in Cancun

Half Day Private Sun and Snorkel exploring the Turks and Caicos

Private Speedboat Tour From Hurghada
This 4- to 8-hour private speedboat adventure cuts across the Red Sea's clearest waters, targeting marine life and coral gardens. You'll chase dolphin pods, drop anchor at two separate snorkeling zones teeming with reef fish, and beach on a quiet island for sunbathing and rest. The boat carries snorkeling gear, fresh fruit, water, and soft drinks, making it a self-contained escape from Hurghada's shore.
