Tours & experiences

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.

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372 tours
Private Speedboat Tour From Hurghada
5.0 (34)
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Egypt

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.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom USD $180
Private Airport Transfer to Sandals Royal Resort, Coral Estate.
5.0 (34)
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Curacao · Curacao

Private Airport Transfer to Sandals Royal Resort, Coral Estate.

1 hourfrom USD $270
Bloo Lagoon Snorkeling East Bali Includes Transportation & Lunch
5.0 (34)
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Bali · Indonesia

Bloo Lagoon Snorkeling East Bali Includes Transportation & Lunch

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom USD $65
LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : Half-Day Trip
5.0 (33)
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French Polynesia

LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : Half-Day Trip

This half-day catamaran excursion takes you across Bora Bora's lagoon aboard a 46-foot performance sailing vessel designed for both speed and comfort. The four-hour outing combines recreational sailing with snorkeling in warm shallow waters, plus drinks and light bites served from a floating bar setup. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, making this an accessible option for couples, families, and groups seeking an afternoon on the water without logistical fuss.

4 hoursfrom USD $1732
Premium Guided Scuba Diving Day Trip for Certified Divers
5.0 (32)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Phuket · Thailand

Premium Guided Scuba Diving Day Trip for Certified Divers

7 hoursfrom USD $153
PRIVATE Full Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo
5.0 (31)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Moorea · French Polynesia

PRIVATE Full Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

6h 30mfrom USD $1649
Private Bonaire South & Snorkeling Experience
5.0 (31)
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Bonaire · Bonaire

Private Bonaire South & Snorkeling Experience

3h 30mfrom USD $245
Reef Discovery Private Full Day Lagoon Tour & Water Lunch
5.0 (31)
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French Polynesia

Reef Discovery Private Full Day Lagoon Tour & Water Lunch

Spend a half-day exploring Bora Bora's lagoon on a private guided snorkel trip, with your group as the sole visitors to this premium location. After 3.5 hours investigating coral formations and tropical fish, wade into the shallows for a Polynesian lunch served with Mount Otemanu as your backdrop. The tour includes all equipment, a local guide, refreshments, and hotel or port transfers, running roughly five and a half hours total.

5h 30mfrom USD $1807
Discover Scuba Diving in Cozumel
5.0 (31)
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Mexico

Discover Scuba Diving in Cozumel

Get certified or refresh your skills with a 2.5-hour scuba introduction led by Cozumel natives who prioritize personalized instruction over crowded groups. You'll use full equipment and work with a maximum of four divers per instructor, ensuring hands-on guidance throughout your descent. This family-run operation won't cancel if you're booking solo—you'll still get a dedicated instructor and the chance to experience that unmistakable moment when breathing underwater clicks into place.

2h 30mfrom USD $100
Key West Private 6-Person Sandbar & Snorkeling Charter
5.0 (30)
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Key West & the Florida Keys · USA

Key West Private 6-Person Sandbar & Snorkeling Charter

4 hoursfrom USD $749
Cruisin Tikis Marathon - Sunset Tiki Cruise
5.0 (30)
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Key West & the Florida Keys · USA

Cruisin Tikis Marathon - Sunset Tiki Cruise

2 hoursfrom USD $99
Bali Hai - Nusa Penida Adventure Cruise
5.0 (30)
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Bali · Indonesia

Bali Hai - Nusa Penida Adventure Cruise

8h 30mfrom USD $185
Try Freediving on Nusa Penida
5.0 (30)
🐠 Water Activities
Bali · Indonesia

Try Freediving on Nusa Penida

3 hoursfrom USD $150
PRIVATE Jeep Safari Natural Pool, Indian Caves & Baby Beach with Snorkeling
5.0 (30)
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Aruba · Aruba

PRIVATE Jeep Safari Natural Pool, Indian Caves & Baby Beach with Snorkeling

6 hoursfrom USD $299
Roatan Snorkeling Shore Excursion Sanctuary Park and Beach Break
5.0 (30)
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Roatan · Honduras

Roatan Snorkeling Shore Excursion Sanctuary Park and Beach Break

4 hoursfrom USD $100
Roatan Night Snorkel Adventure
5.0 (30)
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Roatan · Honduras

Roatan Night Snorkel Adventure

1h 30mfrom USD $55
Full-Day Private Boat Tour of Bora Bora Lagoon with Snorkel
5.0 (30)
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French Polynesia

Full-Day Private Boat Tour of Bora Bora Lagoon with Snorkel

This seven-hour private boat excursion takes you across Bora Bora's lagoon with six hours devoted to snorkeling at multiple reef sites. Your captain navigates toward manta rays, eagle rays, sharks, and seasonal cetaceans while you explore vibrant coral formations along the inner and outer reefs. A motu lunch break anchors the day. The small-group format (maximum four passengers) means you control the itinerary's rhythm, and all snorkel gear, towels, and refreshments travel with you. Hotel transfer and pickup bookend the experience.

7 hoursfrom USD $1400
Discover Scuba Diving in Diver's Paradise!
5.0 (29)
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Bonaire · Bonaire

Discover Scuba Diving in Diver's Paradise!

6 hoursfrom USD $299
West Curaçao ATV Tour: Dessert & Cave - Flamingo - Turtles...
5.0 (29)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Curacao · Curacao

West Curaçao ATV Tour: Dessert & Cave - Flamingo - Turtles...

3h 15mfrom USD $120
Big Game Fishing charter and Snorkeling trips Bonaire
5.0 (28)
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Bonaire · Bonaire

Big Game Fishing charter and Snorkeling trips Bonaire

4 hoursfrom USD $520
7-day Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure Expedition
5.0 (28)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Galapagos Islands · Ecuador

7-day Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure Expedition

7 daysfrom USD $2130
4-Day PADI Open Water Dive Course - Learn to Dive on the Great Barrier Reef
5.0 (28)
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Australia

4-Day PADI Open Water Dive Course - Learn to Dive on the Great Barrier Reef

Earn your PADI Open Water certification over four days based in Cairns, starting with pool sessions and classroom theory before advancing to four dives on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Small groups of up to eight divers train with experienced instructors, culminating in real dives on Australia's most iconic reef aboard the catamaran Evolution. Hotel transfers and meals on reef days are included, giving you a complete entry-level diving qualification recognized worldwide.

4 daysfrom USD $669
Freediving in Phuket - SSI - AIDA - Molchanovs - PADI
5.0 (28)
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Phuket · Thailand

Freediving in Phuket - SSI - AIDA - Molchanovs - PADI

2 daysfrom USD $310
Full-Day Private Cruise of Khai and Mai Ton Islands
5.0 (28)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Phuket · Thailand

Full-Day Private Cruise of Khai and Mai Ton Islands

5 hours – 8 hoursfrom USD $762
Private sailing adventure
5.0 (28)
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Moorea · French Polynesia

Private sailing adventure

4 hoursfrom USD $571
Diving For People Without Experience
5.0 (28)
🐠 Water Activities
Mexico

Diving For People Without Experience

This two-and-a-half-hour dive introduces nervous or inexperienced swimmers to Cozumel's underwater landscape using full-face masks that let you breathe naturally through your nose without fogging or water intrusion. Designed specifically for people with little to no diving background, the experience prioritizes comfort and safety as you explore the reef. Equipment and photography are provided; no meals or private transport are included.

2h 30mfrom USD $100
Catamaran Sunset Cruise in Stone Town (Private)
5.0 (26)
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Zanzibar · Tanzania

Catamaran Sunset Cruise in Stone Town (Private)

3 hoursfrom USD $130
Private Half Day Luxury Snorkeling Charter
5.0 (26)
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Turks and Caicos · Turks and Caicos

Private Half Day Luxury Snorkeling Charter

4 hoursfrom USD $1800
Hurghada Intro Scuba Diving And Snorkeling All Inclusive Day Trip
5.0 (26)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Red Sea · Egypt

Hurghada Intro Scuba Diving And Snorkeling All Inclusive Day Trip

8 hoursfrom USD $24
Private Snorkel Trip from Oahu on a Yacht
5.0 (26)
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Oahu · USA

Private Snorkel Trip from Oahu on a Yacht

3 hoursfrom USD $2042
Private Luxury Escalade Transfer: HNL Airport & Cruise Ports
5.0 (26)
🐠 Water Activities
Oahu · USA

Private Luxury Escalade Transfer: HNL Airport & Cruise Ports

30 min – 45 minfrom USD $160
Private Kealakekua Bay Snorkel and Dolphin Watch
5.0 (26)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Big Island of Hawaii · USA

Private Kealakekua Bay Snorkel and Dolphin Watch

4 hoursfrom USD $1500
Full day, 7 Miles Cave Kayaking adventure in Belize
5.0 (25)
🐠 Water Activities
Belize

Full day, 7 Miles Cave Kayaking adventure in Belize

Paddle through five underground cave systems over six hours in Belize's interior, navigating gentle rapids and exploring chambers decorated with stalactites and stalagmites. A 20-minute drive from your starting point takes you to the river entrance, where you'll kayak past orange groves with strong wildlife viewing potential before entering the cave network. The trip includes a riverside lunch break where you can swim in clear water with mountain views, returning by mid-afternoon.

6 hoursfrom USD $135
Scuba Diving Trip in El Gouna Two Dives
5.0 (25)
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Red Sea · Egypt

Scuba Diving Trip in El Gouna Two Dives

8 hoursfrom USD $115
Giftun Islands hula hula & Orange Bay Boat Trip Snorkeling &lunch
5.0 (25)
🐠 Water Activities
Red Sea · Egypt

Giftun Islands hula hula & Orange Bay Boat Trip Snorkeling &lunch

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom USD $20
Refresher Dive
5.0 (25)
🐠 Water Activities
Curacao · Curacao

Refresher Dive

3 hoursfrom USD $129
Private Catamaran Charter in Waikiki (1-6 Guests)
5.0 (25)
🐠 Water Activities
Oahu · USA

Private Catamaran Charter in Waikiki (1-6 Guests)

2 hoursfrom USD $900
VIP Speed Boat To Dolphins & Orange Island & Snorkeling –Hurghada
5.0 (24)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Red Sea · Egypt

VIP Speed Boat To Dolphins & Orange Island & Snorkeling –Hurghada

4 hoursfrom USD $65
Snorkel HolChan Shark Ray Alley and Caye Caulker Manatee Spotting
5.0 (24)
🐠 Water Activities
Belize

Snorkel HolChan Shark Ray Alley and Caye Caulker Manatee Spotting

This 6-hour snorkeling tour from San Pedro explores two of Belize's most biodiverse marine zones. You'll visit Shark Ray Alley to encounter nurse sharks and eagle rays in their natural habitat, then head to Caye Caulker to search for manatees, tarpon, and seahorses along the barrier reef. Local guides share deep knowledge of the islands' ecosystems and Belizean culture, making this more than a standard reef outing—it's a window into how the Caribbean actually works.

6 hoursfrom USD $300
SHARED SUNSET LAGOON CRUISE - Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour
5.0 (24)
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French Polynesia

SHARED SUNSET LAGOON CRUISE - Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

Set out on a two-hour catamaran across Bora Bora's turquoise lagoon timed to catch the sunset from the water. You'll anchor at a prime vantage point to watch the sky change color while sipping from a selection of tropical drinks—pick from four alcohol-free options or three with a kick. Light bites and fresh fruit accompany your beverages, plus you'll receive a traditional flower garland and cold towel to refresh yourself as the evening cools.

2 hoursfrom USD $303
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