Snorkelling, Diving and Paddle Tours

Trips in and on the water: snorkel boats on the Great Barrier Reef and in Maui, cenote swims near Tulum, introductory dives, sea-kayak tours, stand-up paddling and bioluminescent bay paddles in Puerto Rico. Most operators here are local outfits with one or two boats. Listings say what gear is included and whether it fits, how many people share a guide in the water, whether wetsuits are provided, what the reef or site conditions are like, and whether the company follows reef-safe and wildlife rules. Non-swimmers should look at what flotation and supervision each operator actually offers.

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    Cruise excursion broker selling shore tours and activities in Cozumel and Caribbean ports, serving cruise ship passengers with ATVs, snorkeling, diving, and Mayan ruins access.

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    Ecopark operator in Puerto Morelos offering ATVs, ziplines, cenotes, snorkeling, and cultural tours.

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    Global marketplace connecting travelers to 10,897 outdoor activities from 3,506 local operators across 61 countries.

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    Reykjavík tour and transport company since 1968, running Golden Circle and South Coast day tours, Flybus airport transfers and selling glacier, snorkeling and hot spring trips.

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    Icelandic tour operator running multi-day minibus tours, day trips, and Northern Lights hunts across Iceland.

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    Cairns-based booking agency selling hundreds of Great Barrier Reef cruises, snorkel trips, scenic flights and charters from Queensland operators, with instant live availability.

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    Cancun-based tour operator running boat tours, snorkeling, diving and Mayan ruins excursions across the Riviera Maya and Yucatan Peninsula.

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    Fiji cruise company sailing from Denarau Marina on day sails, sunset dinner cruises and small-ship island voyages, with weddings on its private Mamanuca beach.

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    Family-owned tour operator in Cozumel offering small-group snorkeling, jeep tours, diving, and fishing excursions guaranteed to return cruise passengers to their ship on time.

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    Boat rental and charter marketplace where travelers book captained trips, yacht charters and self-drive rentals directly from local boat owners, with payment held until the trip ends

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    Cairns catamaran operator in the Quicksilver Group running daily boats to Green Island and an outer Great Barrier Reef pontoon, with snorkeling, glass bottom boats and semi-subs.

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    Biologist-founded Key West eco tour company running small-group dolphin watch, guided snorkel, kayak and sandbar trips from the Historic Seaport since 1986

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    Family-run private boat charter company sailing from Ċirkewwa, Marfa and Mġarr to the Blue Lagoon, Comino and Gozo, plus guided snorkel tours and team events

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    Maui whale watching, snorkel and sunset cruise operator owned by the nonprofit Pacific Whale Foundation, sailing from Ma'alaea and Lāhainā with naturalist crews.

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    Family-owned Maui catamaran company running Molokini and Turtle Town snorkel tours, sunset dinner cruises, whale watching and private charters from Māʻalaea Harbor since 1983

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    Port Douglas operator running Wavepiercer catamaran cruises to its own platform at Agincourt Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef, with snorkeling, diving and heli flights.

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    Family-run Key West watersports operator since 1984, running sunset and dinner cruises, sandbar trips, reef snorkeling, parasailing, jet ski tours and boat weddings.

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    Independent booking concierge for 77 hand-picked water sports, fishing, tours, and activities in Key West, Florida

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    Hawaii-owned booking platform selling guided tours, activities, and vacation packages across all four main Hawaiian islands with local guides.

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    A Lahaina-based ticket agent selling discounted Maui helicopter tours, snorkel trips, luaus, ziplines and ATV rides from local operators, priced in US dollars.

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    Booking marketplace and operator software listing 300,000 things to do from independent tour companies, strongest in US cities and Hawaii with listings worldwide.

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    Local Bali operator offering private day tours, half-day trips, multi-day packages, activities and car charters throughout Bali and Nusa Penida.

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    Reykjavik-based Icelandic operator with roots in 1983 river rafting, running glacier hikes, Highland treks, Silfra snorkeling, ice caves and multi-day small-group tours.

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    Adventure travel company selling guided and self-guided treks with hand-picked local guides, strongest in Patagonia and Peru, with Tour du Mont Blanc, Nepal and more.

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    Guided glacier hiking, glacier-lake kayaking, whitewater rafting and ziplining from Jostedal in Norway's Jostedalsbreen National Park and Sognefjord region.

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    Operator of Arctic expeditions in Svalbard combining hiking, skiing, kayaking, and small-group experiences over 30 years.

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    Belizean family-owned tour operator in San Ignacio offering cave tours, Mayan ruins, hiking, birding and cultural experiences.

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    Resort-based dive operator running its own dive centers, snorkel trips, excursions and courses in Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Majorca

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    Family-focused Maui snorkel boat from Maalaea Harbor sailing to Molokini Crater and Coral Gardens, with a glass bottom viewing room, waterslide and optional SNUBA.

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    Key West water sports company running its own catamarans for reef snorkeling, glass-bottom and sunset cruises, sandbar trips, parasailing, jet skis and private charters

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    Cancun hotel zone marina where guests drive their own speedboats through the Nichupté Lagoon mangroves to snorkel at Punta Nizuc, plus jet ski tours and rentals.

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    Kayaking and stand-up paddle tours from Kailua Beach to the Mokulua Islands and Popoia Flat Island on Oahu, Hawaii.

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    Puerto Rican bioluminescent kayaking, mini boating, and snorkeling operator on the island's east coast

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    Guided kayaking and snorkeling in West Maui's Olowalu waters with humpback whale watching December to April.

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    Kihei-based outfitter running small-group kayak and snorkel tours in South and West Maui since 1991, plus surf, SUP, kite and windsurf lessons and rentals.

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    Kihei-based kayak outfitter running snorkel and whale watching tours from Makena and Olowalu on Maui, with 10 guests per guide and free tour photos.

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    Fajardo-based kayak tour operator exploring Puerto Rico's bioluminescent bay and rainforest ecosystems

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    Snorkeling and combo tours from a Cancun marina, plus one Puerto Morelos trip, visiting reefs, the MUSA statues, a shipwreck and sea cenotes.