Best Snorkelling Trips for Cruise Passengers — Our Top 7

1.Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 565 reviews · from $243Our pick

Sailaway takes you from Port Douglas to Low Isles aboard a 33-passenger catamaran. Snorkel in a sheltered lagoon, join a marine biologist, walk to the 1878 lighthouse, and view coral from the EV Discovery glass-bottom boat. Lunch, equipment, tea, and reef fees are included.

“Amazing snorkelling experience with great crew who we're enthusiastic and helpful. So tranquil sailing there. A must do to see an awesome undersea world. Buffet was sumptuous and plentiful. The sail back was exciting as we had a swell.”

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2.Half Day Low Isles Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · from $175

Join Calypso Reef Charters from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina for a four-hour trip to the Low Isles. Snorkel with turtles and reef fish, join a glass-bottom boat ride, or explore the island. Crew members such as Kate, Roman, Taylor, and Darcy have helped nervous beginners feel at ease.

“Half day low Isle is perfect for us. Staffs are very professional and helpful. Activities are very good.”

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3.Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · from $243

Sail from Port Douglas at 12:30 pm on an adults-only catamaran to Low Isles. Snorkel with a marine biologist, take a glass-bottom boat ride, or relax ashore before afternoon tea and a sunset return. The small 33-person group and helpful crew make this a relaxed half-day reef trip.

“From start to finish this Sailaway tour was fantastic. They are very environmentally conscious which is great. . The staff were friendly and gave us all the safety information before we ventured out on the cruise. A lovely light lunch and afternoRead more”

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4.Speed Boat & Snorkeling Tour Pinel & Tintamarre Islands for CRUISE SHIP GUESTS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $139

Join Captain Flint Boat Charters for a six-hour small-group speedboat trip from Philipsburg. You’ll snorkel with turtles at Tintamarre, see fish at Creole Rock, eat lunch on Pinel Island, cruise past French and Dutch St Maarten, and watch planes land near Maho Beach.

“This was by far the best trip on our entire cruise. The boat rider around the entire island stopping at several locations to snorkel was perfect. We were able to see turtles, tropical fish, and stop at a delicious restaurant for lunch. Our tour guides were excellent and made the day super fun. Junior was an excellent boat driver and navigated the waves perfectly. I would recommend this trip to anyone who goes to visit Saint Martin.”

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5.Poseidon Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · from $225

From Port Douglas, Poseidon carries you to three Agincourt Reef sites for guided snorkeling, introductory scuba, or certified scuba. Expect reef talks, marine guides such as Hayley, provided suits and gear, buffet lunch, and around eight hours on the water. Currents and seasickness can be factors.

“I had a great trip with my 11 year old daughter. The snorkeling with Hayley the marine biologist was the highlight.”

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6.Snorkeling and Speed Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $129

Join Captain Flint Boat Charters for a six-hour speedboat day around Dutch and French St Maarten. You may snorkel at Creole Rock, swim near Tintamarre’s turtles, relax at Pinel, eat in Grand Case, and watch planes at Maho Beach. Captains such as Nick, Anthony, and Miguel have earned praise for friendly, informative service.

“Very recommended tour. The captain of the speed boat was the best we could have!”

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7.Puerto Plata Shore Excursion, Snorkeling tour & Sosua Beach Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $65Best value

Travel from Amber Cove or Taino Bay to Sosua Bay for two guided snorkeling stops, then relax on a 1-kilometer beach. Eric Tours provides gear, an inflatable vest, chairs, port or hotel pickup, and free GoPro photos.

“The process was safe, relaxed, and enjoyable! The whole team did a great job. Had fun snorkeling, jumping off the boat into the water, and great time on the beach!”

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