Mediterranean · SNORKELING

The World's 15 Best Snorkelling Boat Trips

58 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Clear water, a ladder and somewhere worth putting your face in. These 15 trips are compared on what gear comes with the seat, how many stops you get and the visibility each site actually holds.

Palma: Catamaran Cruise with Swimming and Snorkelling - The ride across Palma Bay
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Palma: Catamaran Cruise with Swimming and Snorkelling

1.Palma: Catamaran Cruise with Swimming and Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,859 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $47Our pick

Spend 2 to 4 hours on a spacious catamaran from Playa de l’Arenal, cruising toward Cap Enderrocat and Cala Vella. You’ll have time to swim, sunbathe, and snorkel with provided equipment. Choose the BBQ option for pasta salad, local bread, and one water, beer, or sangria. Expect music, a relaxed crew, and no hotel transfer.

“so fun! i’m a big swimmer so being able to anchor out and swim was definitely the highlight for me, and the boat ride back to mallorca with fun music was iconic during the sunset”

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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar - Leaving Vlychada Marina with wine and mezedes
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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

2.Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,822 reviews · 5 hours · from $117

Spend five hours aboard a spacious catamaran from Vlychada Marina, stopping near Red Beach, the volcano’s hot springs, and Mesa Pigadia. You’ll snorkel, swim, eat a Greek BBQ, and enjoy unlimited white wine, soft drinks, and water. English-speaking guides, towels, and hotel pickup are included.

“I imagined it to be really good however it was out of this world. The guides went above and beyond to make the trip as comfortable and as fun as possible. I would 100% go again!”

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Zadar: Island Luxury Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling - Otok Galevac combines a swim with a little history
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Zadar: Island Luxury Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

3.Zadar: Island Luxury Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,452 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Best value

Join a small group of up to 12 for a four-hour speedboat outing from Zadar. Your skipper, often Joseph, Luka, Luca, David, or another BOATUM guide, takes you to Ošljak, Preko, and a surprise third island. Expect swimming, snorkeling, island walks, music, local stories, and a few wet seats.

“It was a pleasure to join the speedboat tour today! Luka as our skipper was easy, gave us historical backgrounds of our stops and a gentlemen. The spots were great and the time sufficient for sure. We would definitely come here again. Thanks for amazing 4 hours :-)”

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Mallorca: Palma Boat Tour & Snorkeling with Drink Included - From Can Pastilla to the Palma Marine Nature Reserve
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Mallorca: Palma Boat Tour & Snorkeling with Drink Included

4.Mallorca: Palma Boat Tour & Snorkeling with Drink Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,444 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $46

Join Sa Calma Boats aboard the Super Delfin Verde for a 2.5-hour Palma Bay cruise with music, a swim stop, snorkel gear, and one included drink. Depending on your departure point, you’ll cruise toward Cala Vella or Palmanova. Crew members such as Juan Diego, Leandro, Arantxa, Camila, and Roger are known for keeping the mood friendly and easygoing.

“Fantastic trip! Beautiful views, great music, tasty drinks, friendly crew, and all at a great price. Perfect mix of relaxation and adventure!”

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Zadar: 3-Stop Blue Lagoon & Snorkeling Cruise with Drinks - First stop: the Blue Lagoon bay
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Zadar: 3-Stop Blue Lagoon & Snorkeling Cruise with Drinks

5.Zadar: 3-Stop Blue Lagoon & Snorkeling Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,621 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

From Zadar, you’ll ride with a local skipper to the Blue Lagoon, a Dalmatian fishing village, and Preko. Swim, snorkel with disinfected gear, stroll island lanes, and stop for affordable seafood. Guides including Mario, Bart, Johnny, Fabrizio, and Roco are known for friendly service, useful tips, and safe boat handling.

“We enjoyed it a lot, we were only a small group and had a great experience- our Skipper was Johnny”

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Cagliari: Boat Tour with 4 Swim Stops, Snorkeling & Prosecco - Leaving Via Roma for Devil’s Saddle
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Cagliari: Boat Tour with 4 Swim Stops, Snorkeling & Prosecco

6.Cagliari: Boat Tour with 4 Swim Stops, Snorkeling & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,546 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Join a professional Italian- and English-speaking skipper from Cagliari’s Via Roma for a three-hour RIB boat trip around Devil’s Saddle. Expect four swim and snorkeling stops, shared space for up to 12 people, fish-filled water, coastal stories, and Prosecco on the way back. Guides may include Matteo, Giovanni, Pietro, or Alessandro.

“Great guide, very flexible with regards to stops, friendly and professional!”

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Hersonissos: Jet Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Leaving Hersonissos Port for the open coast
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Hersonissos: Jet Boat Tour with Snorkeling

7.Hersonissos: Jet Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,385 reviews · 1 hour · from $53

From Hersonissos Port, an experienced captain takes you on a one-hour jet boat ride with scenic views, controlled 360-degree turns, and speeds up to 90 km/h. You get 30 minutes on the water, then 30 minutes to swim and snorkel at Saint George’s Bay. Captains such as Kostas and Costa are known for keeping the ride lively and safe.

“The best I did on my holidays in Crete, we loved it, thank you to all the staff!”

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Mallorca: 3.5-Hour Boat Trip with Swimming and Snorkeling - The catamaran gives you room to spread out
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Mallorca: 3.5-Hour Boat Trip with Swimming and Snorkeling

8.Mallorca: 3.5-Hour Boat Trip with Swimming and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,332 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $50

Cruise Mallorca’s southwest coast aboard a spacious catamaran from Santa Ponsa. You’ll get two swimming and snorkeling stops, access to protected marine reserves, deck space in sun or shade, and two onboard bars selling food and drinks. Transfers are available from Arenal, Playa de Palma, and Calvia.

“Beautiful scenery,not over crowded on the boat reasonably priced food and drinks. Great day.”

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Milos Small-Group Full-Day Cruise with Snorkelling and Lunch - Kalogries Beach: the first swim at an easy pace
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Milos Small-Group Full-Day Cruise with Snorkelling and Lunch

9.Milos Small-Group Full-Day Cruise with Snorkelling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,210 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $193

Spend about eight hours sailing from Adamas around Milos in a small group of no more than 12. Swim at Kalogries, Sykia, Kleftiko, and Agios Dimitrios, enter caves by dinghy, and enjoy Greek snacks, lunch, drinks, snorkel gear, and free GoPro photos. Crew members may include George, Flora, Forrest, Pascal, Yiannis, or Konstadina.

“The skipper was amazing, Flora was awesome- super hospitality and the food was great. Boat was immaculate and the best part of our trip was this boat day!”

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Tropea: Capo Vaticano Boat Trip with Snorkeling & Drink - Formicoli combines Roman remains with a proper swim
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Tropea: Capo Vaticano Boat Trip with Snorkeling & Drink

10.Tropea: Capo Vaticano Boat Trip with Snorkeling & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,130 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Sail from Tropea along the Coast of the Gods to Capo Vaticano, stopping at Formicoli, Praia i Focu, Riaci, and the Blue Grotto. You get about three hours on the water, several chances to swim and snorkel, equipment, Calabrian snacks, prosecco, and a soft drink. Guides such as Domenico, Cristian, and Frederico lead tours in Italian and English.

“Good boat trip with stops for swimming & snorkelling. Very enjoyable”

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Palma Bay: Boat Tour with BBQ, Snorkelling, & Sunset Option - From Can Pastilla toward Cala Vella
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Palma Bay: Boat Tour with BBQ, Snorkelling, & Sunset Option

11.Palma Bay: Boat Tour with BBQ, Snorkelling, & Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,047 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Spend three hours aboard the Super Delfin Verde, sailing from Can Pastilla toward Palma Marine Nature Reserve. Swim and snorkel near Cala Vella, eat a BBQ meal, enjoy one included drink, and take in Palma’s coast. Daytime and sunset departures are available, with an upbeat crew and music on board.

“The staff were very welcoming and polite. The food was delicious. It was easy to get to the meeting point and the staff were always there to help and keep you safe. Super happy with the overall experience, even learnt some history along the way 😊”

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Ibiza: Snorkeling and SUP Paddle, Beach and Cave Boat Tour - Meeting the boat at San Antonio
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Ibiza: Snorkeling and SUP Paddle, Beach and Cave Boat Tour

12.Ibiza: Snorkeling and SUP Paddle, Beach and Cave Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 992 reviews · from $68

Spend three hours cruising Ibiza’s west coast with English- or Spanish-speaking guides, stopping at Cala Comte and Cala Bassa for swimming, snorkeling, and SUP. You’ll get masks, boards, soft drinks, water, beer, and sangria, with a chance to enter a sea cave if conditions allow. The tour leaves from San Antonio and returns there.

“Had a fantastic few hours great guides and loved the snorkelling”

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Amalfi Coast: Boat and Snorkeling Tour with Fruit & Drinks - Setting out from Amalfi and Saint Andrew’s Grotto
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Amalfi Coast: Boat and Snorkeling Tour with Fruit & Drinks

13.Amalfi Coast: Boat and Snorkeling Tour with Fruit & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 985 reviews · from $100

Spend four hours aboard a traditional 10 to 12 meter Amalfitan Gozzo with an English or Italian speaking captain. Cruise from Amalfi toward Positano, stop to swim and snorkel near Conca dei Marini and La Porta, pass Furore Fjord and coastal grottoes, and enjoy fruit, prosecco, beer, soft drinks, and limoncello. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“The boat was comfortable and guide was great; particularly skilled navigating the choppy water as the weather turned half way through the tour. Coastline is beautiful! Due to the weather, we only swam off the boat once but when we did it was fantastic to jump off and swim inside a grotto!”

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Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Leaving Olbia through Capo Ceraso
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Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling

14.Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 921 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Spend four hours aboard a small boat from Olbia, stopping at Spiaggia del Dottore, Molara’s natural pools, Tavolara Bay, Punta Spalmatore, and the Ulisse Ear Cave. Guides such as Antonio, Francesco, and Giovanni lead the swims, provide masks, drinks, and Sardinian snacks, and adjust the route when wind or clouds roll in.

“Magical morning in Olbia with the wonderful guide Antonio. Spoke good English and was interactive with everyone on the boat. Thank you Antonio! It was my first time seeing dolphins so close and it is definitely a memory that will stay with me forever. The tour overall was great, the weather was nice and enjoyable despite it being October. Would definitely recommend!”

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Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave, Karaburun Speedboat Tour & Snorkeling - The speedboat ride sets the tone
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Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave, Karaburun Speedboat Tour & Snorkeling

15.Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave, Karaburun Speedboat Tour & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 867 reviews · 4 hours

Take a private-group speedboat from Vlora to Haxhi Ali Cave with guides such as Kola, Aldo, and Steven, then swim and snorkel at Shen Vasil Beach. The cave visit lasts about 20 minutes, while the Karaburun stop gives you time to relax by clear water. Cave swimming is no longer allowed.

“Highly recommended!!! Nice trip with a boot, music, swimming time!”

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