Tropical beaches are fine, but if you enjoy exploring the scenery below the waterline it’s fun to hire a mask and fins and go checkout the marine life. The ideal way to do this is directly from the beach. Often however you’ll find the best snorkeling is offshore – in which case you’ll need to hire a boat or join a tour. Here are some of our favourite easy-access snorkeling locations, most of which are accessible straight off the beach.
Easy-Access Snorkeling Locations

Maldives Under the Reef 🐠
The Maldives is renowned for its pristine white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, but what lies beneath the surface is equally as impressive. We ...
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Breve Azurine Karimunjawa
If you're looking for a tropical paradise away from the beaten path, Karimunjawa is the place for you. This small group of islands ...
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Snorkeling in Moalboal Cebu 🤿 Memorable Underwater Adventures
Our experience snorkeling in Moalboal, Cebu was one of the highlights of our visit to the Philippines. This beautiful destination is known for its ...
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Lembongan Snorkeling Tours 🥽
Snorkeling and diving are among the great attractions of a trip to Lembongan, providing an enjoyable and more active alternative to soaking up ...
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Karimunjawa Snorkeling Excursions
No trip to these islands would be complete without trying one of the organized Karimunjawa snorkeling excursions. We made our arrangements through Jon from ...
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Bocas Del Toro Snorkeling Tour
The easiest way of finding some decent Bocas Del Toro snorkeling locations is to take a full-day boat trip from Bocas town. This isn't ...
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