Community members share their snorkeling trip reports, suggestions, questions, and answers.
By Susan Haverland I have seen ads for masks with built-in cameras from the brand DiveVue and others. Is a built-in camera a good idea for snorkeling, and if so, are there preferred brands? Thanks.
By Javier Barrios Destouet My wife and I spent time snorkeling the San Blas Islands Panama September 1-9, 2026, and snorkeled 5-6 hours each day. We found an unexpected paradise. The surprise was immense. The … Read more
By Walter Mosley Here is my snorkeling trip report from fantastic Raja Ampat. I stayed at Sorido Bay Resort on Kri Island. This was the sixth part of a two month solo snorkeling tour in … Read more
By Delana Louw I would like to share my experience snorkeling in Dahab and Sharm El Sheikh Egypt. Both places are on the east coast of the Sinai Peninsula. During October and November 2025 we … Read more
By Walter Mosley Here is my snorkeling trip report for Metita Beach and Dive Resort off Morotai Island in North Maluku, off the north end of Halmahera Island. While there were some highlights, I found … Read more
By Walter Mosley Here is my snorkeling trip report for Bunaken National Marine Park. I found wonderful snorkeling while staying at Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort and Spa on Bunaken Island in North Sulawesi. This was … Read more
By Walter Mosley I enjoyed great snorkeling at Saronde Island in Gorontalo. I stayed at Saronde Island Resort off the northern coast of Sulawesi. This was the third part of a two month solo snorkeling … Read more
By Walter Mosley I had fun snorkeling in the Derawan Islands Indonesia in the spring of 2026. I stayed at the Sienna Resort on Maratua Atoll. The Derawan Archipelago is in East Kalimantan off the … Read more
By Joe Kettner I have glare on my camera view screen while snorkeling and cannot see what I am trying to take a picture of. In snorkeling camera reviews I never see any mention of … Read more
By Beth K I just read your great post on how we freedive as snorkelers, and I’ve had the same issue with trying to explain what WE mean when we say “freediving.” So I want … Read more
By Kim Ainis Has anyone snorkeled Puerto Morelos Mexico? I am wondering specifically about snorkeling along the barrier reef offshore there. What was your experience? Thanks!
By Walter Mosley I found beautiful snorkeling in West Bali National Park in the spring of 2026. I stayed at the NusaBay Menjangan Resort. This was the first part of a two month solo snorkeling … Read more
By Michael Milstein Has anyone tried the Snorkie Talkie? Ocean Reef is the brand, and it is meant to work on their full face snorkel masks. Amazon and other dive/snorkel websites sell it for about … Read more
By Marian Has anyone snorkeled Outrigger or Emerald Maldives Resorts? We are booked to stay at Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort in South Ari Atoll and Emerald Maldives Resort and Spa in Raa Atoll in August … Read more
By Diane Rogler Lord I just recently returned from snorkeling Wakatobi Resort in February/March 2026 and wanted to share my experience. I really value the information on Tropical Snorkeling provided by Galen and Nicole. We … Read more
By Sally Simmons We just got back from snorkeling Utila and Roatan Honduras in February 2026. We flew from Miami on a short flight that unfortunately did not arrive until after the Utila ferry left. … Read more
By Mary What is the best location for April snorkeling in eastern Australia? We’re going to be in the area in 2026 (Sydney, Melbourne, etc…) and, as long as we are there, we would love … Read more
By Brian Has anyone snorkeled the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia? I am looking for resorts with easy access to the sea. I am also interested in finding resorts with muck snorkeling. Thanks.
By Cindy Crane Does anyone have recent experience boat snorkeling in Exumas Bahamas? I will be staying on a bare boat there in May 2026 with hopefully better access to some snorkeling spots in the … Read more
By Elana Riedel Is there any good shore snorkeling in Baja California Sea of Cortez Mexico? I am looking to make a family vacation in Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, or Loreto. Some members want … Read more