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15 Catamaran Snorkel Trips Worth Flying For

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Gear on board, a ladder at the stern and an anchorage over sand rather than a mooring buoy. These 15 snorkel sailings are compared on how many stops you get, how long each one lasts and what the water is like when the wind picks up.

Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling - What the Catamaran Feels Like at Sea
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Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling

1.Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,761 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $44Our pick

Set sail from Puerto Base on a 3.5-hour catamaran cruise with English and Spanish guides. Search for wild dolphins, pilot whales, and minke whales, then stop in a coastal bay for swimming, snorkeling, soft drinks, and the onboard slide. Hotel pickup is optional.

“We had so much fun, the amount of time you get on the boat for the price, plus the knowledge and determination of the crew is brilliant. They were so polite and accommodating and the snacks are a nice bonus too.”

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Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time - Shell Island: beach time with several ways to play
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Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

2.Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,362 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $57Top rated

Cruise from Panama City Beach to Shell Island on a roomy catamaran with Island Time Sailing. Look for wild dolphins, snorkel in St. Andrews Bay, paddle, use the waterslide, or walk the beach. Captain Clay, Heath, Keith, and crew members such as Emma and Sarah have helped make this a lively, family-friendly outing.

“Great time and super friendly staff! We saw some dolphins on the way out to shell island, before snorkeling. While we were snorkeling we were able to see fish, a baby stingray, lots of scallops and crabs. The crew made the day 😁”

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

3.Catamaran Cruise with Swimming and Snorkelling

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

Spend 2 to 4 hours sailing from Playa del Arenal toward Cap Enderrocat and Cala Vella. Swim from the boat, use the provided snorkelling gear, sunbathe on deck, and choose the BBQ option for pasta salad, bread, and one drink. The multilingual crew keeps things relaxed and social.

“Amazing! The 2 hours best spent on the catamaran and swimming on the sea with great music. Highly recommend it!”

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Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch - Getting to Marina Las Perlas
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Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

4.Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,848 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $59

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a lively catamaran with guides such as Ivet, Luis, Juam, and Romando. You get a short reef snorkel, national open bar, Playa Norte time, and optional buffet lunch and hotel transfers. Expect music, crowds, and a separate $20 dock tax.

“We had a blast, the staff was amazing, food was good. I'll definitely bring more family and friends.”

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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar - Red Beach and the first swim
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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

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

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

Set sail from Vlychada Marina for Red Beach, White Beach, the Venetian lighthouse, volcanic hot springs, and Mesa Pigadia. Your English-speaking crew serves meze, a fresh BBQ, desserts, wine, soft drinks, and water. Small-group catamarans, towels, snorkeling gear, and hotel transfers are included.

“Well organized, safe, clean boat, respectful crew, beautiful sights, great food and plenty of wine.”

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Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo - Getting from Fajardo to Culebra by catamaran
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Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo

6.Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,534 reviews · from $180

East Island Excursions takes you from Fajardo to Culebra aboard a high-speed catamaran with snorkeling, lunch, drinks, and beach time. Captains Jose and Danny and crew members including Luis and Cindy have earned praise for attentive service. Expect shared seating, open-water swimming, and a potentially rough ride.

“Jose, canan, David, Xiomara were the best! Definitely knows how to keep a vibe alive and we’re very generous with all of us. Thank you to them for making this experience worth it.”

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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel - A roomy boat makes the long day easier
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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

7.Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,479 reviews · 7h 30m · from $107

Sail from Cartagena’s Bodeguita Dock to the Rosario Islands aboard a roomy catamaran with shaded and sunny seating. You’ll get a welcome fruit drink, snacks, lunch, snorkeling gear, two swim stops, and free non-alcoholic drinks. Expect Spanish announcements, card-only onboard payments, and no hotel pickup.

“Thus boat trip is a great day trip. The boat had loads of room to lounge and enjoy the ride. The food was very delicious and a big portion. Free soft drinks as you please. Enough time to swim and enjoy snorkeling, I saw a few colourful fish but mostly enjoyed the swimming.”

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Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba - Getting from Palm Beach to the Arusun
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Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba

8.Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,402 reviews · from $63

Spend 2.5 hours aboard the 65-foot Arusun from Palm Beach, with a crew that may include Amanda, Ronnie, or Gabriel. You’ll reach the catamaran by zodiac, snorkel at the Antilla Shipwreck and Catalina Bay, and enjoy snacks plus an open bar for up to 35 people.

“I would highly recommend this activity if you love sailing and snorkeling! Plus an open bar! We loved it & felt like we practically had the boat to ourselves! It wasn’t crowded at all. Captain and crew were exceptional and fun! The snorkeling over the wreck was just amazing!!”

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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour - Snorkeling at the nature reserve
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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

9.Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,401 reviews · from $99

Spend 3.5 hours aboard a catamaran limited to 16 people, with reef snorkeling, fish feeding, a slide, paddleboarding, cocktails, and a waist-deep sandbar stop. Pickup is offered from Punta Cana hotels, and crew members such as David, Sosa, Jorge, and Mike are praised for keeping the trip friendly and safe.

“Fabulous excursion. This was our 2nd time with Happy Fish and both experiences were great. Snorkle and slide down sliding board, dive off diving board. Relaxed party vibe but always safe.”

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Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar - Boca Catalina gives you more time in the water
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Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

10.Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,291 reviews · from $69

Spend three hours aboard The Dolphin from Delphi Watersports near the Hyatt Regency. Snorkel at the Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina Bay, then use the rope swing and spinning water slide. Crew members such as Frederick, Oscar, Rio, Jay, and Brandon are often praised for friendly, attentive service.

“Drunk moms are not fun to be around. there was a lady around with drunk kids she was unpleasant and it made the trip unbearable toward the end.”

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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch - The main snorkel stop in clear, sheltered water
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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

11.Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,232 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Cruise from Kona to historic Kealakekua Bay with a friendly crew that may include Captains Aiden or Bryce, Jordan, and Kiwami. Snorkel over clear reef, watch for dolphins and winter humpback whales, then enjoy sandwiches, fruit, snacks, and a scenic ride home.

“It is a very relaxed, go at your own pace snorkeling tour. The marine life was spectacular! I would do it again in a heartbeat!!!”

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Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise - The 45-minute sail from Fajardo sets the pace
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Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise

12.Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,202 reviews · from $138

Join Castillo Watersports aboard the Barefoot IV for a 45-minute sail from Fajardo to Icacos. Swim, snorkel with provided gear, search for shells, and enjoy a sandwich buffet, fruit, sodas, piña coladas, and rum punch. Crew members may include Captain Robert, Luis, Matthew, or Edgar.

“10/10 would definitely recommend! The vibes were great and the staff were amazing! Very attentive and friendly. The experience was top tier!”

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Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise - The shipwreck stop and its schools of fish
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Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

13.Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,175 reviews · from $85

Join El Tigre for a three- or five-hour cruise from Bridgetown. You’ll snorkel at a turtle site and shipwreck, with a possible third stop on the longer trip. Hotel pickup, gear, breakfast snacks, drinks, and five-hour lunch are included. The boat limits each cruise to 36 people.

“This was amazing. Me my wife and our 8 year old girl went on this and could not recommend it enough.”

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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed - Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the open-water ride
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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

14.Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,109 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Sail from Kewalo Basin to Turtle Canyon aboard the Honu Lani, a power catamaran carrying up to 40 people. Snorkel with a guide, watch for turtles, fish, dolphins, and winter whales, then enjoy lunch and drinks on the midday cruise. Crew members may include Chris, Natalie, Greta, Joey, or Whitney.

“Crew was super friendly, always offering to bring us drinks. We took the 8 AM so I didn’t drink any of the alcoholic drinks offered, and I was driving. But they had fun tropical cocktails as well as beer. The snacks were mini bags of potato chips, so if you are taking the morning excursion, you should eat breakfast first. Water was super calm, sometimes I get motion sickness, but it didn’t bother me at all. Two other people in the boat were extremely sick, but they had actually never been on a boat before. Description says three hours, but we were back at the dock by 10 AM, so…”

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Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT - Little Buck Island and the Turtle Cove water stop
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Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

15.Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,100 reviews · from $119

Join The VI Cat crew for a three-hour catamaran sail from Marriott Frenchman’s Cove to Turtle Cove at Little Buck Island. Captain Serena, Dave, and guides such as Isaac, Nick, Anders, and Porscha have helped make this a friendly, well-run trip with included gear, turtle sightings, snacks, and drinks after swimming.

“Great experience. Very accommodating. Ive been on tours that say they include snacks and drinks but do not. This one really does. The guides were friendly abd helpful, the captain was very skilled. All of them were knowledgeable. You may want to bring a towel. Also, you cannot wear shoes on the deck. My onky regret was not bringing my snorkel and mask from home. We saw about 15 sea turtles, Sgt majors, parroting, blowfish, a school of ballyhoo, sea urchins and more. Well worth the price.”

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Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Snorkel, Open bar and Transport - The catamaran ride sets the tone
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