Snorkeling hot spots around the world

Snorkeling is a truly extraordinary experience – when done right. But seeing a mass of flippers and tourists in bright orange jackets can often ruin your underwater tropical experience, which can leave you feeling less like the graceful Little Mermaid and more like Ursula, awkwardly bumping into your fellow snorkelers.

But with these great snorkeling destinations you’re more likely to be bumping fins with reef fish, jellyfish and humpback whales.

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Great Barrier Reef, Australia

The largest coral reef on earth offers not only impressive dive sites but also snorkeling spots from which you will rave about long after you return home from the land down under. The green Islands, Heron and Lady Elliot offer snorkeling spots in front of the beach and are a must see if you’re planning a trip to Australia.

Culebra, Puerto Rico

The island of Culebra, just 20 miles off the northwest coast of Puerto Rico has amazing white sandy beaches with thriving sea life. Culebra offers several spectacular snorkeling opportunities, the best you can find is on Carlos Rosario which is one of the best spots for snorkeling in the Caribbean.

Fiji Islands

The Fiji Islands are not only popular among bathers who yearn for relaxation in magnificent resorts and surfers who want to ride the waves. The 330 islands of the archipelago are a real snorkeler’s paradise, under the surface you will find colorful fish, corals, magnificent sharks, stingrays and other sea creatures. And if you’re looking for more remote reefs, these can be reached by boat tours.

Bunaken National Park, Indonesia

The Bunaken National Park on the northeastern tip of Sulawesi is an Indonesian reserve known for its biodiversity and colorful unwater world. You can swim between more than 300 coral and 3,000 species of fish. The underwater park also hosts a variety of sharks, such as gray reef sharks, blacktip reef sharks and whale sharks.

Menjangan, Bali

The Menjangan Island is located in the northwest of the Indonesian Island of Bali and is part of the Bali Barat National Park. Thanks to a fishing ban, a rich biodiversity can be found off the coast of Menjangan, book your flights to Bali from April to November and you can expect a perfect view over 100 meters.

Makaha Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii

One of the best snorkeling spots around the Hawaiian Islands can be found in front of the Makaha Beach Park. The viability is 100 feet or more and many offshore reefs can be reached from the beach. The highlights of the region are green sea turtles and dolphins.