Snorkel tours are such a great way to experience the water and water-dwelling creatures while you are on vacation. Most tours are an hour or a couple of hours long, and they're led by friendly guides who tell you all about the plants and animals you see along the way. Almost any snorkeling tour will give you a memorable time, but how can you ensure you get the absolute most out of the experience? Keep reading to find out.
Book a tour with a substantial boat ride time.
Some snorkeling tours just have the guide lead you, on foot, down the beach to the place where you'll snorkel. Others will have the guide take you on a short boat ride to your destination. And then there are the longer snorkeling tours — the ones that involve a 30-60 minute cruise to your snorkeling destination. If you can manage to find one of these tours with a longer boat ride, that's the one you want to book. This way, you will get to see and experience more of the local area in addition to touring the waters with a snorkel. A cruise through the local waters may introduce you to additional sights you want to see later in your trip.
Pick the appropriate experience level.
Most tour groups offer plenty of tours for beginner snorkelers and those who have never snorkeled before. There may also be some tours for more experienced snorkelers. Pay close attention to this, and ensure you choose a tour with the proper experience level. If you're a beginner, booking a beginner tour will ensure you get the instruction you need to snorkel not only safely but also productively — in a way that lets you see the most. If you're more experienced, booking a tour for experienced snorkelers keeps you from having to spend too much time listening to an instructor review the basics that you already know.
Turn off your phone.
This last tip is a little different, but it's so important. Before you embark on your snorkeling cruise, turn your phone off. If you really want to take some photos, you can turn it on airplane mode and snap some pictures. Disconnecting in this way encourages you to fully take in the sights around you and engage with the guide and other snorkelers. And that's what snorkeling tours are supposed to be about!
With the tips above, you can easily make the most out of your snorkeling tour. You'll love discovering what lies beneath!
Share8 June 2021
For years, I really struggled with the concept of getting out of my comfort zone. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my life, but I knew that I had to do something to get out and see the world. I began talking with a friend of mine about traveling, and she was on board. We began working in fields where a lot of travel was required, and it was truly exciting to us. I wanted to begin a little blog that helped other people to make travel simpler, since it can be easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to travel.
