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The 12 most popular snorkeling tours in the UAE. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you actually pay.
From Dubai to Dibba Al-Fujairah for Gulf of Oman snorkeling, with life jackets, guides, and a good chance at sea turtles and black-tip sharks.
“Well organised trip from pick up to drop off. Good snorkelling equipment with excellent staff to provide guidance when required. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Spotted sharks, turtles and numerous species of fish.”
Shared luxury yacht cruise in Dubai Marina, JBR swim stop with snorkel, BBQ lunch and unlimited drinks, plus inflatables and slide option.
“Great trip. The pool at the back of the boat was great. Snorkelling not great as water not clear enough. Lovely lunch.”
Snorkel with turtles off Fujairah from Dubai, with two stops, BBQ lunch, and scenic Khorfakkan sights on the return drive.
“The trip from Dubai was ok, the transportation was nicely arranged. At the diving school we had to wait a while, but everybody was very friendly. The boat was good en the snorkelspots where really nice. A lot of beautifull fish. My son found a squid and saw also a lot of other things. But…”
A full-day Omani dhow cruise from Dubai: fjords, dolphins, two snorkel stops, banana boat rides, and a hearty onboard lunch with transfers.
“Today's excursion was more than bad! At first we didn't know that the excursion was going to take place in Oman. The journey there from Dubai took almost four hours !!!! . So we were on the bus for 8 hours!!! For just four hours at sea. The tRead more”
Dubai hotel pickup to Fujairah for beginner scuba lessons, reef snorkeling, two reef stops, and marine wildlife, with gear included.
“Sergio was amazing. So so good, transfer is very long so be warned…but absolutely worth it in my opinion.”
Snorkel in Atlantis-themed Ambassador Lagoon at Dubai’s Lost Chambers Aquarium. Get gear and a briefing, plus 20 minutes in the water.
“The whole experience was 10/10. My guide couldn’t be more helpful. I would highly recommend.”
Beginner-friendly scuba try session plus snorkeling in Fujairah from Dubai, with pickup, full gear, and up to 10m underwater learning.
“Fun crew and excellent intro into scuba diving. They truly put safety first in terms of adhering to PADI standards. Transport was in a modern minibus and we were 4 people in it.”
Snorkel with turtles off Fujairah from Dubai. Small group, hotel pickup, gear, BBQ lunch on a luxury boat, and return transfer.
“As an avid swimmer I had to do this excursion. The staff is soooooooooo super accommodating. I went to dubai on a cruise and the day of arrive they were closed on that day. I believe it was 2/14/24 but they reopened just for me and my friend. They didn't have to do that buRead…”
Dubai to Fujairah snorkeling day trip with small group boat cruise, all gear included, vigilant staff, and a chance to spot turtles.
“Amazing experience, incredible crew and lovely day. Transport is comfortable, accommodating crew to what experience you wish to have, beautiful ocean life and yummy food.”
Turtle snorkeling in Fujairah with two reef stops, expert guides, and a live BBQ lunch. Small group, 4 hours, $95.
“It was just excellent, thank you!”
Intro scuba training and snorkeling in Fujairah with Dubai pickup, full gear, and a guided 30–40 minute underwater session up to 12m.
“Very nice people and enjoyed it. They took great care of us and explained things well. This was an amazing tour.”
Cruise Musandam from Dubai on a traditional dhow with buffet lunch, snorkeling, swimming, and water fun—plus the long border-day drive.
“Great experience for me. You can read other reviews for the details. Here's some you may not read: Yes, it is a bit of driving, I brought good headphones with music and video for that part, no problem. The food was pretty much unlimited after it was served, so you don't hRead more”
