Reef Discovery Half-Day Snorkel Tour

About This Experience

Reef Discovery picks you up and runs a 3.5-hour guided snorkel on a covered boat with a sun canopy. The listing does not publish a fixed stop list; the guides choose quieter spots on the day. Recent guests describe three stops: a manta ray cleaning station, a large coral garden (several name the one near the airport), and a shallow area with blacktip reef sharks and stingrays. Some groups circle the whole island, with the guide pointing out landmarks and resorts on the way.

The operator names manta rays, eagle rays and reef fish just below the surface as the main sights. Mantas are sometimes seen at the cleaning station, and many reviewers report one or several, but they are never certain. Eagle rays turn up in a lot of reports, and the coral garden is shallow enough that the fish sit close to the surface. Individual guests also mention dolphins, a seahorse and lemon sharks; treat those as luck. Guides get in the water with the group, which reviewers single out for nervous swimmers.

This suits beginners (no prior experience is required), families and anyone who puts mantas at the top of the list. It is rated 5.0 from 1,042 reviews, so book ahead in busy months. The trade-offs: it costs more than the shortest shark-and-ray trips, there is no lunch, and the listing asks for at least a moderate level of fitness. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Cruise passengers should note that no refund is given if a late ship means you miss the boat.

The $135 per person price covers pickup and drop-off, the guide, snorkeling gear including fins, a beach towel, soda and bottled water. Infants up to age 3 sit on an adult's lap. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a full refund. The same trip is also listed on GetYourGuide from $143 per person, where it has far fewer reviews.

Highlights

• Guided snorkeling at spots chosen on the day to avoid crowds
• A manta ray cleaning station where mantas are sometimes seen
• Eagle rays and schools of reef fish just below the surface
• A coral garden snorkel with a guide in the water beside you
• A shallow stop with blacktip reef sharks and stingrays, reported by many guests
• Island views and commentary from a canopied boat between stops

What's Included

• ✓ Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
• ✓ Guide and guided snorkeling in the water
• ✓ Snorkeling equipment including fins
• ✓ Beach towel
• ✓ Soda and bottled water
• ✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure

Not Included

• Lunch
• Snacks (only drinks are listed)

What to Bring

• Swimwear
• Sunscreen
• Hat and sunglasses for the boat
• Underwater camera if you have one

Good to Know & Caveats

• Manta rays are sometimes seen at the cleaning station, but no wildlife is guaranteed.
• Stops are chosen on the day based on conditions, so routes vary.
• Infants up to age 3 sit on an adult's lap, and children must be with an adult.
• The listing asks for at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
• No refund if you miss the tour because of a late or non-arriving cruise ship.

Meeting Point

Pickup and drop-off are included. Choose your place from the list at booking or tell the operator if it is missing; your confirmation then gives the pickup time and place.