Ideas for those who love snorkeling!
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Best Snorkeling Spot: Dry Tortugas National Park (reachable by ferry or seaplane)
Why It’s Great: Coral reefs, shipwrecks, sea turtles — crystal-clear visibility.
Solo Tip: Join a day tour; many are small groups and solo-traveler friendly.
Best Snorkeling Spot: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Why It’s Great: Protected cove with calm waters and colorful fish.
Solo Tip: Go early; reservations required. It’s great for first-timers.
Best Snorkeling Spot: Molokini Crater + Turtle Town
Why It’s Great: Dramatic visibility in the crater and lots of sea turtle sightings.
Solo Tip: Catamaran tours are laid-back and often sociable.
Best Snorkeling Spot: La Jolla Cove
Why It’s Great: Sea lions, leopard sharks (totally harmless), and caves.
Solo Tip: You can snorkel right from shore — great for a low-key day.
Best Snorkeling Spot: Trunk Bay Underwater Snorkel Trail
Why It’s Great: Coral reefs plus an educational underwater path.
Solo Tip: You can take the ferry from St. Thomas and go solo with ease.
Best Snorkeling Spot: Palancar Reef
Why It’s Great: Part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef — schools of tropical fish and sea fans galore.
Solo Tip: Shore snorkeling is amazing if you don’t want a boat tour.
Best Snorkeling Spot: Cemetery Beach or Eden Rock
Why It’s Great: Easy-access reefs, vibrant fish, and calm waters.
Solo Tip: Stay in Seven Mile Beach area for walkable options.
Best Snorkeling Spot: Lagoonarium or Coral Gardens
Why It’s Great: Unreal turquoise water, rays, sharks, and corals.
Solo Tip: Book a small-group lagoon tour — luxury with new friends.
Best Snorkeling Spot: Banana Reef or house reefs at resorts
Why It’s Great: Soft coral gardens, reef sharks, and absolute paradise.
Solo Tip: Look for resorts with a strong solo guest program.
Best Snorkeling Spot: Jemeluk Bay + Japanese Shipwreck Site
Why It’s Great: Easy-entry snorkeling from the beach, with coral walls and historic wrecks.
Solo Tip: Super chill town, with yoga, diving, and solo-friendly cafes.
