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Best beaches for snorkelling around the world
Clear, warm, shallow bays where you can see marine life from the surface.
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The best snorkelling beaches combine warm water, good visibility, and something worth looking at. Coral reefs, rocky points, and sheltered bays all work if the water is clear enough.
Top picks by region
- Red Sea: Sharm El-Sheikh, Dahab, Hurghada — 22–29°C year-round and exceptional visibility.
- Caribbean: Bonaire, Curaçao, Grand Cayman, Roatán — calm, warm, beginner-friendly.
- Great Barrier Reef: Lady Elliot Island, Green Island — 25–29°C, best June–October.
- Mediterranean: Ustica, Gozo, Tabarca, the Medes Islands — cooler but crystal-clear.
- Hawaii: Hanauma Bay, Molokini — 24–27°C, great for turtles and fish.