Our Previous Trips

Wondering how it is to travel with us? Check out a selection of pictures from our previous snorkeling trips!

Alor Snorkeling Adventure – 4-13 October 2025

 

We spent nine unforgettable days at Alami Alor, with the entire boutique resort chartered exclusively for our group. Each day brought something new — from calm bays perfect for muck snorkeling, where we found an incredible variety of small critters, to drift snorkels over pristine coral reefs alive with color and movement. The highlight came in the Pantar Strait, where we enjoyed several thrilling encounters with mola mola cruising in the blue. Combined with clear waters, warm hospitality, and a relaxed atmosphere, it was a truly memorable experience. Next departure to this destination: 2-10 October 2026 (sold out/waiting list).

"The snorkeling at Alami Alor was very much like entering some unknown world with completely different landscapes, fish and critters than what we were used to. From the wonderfully quiet and serene volcanic reef to the gently swaying soft corals and anemones, each trip out was unique and provided a fantastic overview of the huge diversity in the area. The guides were genuinely exceptional at finding everything from the smallest of the smalls to biggest of the big (we never even considered that seeing a blue whale was even a possibility!) and did their utmost to ensure we thoroughly enjoyed each and every outing. It was our third wonderfully memorable trip organized by Planet Snorkeling."

~Victoria & Andrew, Bucarest (Romania)

"Our first trip with Planet Snorkeling so a step into the unknown but it turned out to be one of our best overseas trips. Guillaume was great low key leader, everything seemed to work like clockwork. Alex and Uri and all the Alami Alor staff were fantastic, very approachable and accommodating. Mona the Dive Master was great fun and her staff very knowledgeable. So much to see, once is not enough we hope to be back."

~Mark & Kerry, Wellington (New Zealand)

"Guillaume is a fantastic tour leader. He is very personable and takes care of all participants. The program allowed me to see many fishes and creatures I had never seen before, thanks to several experienced snorkeling guides being present during each of our organised sessions and a rich house reef available for non-guided sessions."

~Françoise, Mulhouse (France)

Egypt Snorkeling Liveaboard – 16-25 September 2025

 

Colorful reefs, turtles, dugongs, multicolored fish and several long sessions swimming with spinner dolphins punctuated these 10 days exploring the reefs of the southern Egyptian Red Sea aboard the Sea Serpent Excellence. With 3 to 4 hours spent in the water each day, some rarer species, such as the Filamented scorpionfish and the Pyjama nudibranch, were also observed by our participants. Next departure to this destination: 1-10 September 2026 (available).

"My second Red Sea tour was possibly even better than the first! Meeting up with friends, great snorkeling, nice boat and dancing with a dolphin was just amazing! The corals are in good condition generally and we had some lovely sightings. Snorkeling is like entering another world! Thanks to all!"

~Maria, Italy

"The third week of September, we spent an amazing week exploring the Red Sea! The schedule was perfectly paced, with four one-hour snorkeling sessions per day, in superb sites. The crew was really dedicated, always smiling and caring. The snorkeling guides were professional, attentive, and very friendly, which made each trip even more enjoyable. The food was varied and very good, and the boat, in addition to being comfortable, was truly accessible to all. An unforgettable experience that we highly recommend! Snorkeling forever!"

~Eric & Virginie, Paris (France)

"These reefs in the Red Sea were a wonderful discovery, with lots of different types of fish, beautiful corals, and an unusual encounter with a dugong, two pods of dolphins, and green turtles. The Planet Snorkeling team provided excellent welcome and guidance."

~Florence & Rosario, Toulon (France)

Egypt Snorkeling Liveaboard – 2-11 September 2025

 

As with each of our trips to Egypt, these 10 days in the Red Sea guided by Philippe and Guillaume were the occasion for exceptional underwater encounters at each visited location. Aboard the Sea Serpent Grand, we explored a diversity of sites (21 in total) including coral reefs, seagrass beds and sandy bottoms, all with ideal underwater visibility. Next departure to this destination: 1-10 September 2026 (available).

"This is the second time we have travelled with Planet Snorkeling and once again we had a wonderful time. It was great being in the company of like minded people on a boat dedicated to snorkeling. The company, crew and food were all fantastic and our cabin very comfortable."

~Coral & Oliver, Australia

"It was a wonderful and amazing introduction to snorkeling in the Red Sea."

~Anne, Fort Myers (Florida)

"Everything was perfect from the beginning to the end of the trip. A big thank to Guillaume for his warm welcome and availability. Thanks to Philippe for his amazing photos, and also to the crew who were so dedicated and attentive. The meals were of very good quality and varied. The boat was very comfortable."

~Vincent & Sylvie, Limoges (France)

Belize Snorkeling Adventure – 31 May-7 June 2025

 

Our first trip of 2025 took us to Belize, where we spent one week at the Turneffe Island Resort. We spent most of our time exploring the shallow reefs surrounding the resort, where we spotted nurse sharks, barracudas, tarpons, as well as a wide diversity of colorful reef fish. Some of our participants even saw a manatee! We ventured into the Blue Hole for an exceptional snorkeling experience, and explored the mangroves as well, in a search for sea horses and other critters! Next departure to this destination: Belize Snorkeling Liveaboard onboard the Aggressor III, 19-27 March 2027 (available).

"I am a 73 year old solo traveler who had always been afraid of a "Group" travel experience. How wrong! This was a wonderful experience. Extremely well organized and executed by Guillaume. Very diverse and interesting group, I made rewarding friendships. The resort and staff couldn't have been nicer. Most important - Live Coral & Sponges like I had never seen before. 100% recommend Planet Snorkeling."

~Kim, Minneapolis (Minnesota)

"Our third trip with Guillaume and it was as wonderful as our previous ones. Guillaume is well organized in every aspects of each trip. He is enthusiastic in snorkeling himself and at the same time very conscientious with all the snorkelers. We enjoyed our trip to Belize and are looking forward to our trip to Misool!"

~Lin & Edward, Atlanta (Georgia)

"Really loved the trip to Belize - intensive snorkeling with like-minded people! Lots of varied snorkeling excursions including an amazing night snorkel and a longer boat trip to The Blue Hole - some of the best snorkeling in that area. Guillame was dedicated and well organized as a leader of the trip."

~Peter, Vancouver (British Columbia)

Komodo Snorkeling Adventure – 5-15 November 2024

 

The Komodo Islands showcase one of the liveliest underwater ecosystems in the world. The archipelago comprises some of the top sites for snorkeling with manta rays, which we observed in large numbers at shallow depths. Sea turtles, sharks, crocodilefish, anemonefish, and nudis are also among the fascinating marine life we encountered during the trip. Next departure to this destination: 29 October-7 November 2026 (available)

"What a fantastic experience we had! Our guide, Guillaume, was exceptional—fluent in two languages, caring, and extremely knowledgeable about marine life identification. The beauty of the underwater world in this region was breathtaking. We were fortunate to see Komodo dragons in their natural habitat, encounter plenty of wildlife on the islands, and even swim with manta rays. I highly recommend this company for your future snorkeling adventures. The small and intimate group sizes allowed us to make new friends along the way. The accommodations were excellent, and the food was delicious. Overall, we had an incredible time!"

~Julia & Alex, Perth (Australia)

"Excellent to spend time with a great bunch of like minded snorkel enthusiasts! Felt well cared for and in safe hands of that cool French youngster, Guillaume!:))"

~Ric (UK)

"Planet Snorkeling is a highly professional organization that knows how to organize a great snorkeling group trip. Guillaume is a wonderful host, highly attentive to everyone and super knowledgeable when it comes to fish identification! He’s a passionate leader. This was my second experience traveling with Planet Snorkeling and I look forward to many more in the near future."

~Jaci (Galapagos Islands)

"What makes travel with Planet Snorkeling special? Given that the resorts, boats, organizations, and locations used by snorkeling companies are virtually the same, it's Planet Snorkeling's leader. Several other trip leaders from other companies are good, yet Planet Snorkeling's leader was exceptional. I acknowledge that is a very subjective response; it's based on multiple snorkeling trips with multiple leaders."

~Bryan, Santa Monica (California)

Wakatobi Snorkeling Adventure – 27 October-4 November 2024

 

The coral reefs surrounding the Wakatobi Resort are among the healthiest in the world. In addition to the thriving house reef, we snorkeled 12 different world-class sites around Tomia Island, enjoying unique reef sceneries and abundant marine life. For this trip, the tour leader Guillaume was accompanied by Miguel, a multi-award-winning underwater photographer. Next departure to this destination: 18-26 Oct 2026 (waiting list).

"We had the absolute best trip of our lives with Planet Snorkeling to Wakatobi Resort. We were a group of 4 couples from Colorado that love travel and adventure - we renamed the trip Snorkel Camp, as we were having so much FUN! When researching Wakatobi, I came up with the trip with Planet Snorkeling - I was amazed at how quickly Guillaume responded to my inquiry and answered all my questions over the months leading up to the tour. He and Miguel were fantastic tour leaders, making all the travel and transitions to Indonesia seamless. The underwater photos taken by Miguel are a beautiful gift and reminded of a wonderful snorkeling trip. We look forward to traveling with Planet Snorkeling again."

~Judi & Jim (Colorado)

"Planet Snorkeling was invaluable, from the earliest emailed questions (Guillaume was always quick to respond), to meeting us upon arrival, helping with luggage, check in, accompanying us with comprehensive information and support throughout the trip logistics as well as our snorkeling excursions. Miguel was delightful and a highly skilled photographer; it was fun snorkeling together to see the things he found camera-worthy. Planet Snorkeling surpassed all expectations and - will be back!"

~Christine & John, San Diego (California)

"We had high expectations for this trip and they were exceeded. Both Guillaume and the Wakatobi staff were simply outstanding in every way. We have visited a number of well known snorkel locations around the world but none can compare to the extraordinary coral gardens and walls of Wakatobi and their population of virtually every fish species native to that area of the world. We can’t thank Planet Snorkeling and the Wakatobi Resort enough for making this trip an unforgettable experience."

~Leslie & Bill (New Hampshire)

Egypt Snorkeling Liveaboard – 21-30 May 2024

 

An unparalleled Red Sea snorkeling safari! Some of the main attractions of this trip were dugongs, dolphins, and sea turtles, which we easily observed near the surface, but we also had the chance to encounter reef sharks, tuna, Napoleon, guitarfish, and a manta ray. At each coral reef we visited, we were greeted by a kaleidoscope of tropical fish and breathtaking underwater landscapes. Next departure to this destination: 1-10 September 2026 (available).

"Every moment on (and off) board was thoroughly enjoyed. Snorkeling offers a very natural, direct encounter with the underwater world, and it feels quite magical, especially when swimming with dolphins or a sea turtle. Coupled with being gently rocked on a comfy boat for six days, away from civilization, surrounded by like-minded people, and stargazing at night, it was the most relaxing and recharging holiday I've ever spent."

~Jennifer (Germany)

"This trip to some of the best reefs in southern Egypt, if not the best, fulfilled my expectations: an exceptional house reef, vibrant and diverse offshore snorkeling locations, a great team always available, and a friendly group of enthusiasts! If there is a trip to choose to discover Egyptian reefs and their marine life, it's definitely this one!"

~Chakib, Paris (France)

"The concept of a liveaboard dedicated to snorkelers with suitable sites is in itself exceptional. The organizers not only prepare the trip with the local guides, but they also participate and ensure that the trip runs smoothly and adjust the cruise while it is ongoing. We had a wonderful time underwater with a lot of freedom, but also on board with a cheerful atmosphere, all while keeping safety in mind. I will be back."

~Philippe, Toulouse (France)

"The Egypt Liveaboard delivered incredibly consistent and simply fabulous snorkeling opportunities around vibrant healthy reefs hosting huge numbers and varieties of fish as well as the chance to swim with sea turtles and dolphins. As if all that wasn't enough... the boat, her crew, and our guides were also very consistent: consistently excellent! It was our first liveaboard but on the basis of this very special experience, it definitely will not be our last!"

~Victoria & Andrew, Bucharest (Romania)

Galápagos Snorkeling Liveaboard – 12-21 March 2024

 

An unreal snorkel trip to the outer Galápagos Islands aboard the Samba, a 14-passenger yacht fully chartered for our group· The snorkeling was phenomenal and allowed us to closely encounter the unique and inquisitive wildlife of the archipelago: sea lions, marine iguanas, mola mola, penguins, sharks, sea turtles, mantas… We also got the chance to witness the eruption of La Cumbre volcano, on Fernandina Island! Next departure to this destination: 5-12 March 2026 (waiting list).

Crossing the Equator
Evening briefing aboard the Samba

"I trusted my friend's recommendation and went on the trip without studying any details in advance. During the trip, I felt like I was in a dream. Every hike was unbelievably surreal – I couldn't believe such beauty existed in the world. As a first-time snorkeler, I felt like I hit the jackpot – encountering so much wildlife in just one week was incredible. I loved the intense activities and was happy to be challenged. Feedback? We already plan our next snorkeling trip in 2025!"

~Nancy, Atlanta (Georgia)

"The Galápagos Islands trip was fantastic, an amazing experience with wildlife.. Highly recommend this trip on the small boat, Samba."

~Kitty & Pat (California)

"The opportunity to spend several relaxed hours every day experiencing the wildlife first hand in the water was wonderful. Being able to share the adventure with other enthusiasts made the trip very special."

~Sue & David, Mallorca (Spain)

Wakatobi Snorkeling Adventure – 16-24 October 2022

 

A snorkel week at Wakatobi features a dozen of snorkeling sessions to explore the shallow reefs that surround the nearby islands. Hard and soft corals compete for space on reefs that are bursting with life and color. Among the sea life we spotted during this trip are anemonefish, sea turtle, ghost pipefish, Napoleon, midnight snapper, stingray, razorfish, cuttlefish, and many more! Next departure to this destination: 18-26 Oct 2026 (waiting list).

Returning to the resort after a full day of snorkeling

"The Planet Snorkeling trip in Wakatobi, made a dream come true for me! Guillaume was an amazing and patient trip leader and I can’t wait to travel again with them!"

~Anne, Fort Myers (Florida)

"It was a fantastic trip to Wakatobi, we are glad we did it. Five stars treatment from the time we landed throughout our stay at the resort. Worth every penny. Definitely one of our most memorable holidays to date!"

~Stuart & Mamiek, Phuket (Thailand)

"Thank you, Planet Snorkeling, for the choice of destination and for taking care of us as soon as we landed in Bali! Snorkeling tours were exceptional, with healthy corals and a diversity of fish and critters to see. It was amazing to share these moments with marine life experts and fellow snorkelers!"

~Marie-Laure, Lyon (France)
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