For those people unprepared to learn to scuba dive, snorkeling is a great way to explore the water while remaining close to the surface. The main problem with it is that it forces the swimmer to ...

It's like swimming in nature's aquarium.

Riviera Maya in Tulum, Mexico is an enchanting place for tourists, as it has the whitest sand in the world and an aquatic amusement park, called Xel-Há. If you're looking for paradise, look no further ...

Crystal-clear, azure waters and warm year-round temperatures make Key West one of the top destinations for snorkeling in the U.S. Just 5 miles offshore, you'll find a living coral barrier reef (the ...

For the month of December, I’ll be posting some of my favorite pictures from 2012. All of these photos were taken during the course of my reporting travels. This is the ‘natural aquarium’ in Bonito, ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Paulette Perhach Sometimes your most vivid memory from a snorkeling trip is ...

Ever since that pivotal afternoon in the Ionian Sea, several ‘stamps’ have been added to my snorkeling passport. An octopus sighting in Lānaʻi, a private island beach with barracudas in the US Virgin ...

A popular snorkeling spot on Maui will be closed for at least another week until April 23 because of sharks. The Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve on the island’s south shore has been closed for the ...

Hawaii’s tumbling waterfalls, craggy lava fields, and palm-shaded beaches are undeniably enchanting. But the islands’ true beauty lies beneath the surface of the sea. When I slip on fins, a mask, and ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The best way to explore our planet's wondrous underwater world—if you don't want to ...

Raja Ampat in Indonesia is a remote archipelago offering exceptional snorkeling, from calm beginner reefs to advanced drift sites. The dry season between October and April brings calm seas, excellent ...