On the water · SNORKELING SPEEDBOAT TRIPS
A speedboat is the fastest way to water a swimmer cannot reach from the sand. These 15 are compared on how many reef stops you get, how long you are in at each and whether masks, fins and lunch are really included.
Spend a relaxed half-day visiting Koh Madsum, where friendly pigs roam the beach, then snorkel near Koh Tan and enjoy a buffet lunch. Guides such as Sun, Joe, Cola, and Alex keep things fun and help with photos. Hotel pickup, gear, water, fruit, and insurance are included, though the 50-baht Pig Island fee is extra.
“Cola,Joe and the whole crew were excellent,warm and friendly.”
Meet opposite Foša restaurant, find the guide in a white polo, and join a small group of up to 12 on a four-hour speedboat tour. You will visit Ošljak, Preko, and a surprise third island, with time for swimming, snorkeling, walking, shopping, and a coffee stop. Guides including Joseph, Luka, Luca, David, and Josef lead tours in several languages.
“It was fun and a good length of time at the destinations. Our guide Luca did a great job. Preko wasn't able to be explored much in the time allotted but it was still okay. The other two stops seemed like a perfect length of time. Snorkeling and the island were both great.”
Drive your own speedboat through Cancun’s Nichupte Lagoon, pass mangroves, attend a Mayan ceremony, and snorkel among reef fish. Guides such as Juan, Fabio, and Captain Fox lead the English-language experience. The small boat groups cap at 15, though the full park may hold up to 60 people. Lunch, lockers, and equipment are included.
“Excellent adventure, wide open throttle from the start! Super fun and safe. 10/10 must do at a great value. Good entertainment and photos prior to boarding, then some well placed candid photos while in motion in the boats.”
Take a small speedboat from Hurghada to search for dolphins, snorkel at two or three Red Sea reefs, and relax on a sandy island or shallow sandbank. Captain Islam, Ahmed, Karim, Momo, and other local crews are praised for patient water guidance. Lunch, fruit, drinks, equipment, hotel transfers, and optional parasailing are included.
“Fantastic experience. Captain Karim & Ahmed couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you both for the perfect end to our trip to Egypt!! 🌟🌟🌟”
Travel by air-conditioned minibus and speedboat from Koh Samui to Koh Tan and Koh Mudsum, also called Pig Island. You’ll snorkel for about an hour, then spend up to two and a half hours swimming, kayaking, relaxing on the sand, and seeing the island’s friendly pigs. Lunch, soft drinks, equipment, hotel pickup, and return transport are included.
“It was great fun, the pigs were adorable and the day ran very smoothly. Guides were friendly and attentive, I would definitely recommend! It can be found slightly cheaper if you book on arrival though, but this was still affordable so I have no complaints!”
Drive a two-person speedboat through Cancun’s Nichupte Lagoon, then snorkel for about 30 to 40 minutes near Punta Nizuc’s reef and underwater statues. English and Spanish guides, gear, life jackets, and water are included. Guides such as Jorge and Carlos are praised for calm instruction, though you should budget an extra $20 cash marine fee.
“Good experience, got to the water right away. Our guide was great, (forgot his name) shorter guy with braces. He was awesome.”
Take a speedboat from Hurghada to Hula Hula Island for clear water, coral, fish, snorkeling, banana boat rides, beach time, lunch, and a short massage. Choose a 3-hour or 5-hour option, with shared or private transfers. Guides such as Kareem, Mahmood, Zizou, and Ahmed are praised for friendly, careful help in the water.
“Thankyou for the whole trip of the island. We had a great time. Sam (sharks group) and Karim were really understanding, respectful and cooperative. Sam is very knowledgeable and skillful in his work. He clicked great photos as well. I recommend this trip and these 2 gentlemen to everyone.”
Leave Hersonissos Port for a one-hour jet boat ride along Crete’s coast. Captain Kostas or another experienced skipper can take you to 90 km/h and perform controlled 360-degree turns before a 30-minute swim and snorkel stop at Saint George’s Bay. Gear, life jackets, and hotel pickup are included.
“Good ride, very safe and enjoyable! The swimming was nice, snorkels were provided for free, I recommend this to old and young!”
Start early from McDonald’s beside Tonsai Pier and head straight to Maya Bay before the main boat traffic arrives. You’ll swim at Pileh Lagoon, watch macaques at Monkey Bay, stop at Viking Cave, and snorkel over coral with a chance to see blacktip reef sharks. Choose the half-day trip or add Bamboo Island and lunch on the full-day option.
“This tour was the highlight of my stay in Thailand !! The boat was the cleanest I traveled by while staying in Thailand and the guide (Birdy) was very polite and professional. The lunch was tasty, the beaches beautiful and the snorkelling experience really impressive. I highly recommend this tour!”
Speed across the Red Sea to Paradise Island, then choose beach time, guided snorkeling, or both. Guides such as Ahmed, Nemo, Jamie, Kareem, and Aimen are known for patient help in the water. Morning and sunset trips, shared or private transfers, and optional lunch make this easy to tailor.
“We had lots of fun on this trip. Nemo was our guide and he was very supportive all throughout. We got picked from our hotel and got dropped off at the office, which had really nice and welcoming atmosphere. Amira greeted us with a smile. From there we got onto the speed boat and headed to Paradise Island. The ride was fun and picturesque. Once on the island we had lunch and enjoyed the atmosphere as much as we could. Note - you will get bugged quite a lot from the staff of the island, trying to get you to buy drinks, food, photoshoots etc. From there we headed to…”
Meet beside Saiko Sushi in Vlora for a private speedboat trip with guides such as Kola, Steven, or Aldo. Enter Haxhi Ali Cave, hear its story, then swim and snorkel at Shen Vasil Beach. The cave is now off-limits for swimming, but the beach stop offers clear water, music, and time to relax.
“The tour was great fun. They messaged me early in the day to make sure everything was okay. Guide was nice, we went to the cave that was the main point for the trip to us and then we had some time at the beach. If you’re in Vlorë I recommend it”
Spend 7 to 8 hours island hopping from Phuket by speedboat. Visit Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island, with snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers included. Guides such as Tony, Nan, Tommy, and Noonit have been praised for friendly service, though crowds and a rough ride can affect the day.
“Trip was awe inspiring experience. Touch crowded beach but overall great experience with family. Tony and crew were great and supportive”
Travel from Phuket to Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Khai Nok by speedboat. Expect a full, fast-moving day with snorkeling gear, paddleboards, buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and guides such as Ohma, Tony, Kung, Nancy, and Oppo. Bring beach shoes and expect spray, crowds, and changing times.
“It was such a fun day! Despite the islands being packed with people and boats, Ohma and his team took care of us and made sure we had a great time. I expected the islands to be busy because it’s peak season and they did their best to make sure we enjoyed the trip so I appreciated that. Ohma and the team were so kind. They made sure we had everything we needed and most importantly, they made sure we were having a great time! Also, lunch was wonderful!”
You’ll captain a sturdy Rhino mini-speed boat from Cole Bay with a guide leading the way through Simpson Bay Lagoon and along St Maarten’s coast. Expect a supervised test ride, safety gear, a beach or Creole Rock stop, snorkeling equipment, and a wet, bouncy ride. Guides such as Max, Royce, Eddy, and Raji are known for patient help.
“Great experience even in the rain! Your guides were polite and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!”
Join Thalassa Tour from Krabi for a six-and-a-half-hour island trip by speedboat, with Railay’s Princess Cave, Poda and Tup islands, sunset snacks, daytime snorkeling, and a night swim among bioluminescent plankton. Guides including Sakeen and Stephane add personal help, while the small group is limited to 17 people.
“The crew worked so hard at making sure we had the best possible time and weather. Sexy Man was a great host and looked after us really well”
