What are you going to see on one of our snorkeling safaris? Short answer, a ton! Long answer, the specific things you can expect to see can be region and location-dependent. Here's a quick breakdown of what you can expect to see in some of our most popular snorkeling safari destinations. Please note that this is a very small list featuring some of the most popular species, there is so much more to see for each location! Coral Triangle Staples *This list of creatures can be expected for just about all of our snorkeling safaris taking place in the Coral Triangle (Indonesia, Philippines, Palau). Many different types of anemones and anemonefish Pristine hard and soft coral reefs Many species of lionfish and scorpionfish Many different species of angelfish Tons of different species of colorful reef fish Porcupinefish and many different species of pufferfish Blue-spotted stingrays Nudibranchs Many different types of sea stars Moray eels Raja Ampat and Komodo- Indonesia Manta rays Big schools of big fish Mangroves Green and hawksbill sea turtles Cuttlefish, octopus, squid Reef sharks Napoleon wrasse Bumphead parrotfish Alor- Indonesia Some larger schools of big fish Mandarine fish Hawksbill sea turtles Cuttlefish, octopus, squid Mola mola (depends on tide, current, and moon phase) Friendly local fishermen freediving with homemade wood goggles as they spearfish with handmade spears North Sulawesi and Wakatobi- Indonesia Hawksbill and green sea turtles Sea snakes Crocodile fish Some schooling fish Cuttlefish, octopus, squid Philippines Some smaller schools of big fish Sea snakes Hawksbill and green sea turtles Whale shark (not to be expected but it's possible) Mandarine fish Cuttlefish, octopus, squid Frogfish Palau Manta rays Reef sharks Napoleon wrasse Bumphead parrotfish Some bigger schools of fish Cuttlefish, octopus, squid Hawksbill and green sea turtles Caribbean Some smaller schools of big fish Tons of
What are you going to see on one of our snorkeling safaris? Short answer, a ton! Long answer, the specific things you can expect to see can be region and location-dependent. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can expect to see in some of our most popular snorkeling safari destinations. Please note that this
With a name like Snorkel Venture, it should come as no surprise that our specialty is putting together snorkeling adventures. While our main priority is to get our guests as much time in the water as possible, we also put a lot of thought and effort into activities that take place on terra firma as we know that some guests may wish to take a more leisurely approach to their snorkeling holiday. Here's a little breakdown of some of the land-based actives we incorporate into our snorkeling safaris. Unique Land Excursions On just about all of our snorkeling safaris, regardless of whether or not it's a resort or a liveaboard based tour, we always try to do at least one land excursion. In Komodo, for example, we spend a morning hiking one of the nearby islands in search of the Komodo Dragons, in Belize we spend an afternoon walking through the ancient Mayan ruins, and in Alor we visit a local village. Each of our locations offers outstanding snorkeling, but no tour would be complete without a taste of the local culture, sites, and wildlife. Kayaking and Paddle Boards Nearly all the resorts we stay with will be on the water and as a result, many of the resorts and some of the liveaboards will have a fleet of kayaks and or stand-up paddle boards on hand for you to use whenever you want. This is an excellent way to spend an afternoon between snorkel sessions as you can explore the little bays and islets of the surrounding area. Read-Relax-Massage There are always a few guests who come on our snorkel safari's who are keen to snorkel but also want to just spend ample time just relaxing in a tropical environment. We fully encourage you to enjoy your snorkeling holiday
With a name like Snorkel Venture, it should come as no surprise that our specialty is putting together snorkeling adventures. While our main priority is to get our guests as much time in the water as possible, we also put a lot of thought and effort into activities that take place on terra firma as
We have a huge variety of snorkel safaris on our website, with each one offering something unique. Some are resort-based, while for others we charter an entire liveaboard. On some, we combine multiple resorts and liveaboards into one epic trip. Some are centered around reef snorkeling, while on other tours we spend the majority of our time in the open ocean looking for pelagic species. Some are in Asia and others are in South America. If you are new to snorkeling safaris or the destinations, it can be a little confusing choosing the right snorkel safari for you. Here's a little guide to help you decide. Liveaboard or Resort This is one of the most important decisions to make in our opinion. If you know you are prone to seasickness or just really want to have more space to move around, then a resort might be more enjoyable for you. If you want to have the opportunity to venture a bit further into the region and just love the idea of falling asleep and waking up at sea on a luxury yacht, a liveaboard may be right for you. One Destination or Multiple We have quite a few different combination trips, like Alor-Komodo, or North Sulawesi-Raja Ampat, or even our Epic Indonesia tour which stops at five different locations over the better part of a month. If you just don't want to miss anything and don't mind the extra travel involved, then joining one of these combination tours may be a wise choice. For these tours the average time at each location will be 4-6 nights with a day of travel in between. Just keep in mind there will be a bit more packing and unpacking as well as additional time spent flying between locations. If you really just want
We have a huge variety of snorkel safaris on our website, with each one offering something unique. Some are resort-based, while for others we charter an entire liveaboard. On some, we combine multiple resorts and liveaboards into one epic trip. Some are centered around reef snorkeling, while on other tours we spend the majority of
Since the majority of our snorkeling safaris take place in either the Caribbean Sea or the mighty Pacific Ocean, I thought it might be a good idea to go through a few of the key characteristics of each of these legendary bodies of water. While both the Caribbean and the Pacific offer world-class snorkeling, they each offer a very unique snorkeling experience due to a variety of factors like reef make-up and structure, marine life species, and sea conditions. Now, before I begin my quick breakdown I should be a little more specific about the area of the Pacific I'll be talking about as the Pacific Ocean technically extends from the west coast of the Americas to the east coast of China. When I refer to the Pacific, I mean the waters around Indonesia as well as the Philippines and Palau—which is typically referred to as the Coral Triangle. One of the big things people notice when they first snorkel in the Coral Triangle is the sheer diversity in coral and fish. This region of the Pacific has the most bio-diverse reefs in the world which contain over 70% of the world's coral species, and 2,228 species of reef fish. So as you snorkel you are potentially looking at hundreds of different species of coral and thousands of different types of fish all packed into one reef. The reefs within the coral triangle are best compared to a tropical rainforest, while the reef in the Caribbean would be more closely compared to an evergreen forest. One may have more species, but both are full of life and utterly stunning. Reef Characteristics Coral Triangle (Pacific) Typically hard coral will be the dominant type of coral in the shallows, but on certain reefs the sponges will be more prolific. Large sea fans
Since the majority of our snorkeling safaris take place in either the Caribbean Sea or the mighty Pacific Ocean, I thought it might be a good idea to go through a few of the key characteristics of each of these legendary bodies of water. While both the Caribbean and the Pacific offer world-class snorkeling, they
Choosing to join a snorkel safari that is hosted by a liveaboard as opposed to a land-based resort, or vise versa can be a tough choice, particularly if your only snorkeling safaris have been with one of the two options, or neither! Resorts can be great as they don't rock with the waves and the amount of space you get is so much more. However, on a boat you wake up in a new location each day and get to explore so much further in the area. Not to mention the novelty of being on a luxury vessel in the middle of paradise. To help you get the clearest picture possible of what each style of snorkel safari is like we've broken it down into a few key points. Space Space is one of the biggest differences between resorts and liveaboards. At a resort you have a spacious bungalow with its own veranda and large bathroom. Then there are the resort grounds which offer beautiful landscaping, pools, bars, a restaurant, spa, and quite often a private beach with a house reef. The liveaboard option does offer significantly less space than a resort, but you will by no means feel cramped, especially with the elite group of liveaboards we operate with. The boats we use range in size from just over one-hundred feet in length to one-hundred and seventy feet and offer 3-4 different decks to spread out on. The boats all feature large galleys for dining, saloons with big wrap-around sofas, sun decks, camera rooms, and large gearing up stations. Some of the larger boats even have a Jacuzzi and rooftop bar. The cabins will all be furnished with comfortable beds, some may be bunked, but all will be equipped with a private ensuite bathroom with hot water and of
Choosing to join a snorkel safari that is hosted by a liveaboard as opposed to a land-based resort, or vise versa can be a tough choice, particularly if your only snorkeling safaris have been with one of the two options, or neither! Resorts can be great as they don’t rock with the waves and the
