The World’s 11 Best Waterfall & Snorkelling Days

1.Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,515 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $117Our pick

Cruise south from Puerto Vallarta on Chica Locca’s spacious catamaran with breakfast, drinks, snorkeling, kayaks, paddleboards, lunch, and a stop in Yelapa. You can hike to the waterfall, relax on the beach, or stay aboard for a massage. The lively host Ricky Ricardo keeps the six-hour outing moving.

“The 6 hours felt so fast because every part was so enjoyable. Top level has quieter music so whether you want party or more quiet, you have options. Lots of food and snacks and drinks. A great value!”

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2.Jamaica Dunn’s River Falls Party Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 997 reviews · from $133

Cruise from Mahogany Beach to a Caribbean snorkeling stop, then climb Dunn’s River Falls with local guides. You’ll get hotel transport, snorkeling gear, snacks, drinks, live music, and a Jamaican buffet, with vegetarian food available by request. Expect a lively, large-group outing rather than a quiet boat trip.

“The hike was definitely an experience. We didn't get a chance to see the sealife while Snorkeling but all 5 of us enjoyed the water. The food was good & the boat was JUMPIN!!”

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3.Bali: Blue Lagoon Snorkeling & Waterfall Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 637 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $21Best value

Meet your English-speaking snorkeling guide at D’Steel Coffee Kitchen in Padangbai for two reef swims, lunch, and an optional Kanto Lampo Waterfall visit. Guides such as Made, Donny, and Dika help with safety and photos, while hotel pickup is available from several Bali areas.

“Was really nice and the guide on our boat was very nice and he was keeping an eye on us all the time. Lunch was yummy and the car was very comfortable.”

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4.Blue Lagoon Snorkeling – Lunch – Kantolampo – Tibumana Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · from $39

Spend about 10 hours with a private driver, a snorkeling instructor, and your own group. Swim at Blue Lagoon near Padangbai, eat lunch, then visit Kanto Lampo and Tibumana waterfalls. Drivers such as Adi, Made, Maha, and Putu are often praised for flexible stops and friendly service.

“I really liked the trip. It was well organised, would definitely recommend. The tour was private, worth the price.”

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5.Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling and Dunn’s River Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 358 reviews · from $139

Sail from Ocho Rios to Dunn’s River Falls aboard a 65-foot catamaran, snorkel over coral, climb the 600-foot cascade with a guide, and return with lunch, rum punch, Jamaican music, and Blue Mountain coffee tasting. Pickup is available from Ocho Rios and Montego Bay hotels.

“Great excursion! The snorkeling was good, dunn River falls was a hike but we made it and the ride back on the catamaran was perfect. Only change I would make is improve the organization when checking in at Chukka and don’t say we need a photo ID because we were never asked for it.”

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6.Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 343 reviews · 10 hours · from $106

Start around 2:00 AM for Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, and Moalboal’s sardine run. Expect breakfast, lunch, gear, hotel transfers, and local guides. Drivers such as Rudeal, Noel, Rudy, and Jerome have been praised for patient, helpful service. Book private if four or more people are joining.

“A great day out! Absolutely worth the early morning wake up”

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7.Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Snorkeling, and Canyoning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 327 reviews · 8 hours · from $71

Spend eight hours combining Blue Lagoon snorkeling, a swim at Tegenungan Waterfall, and a guided walk through Beji Guwang Hidden Canyon. English-speaking guides such as Nyoman, Edi, and Agung are often praised for safe driving, local insight, and helpful photos. Bring water shoes, towels, and several changes of clothes.

“We had Edi as our guide and driver for the day and we could not have been in better hands. Edi is kind, funny, knowledgeable and very flexible to our needs and capacity. I would recommend Edi as your driver/guide if you choose this activity!”

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8.Blue Lagoon Snorkeling and Lunch – Kanto Lampo – Tibumana Waterfall-All Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $48

Spend about nine hours snorkeling at Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun, then enjoy Indonesian lunch, coffee samples, and visits to Kanto Lampo and Tibumana waterfalls. A private English-speaking driver such as Aris, Komang, or Gusti handles the road and hotel transfers, while local guides provide the boat and snorkeling gear.

“Booking and communication was great. Our driver Komang was fantastic, punctual and flexible with our itinerary. He even did some great bargaining for me at a shop because I am rubbish at it :)) Also really enjoyed chatting with him on the ride around the sights 👍🏻 What didn’t sit well with my group was that the 2 x 1h of promised snorkelling in two different bays ended up being 30min & 15min respectively. The bays were quite crowded and the snorkelling guide was more interested in chatting up a young girl on the trip then pushed for a tip at lunch. The boat driver also nearly ran over my…”

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9.Snorkeling Trip to Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls, Plakias, Crete

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $109

Meet at Dive2gether Crete in Plakias at 9:30 am for transport to Kourtaliotiko Gorge. Walk down roughly 300 steps, follow the cold spring stream in a wetsuit, swim through a natural lagoon and cave, and reach the waterfall with guides such as Jelle, Kilian, Tom, or Paul.

“It was definitely a trip of a lifetime! We enjoyed the beauty of the waterfalls, be prepared for that climb out though...”

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10.Blue Lagoon Snorkeling with Lunch and Waterfall in Ubud

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $50

Spend about 10 hours with an English-speaking driver and private air-conditioned car, snorkeling for roughly two hours at two Blue Lagoon spots, then visiting Tegenungan Waterfall and Segara Windhu Coffee Plantation. Lunch, equipment, boat transfers, showers, and hotel pickup are included.

“Bali John, our host and driver, was amazing! Everything was just as described. He went out of his way to make the adventure special. The lunch was tasty and the restaurant had private showers to wash off the salt water after snorkelinRead more”

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11.Snorkeling At Blue lagoon And Hidden waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $54

You’ll travel from Seminyak with a private driver to Tanjung Jepun and Blue Lagoon for guided snorkeling, then continue to Kanto Lampo Waterfall and Satria Coffee Plantation. Guides such as De Putro, Ari, Made, and Yande have earned praise for friendly service. Lunch, gear, transport, and entry fees are included.

“Lovely trip, super easy with the hotel collection. Our driver De Putro was great, very friendly. Lots of different fish to see when snorkelling and a fantastic traditional meal when you get back!”

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