We'll be kicking off our first episode of the Snorkel Venture Podcast with snorkeling legend, Marcus Blake. Snorkel Venture Podcast Host, Alex Lindbloom, chats with Marcus about all things snorkeling related, from his recent trip through Raja Ampat, Indonesia, the new issue of the Snorkel Venture Magazine, his experience swimming with whalesharks in Triton Bay, and much more. There's even an impromptu call-in from one of the other Snorkel Venture guides who relives one of his most profound Marcus moments while on tour.

Join freediving expert Emma Farrell and her assistant for an immersive workshop designed to enhance your snorkeling skills through a combination of talks, masterclasses, and in-water practical sessions. With a focus on wellness, you can take part in morning Breathing Optimization sessions and evening Yoga Nidra, both of which will enrich your underwater experiences. You’ll progress at your own pace and within your comfort zone, with safety, relaxation, and enjoyment always at the forefront.

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Turneffe makes for an ideal location to host our Belize Freediving Workshop and Snorkeling tour. Aside from the beautiful reefs and clear waters, there are a number of protected areas to explore with varying depth levels. Throughout the course of this freediving workshop, there will be lectures, training sessions in the resort's pool, and in-water practical sessions with our Freediving Instructor Emma, all of which will give you time and opportunity to improve your skills. We'll be based at Turneffe Island Resort for the duration of the tour. We'll be accompanied by a freediving expert (Emma Farrell) and an assistant, who both bring along a wealth of experience. All this is, of course, combined with plenty of time for snorkeling over the reefs at your leisure.

Bunaken National Park and Bangka Island, on the north coast of Sulawesi in Indonesia, provide an ideal setting for this exciting freediving workshop and snorkel safari. Aside from the beautiful reefs, clear waters, and abundant marine life, there are a number of protected areas to explore at varying depths. Both boutique island resorts we’ll be staying at are also well-equipped to host us as we advance our freediving. Join freediving expert Emma Farrell and her assistant for an immersive workshop designed to enhance your snorkeling skills through a combination of talks, masterclasses, and in-water practical sessions. With a focus on wellness, you can take part in morning Breathing Optimization sessions and evening Yoga Nidra, both of which will enrich your underwater experiences. You’ll progress at your own pace and within your comfort zone, with safety, relaxation, and enjoyment always at the forefront. The workshop begins at the award-winning Siladen Resort, located just north of Sulawesi. This venue offers everything needed for training, including a pool for static breath-hold practice and a sea-view yoga shala that doubles as a classroom and relaxation space. From Siladen, you’ll have easy access to the stunning reefs and training sites within Bunaken National Park. Our second stop will be Coral Eye, the newly renovated sister resort of Siladen Resort, located on Bangka Island. With your newly honed freediving abilities, you’ll be able to dive down and swim among the fish, exploring the stunning reefs from a whole new perspective. Like Siladen, Coral Eye also offers a pool for additional training sessions and relaxation, along with ample space for yoga and Breathing Optimization sessions.

Snorkeling Palau, one of the most beautiful Pacific Island nations, is one of our favorite places to snorkel, and when combined with the unparalleled comfort and attention to detail of the liveaboard we've chartered for this tour, you can't lose. Widely known for its clear turquoise water, a proliferation of schooling fish, large pelagics, sharks, and a diverse range of reef systems to explore, this destination is truly spectacular. A paradise for snorkelers.

Journey onboard the beautiful Coralia snorkeling liveaboard as we explore the breathtaking reefs around the Banda Islands and Raja Ampat. We will board the vessel in Ambon, one of the critter capitals of Indonesia. Here in Ambon, it's shallow reefs are the perfect hiding places for critters like seahorses, frogfish, octopus, nudibranchs, and a myriad of scorpionfish. From Ambon, we'll cruise into the Banda Islands, where we'll spend several days exploring the incredible reefs and walls that make this area so special. These emerald islands are historically significant as they were the original spice islands that stimulated the entire spice trade. We will have the opportunity to get a full tour of Banda Neira town. Here we'll tour the fully intact colonial buildings and even a fort, which we’ll get to explore. We will also visit old nutmeg plantations and enjoy some delicious teas and biscuits garnished with nutmeg jam! From the Bandas, we'll make a stop at an area called Koon, where we'll spend the day snorkeling around this remote atoll. This is Eastern Indonesia's largest known congregation spot for breeding fish, so with a bit of luck, we'll be treated to some big fish action! The final third of the trip will be spent in Raja Ampat, where we intend to spend some time in Misool, the Fam Islands, as well as the Dampier Strait. Finishing up in Raja will be the cherry on top of the ice cream that is this extensive liveaboard snorkeling safari!

Journey with us on board the beautiful Mermaid II for this epic snorkeling liveaboard through Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea's Forgotten Islands, the Banda Islands, and finally into the Alor area. We'll start by exploring the incredible reefs and biodiversity of Raja Ampat before  before heading into the heart of the mighty Banda Sea, where we'll hop from remote volcanic islands and atolls. We'll spend time exploring the reefs of the Banda Islands, after which we will make our way into of the Lesser Sunda Islands (Lembata, Alor, Wetar) for the last stage of this tour. This is quite possibly the most epic liveaboard snorkeling adventure we have on offer!

Baja California Sur is a magical place, where the ocean is still wild and full of life. This expedition has been created to take you further offshore for the chance of encountering some of the ocean's most spectacular creatures. We will be based in La Ventana, a small town on the Gulf of California, facing the majestic Isla Cerralvo. We will be focusing on searching for the epic Mobula Munkiana aggregations. These amazing animals come together for mating and feeding before migrating out of the Sea of Cortez into the Pacific Ocean. The abundance of food in this area is one of the primary reasons for the abundance of life, and as usual, where there is food, there are predators. We will often travel up to 40 miles offshore or up and down the coast to hopefully encounter incredible animals.

Baja California Sur is a magical place, where the ocean is still wild and full of life. This expedition has been created to take you further offshore for the chance of encountering some of the ocean's most spectacular creatures. We will be based in La Ventana, a small town on the Gulf of California, facing the majestic Isla Cerralvo. We will be focusing on searching for the epic Mobula Munkiana aggregations. These amazing animals come together for mating and feeding before migrating out of the Sea of Cortez into the Pacific Ocean. The abundance of food in this area is one of the primary reasons for the abundance of life, and as usual, where there is food, there are predators. We will often travel up to 40 miles offshore or up and down the coast to hopefully encounter incredible animals.

Join us for an extraordinary snorkel liveaboard adventure through both Komodo and Alor and the islands in between. We'll be on board the lovely Naga Biru liveaboard, which we've chartered exclusively for us. We'll  start the tour snorkeling around Komodo before heading east over the island of Flores and Lembata, snorkeling along the way, before arriving to Alor where we'll indulge in all the fantastic reefs, marine life, and experiences Alor has become famous for.

Our Misool Resort Snorkel Safari in October 2025 could not have been a better trip. We saw nearly everything we'd ever hoped to and more within the first 36 hours of the tour, and it just kept getting better, somehow! Check out this quick video featuring some of the trip highlights.

Baja California’s Magdalena Bay is home to some of the most incredible animals in the ocean. The warm waters and upwelling bring in huge amounts of baitfish that in turn are hunted by striped marlin, California sea lions, dolphins, whales, and sometimes even sharks. While the main focus of the trip is bait balls of sardines and mackerel and the animals predating on them, we can also encounter many other migrating species, such as Humpback whales, schooling mobula rays, and possibly other surprise guests!

A quick highlight video from our Alor & Forgotten Islands Liveaboard Snorkel Safari aboard the Mermaid II liveaboard.

Bunaken National Park and Bangka Island, on the north coast of Sulawesi in Indonesia, make for an ideal location to host this exciting Freediving Workshop and snorkel safari. Aside from the beautiful reefs, clear water, and abundant marine life, there are a number of protected areas to explore with varying depth levels. Also, both of the boutique island resorts we'll be using are more than well equipped to host us as we progress with our freediving skills.

Join us on an amazing adventure to two of Indonesia’s newest and most luxurious snorkel destinations: Bangka Island at the northern tip of Sulawesi and Halmahera. This tour combines stunning reefs full of colorful marine life, pristine white sand beaches, and two fantastic boutique resorts that will cater to our every need!

A little teaser video from our past West Komodo & Alor and Alor & West Komodo snorkeling safaris.

The Banda Islands and Raja Ampat are some of the most beautiful snorkeling destinations in Indonesia, but they are also remote. It is for these reasons why we've exclusively chartered a luxury snorkeling vessel which will take us to these magical snorkleing spots. Join us onboard the beautiful and award-winning Mermaid I Liveaboard, as we explore the breathtaking reefs and vibrant marine life of the Banda Sea before continuing into Raja Ampat for the big fish and robust reefs that this region has become world famous for.

Marsa Shagra occupies one of the most strategic and beautiful seaside locations for snorkelers. It not only offers us unlimited access to their house reef just a few feet from the resort’s beach but it’s also the gateway to Egypt’s southern Red Sea which is known for its abundant marine life and vibrant reefs.

Join us as we snorkel around Eastern Indonesia's most iconic destinations, Alor and Komodo on this beautiful and award-winning liveaboard, Coralia. The Coralia liveaboard will be our floating home for the duration of this tour. With it, we'll enjoy all the luxuries and amenities of a comfortable resort while also indulging in the exhilarating experiences of exploring the reefs and islands that have made Alor, Komodo, and everything in between some of the best snorkeling destinations in the world!