Palau is a unique oasis, a self-contained, isolated archipelago located 900 miles southwest of Guam and 400 miles south of Yap, at the westernmost edge of Micronesia. Palau is just 175 square miles but it's jam packed with marine biodiversity with over 1500 species of fish and 700 corals and anemones. The iconic Rock Islands […]
Hands down Papua New Guinea is the most fascinating country I have ever traveled to. Remote, primitive, exotic and very á la National Geographic. New Guinea is one of the few places in the world where you can travel off the beaten path and experience seldom seen traditional villages with spirit houses and resilient tribal […]
Yes, Cenderawasih Bay is famous for snorkeling with whale sharks and who doesn't want to swim with a massive polka -dotted fish? But Cenderawasih offers so much more! Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia, offers a chance to swim up close to these magnificent creatures as well as snorkel remote reefs with beautiful hard coral gardens, interact with […]
My last group to Bangka and Siladen was in 2019 and I've been dreaming of returning ever since. I have vivid memories of the reefs of Bangka teeming with so much life, I recorded the sound of the fish whooshing around me. At Bangka's Batu Mandi pinnacle, I was enthralled watching a cuttlefish flash hypnotically […]
13 DAYS, 700 MILES, 20 LIKE-MINDED ADVENTURES, ENDLESS BEAUTY TO CAPTIVATE OUR SOULS. During this remarkable voyage we’ll explore ever-changing landscape and reefs starting at one end of Baja and ending at the other. This voyage is only offered a couple times a year when conditions are just right. I booked the Rocio del Mar […]
The Solomon Islands are unlike any other islands in the South Pacific. They remain surprisingly (and wonderfully) undeveloped and un-touristy. There are so few areas in the world where you can get off the beaten path and snorkel clean, pristine reefs without crowds.
Picture dense jungles with tropical birds flying overhead, well-kept traditional villages, aquamarine lagoons with vibrant coral reefs AND no one else around!
I’m very excited to announce two new trips for Snorkeling Etc. The first trip combines the very best of Raja Ampat with the rarely visited pristine reefs of Halmahera. The second voyage begins in Halmahera and continues to the beautiful reefs around Bangka island and ends in Lembeh, the critter capital of the world. There […]
This unique 11-night itinerary will take you from the remote and stunning coral reefs of Halmahera to the famed critter capital of the Lembeh Straits. En-route you will even have the opportunity to snorkel the sumptuous reefs around Bangka Island and visit Tangkoko National Park. May 17-28 The morning of May 17, board the lovely […]
The Sea of Cortez offers an astonishing variety and amount of marine life. From our 52-foot luxury catamaran, discover why Jacques Cousteau named the Sea of Cortez the “Aquarium of the World”. Playful California sea lions, mega pods of dolphins, turtles, and huge schools of fish inhabit these waters. This time of year there is […]
The Banda Sea trip is one of my all-time favorite voyages. This area offers some of the most spectacular snorkeling in Indonesia. During our explorations we'll experience the underwater beauty and stunning scenery of Ambon, Banda Sea and Raja Ampat. The islands of the Banda Sea are off the beaten path feel, perfect to be […]
This journey has been created to give you the best of everything. Phenomenal snorkeling in the epicenter of the Coral Triangle from the award-winning, super-fabulous Coralia liveaboard. Indonesia is in the heart of the Coral Triangle. 75% of the world’s coral species and a whooping 1,000 species of fish are found here. Snorkeling in Indonesia […]
"The Wakatobi snorkel trip with Snorkeling Etc. was the best vacation we have ever had. It was a rare treat to see such pristine reefs and abundant, beautiful, sea life. We truly appreciated that getting to Wakatobi and back turned out to be a completely worry free travel experience. You assembled a wonderful group of people to spend time with.
We are ready to go again tomorrow." Julie Dunger and Curt Anderson
