Where is the best snorkelling in the South Pacific?

Top Snorkeling Spots in the South Pacific
  • Fiji. Fiji might have made a name for itself by offering luxury retreats for the rich and the famous. ...
  • New Caledonia. The French territory of New Caledonia is famous for its remarkably rich lagoon. ...
  • Rarotonga, Cook Islands. ...
  • The Solomon Islands. ...
  • Vanuatu.




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  • Baa Atoll, Maldives. Why it's special: Swim with manta rays, whale sharks and sea turtles in a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. ...
  • Maui, Hawaii. ...
  • Koh Tao, Thailand. ...
  • Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. ...
  • Great Barrier Reef, Australia. ...
  • Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia. ...
  • Bora Bora, French Polynesia. ...
  • Punta Mita, Mexico.


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Perhaps the greatest snorkelling spot in all of the South Pacific can be found near the French Polynesian island of Tahaa, which is within shouting distance of its sister island, Raiatea. Tahaa is a quiet island distinguished by its low hills and vanilla farms, but it's also home to breathtaking coral reefs.

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Best Snorkeling And Swimming Beaches
  • Ambergris Caye, Belize. Nickolay Stanev/Shutterstock. ...
  • Bohol Island, Philippines. Rolf E. ...
  • Bonaire. byvalet/Shutterstock. ...
  • Buck Island Reef National Monument, St. ...
  • Catalina Island, California. ...
  • Champagne Reef, Dominica. ...
  • Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica. ...
  • Corn Islands, Nicaragua.


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If you prefer a sea view as you soak in the warm water of Iceland's geothermal baths, then the Sky Lagoon is for you. But if it is Iceland's unique lava landscape you prefer to gaze at while you don a mud mask and sip sparkling wine, then it has to be the Blue Lagoon.

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A long-time favorite with honeymooners, Fiji is made up of 333 islands in the South Pacific. While it scored the No. 8 spot this year, T+L reader Leslie Waters would have placed it at the very top. Waters said it's an amazing destination with the friendliest people in the entire world!

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Tides are absolutely important for snorkeling, with a lower tide being far preferrable to a high tide. This is because a low tide allows for shallow pools to form, giving you a better view of the sea creatures below.

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Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun is the most beautifull snorkeling spots on Bali, lots of colorful fishes and coral reef are life here specialy Nemo's. It is take one and half hour drive from international Ngurah Rai airport or from main tourist Kuta and Ubud.

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This area, with its shallow water close to the shore, has calm waters as it's shielded by strong tidal currents. So if you're looking for a safe and easy place to snorkel at, look for islands with house reefs. Some atolls and islands in the Maldives also have shallow lagoons that are teeming with life.

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In Tahiti, there's still plenty for honeymoon couples to see and do, but it's the natural attractions that really set this destination apart from Hawaii. Tahiti offers the quintessential south-seas experience of seclusion and astounding natural beauty and attracts honeymoon couples from around the world.

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