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Maggie Douglas wrote a tip
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Me and my friends went to Koh Lipe, a small island of the Andaman Sea, in the Satun Province of s.. Read More

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I went on vacation in July to the Caribbean and went on a cruise around the Grenadines. When the o.. Read More

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I loved this! It was a little tough to get used to the whole breathing through a tube thing but on.. Read More

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I went with my family and it was fantastic. At first I was scared but seeing all the fish and turt.. Read More

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ash wrote a tip
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went to hawaii and went snorkling

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Lisa Niver Rajna wrote a tip
about 17 years ago

I love snorkeling and diving and am now a PADI Divemaster. Just do it!

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In Cozumel Mexico!

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Yan wrote a tip
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Snorkelled every weekend when I used to live there.

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Pete R. the Explorer asked a question 13 days ago | Share

What are some great places to go snorkelling experience marine life up close? 13 days ago

Best Answer By: Pete R.:

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There are plenty of places to go snorkel especially in south east asia. If you are looking for a cheap way to experience marine life up close, south east asia is the way to go. Since I am familiar with this area, I'll list out islands that are great to go snorkel:

Similan Islands, Thailand
Similan national park is one of the best spot to go snorkel while you are in SEA. There are many islands to choose from and the water is crystal clear. I went there on a double deck boat and we went around islands and snorkel on popular spots. The crystal was so clear you could see stones and coral reefs from the boat. If you are traveling through Thailand, don't forget to drop by Similan islands.
Palau Weh, Indonesia
Palau Weh is an island north of Banda Aceh on the northern tip of Sumatra. I personally have never been here but from researching around, this place is considered a secret spot amongst the diving community and Pulau Weh's reefs are genuinely untouched and offer something for every level of experience.
Tioman Island, Malaysia
Tioman Island is a small island located 32 km off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the state of Pahang. Again, I have never been to this place personally but I've read great stories about the spectacular marine life and the colourful coral gardens at this island. There are also a lot of rare species around this area, so keep an eye out for it.
Koh Lipe Island, Thailand
Koh Lipe is a small island of the Andaman Sea, in the Satun Province of southwest Thailand. I went there in November 2012 and I've written about my experience quite extensively here. Around Koh Lipe there are several spots for you to see coral reefs. We took a long tail boat to go around snorkelling spots in the area. There are some beautiful coral reefs there especially the one under the high current water. There, the coral reefs formed in many colours giving it a beautiful vivid scene for divers. Since the island is close to Langkawi it can be accessed from both Singapore or Thailand.

I'm pretty sure there are more out there that I miss. Feel free to add to the list. :)

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Reason: "Because it's fun and beautiful. As some say, It's like taking a walk through a beautiful forest, only the "forest" in question is underwater"

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Lakisha Adams added this goal and wrote a reason why

Reason: "I want to explore beyond my closed world. Do something the old me would probably would never do. I want to see the underworld. "

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Reason: "See another world"

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Reason: "I went to the Bahamas and did it!"

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Reason: "I love to swim and swimming with other animals is really amazing."

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Reason: "I Love Animals"

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Reason: "Trip to Thailand"

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Reason: "Life"

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Reason: "All the beautiful pictures and movies of coral reefs!"

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Reason: "I like the sea"

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Natalie McAdams added this goal and wrote a reason why

Reason: "I have been fascinated by marine life since I was a very small child. I would love to learn how to snorkel and see the creatures I find so amazing up close and personal!"

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Reason: "I have been snorkeling in the Bahamas."

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Reason: "loving the sea.."

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Reason: "When I was little I really wanted to be a marine biologist. Also tropical fish are so cool looking it would be like another world under there."

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Reason: "Sounds so cool"

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