Best Underwater Photo Swims Worldwide — Our Top 15

1.Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,731 reviews · 3 hours · from $148Our pick

Swim between North America and Europe at Silfra in Þingvellir National Park. A certified guide outfits you in a dry suit, leads a small group of up to six through crystal-clear glacial water, and takes GoPro photos. Warm drinks and cookies follow, but you must swim, fit the size limits, and tolerate a tight suit.

“This was so much fun. Everyone had a great time and it was not as cold as you might think. Anna was great and we had plenty of time in the water. Would definitely do it again.”

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2.Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,336 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79Top rated

Meet at 226 NE 5th Street in Crystal River for a three-hour manatee tour led by a captain and in-water guide. You’ll watch a safety video, use provided wetsuits and snorkel gear, then swim near manatees in their natural habitat. Guides such as Crystal, Celeste, Ron, and Mike are praised for patient instruction, animal care, and helpful photos.

“Dress for swimming, bring a towel and wear a swimsuit. Great experience and one on one time with the manatees as there was alot of them. Go between November and April for the best time.”

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3.Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,155 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Meet your English-speaking guide at Silfra in Thingvellir National Park for a three-hour snorkeling trip between the American and Eurasian plates. Adventure Vikings provides the gear, underwater photos, and hot chocolate. Guides such as Doris, Anil, Hugo, and Wilmar are praised for patient help with drysuits and first-time snorkelers.

“Definitely book this place! They make everything feel super personalized and have AMAZING guides. I am super grateful I went with them over other companies. They also use a go pro to take photos of you! Great solo adventure activity. I'm a broke college student, and trust me, worth the money.”

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4.Silfra Fissure Snorkeling From Reykjavík – Free Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 379 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $211

Travel from Reykjavík to Thingvellir National Park for a small-group Silfra snorkeling trip. A PADI-certified guide handles the safety briefing, dry suit, and route through the clear fissure between the American and European plates. Expect about 20 to 30 minutes in the water, free underwater photos, hot chocolate, and a cold, outdoor changing process.

“Linn was amazing, she was very efficient getting us all kitted out (no small task!), she made the whole process fun and enjoyable and her passion for Iceland and Silfra shone through. Fabulous xxx”

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5.Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling – Meet on Location | Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $140

Meet your PADI-certified guide at Silfra in Thingvellir National Park for about 30 to 40 minutes of snorkeling in exceptionally clear glacial water. Groups are capped at six. Gear, underwater photos, and hot chocolate are included. Guides such as Alex, Ines, Dory, and Kaja are praised for calm, friendly support.

“What a cool (literal) experience. Ines did a wonderful job explaining what we were doing and the history and landscape behind it. She handled the more nervous participants with ease, while still giving the rest of us a wonderful experience. The experience itself was humbling. It was crazy to think about the water temperature and where it came from, while having the same thoughts to the geological side of things. Once in a lifetime experience that I would recommend. We did the dry suits and were very pleased. They kept everything but your hands and a small part of your face perfectly warm. The hot chocolate after was a nice…”

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6.BUBA-Kayak Tours Rovinj FREE-drinks,pictures,snorkeling equipment

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend about three hours kayaking from Porton Biondi to Sveta Katarina Island with guides such as Andrea and Ricki. Paddle at an easy group pace, swim and snorkel in clear water, walk to scenic cliffs, and choose a safe cliff jump if you wish. Kayaks, drinks, safety gear, dry bags, and tour photos are included.

“Ridiculously fun kayak trip. Beautiful being on the water at sundown. Our trip to Rovinj would not have been the same had we passed on this trip. Buba is a great guy. We had a ball.”

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7.Private Silfra Snorkeling 6 p. group – Meet on Location – with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $899 per session (up to 6)

Meet Adventure Vikings at Silfra in Thingvellir for a private snorkeling session between tectonic plates. You will wear a dry suit or wetsuit, swim through water with roughly 100-meter visibility, receive underwater photos, and warm up with hot chocolate. Guides such as Dory, Doris, and Ines are known for calm instruction and hands-on help.

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8.Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos – From Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $189

Join Adventure Vikings for a five-hour Silfra snorkeling trip from Reykjavík. A certified guide such as Dory, Gretar, Luis, or Edgar leads your small group through crystal-clear glacial water between two tectonic plates. Choose a wetsuit or drysuit, receive underwater photos, and warm up with hot chocolate afterward.

“I had a really magical time on this tour! Wilmar is an expert and could answer everyone's questions, kept everyone together even when we were swimming at different paces, and did such a fantastic job with photos. You stay warm even in winter in the gear, although your face will be cold! This is a once in lifetime experience and I highly recommend!”

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9.Pula: Kayak Tour, Cliff Jumping, Snorkeling & GoPro Pictures

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Spend three hours with Pula Adventure Team guides Denis and Marko, learning to kayak before exploring Sea Canyon, Pula’s cliffs, a small military tunnel, and Hidden beach. Swim and snorkel near Brijuni National Park, try cliff jumping, and receive GoPro photos, equipment, dry bags, and chilled water.

“Great outdoor activity with a wonderful guide that loves the sea and its underwater nature.”

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10.VIP Private Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $155

You’ll snorkel with only your own group and a guide such as Kirsten, Marco, Saskia, or Willy. Expect a calm beach start when conditions allow, patient instruction, reef and sea-life spotting, and underwater photos sent after the tour. Pickup, gear, and flexible start times are included.

“Kirsten was great with her communication leading up to the excursion and explained where we could find her after getting off the ship. She was also a great tour guide and guide during our snorkeling adventure. It had been a while since a few of us had last snorkeled and Kirsten made us all very comfortable in the water.”

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11.Rovinj:BUBA KAYAK TOURS:snorkeling,jumping,FREEdrinks&photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 97 reviews · 3 hours · from $47Best value

Paddle from Porton Biondi toward Rovinj Old Town with English-speaking guides Andrea or Ricardo. Stop for swimming and snorkeling at St. Catherine Island, choose a 1 to 10-meter cliff jump, enjoy a cold drink, and return by kayak. The 18:00 departure adds sunset views and possible dolphin sightings.

“Andreas and Ricardo were brilliant guides, a perfect mix of activities, information and fun, the snorkeling was brilliant and the rock jumping was also a highlight- a fantastic way to explore the coast, we were a family of 9 with a full mix of ages from 10 to 60 and everyone loved it”

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12.Pula Kayak Tour-Cliff jumping,snorkeling& free GoPro pictures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

You’ll learn basic kayaking with guides Denis, Marko, or Max, then paddle along Pula’s coast into a sea canyon and cave. The three-hour outing includes kayaks, life jackets, snorkel gear, water, a waterproof bag, cliff jumping, a beach stop, and free GoPro photos. You must be able to swim and handle moderate physical effort.

“the Trip with Denis was such a great time and experience, he is a great guy with a lot of knowledge about canoeing and many extra about the sea und pula, we really recommend this trip :)”

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13.Full Day Kayaking and Snorkeling to Green Cave with GoPro photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $89

Spend about nine hours kayaking from Lopud across Šipan and Ruda, with stops at Green Cave, a rock arch, beaches, and Šuđurađ village. Your English-speaking guide provides kayaks, safety instruction, snorkeling gear, and GoPro photos. Guides may include Miro, Ivo, Milo, or Filip, depending on the day.

“Kayak journey across to the Green Cave along Sipan island, cliff jumping for those who were brave enough followed by a well earned lunch on Sipan island - delicious fresh fish!!”

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14.Rovinj-Amazing kayak tour &snorkeling &free drink &photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Paddle along Rovinj’s rocky coast with guides including Manuel and Nescho, stopping at St. Katerina Island for swimming, snorkeling, a drink, and a short walk. You’ll receive photos afterward, so you can leave your phone behind. The three-hour tour suits beginners, families with older children, and experienced kayakers.

“I can not imagine a better day closing,then watching the sunset in a kayak on the sea.Beautiful experience,great photos from the tour guide,everything uncomplicated.”

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15.Manatee Snorkeling Tour with in water Guide and photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $83

Join Gulf Coast Expeditions for a three-hour Crystal River manatee tour limited to six people. Captains take you into the refuge, where guides such as Ron, Crystal, or Celeste swim beside you, explain manatee etiquette, and take photos and video. Wetsuits, masks, snorkels, water, coffee, and hot cocoa are included.

“We booked the afternoon tour which was perfect! Gulf Coast Expeditions only takes 6 pax per trip. That is a perfect number of people, because it felt more like a tour with friends. Ron and Crystal are wonderful guides with a lot of knowledge about the wildlife. We had a lot of close- up encounters with the manatees due to Crystals experience to spot them. We loved it and would for sure came back.”

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