Fort Lauderdale: Ocean Reef Snorkeling Tour w/ Snacks & Drinks

Recommended by 96% of travelers

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Fort Lauderdale, USA

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Booked 5+ times last week!

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Longqi_X ·

Aug 2026

Amazing snorkeling experience! Our host was so friendly and patient, taking the time to teach us how to snorkel and making sure everyone felt comfortable. We saw so many different kinds of fish, and everything was well organized. The fresh bananas, ice-cold watermelon, and drinks after snorkeling were such a thoughtful touch. Highly recommend!

· Eleanor_V ·

Aug 2026

It was easy. It was enjoyable. The guides were friendly and helpful. They provided snorkeling equipment. They explained everything we needed to know about the snorkeling experience. They provided snacks and drinks afterwards. I was very pleased with the entire trip.

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Overview

What's Included

Use of Snorkeling equipment

Sanitized Mask, Snorkel, and fins (adults or kids size), Snorkeling Life jacket, Dive Flag, Mask Anti-fog Solution (gentle on skin, eyes, and aquatic ecosystems), Sunscreen.
Snacks

Freshly Sliced Chilled Fruit, Sweet Snack
Bottled water

Spring Water
Soda/Pop

Non-alcoholic beverages
GoPro footage
Instant photo

Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

400 N Beach Rd, Dania Beach, FL 33004, USA
Meet us at the end of the parking lot.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Dania Beach

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Kenneth_C

This was epic!!! From the time we arrived to getting in the water and swimming out on the reef! The sea life was beautiful, tour guide awesome! My daughter and I recommend doing the 8am snorkel tour, the Sun beaming down into the ocean and on the sea life was such an unforgettable memory! Thank you. Ken and daughter Noelle.

Reviews

4.8

based on 26 reviews

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Great people, just too expensive.. $180 bucks to go out on the beach and snorkel above the water.

Hunter_H, Aug 2026

Great people, just a bit expensive for what you’re actually doing. For $180 bucks, so many more options. Could buy the snorkel gear for that price

Great customer service and overall excellent experience

Lena_M, Aug 2026

While beach was under “red Flag “ for swimming, our guide offered either to reschedule or mangrove paddle boarding. We chose paddle boarding and had an amazing time, definitely recommend those guides, very friendly and thoughtful! Also, had fresh fruit and drinks available.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you, Lena! We’re so glad you had such a great time with us. It was a pleasure having you along, and we really appreciate your kind words about our guides. We’re also happy you enjoyed the fresh fruit and drinks! Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to see you again on the water. Salty regards!

Amazing Snorkeling Experience! ⭐

Longqi_X, Aug 2026

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you, Longqi! We’re so happy you enjoyed the snorkeling and got to experience the variety of marine life out there. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. It was great having you along, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure!

It was easy. It was...

Eleanor_V, Aug 2026

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you, Eleanor! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a smooth and enjoyable experience with us. It was a pleasure having you on the water, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your wonderful review. We hope to have you back for another adventure with us soon!

We had an amazing...

Jackie_R, Jul 2026

We had an amazing experience. Me and my daughter loved every second of it. Not only did we see so many different fish, our guide was so friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend doing this experience and if we could do it again we would!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you, Jakie! We’re so happy to hear that you and your daughter had such a great time. Sharing those moments and discovering the underwater world is exactly what we love about these experiences. It was a pleasure having you both with us, and we’d be thrilled to have you back for another adventure!

Rio Santos Snorkeling

Theodora_N, Jul 2026

We did the snorkeling experience with Rio Santos and it was beyond amazing. It was just Our family of 3 for the tour and it was so personal and comfortable. The guide and his wife were amazing at explaining and making us comfortable, and they even had fruit, cannolis, and drinks for us when the snorkeling was over. We even get the go pro footage and a polaroid picture for free after the tour. They were amazing people and i cannot recommend them enough. Best Experience.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you, Theodora! We’re so glad your family had such a memorable time with us. We love creating a relaxed, personal experience where our guests can enjoy the time on the water and take home a few salty memories from the day. It was a pleasure hosting your family, and we really appreciate the recommendation. We hope to see you all again!

Wonderful Experience!

Ro_M, Jul 2026

My daughter and I were in town for her national karate championship and we were looking for something fun to do afterwards. We were so excited to come across this wonderful snorkeling experience. Camila communicated, wonderfully with us telling us exactly how to get to the venue and also how to use the snorkeling gear. Her partner and guide was also amazing and so very patient with my daughter and with me (as I got seasick and didn’t expect it), and yet even though I finished my experience early, he was wonderful taking my daughter out and making sure she had the best time! The sand was too hot for our northwestern American, tender feet and our guide was kind enough to make a path for us that was cooler in order to get to the ocean comfortably without our sandals. We saw parrot fish, a stingray, and some coral. We will be telling all our friends who will be coming back next year about the experience so that they, too, can enjoy it. They offered fresh cantaloupe and bananas and brownies as a snack with water and/or soda of your choice. Happy snorkeling!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you, Ro! It was such a pleasure having you and your daughter with us. We’re so glad you both had a wonderful time and got to enjoy some of the marine life along the reef. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and recommending us to your friends. We hope to see you both again next year!

The tour guide was very...

Destiny_B, Jul 2026

The tour guide was very nice and professional. We got to see a lot of interesting things. It was a very nice experience.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you, Destiny! We’re so glad you enjoyed the snorkeling tour and had a great time exploring with us. It was a pleasure having you along, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

Epic Memories!

Kenneth_C, Mar 2026

Super fun/unique...

Holly_R, Mar 2026

Super fun/unique experience! Guides were very kind/thorough. However, important to leave valuables in your car and be smart about hiding your keys because sometimes people will steal your stuff!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Holly, Thank you for joining our snorkeling tour and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very happy to hear that you had a fun and unique experience and that you found our guides kind and thorough. We would like to clarify the situation mentioned regarding the stolen car keys. We have been operating tours at this location for many months, and this type of incident had never occurred before. Our tours take place in a public beach area, so unfortunately we cannot control the behavior of other people who may be nearby. As in any public place in South Florida, we always recommend that guests do not leave important valuables unattended on public benches or in open areas. When the keys were taken, our team acted immediately. We arranged and paid for an Uber to bring the spare keys so the guests could access their vehicle. In addition, one of our guides noticed the person involved and intervened quickly, which prevented the rest of the belongings from being stolen. While the keys were unfortunately taken, our team’s quick response helped prevent a much larger loss. Any valuables inside the car, as well as the vehicle itself, remained safe. We always do our best to assist our guests when unexpected situations occur, and we appreciate the opportunity to clarify what happened.

Thankful for a fun experience!

Megan_S, Feb 2026

We had a wonderful time snorkeling around the man-made reefs by Dania Beach. Even my 73 year old mom did it! Thiago took extra care for her, and Camila was the sweetest, even gave us a Polaroid for the memory. Very casual, perfect way to just get out and enjoy a couple hours snorkeling around.

The instructors were so...

Isabella_C, Feb 2026

The instructors were so kind and helpful in the learning process. We are first time snorklers and felt very comfortable and confident

Worst experience EVER!!!

Chris_C, Feb 2026

If I could rate this experience 0 stars I would. Me and my daughter were looking for a fun activity to do as we NEVER go on vacation. I took a risk as they only had 3 reviews, expecting some sort of professionalism. The wife Camilla was very nice and helped us with parking and holding our items that we couldn’t take with us. The tour started explaining how to use the snorkeling equipment, as they stated the life vest were more for “decoration” and didn’t recommend inflating them, which this definitely made me raise an eye. We started in the ocean at hip length for about 3 minutes just practicing and getting comfortable. After that the group toke off ( not staying together ) and left my daughter behind, if i wasn’t there I don’t know what could have happened to her. I eventually caught up to her and she was choking and inhaling so much water. We decided it was time to leave, as we were grabbing our things from Camila she definitely showed compassion and sorrow unlike the husband. Camilla stated she would refund us if we wanted that, nor did we ask for a refund. After only spending 10 minutes in the water with snorkeling gear you could purchase from Walmart for probably 25$, we realized this was NOT worth $150. So we kindly reached back out about the refund we were promised. As the husband answered the phone he gave me a horrible attitude saying his wife never said that and she was forced to say that. Mind you the husband wasn’t even there so hear what the wife said. We still haven’t received a refund complete waste of time. DO NOT GO HERE!!!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hi Chris, We’re truly sorry that the experience did not meet your expectations, especially since this was a rare vacation for you and your daughter. We understand how important that time is. For clarity and accuracy, we would like to address several points. You and your daughter arrived after the scheduled start time. Despite this, we welcomed you, ensured you were settled, and conducted the full safety and equipment briefing for everyone. During the briefing, your daughter appeared disengaged and was not paying attention, to the point that our guide had to call her attention and emphasize the importance of listening carefully for her own safety. As you mention in your review, the tour began with a detailed explanation of how to use the snorkeling equipment, and the group started in hip-deep water to practice and get comfortable before proceeding. This shallow-water practice is specifically designed so guests can test their gear and communicate any concerns before heading toward the reef. All participants were provided with snorkeling life vests. We clearly explained how to properly inflate and deflate them and emphasized that they are important for buoyancy support and visibility in the water. They were never described as “decoration.” Safety is always our top priority. The group did not “take off” unsupervised. Our tours are guided and monitored at all times, and guests are instructed to stay together. On this same tour, there were nine other participants who listened carefully to the briefing, followed instructions, and had a great experience, including two children who completed the tour without issue. After the tour, you contacted us requesting a refund. During that conversation, it was stated that a negative review would be posted if the refund was not granted. For that reason, we believe this review was written as retaliation after the refund request was denied, rather than as an objective reflection of the overall experience, especially considering the positive aspects you yourself acknowledged. We take safety, professionalism, and guest experience very seriously. We also have photos and documentation from the tour that reflect the structure, supervision, and quality of the experience that day. We genuinely wish you and your daughter the very best and hope your future travels are enjoyable and comfortable.