Methodology
How we research snorkel spots and tours.
Our Editorial Philosophy
A good snorkel spot depends on your swimming ability, the season and the day’s conditions. We describe spots and tours using cited sources, then explain the tradeoffs.
How We Rank Options
Recommendations consider these criteria and explain their limits:
- 1
Swimmer fit
Match the spot or tour to beginners, families or confident swimmers.
- 2
Access
Describe the entry, parking, facilities, lifeguards and any fees or permits stated by the source.
- 3
Season and conditions
Note when published sources describe calmer or rougher seasons, and that daily conditions vary.
- 4
Evidence
Cite factual claims and identify unsupported or uncertain details.
What We Don't Rank By
Understanding what we explicitly exclude matters for trust.
- ✗Affiliate commission rates
- ✗Paid placement
- ✗Invented visits
- ✗Guaranteed marine-life sightings
Where Our Data Comes From
Our recommendations synthesize multiple signal types. We prioritize signals in this order:
1. Parks and marine agencies
Official descriptions, rules, closures and ocean-safety guidance
2. Tour operators and rental shops
Direct descriptions of trips, gear and booking terms
3. Attributed reporting
Published context with an identifiable source and date
Handling Uncertainty
When a source doesn't confirm a detail, the guide leaves it out rather than guessing, and the cited park or operator page is the place to check it.
Read our editorial policy for the scope and limits of article review.