Snorkeling Tours and Vacations

Trips on or before 31 December 2022

If your Intrepid trip starts on or before 31 December 2022, you must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons, you may apply for an exemption. Exemptions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. To apply, you must provide a medical certificate from a medical professional. 

Children under 18 are exempt. Children aged between 5 and 17 years old must provide proof of either vaccination, recovery or a negative COVID-19 test.

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises). However, we strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Your destination or airline may still require specific proof of testing or vaccination. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Learn more about Intrepid's COVID-19 proof of vaccination policy

A snorkel is constructed of a clear, hollow tube with a fitted mouthpiece on one end which will go into your mouth so that you can breathe underwater. The top of the tube will stick out of the water so you can breathe as you're swimming around, without having to come up for air. 

We're not saying you need to have qualified for the 100-metre freestyle at the next Olympics but having a basic/good understanding of how to swim is essential before undertaking any water-based activity, including snorkelling. This is so that you remain safe during your time in the water. 

No, you don't have to bring your own snorkel with you when you go on snorkelling trips as they'll be provided for you before the activity begins. However, if the thought of putting your mouth over something that hundreds of other people have also put their mouths on grosses you out a little, feel free to pack your own snorkel. 

This depends on the type of trip you're doing and what country/s you visit. On some trips, you might be able to scuba dive instead of snorkel and some destinations might also have other water-based activities such as paddle boarding and kayaking available for you to do. Your leader will let you know the possibilities when you get to that stage in your trip. 

Unfortunately, you can't wear glasses while you're snorkelling as there's no room in the mask to have them fit comfortably but there are ways around this. Some alternate options include wearing contact lenses while you're snorkelling and buying a prescription snorkel mask. 

Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. That’s why we do our best to help as many people see the world as possible, regardless of any physical or mental limitations they might have. We’re always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them towards the most suitable itinerary for their needs and where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

Learn more about Accessible Travel with Intrepid