snor·kel·ing
ˈsnȯr-k(ə-)liŋ 
variants
or less commonly snorkelling
: the activity of swimming with the face submerged while using a snorkel
… he took his time carefully fitting kids with goggles for snorkeling.—
Dawn Stutzman
Dawn StutzmanWe arrived at the island, and realized we had a day of all the food, alcohol, kayaking, snorkelling, palm trees, hammocks and adventure we could handle.—Olga Brighton
Olga Brightonsnorkeling gear
a snorkeling trip
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Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Have Fun On The Water Snorkel At Point of Rocks
Siesta Key’s calm, clear waters are ideal for snorkeling, especially at Point of Rocks at Crescent Beach.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
The clear, clean water surrounding St. John is ideal for snorkeling, particularly in Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Maho Bay, and Francis Bay.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
Spend a day snorkeling along the Belize Barrier Reef, the second largest in the world, or grab a bite to eat at one of the many waterfront restaurants.
—Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Eastern Belize is famed for its second-largest barrier reef system, offering some of the world’s most spectacular diving and snorkeling experiences.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Have Fun On The Water Snorkel At Point of Rocks
Siesta Key’s calm, clear waters are ideal for snorkeling, especially at Point of Rocks at Crescent Beach.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
The clear, clean water surrounding St. John is ideal for snorkeling, particularly in Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Maho Bay, and Francis Bay.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
Spend a day snorkeling along the Belize Barrier Reef, the second largest in the world, or grab a bite to eat at one of the many waterfront restaurants.
—Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Snorkeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snorkeling. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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