snor·kel·ing
ˈsnȯr-k(ə-)liŋ 
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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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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
Try the Castaway Picnic experience on a private sandbank with lunch, snorkeling gear, sunbeds, and umbrellas to while away the afternoon.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
You won’t be disappointed by everything that’s included here, which ranges from bathrobes, slippers, and a pillow menu to aerobics and yoga classes and free use of kayaks and snorkeling equipment for an hour each day.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Each island promises immersion in nature through hiking, snorkeling, and Zodiac adventures.
—Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
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Explore bioluminescent caves and historic shipwrecks. Discover the island by sea with a snorkeling tour from Suncani Hvar Hotels.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
Try the Castaway Picnic experience on a private sandbank with lunch, snorkeling gear, sunbeds, and umbrellas to while away the afternoon.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
You won’t be disappointed by everything that’s included here, which ranges from bathrobes, slippers, and a pillow menu to aerobics and yoga classes and free use of kayaks and snorkeling equipment for an hour each day.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Each island promises immersion in nature through hiking, snorkeling, and Zodiac adventures.
—Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Snorkeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snorkeling. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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