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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David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2025
Soar high above Anguilla and St. Maarten on a private helicopter tour, set sail on a private yacht for a snorkeling excursion in the crystal-clear waters, and relax at the spa for a couple’s treatment.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2025
Visitors head to Trunk Bay for its powdery white sand, and Cinnamon Bay is ideal for water activities like windsurfing, snorkeling, and kayaking.
—Mariette Williams, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
She’s lived all over the Sunshine State since graduating from college and has visited the bulk of Florida’s beaches, too, for everything from scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking, to paddleboarding, surfing, and camping.
—Terry Ward, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2025
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The home is near snorkeling destination Turtle Town, known for viewing green sea turtles, vibrant coral reefs, tropical fish, eels, reef sharks and octopuses.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2025
Soar high above Anguilla and St. Maarten on a private helicopter tour, set sail on a private yacht for a snorkeling excursion in the crystal-clear waters, and relax at the spa for a couple’s treatment.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2025
Visitors head to Trunk Bay for its powdery white sand, and Cinnamon Bay is ideal for water activities like windsurfing, snorkeling, and kayaking.
—Mariette Williams, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
She’s lived all over the Sunshine State since graduating from college and has visited the bulk of Florida’s beaches, too, for everything from scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking, to paddleboarding, surfing, and camping.
—Terry Ward, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Snorkeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snorkeling. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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