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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ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
With snorkeling, hikes, and wildlife encounters at the heart of each day, there’s plenty to engage guests of all ages.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
This includes the ship’s expedition leader, staff photographers, educators, and naturalists who guide every shore excursion and water activities such as snorkeling or kayaking.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The waters around the island, located off the coast of Brisbane, are generally calm and are known for shipwreck snorkeling sites and diverse marine life.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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At Hanauma Bay, a popular Hawaii snorkeling spot, nearly 2,600 daily visitors left around 412 pounds of sunscreen in the ocean each day, according to a 2017 study by nonprofit Haereticus Environmental Laboratory.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
With snorkeling, hikes, and wildlife encounters at the heart of each day, there’s plenty to engage guests of all ages.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
This includes the ship’s expedition leader, staff photographers, educators, and naturalists who guide every shore excursion and water activities such as snorkeling or kayaking.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The waters around the island, located off the coast of Brisbane, are generally calm and are known for shipwreck snorkeling sites and diverse marine life.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Snorkeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snorkeling. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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