Snorkeling in Manta with Dolphins, Turtles & Manta Rays

Swim alongside dolphins, turtles and manta rays, then cook what you catch

Snorkeling in Manta combines time in the water with dolphins, turtles and manta rays, followed by a boat-side barbecue where you grill your own catch or chicken. The 3.5-hour activity includes snorkeling equipment, an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and drinks at the open boat-bar.

The Experience

The boat leaves with a small group and heads to the snorkeling sites where dolphins, turtles and manta rays move through the water. You're in the water for the main stretch of the morning or afternoon, equipped and guided, watching for the animals that show up on any given day. The guide is there to point out what's moving and to keep the group together, so you focus on the swimming and the watching instead of navigating or worrying about the route.

Once you've had enough time in the water, the boat pulls back and the barbecue starts. You bring in your own catch from the fishing part of the trip, and the crew grills it right there on the boat. Chicken is also provided if you'd rather not eat what you caught. Local dishes and drinks flow from the open boat-bar while you're sitting on the deck, still wet and tired in the best way, watching the water calm down as the afternoon moves on.

Snorkeling equipment is included, so you don't need to rent or bring your own. The guide speaks English, and pickup from your hotel is arranged—you just need to be ready when the boat schedule says so. Infants travel free if they sit on an adult's lap. The whole thing runs 3.5 hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• barbecue with your own catch grilled on the boat (chicken provided as an alternative).
• local dishes and drinks at the open boat-bar.
• English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Fish Tobago Tours

Is this one for you?The 3.5-hour window fits a morning or afternoon slot without eating your whole day, so you can pair it with other plans in Manta. Not suitable if you have cardiovascular concerns that make sustained swimming risky.

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Top questions

Can I snorkel in Manta if I've never done it before?

Yes. The snorkeling in Manta is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the guide is there to help you stay comfortable in the water. Equipment is included, so you arrive ready to go in.

What animals will I actually see when I snorkel?

Dolphins, turtles and manta rays move through the waters where the boat stops, though which ones show up depends on the day and the season. The guide watches for them and points them out as they appear.

Is the barbecue part included in the price, or do I pay extra?

The barbecue, grilling of your catch, local dishes and drinks at the boat-bar are all included. You're not paying separately for the food or the drinks once you're on the boat.

How long is the snorkeling part, and how long is the barbecue?

The whole activity is 3.5 hours. Most of that time is in the water snorkeling; the barbecue and boat-bar happen once you're back on deck, so the timing flows naturally from one into the other.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. Snorkeling equipment is included with the activity, so you don't need to rent or pack anything. Just bring a towel and sunscreen.