Night Snorkeling in West Palm Beach: Nocturnal Marine Life

Search the ocean floor by flashlight after dark

Night snorkeling in West Palm Beach puts you in the water for about 90 minutes with a local guide, searching for nocturnal marine life using an underwater flashlight in a small group of no more than four. The operator provides all snorkel gear, wetsuits, flashlights and floatation devices. Post-swim snacks and fresh water showers are included. Groups stay small and intimate by design.

The experience

You'll spend roughly an hour in the water at Phil Foster Park, North America's top snorkel site, swimming through grassy and sandy ocean bottom dotted with coral reefs. The guide leads you with a powerful underwater flashlight to hunt for creatures that only emerge after dark: animals you won't see on a daytime dive. The habitat sits just offshore, so the entry is quick and the exploration stays close to the shoreline.

All equipment arrives with you: snorkel gear, wetsuit, flashlight and a choice of floatation device. After the swim, you'll rinse off in fresh water showers and dry with towels provided on-site. Snacks and drinks (chips, granola bars, fresh fruit and bottled water) are waiting when you climb out. The group never exceeds four people, which keeps the experience intimate and lets the guide focus on each swimmer.

This activity is designed for beginners and novices, though it will challenge even experienced ocean explorers. The darkness is the whole point, so it's not suitable if you're uncomfortable in low-light water conditions. Moderate fitness is expected. The operator notes it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

• All snorkel equipment and wetsuit.
• underwater flashlight and floatation device.
• fresh water shower and towels.
• post-swim snacks including chips, granola bars and fresh fruit.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 22 Dec

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (8 to 85 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “We will meet and greet in the parking lot at Phil’s foster park. I will be parked on the south side of the parking lot near the only playground in the park.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for heart conditions

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of marine life will I see on a night snorkel in West Palm Beach?

Nocturnal creatures emerge after dark in the grassy and sandy habitat around Phil Foster Park's coral reefs: animals you won't encounter on a daytime dive. The guide uses an underwater flashlight to help you spot them in the darkness.

Is all the snorkel gear provided, or do I need to bring my own equipment?

The operator provides everything: snorkel gear, wetsuit, flashlight and your choice of floatation device. You bring only yourself and a moderate level of swimming comfort in the dark.

How long do I actually spend in the water?

You'll be in the water for roughly one hour. The full experience, including setup and post-swim showers and snacks, runs about 90 minutes total.

What's included after the snorkel ends?

Fresh water showers, towels and post-swim snacks are all provided: chips, granola bars, fresh fruit and bottled water to refuel after your time in the water.