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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Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 4 July 2025
When its time to get out on the water, Keys Boat Tours rents kayaks and standup paddleboards and also offers fishing charters and snorkeling tours.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Even if your hotel supplies towels, these come in handy for South America’s waterfalls, hot springs, rafting, and snorkeling adventures.
—Mariana Zapata, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
Adventure intel: Swimming alongside whale sharks and humpback whales is one of the most moving wildlife experiences Australia offers, but snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding are also on the menu.
—Chloe Berge, Outside Online, 17 June 2025
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Noun
The islands are known for boating, snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 4 July 2025
When its time to get out on the water, Keys Boat Tours rents kayaks and standup paddleboards and also offers fishing charters and snorkeling tours.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Even if your hotel supplies towels, these come in handy for South America’s waterfalls, hot springs, rafting, and snorkeling adventures.
—Mariana Zapata, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
Adventure intel: Swimming alongside whale sharks and humpback whales is one of the most moving wildlife experiences Australia offers, but snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding are also on the menu.
—Chloe Berge, Outside Online, 17 June 2025
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“Snorkeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snorkeling. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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