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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
The fall not only offers better-value stays and easier-to-get-into restaurants, but the water stays bath-like warm for snorkeling and boating.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Activities in these passport-free vacation spots include relaxing on white sand beaches, swimming, snorkeling, and fishing.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Many fish live, hide and eat the small shrimp and crabs that are within the seaweed, which made her snorkeling adventure more exciting.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
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Noun
The hotel’s diving club provides equipment for snorkeling and non-motorized water sports like kayaking and pedal boat rides.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
The fall not only offers better-value stays and easier-to-get-into restaurants, but the water stays bath-like warm for snorkeling and boating.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Activities in these passport-free vacation spots include relaxing on white sand beaches, swimming, snorkeling, and fishing.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Many fish live, hide and eat the small shrimp and crabs that are within the seaweed, which made her snorkeling adventure more exciting.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
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“Snorkeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snorkeling. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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