2 ½ - Hour Guided Snorkel Tour of Phil Foster park, Free Videos!
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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On this #1 TripAdvisor rated and reviewed tour you will see a LARGE variety of tropical reef fish, as well as several different species of rays, starfish, octopus, moray eels, and other rare animals/ mega fauna not easily found.
Born and raised locally, our guide's extensive knowledge of the changing underwater landscape and life long experience here at this marine preserve allows them to bring snorkelers directly to where the marine life is and show a side of the ocean normally unseen in comparison to what you would see with any other snorkel tour or on your own. Each snorkeler will get a deep understanding of this local ecosystem, such as the behaviors and anatomy of all the diverse life that will be encountered during the tour, all because of the passion we have for sharing and preserving this natural wonder.
Our goal during this tour is to have the guest along with the guide actively participating in exploring this hidden natural gem, so come join us for a swim today!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
With the most 5-star reviews, this tour is the most affordable and the LONGEST snorkel tour available at Phil Foster park, the #1 Snorkel site in North America! You'll swim through diverse habitats like vast arrays of coral covered reefs and grassy/sandy ocean bottom, all while encountering a plethora of normally unseen marine wildlife. Just a short swim from shore is where you'll explore, guided by a locally born and certified dive guide who knows this extraordinary diverse ecosystem inside and out. From exotic hidden creatures to secret swim routes, your guide knows exactly where to look and bring you, ensuring snorkelers will have an unforgettable, wildlife-filled adventure. Snorkel equipment, sunscreen, snacks/drinks along with a few complimentary clips to memorialize the tour are all included making this experience truly ALL inclusive! The tour generally lasts a two hour period and is designed for beginners/novices, but is still guaranteed to excite even the most seasoned ocean explorers. Come join us for a swim and leave with memories that will last a lifetime! ****PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE - please inquire before booking
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Small snacks like fresh fruit, assorted individual chips, granola bars are provided after the tour
Sunscreen / lotion
Complimentary Video clips to memorialize the experience
Towels to dry off with after the tour
Top of the line Masks, Snorkels, Fins, and buoyance devices if needed. Wetsuits are available for rent at 10$ a wetsuit.
SDI Certified dive Instructor locally born guide, with expert insight from a life time of experience
Options
Snorkel the Blue Heron Bridge
Reviews
526 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Can’t miss Snorkeling Adventure
tommypR849DW,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Westin was the absolute best . From start to finish his communication is spot on. The family and I had a blast snorkeling. We saw so many cool things !
Very very fun
I7097BOdylanm,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Westin was a very good guide who knew lots about the wildlife we were seeing. You can really tell he wanted everyone to be comfortable and safe. We saw sea turtles, an octopus, rays, and various different types of fish. 10/10 would definitely do again.
Amazing overall experience
finns312,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Westin was an amazing tour guide! We got to see a ton of cool animals! The tour definitely exceeded my expectations! Would definitely recommend this!
Great overall experience
coopera167,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Westin was amazing and explained everything perfectly. He made sure everyone was comfortable and was a great guide pointing out and explains what everything was.
Professional snorkling experience -fun for everyone!
kimberlymA9399JG,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Westin was a fantastic tour guide! I booked a private tour during spring break. We had 3 moms and 4 teens and Westin did a great job explaining everything so even the 1st timers of the group felt safe and comfortable. We saw a LOT of cool things (many of them we would have completely missed without Westins keen eye)! He was knowlegable about all of the fish and aquatic life we encountered. The list was long and varied: tons of greenies, giant angel fish, baracuda, several species of sting ray, grouper, so many other fish that I cannot name, an octopus, and the icing on the cake were some sea turtles that seemed happy to see us! I would highly recommend Westin if you are even considering doing a snorkling adventure. We drove 2 hours from our Airbnb to have this experience and it was definitely worth the 3:30 wake up call.
Lots of time in small...
Katherine B,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of time in small inlet of water. Easy for some people to sit out if needed. Lots of different and sea animals seen. Great time!
Outstanding!
Navigator24367487057,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Westin is an excellent guide. His communication before and after the trip was great. He had everything we needed and did a thorough job preparing us all before we headed out. He's very thoughtful about the underwater environment and the beginner snorkelers in his group. He found all kinds of exciting things for us and captured it beautifully on a keepsake video. Absolutely consider this adventure when you're in the area.
Amazing, fantastic adventure!
L8409ESleahr,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Westin is fantastic! Our group including kids, teens, and adults had never snorkeled before. Westin was thorough and clear with directions and made everyone comfortable and relaxed all while entertaining and teaching. We experienced and saw a whole new underwater world- seahorse, octopus, parrotfish, sea turtles, conch, urchins, barracuda, and rays. Highly recommend!!!
great experience and lots of animals
Emily Z,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00westin was reliable, relaxed, and overall a great snorkeling guide. was also very kind when i was feeling anxious (this was my second time snorkeling and i got injured badly on my first) and reassuring. has all the gear you need and very knowledgeable about the animals we found. we made a loop around the water area behind the white buoys, and the first part swimming against the current was the hardest, but felt easier after that. on our trip in late march, we managed to see a barracuda, one sea turtle, 2 octopus, lots of colorful fish, 2 seahorses including a pregnant male, a camo stingray, and a small coral reef! the free videos are a nice touch as well. great excursion overall, but the only drawback (not pressing enough for me to rank lower) was that we felt that there were too many people on one tour. some of the more exciting animals like the octopus and sea turtle vanished kind of quickly because of the crowd. some people were told they swam too close and scared it off. it is pretty hard to navigate around 10-11 people with pool noodles and flippers. all of us kept bumping and apologizing a good amount of times. not sure if there is a solution to the crowd size and i don’t believe it’s the fault of the guide. great overall! 🐠⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Attentive guide and lots of wildlife
miae2024,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Westin is a knowledgeable and patient tour guide. During the tour, he helped make sure everyone was comfortable. We had a lot of people on our tour, and he was very attentive to guest needs. Appreciate the provided gear, snacks, and videos :) also, Westin brought de-fogging spray that worked really well and was a nice addition! I was hoping to see lots of wildlife, and this tour did not disappoint! Wildlife spotted include a green sea turtle, octopuses, a yellow stingray, seahorses, puffer fishes, crabs, conches, barracudas, a garden eel, and lots of other reef fishes. The wetsuit (extra $10) kept me very buoyant, so even though we were swimming for about two hours, I didn’t feel super tired at the end.
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