10 Best Places For Snorkeling

17th April, 2024 TANISHA ROY TANISHA ROY

Get ready to explore the world's best reefs, teeming with vibrant marine life!

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1: Great Barrier Reef, Australia

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2: The Maldives

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3: Komodo National Park, Indonesia

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4: Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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5: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

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6: Bonaire, Caribbean

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7: Silfra Fissure, Iceland

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8: The Bahamas

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9: Belize Barrier Reef

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10: Palawan, Philippines

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