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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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
Also on Key Largo at Mile Marker 103, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park — the first undersea park in the US — offers snorkeling and scuba trips and glass-bottom boat tours.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
Many islands were unpopulated and used for camping and snorkeling by domestic tourists.
—Mark Johanson, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
The outfit also offers more low-key options like paddleboarding and e-foiling, plus half and full-day excursions to popular snorkeling spots and the conch mounds.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
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Since the reef is just five miles offshores, snorkeling charters can easily take you out over the reef for some exploring of your own.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
Also on Key Largo at Mile Marker 103, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park — the first undersea park in the US — offers snorkeling and scuba trips and glass-bottom boat tours.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
Many islands were unpopulated and used for camping and snorkeling by domestic tourists.
—Mark Johanson, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
The outfit also offers more low-key options like paddleboarding and e-foiling, plus half and full-day excursions to popular snorkeling spots and the conch mounds.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Snorkeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snorkeling. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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