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Half Day
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Minimum 4 guests, shared group
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Book for your preferred date
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Ask Our Team
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Unguided snorkelling
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Low-tide trip
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Coral reef
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Watamu Marine Park
Description
Snorkel the coral gardens of the Watamu Marine National Park at your own pace. This unguided trip takes you to the reef at low tide, when the water is calm and clear, and leaves you free to explore without a guide leading the group.
Our team handles the booking and can add the trip to any Watamu, Malindi or North Coast stay.
Rates and Child Policy
| Excursion | Schedule | Non-resident adult | Non-resident child | Resident and citizen adult | Resident and citizen child |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unguided Snorkelling | Monday, Wednesday and Sunday, at low tide | KSh 2,500 (about USD 19) | KSh 1,500 (about USD 12) | KSh 2,500 | KSh 1,500 |
| Visitor | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Non-resident from outside Africa | USD 25 | USD 15 |
| Non-resident from within Africa | USD 15 | USD 10 |
| East African citizen | KSh 500 | KSh 250 |
| Kenyan resident | KSh 675 | KSh 350 |
- Child rates are shown in the table above; ask our team for the age range that applies to your excursion
- Marine park fees are paid through e-Citizen
- USD figures are approximate, converted from KSh at about 129 to the dollar, and the KSh rate applies
Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice. Marine park fees are paid separately and are listed below. The start time follows the low tide and is confirmed when you book.
Excursion Overview
This is the most affordable way to snorkel in the marine park. It suits confident swimmers and experienced snorkellers who prefer to explore on their own, and it runs on three days a week at low tide.
- Snorkelling in the Watamu Marine National Park
- Low-tide departures for calm, clear water
- Explore the coral gardens at your own pace
- Best for confident swimmers and experienced snorkellers
- Scheduled departures on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Meet at the confirmed time
- Receive your snorkelling equipment and a safety briefing
- Travel to the reef
- Snorkel at your own pace
- Return to shore
What to Expect
You meet the crew at the confirmed time, receive your equipment and a short safety briefing, and travel to the reef. You then snorkel at your own pace, staying within the area shown by the crew.
Marine life varies with the tide and season, so what you see on the day cannot be guaranteed. There is no guide in the water, so this trip is best for confident swimmers. If you would like a guide, choose the Guided Snorkel Safari.
Bring swimwear, a towel, a hat, sunglasses, reef-safe sun cream and a light cover-up. A waterproof bag for your phone or camera is also useful. Contact our team to confirm availability and to book.
Photos are illustrative stock images of the destination, not of the property. Photo credits: Ktwahir, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lamu_Mangrove_Coral_Reef.jpg); Ktwahir, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lamu_Mangrove_trees.jpg); Ahassan2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mangrove_forest_on_the_dry_sea.jpg); Barisa2022, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mangrove_trees_at_Manda_Island.jpg).
Itinerary
Meet the crew at the confirmed time for a safety briefing and equipment.
Travel to the snorkelling area in the marine park.
Explore the coral gardens in the area shown by the crew.
Return to the beach after the snorkel.
Location
Faq
The rate is KSh 2,500 per non-resident adult (about USD 19) and KSh 1,500 per child. Kenyan residents and citizens pay the same: KSh 2,500 per adult and KSh 1,500 per child. Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice.
It runs on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday at low tide. The start time is confirmed when you book.
No. Marine park fees are paid in addition to the excursion rate, through e-Citizen. They are USD 25 per adult and USD 15 per child for non-residents from outside Africa, USD 15 and USD 10 for non-residents from within Africa, KSh 500 and KSh 250 for East African citizens, and KSh 675 and KSh 350 for Kenyan residents.
No. This trip is unguided. If you would like a guide in the water, choose the Guided Snorkel Safari.
Bring swimwear, a towel, a hat, sunglasses, reef-safe sun cream and a light cover-up. A waterproof bag for your phone or camera is also useful.
$ 19.00
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