{"id":339896,"date":"2015-08-31T19:34:03","date_gmt":"2015-08-31T11:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/dive-10-best-snorkelling-spots-asia-339896.html"},"modified":"2019-05-03T22:44:46","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T14:44:46","slug":"dive-10-best-snorkelling-spots-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/travel-hk\/now-or-never-hk\/destinations-hk\/dive-10-best-snorkelling-spots-asia-339896.html","title":{"rendered":"Dive In: The 10 best snorkelling spots in Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"

We love ourselves a good holiday<\/a>. More so if there are exciting activities like snorkelling involved. But wait, before you decide to jet off to Hawaii, the Caribbean or Polynesian islands for your underwater adventures, we\u2019d like to direct your attention a little closer to home \u2013\u00a0Asia<\/a>.<\/p>

Snorkelling is a great way to see some of the magnificent sights the ocean has to offer and Asia is no wilting wallflower in the arena of snorkelling. The continent is home to some of the most spectacular reefs where the showiest of displays can be viewed up close and personal. Much of the swirling schools of fish, coral reefs and other incredible aquatic life are in the top 20 feet or so of the ocean so even if you\u2019re not a qualified scuba diver, you\u2019re more than able to hang out underwater and enjoy the polychromatic wonderland of aquatic life.<\/p>

Ready for the ride? Then head to the gallery for our list of the best snorkelling spots in Asia.<\/p>

Don\u2019t forget your snorkelling gear!<\/p>

Karen George<\/em><\/p>

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Get in on the exciting aquatic action with our pick of the best snorkelling spots that combine idyllic conditions with dreamy dive sceneries. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":457,"featured_media":122016,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Hold your breath \u2013 we\u2019ve got the 10 best snorkelling spots in Asia you need to check 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