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What you need to know
Cruise passengers can book guided snorkeling from Galleon Beach, but should choose an earlier session and allow about 2.5 hours at Skylork plus round-trip travel. Larger groups may need longer for preparation and the tour itself.
Why the tour time is not the total time
A one-hour guided water experience still includes check-in, equipment fitting, an approximately 30-minute orientation and safety briefing, entering and leaving the water, photos and changing. Skylork asks most snorkeling guests to reserve about 2.5 hours on site.
Choose based on ability
Scooter Snorkeling is shore-based and uses powered sea scooters, but it is not suitable for non-swimmers. Swim with Turtles is classic guided snorkeling and also requires swimming. A private tour can offer group-focused pacing but does not remove health or safety requirements.
Build the return buffer
Add outbound and return travel separately. Traffic and port operations can change the journey, so do not rely on the shortest time shown by a map. Tell Skylork your ship name and all-aboard time, and keep your phone available on the day.
If the itinerary changes
Contact the team as soon as the ship announces a failure to dock or material itinerary change. Skylork’s existing cruise-disruption refund policy applies when the change prevents participation. Ordinary guest cancellations remain subject to the 48-hour policy.
What to bring from the ship
- Swimwear, towel and sun protection
- Booking confirmation and ship details
- Required personal medication
- A dry layer for the return journey
- A realistic watch setting that matches ship time
FROM THE WATER
Two and a half hours is an on-site planning figure
The guided water time is only one part of a cruise-day visit. Check-in, briefing, fitting, entry, exit, photos and changing all need room before the separate drive back to St John’s.
