Snorkeling is a fun activity that allows you to explore the underwater world without needing lots of gear or training. As you float on the surface wearing your mask, snorkel and fins, a whole new environment opens up to you. Schools of colorful fish, swaying plants, and coral formations come into view. It’s an escape into a serene, watery realm.
To add some extra fun to your snorkeling adventures, here are 55 riddles to challenge your friends or family. Test their knowledge about snorkels, masks, reef life and more while you wait for the next chance to jump in the water!
Riddles About Snorkeling Gear
What piece of gear helps you breathe while snorkeling on the surface?
Answer:
A snorkel
I stick out the top of your head when you snorkel. What am I?
Answer:
A snorkel
We come in pairs and help you see the sights underwater. What are we?
Answer:
Masks
I have a skirt that creates a waterproof seal around your eyes and nose. What am I?
Answer:
A dive mask
We slip onto your feet to aid swimming and protect from spiky stuff. What are we?
Answer:
Fins
I protect your neck from sunburn as you snorkel. What am I?
Answer:
Rash guard
We keep you afloat while face down snorkeling. What are we?
Answer:
Life vest
I provide propulsion when you kick your feet. What am I?
Answer:
Fin
Riddles About Snorkeling Locations and Conditions
I am warm and clear, ideal for snorkeling almost year round. What tropical location am I?
Answer:
Hawaii
We surround an island, providing a unique snorkeling habitat. What are we?
Answer:
Reef
Snorkelers love me for my predictable tides and clear protected spots. What am I?
Answer:
Lagoon
I’m a popular snorkeling gateway city known for archipelagos. What’s my name?
Answer:
Cancun
Lots of snorkelers visit me to float through my underwater canyon. What U.S. state am I?
Answer:
Hawaii
Snorkelers traverse my currents hoping to catch a glimpse of unique marine life. What ocean am I?
Answer:
Pacific
Coral beaches and a famous shipwreck attract snorkelers to me. What island am I?
Answer:
Aruba
Riddles About Reef Creatures
We live in colonies in many bright colors on coral reefs. What are we?
Answer:
Coral
I have eight arms and live in tropical waters snorkelers love. What am I?
Answer:
Octopus
Snorkelers might catch me flitting through small gaps in the reef. What agile fish am I?
Answer:
Blenny
I have spikes and striking bands of black, yellow and white. What venomous tropical fish am I?
Answer:
Lionfish
Snorkelers love when I show off my shimmering blue streaks. What showy fish am I?
Answer:
Parrotfish
People do “nose dives” down to say hello to me and my friends on the reef. What are we?
Answer:
Sea turtle
I disguise myself with stinging tentacles that snorkelers steer clear of. What am I?
Answer:
Jellyfish
Spot me waving my large fan-like fins along the reef floor. What sea creature am I?
Answer:
Manta ray
Interactive Riddles About Snorkeling
What piece of gear helps you breathe while snorkeling on the surface?
Fins, snorkel, mask – which is it?
Answer:
A snorkel
I come in pairs and help you see the beautiful underwater sights. What am I?
Life vest, mask, rash guard – take a guess!
Answer:
Mask
I slip onto your feet and help you swim as you snorkel. What am I?
Dive flag, fin, snorkel – what’s your pick?
Answer:
Fin
I surround an island, providing habitat for colorful fish snorkelers love. What am I? Reef, beach, lagoon – take a guess!
Answer:
Reef
Snorkelers might catch me, a type of fish, flitting through small gaps in the reef. What agile fish am I?
Shark, seal, blenny – which one?
Answer:
Blenny
I live in colonies, come in bright colors, and attach to coral reefs. What am I?
Sea star, coral, dolphin – which is it?
Answer:
Coral
Tricky Riddles About Snorkeling
I’m not actually a fish but snorkelers love seeing my colorful feathers as I dive in coral reef areas. What am I?
Answer:
Parrot (Parrotfish)
I’m a giant mammal snorkelers are thrilled to spot, but I’m not a whale or dolphin. What am I?
Answer:
Sea cow (Manatee)
I feel squishy when touched but will stay firmly attached to coral reefs. What am I?
Answer:
Sponge
I’m not a hat but I protect a snorkeler’s head from the sun. What am I?
Answer:
Sun protection / Rash guard hood
I’m not jewelry but snorkelers wear me on their wrists to stay safe. What am I?
Answer:
Dive flag safety float
I’m required for snorkelers under a certain age. What am I?
Answer:
Life jacket
I have sharp spines but am not a sea urchin. Snorkelers steer clear of me. What coral dweller am I?
Answer:
Crown of thorns starfish
Silly Snorkeling Riddles for Kids
I’m hot pink and look like a snake. Snorkelers think I’m totally rad! What reef dweller am I?
Answer:
Pink sock worm / Bristle worm
When snorkeling, you might see me munching with my puffy cheeks. I’m a cute fish, not a pufferfish. What am I?
Answer:
Parrotfish
I live inside something that sounds like “sandal.” What do snorkelers call the thing I live in?
Answer:
Anemone
I look just like an underwater spider. But I’m tiny and have eight legs – what creature am I?
Answer:
Crab
Instead of shoes, snorkelers wear me on their feet. What am I?
Answer:
Fins
Snorkelers wear me over their eyes so they can see. I’m not glasses. What am I?
Answer:
Mask
Conclusion
How did you do with these snorkeling riddles? Whether you’re an old pro or excited beginner, snorkeling opens up a magical hidden world that’s full of surprises. As you explore coral reefs and coastal areas, keep your eyes peeled for sea turtles, rays, bright fish, feathery corals and more. Just watch out for spiky sea urchins, jellyfish and fire coral! And if you need a snorkeling refresher before your next underwater adventure, take this list of riddles along to quiz your family or friends. The playful puzzles will get you all in the snorkel state of mind.
