Blue Grotto Snorkeling
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Snorkeling at the grotto with one of our seasoned guides will be one of the highlights to your trip to Saipan. We will provide all the equipment and instruction you need and our photographers will take professional photos of you and your group that will be a great memory.
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Ages 6-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English
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  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
What's not included
  • All Fees and Taxes


Start:
  • Marianas Trekking Saipan, Marpi, Pale Arnold Rd, Marpi, Saipan 96950, CNMI
    Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour schedule at Marianas Trekking Adventure Center.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 100137P13

    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Most travellers can participate
    • A minimum of two (2) people are required to operate this tour.
    • Hotel pick up and drop off service available with additional fee.
    • Please pay the Grotto Entrance Fee ($5 each) upon checking-in.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 100137P13

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    $80.29
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    About the operator
    Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
    • Marianas Trekking
      4.5 of 5 bubbles90
      Saipan, Mariana Islands
      Joined in February 2010
    • Brian V
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Adventure with views
      Very friendly tour guides who ensured safety but also valued fun. Many personal picture opportunities, but also they made a video of our adventure for us for extra money.
      Written 4 October 2024
    • LonnaDa
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Snorkeling: Me, Myself, and I
      I went on the Marianas Trekking Saipan Tour - Blue Grotto Snorkeling on a Sunday in November. Sadly I was the only one on the tour but I'm glad Marianas Trekking didnt cancel the snorkeling tour. My snorkeling guide Arman was very nice and great at guiding me. Unfortunately, the current was very strong and waves were crazy so there wasn't alot of fish. But I still had fun and it was beautiful.
      Written 12 November 2023
    • NurseBecca1973
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A worthwhile trek!
      The experience was amazing. Having a good guide is a must and Arman was amazing. I will cherish this memory with my son forever. The views, water, fish….. just awe-inspiring!
      Written 13 April 2023
    • lilbigmom
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      ATV Ride… Hills, Trails and Treats
      Four of us joined Jerry for a bit of off roading fun. The guides made sure that everyone was comfortable, safe and prepared for success.fun was had by all. We appreciated their care and the special treats they shared.
      Written 30 March 2022
    • cheriemorte
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Out of This World Customer Service
      I was booked to do an experience with Mariana's Trekking in March 2020 that got cancelled for obvious reasons. When it was time to rebook my trip, I decided to check in and see if I could book the same experience with them. I ended up booking more than I was originally scheduled for because these folks were so wonderful, flexible, and offering awesome experiences at a time when it is (understandably!) really hard to find things to do that are not shut down. I did the Grotto snorkeling, off road buggy, and hike to Forbidden Island and would recommend all of them. I had a different guide for each adventure and they were all great in their own ways. Randy took me snorkeling and was very fun to talk to, he looked out for me so I could just focus on the experience. Jerry was super patient helping me learn the off-road buggy (I don't drive and this was my first time, so he had his work cut out). Johnny was my guide on the Forbidden Island Trek, he kept the conversation flowing and knew so much about the area so he was able to point out a bunch of great stuff. The hike is challenging, as they say on the website, but so rewarding. It was the thing I almost didn't book but ended up being my favorite experience. Every single person I interacted with thought of ways to make me feel comfortable and help me enjoy my trip, both the guides and the support staff. Jojo was so accommodating and quick to respond to questions, their service really was above and beyond--and that was true with how flexible they were in our interactions both before and after COVID. If you get a chance to go on an adventure with these guys, I really recommend it. They made my time in Saipan exponentially better than it would have been.
      Written 22 February 2022
    • mmee01
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome Morning Hike & Snorkel
      Great Morning overall. We did a pickup at our hotel, they were on time. We went back to the office to watch a safety video and meet our guide Johnny who rocked. Then we drove to Forbidden Island. It's definitely a steep hike up and down. You want to wear good shoes, no smooth bottoms. Going down I was fine, coming up I needed to take a couple extra breaks but still made it up in about 30 mins when they said it normally takes 20-25. Luckily the water was good for snorkeling so we hopped in for a while and saw some fish. Of you're not a strong swimmer you can grab a lifejacket at the shop to bring with you. This was definitely a hogblwof our trip and totally glad we did it with a guide, I wouldn't feel safe doing it alone, I'm not familiar with the area or the water. Johnny was great! He was funny, very knowledgeable and made sure we were safe and all having a great time!
      Written 23 January 2020
    • SEAchange2018
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Definitely do this, reccomended.
      This was well worth the effort to do. A bit of a hike to get there but nothing someone with an average level of fitness can do if you take your time. Big shout out to our guide Johnny, did a great job and safety was always front of mind, he looked after us well. Suggestion to the team there, rather than having to buy the whole slide show of pictures, allow a pick and choose on line for individual pics, just a suggestion. Overall, very professional set up and execution, reccomended.
      Written 18 January 2020
    • MarcusWillTravel
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent people to do a snorkelling and buggy trips with
      We found this company online and pleased we did. We were only on Saipan for one day and they helped us make the most of it. The staff picked us up from our accommodation right on time and took us to their base. We were given a safety briefing before heading to the Grotto for snorkelling. It was busy, but we in a small group which made things much easier. The crew took some great photos which can be bought afterwards. We saw them on a big screen with free popcorn. As part of the snorkelling tour we also got to see Bird Island Sanctuary, Suicide Cliff and Bonzai Point. Shortly after we went for a buggy trip. Safety came first - there was a briefing video and short tour of their grounds before we headed off into the countryside. First stop was amongst some different varieties of fruit trees where coconuts where cut open and we had the water from them. The highlight was heading down to wing beach. Stunning location and we had it to ourselves. The crew were great. Reassuring and very helpful. Worth going with these guys so you're in a smaller group rather herded around in a big number.
      Written 8 September 2019
    • Z7454QZnicholasb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing Experience and Saipan Intro
      My wife and I did this tour on our first full day on Saipan. No one else signed up for Forbidden Island, so it was just us and our fantastic guide, Johnny. He did a great job and wanted to make sure we had a great experience. The hike was short and steep; I’d rate it a medium. The views were spectacular! Snorkeling in the small pool was a fun way to cool off. Johnny made sure to time our visit to the Grotto when other customers would be at a minimum. After trekking down the stairs, we had the Grotto to our small group and a few divers for about 30 minutes before a few other small groups arrived. As we were departing, hordes of people were pouring down the stairs. The colors of the water here are spectacular!
      Written 3 September 2019
    • LaMujer
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun¡ Safe¡ Adventure¡
      This was our first ATV off roading! It was ABSOLUTELY fun! I want to go again!! The guides made sure we were safe. They also made it fun! Advice for your off roading- Croc closed to shoe, shades, possibly swim wear under clothing (they take you to the beach for about 15 to 20 minutes), clothing for mudding, water cover for cell phone, fanny pack, and a bottle water. If you don’t have these items, they will supply you with some of them. Also, at the end you will have the option of buying photos from the adventure. We purchased the entire data package. Great time!!!!!!!!!!
      Written 6 August 2019
    • dreikaiserbund73
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Enjoy the trekking
      I book the Fobbiden Island tour from their website. The information is clear and the staff reply very quick. I enjoy the trekking very much. The path is not hard than I expected, so relaxing. You can also swim on the shore with many fishes. The guide Johnny is very nice and take good care of me. I think it is necessary to go to Fobbiden Island when you come to Saipan.
      Written 23 March 2019
    • Jessica L
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Grotto snorkeling
      The trips need to be updated with this group. They may not offer all that is described. The trips are good but expensive for what they are. They prefer customers who dont mind paying and then receiving a basic tour. They will be many excuses to get you to accept very little eventhough you pay a decent price. But just more of the same on Saipan. All tourists are ATM machines leaving in a day or two.
      Written 20 March 2019
    • Sandy F
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Bike ride - Snorkeling in Grotto - Hiking to Forbidden Island - Snorkeling
      Strongly recommend Marianas Trekking. Great guides for both days. The bikes are assisted which makes it easier to ride up the hills. Great history sites and beautiful ride. The hiking was great, snorkeling, and even went to the secret cave. The staff is great! Great communication. We really enjoyed our time with them.
      Written 23 February 2019
    • dfrancisalt
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful views and a great workout!
      Even with the electric assist on the E-bikes there were some hills to climb going up Marpi Point but the views were worth it! Grotto snorkeling would be scary without a guide so we were thankful to have gone with Mariannas Trekking!
      Written 12 February 2019
    • andrewstowers
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Grotto
      My guides were Fred and Kuma. They were great, awesome and way to fun. I wish I could hand with them all the time. I felt safe all along the way. I would go with these guys anywhere. They were great. They do not get paid enough.
      Written 20 October 2018
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    T3833AMkatied
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Couples
    My partner and I had a great time with Marianas trekking at the grotto. I felt very safe getting in the water over the rocks with them & we had such a fun time. Very knowledgeable and flexible. They took some great pictures of us underwater that we will treasure. Highly recommend!
    Written 16 April 2024
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    curmudgeonlydrift
    Edinburgh, UK61 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Solo
    Very well looked after by Armand. who was friendly and took some great photos for me as a souvenir.

    The grotto itself is good fun, and certainly worth a visit. It was a little crowded so I'd recommend going early. Armand certainly gave me the space to make the most of my visit while keeping a close eye on me. Recommended
    Written 28 April 2024
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    david on the road
    24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2024 • Friends
    What a fabulous experience we had on the half-day snorkeling tour of the Blue Grotto in the capable hands of Marianas Trekking. We were a group of seven who especially appreciated the care and bonhomie from five of their crew. Jojo, via email in planning, was excellent, wisely recommending the afternoon tour as it was often less crowded, and we'd have the grotto to ourselves on this day, John blew amazing underwater bubbles for great photos, drove us around, and shared interesting bits of his life. Leo was super helpful, and Sandy too, being principal photographer/videographer. Arman helped with tech and dropped us at the ship. Everyone was simply wonderful to be with, as seems true throughout Saipan. Even the owner, Chris, took time to give us a trio of tips for our visit. The Blue Grotto is a fabulous and unique place, which I hope you too can experience. The trio of other stops at Bird Island, the Last Command Post, and Banzai Cliff were also good, adding history and culture to our tour. Lastly, big kudos to the well done theater experience, complete with popcorn, to view the photos and videos from the tour. We have superb memories, thanks to you all.
    Written 22 February 2024
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