For many families, snorkelling is the highlight of a boat trip.
For some children (and adults!), it can also be the biggest unknown.

At Meet the Sea, we have designed our Family Boat Trip specifically to create the safest, calmest and most confidence-building snorkelling experience possible: especially for beginners and first-timers. Here is how we make the sea feel welcoming.

1. We Choose the Calmest Possible Route

Our snorkelling experience begins long before anyone enters the water.

As we sail from San Antonio (departure point) to Port des Torrent (second boarding point) and onward to Conejera Island, our captain carefully follows the coastline. Why?

Because sailing close to creeks, protected bays and natural inlets allows us to:

• Avoid open-water swell
• Navigate calmer waters
• Reduce exposure to wind and waves
• We deliberately design our route to favour the most benign sea conditions available that day. This isn’t random sailing: it’s intentional, experience-based navigation.

 
2. We Anchor in a Naturally Protected Estuary

Our snorkelling stop is in the middle section of Conejera Island, where a natural estuary provides shelter from waves. The result?

Water so still that the broth from our onboard paella doesn’t spill from the dish. This protected anchoring point creates:

• Minimal surface movement
• Clear visibility
• Comfortable entry and exit from the boat
• Calm water is the foundation of beginner confidence.

 3. Double-Aspect Safety System

We operate with a visible, reassuring safety structure.

✔ Life vests in all sizes
Available to any child or adult who prefers extra buoyancy.

✔ Lifesaver ring attached to our snorkelling guide
Our guide tows a floating lifesaver throughout the tour.

This means:

• Toddlers can hold on securely
• Children can rest whenever needed
• Inexperienced snorkellers have constant support
• Parents feel reassured
• No one is ever alone in the water.

 
4. A Slow-Paced Snorkelling Tour

We do not rush. Our snorkelling route is designed to:

• Accommodate beginners
• Include non-swimmers
• Move at a gentle, comfortable pace
• This is not a competitive swim. It is a guided exploration.

 5. Frequent Breaks for Learning and Breathing

Our guides regularly pause the group so participants can:

• Stand comfortably in shallow areas
• Catch their breath
• Listen to explanations about biodiversity
• Observe marine species calmly
• These breaks transform snorkelling into both an educational and emotional experience.

 
6. Eye-to-Eye Contact With Every Participant

Our lead snorkelling guide maintains direct visual contact with each member of the group.

This ensures:

• Continuous awareness
• Immediate response if someone feels unsure
• Personal connection and reassurance
• We believe safety is not only structural: it is relational.

 7. Small Private Groups (Maximum 12 Snorkellers)

For private tours, we limit snorkellers to a maximum of 12 participants. Smaller groups allow:

• Better supervision
• Personalised guidance
• A calmer atmosphere in the water
• The sea feels much less intimidating in a small, supported group.

 8. Extra Time for the Indecisive Snorkeller

Some children need a little extra encouragement. Some adults do too.

If anyone feels unsure:

• Our team provides one-on-one attention
• We explain the equipment calmly
• We enter the water together if needed
• There is no pressure. Only support.

 9. Paddle Surfs for Gradual Confidence

Before joining the snorkelling tour, guests can use our paddle boards attached to the boat.

This provides:

• A fun warm-up activity
• A stable surface for those who want to observe first
• A reassuring transition into the water
• For some beginners, watching first makes all the difference.

 10. The Option to Repeat the Tour

If someone gains confidence and wants to experience the snorkelling route again, they can.

We allow participants to join a second round if they wish. Because sometimes courage grows quickly.

 
11. Participation Is Invited, never Forced

This may be the most important principle of all. No one is ever required to snorkel. Everyone is invited.

Confidence at sea cannot be imposed, it must be discovered.

 
Designed for First-Time Explorers

Our Family Boat Trip is not designed for expert divers. It is designed for families.

For:

• First snorkelling experiences
• Children discovering marine life
• Parents who want safety without stress
• Beginners who need calm conditions
• The sea, when approached correctly, becomes a place of wonder rather than fear.

And when a child who hesitated at first finally floats calmly above a starfish, that moment stays forever.