Snorkeling Tour: Cabbage Tree Bay Adventure

Experience a thrilling snorkeling adventure and scenic nature walk in Manly. Discover the diverse marine life of Australia and enjoy stunning views of the Northern Beaches.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Yoga by The Sea Manly - Embark on an Unforgettable Sydney Adventure with Ecotreasures’ Advanced Eco Tourism Certified Small Group Manly Snorkelling Experience at Cabbage Tree Bay (NO TAKE) Aquatic Reserve. Dive into the wonders of Sydney’s marine world alongside our passionate local expert guide. Gain insights into native marine life, Australian…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • 30 min Educational headland eco walk
  • Learn about the Cabbage Tree Bay wildlife and habitats
  • All Snorkeling equipment, mask, fins and foam floating noodles
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Binoculars for Headland Walk
  • 1 Hour snorkeling
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Experience a leisurely 2.5-hour snorkeling and walking tour at Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve in Manly, conveniently located near Sydney. This tour, available in the morning or afternoon, offers both novice and seasoned snorkelers the opportunity to explore Australia’s diverse marine life. The adventure begins right from the beach, where calm waters…

Location
1 Marine Parade
Marine Parade
We meet at Shelly Beach Manly in front of Boat House Cafe on the sand next to Palm trees. Look for our staff and flag. Arrive 5-10mins before tour start time. Do you need help call snorkel guide.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Caitlinc1993
Jan 15, 2026
Magical experience - Amazing, magical experience- our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable- super helpful- one of the best snorkelling adventures ever-so much to see.
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E4574lnjamesk
Jan 13, 2026
Make sure to include this in your Sydney plans - Great experience - guide was excellent on both the nature walk but also accommodating all levels of snorkeling so nobody felt left out
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Edstonenyc
Jan 5, 2026
Awesome experience - The small group Manly snorkel tour was amazing. Our family of 4 had Damien as our amazing guide. The meeting place was easy to find. The upfront communication with Ecotreasures was perfect - helpful reminders, etc. The land portion, or nature walk, was informative and very useful especially because we planned to spend the balance of the tour of our tour on Manly. Damien had great recommendations, including sending us to a fantastic Thai lunch spot that there is no way we would have found otherwise. The snorkeling was amazing. Damien struck the perfect balance between performing as a guide and also letting us go at our own pace. I always feel like the trait of a good guide on a small group is a guide who has the energy and passion as if it is their first tour, but the expertise and knowledge as if it is their 1,000th tour, and that describes Damien EXACTLY. If you are considering this trip, don't hesitate. Book with confidence and you will not regret it.
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Dream697759
Jan 5, 2026
A must if visiting Manly - I had an amazing snorkelling experience this morning with Eco Treasures. We saw a rich variety of marine life, and because the instructor takes you further out into the bay than you’d normally go on your own, you get to see even more wildlife. We were also shown around the local nature reserve on foot which was beautiful, our tour guide educated us on the history of the sea and land in the local area which was so interesting. Our instructor, Damien, was very friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced. I felt completely at ease and knew I was in safe hands with him out in the water. I would highly recommend Eco Treasures to anyone visiting Manly. This snorkelling trip has been one of the highlights of my time in Australia, and I will come again in future.
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Jsmithsoftball
Jan 3, 2026
Enjoyed my experience - Thoroughly enjoyed my walk and snorkel. Lauren was an excellent guide. Friendly, kind, knowledgeable and attentive to everyone. I am traveling solo, but great to interact with Lauren and the others in our group. Wish the sun came out sooner. Even so, enjoyed seeing rays, grouper, and numerous other fish at Shelly Beach. Great experience!
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Aadity_s
Dec 27, 2025
The guide was super-duper... - The guide was super-duper helpful. Everything was just great. Smooth water and weather added an extra touch.
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Lightpacker435932
Dec 25, 2025
Beautiful underwater world - Beautiful underwater world at Shelly Beach. Guide gave a great overview of the Eco area and the marine animals in it. Beautiful, very individual experience in groups of 8 - highly recommended!!!
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Longreefhedgey
Dec 15, 2025
Wow ! - An excellent way to spend 2 hours experiencing that a city as big as Sydney (over 5 million people) still has almost pristine wildlife ecosystems right in its heart. Our guide Damien is enthusiastic, fun and so knowledgeable.
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Hannahi308
Nov 25, 2025
Great tour and experience! - We had a fantastic time learning about Australia's biodiversity and the local/national efforts to maintain it, and then getting out into the water and seeing it up close. This was our first time snorkeling and Damien was super helpful and encouraging the whole time. Would highly recommend it!
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Darrylb709
Nov 1, 2025
Rainy but fantastic day with laureen - Laureen was great and was constantly checking up on all members of our group and very informative, all four of us agreed after at dinner that it was a fantastic experience
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From $75
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).