Manly Snorkel Trip and Nature Walk with Local Guide
4.8
207 Ratings
Manly
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:
1 day
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Highlights
- Yoga by The Sea Manly - Join ECOTREASURES on the small group Advanced Eco Tourism Certified Manly Snorkelling Tour of the Cabbage Tree Bay (NO TAKE) Aquatic Reserve. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM 150 METERS UN-ASSISTED, FLOAT AND TREAD WATER TO JOIN THE GROUP TOUR. SWIM TEST CONDUCTED AT THE START OF TOUR. BE SAFE AND KNOW YOUR LIMITS IN THE WATER. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP TO GROUP TOUR IF YOU CAN’T SWIM.
First your experienced and passionate local expert Sydney Snorkel tour guide will give you a great idea of what native marine life to keep your eye out for as well as educate you about native wildlife, Australian environments, heritage and the culture of Sydney on your headland nature walk.
Then you can cool off by snorkelling in the calm, clear waters off Shelly Beach, Manly on Sydney’s Northern beaches. See Australia’s diverse marine wildlife in their natural habitat within the sea grass meadows, sandy bottom, and rocky reefs of protected Cabbage Tree Bay at Aquatic Reserve. Easy introduction lessons are available for beginners and foam floating noodles are provided for extra safety. TheManly Snorkelling Tour is suitable for beginner and experienced snorkelers!
What's Included
- Snorkeling gear including wetsuits, rash vests, flippers, and noodles
- Expert local guide
- Binoculars provided
- 1-hour snorkeling adventure
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a leisurely 2.5-hour snorkeling and walking excursion at Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve in Manly, conveniently located near Sydney. This tour, available in the morning or afternoon, caters to both novice and seasoned snorkelers, offering the opportunity to explore Australia’s diverse marine ecosystem right from the beach. Your guide will also lead your intimate group of no more than 10 people on a brief headland walk, offering panoramic views of the Northern Beaches.
- Please wear closed-toe shoes suitable for walking
- Please bring swimwear, sunscreen, hat and towel
- Please note: wetsuit options are available to use on the day of travel: rash vest, spring wetsuit (short arms and legs) and steamers (full body suit)
- All participants must be able to swim 150 meters unassisted, float and tread water
- All medical requirements must be declared to our staff once booking is confirmed.
- Please note pregnant participants are not permitted to join the tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Cannot participate if you are pregnant
- If you can’t swim please do not book this tour.
- Not available for non swimmers
Location
Shelly Head Lookout
Marine Parade
Shelly Beach Car park exit at disabled car spot Shelly Beach, Manly.
There is only 1 car park at Shelly Beach. Please check Ecotreasures website for detailed map and instructions. Arrive before start time and allow ample travel time. Call phone if needed when at Shelly Beach.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(207 Ratings)
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Elizacl8396rx
Apr 2, 2024
Snorkeling - The experience was amazing! I’ve never been snorkeling but the instructor was helpful and provided guidance until I was comfortable to go alone. The views were so beautiful! Definitely a great experience for nature lovers.
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U426jastephenm
Apr 1, 2024
amazing day - had an amazing day, weather was perfect saw lots of fish, including a turtle and ray
Our guide Krystina was amazing and super nice
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Emilyml4993ui
Mar 28, 2024
Fun and relaxing excursion - Excellent tour with Christina!!!! Easy for those with little experience. Lots of marine life to see. Beautiful views.
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Karalyn_k
Mar 24, 2024
This experience was worth... - This experience was worth it! My friend loves to snorkel so this was an "must-do" for her. I had only been one time about 10 years ago. We were concerned due to the rain and overcast weather that morning but don't worry the visibility was not impacted for us. Sam was a great tour guide starting us off with a nature walk including humor and fun facts about the land/nature. It was nice having a guide who pointed out wild life and gave background into the fish/sea creatures we saw. Highlight was a sea turtle for sure! Sam took videos and pictures throughout the tour to remember the day. They also have wet suits, snorkel gear, and rash guards for everyone! I would recommend this tour!
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G3033hkoliviaf
Mar 16, 2024
Great experience!! - Fun experience to have as a couple. We could see many different species and even a jellyfish! It was easy to follow along thanks to our tour guide's explanation, but the practice was not as easy haha
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Jom53
Mar 12, 2024
Informative and interesting - A really great and informative tour of Cabbage Tree Bay. Damien was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide. We saw so many different types of fish and a bonus...turtle!
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C2950bcrose
Mar 11, 2024
Fantastic snorkel tour and nature walk - Our guide, Sam, was very knowledgeable and really took the time to make us all feel comfortable in our gear. He answered all questions easily and he was very quick to notice, point out and identify wildlife and fish. He would dive down to point out something interesting and used his go pro to take pictures which we could look at later - he had them on the website very quickly too. We weren't rushed at all and had plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful day and snorkelling. He gave us tips and tricks to improve our snorkelling and no matter what level of assistance or instruction was required, Sam gave clear directions that were easy to follow. We all had a wonderful time and highly recommend Sam - He even made sure we all had photos with our friends 😊
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Whitney_r
Mar 10, 2024
Worth the Money! - The guide is knowledgeable about the area and the marine life. He is friendly and patient with people. You could always rent your own equipment but you would be missing out on the educational piece. I highly recommend his tours!
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Rattanawanm2024
Mar 2, 2024
Awesome - Catherline, She is so nice and energetic.
I got the best experience.
She drop me at ferry station as well.
Thank you so much.
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Julie_v
Apr 5, 2024
Bad customer service. - We did not go do to the weather conditions it was a rainy cold day. We were refused a refund or a re schedule. Who wants to snorkel or go on a nature walk in the rain.
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