Jervis Bay Snorkeling Tour: Guided Reef Exploration

Three hours in the water with a marine scientist, plus warm cake and local tips on shore

Snorkel Jervis Bay's protected reefs on a three-hour guided activity with a marine scientist, high-quality equipment and wetsuit included. You meet at a specified site, receive a detailed safety brief before entering the water, and explore temperate fish, sharks and rays alongside your guide. After exiting, you get hot drinks, home-baked cake, seasonal fruit and free photos of the day, plus local tips about other activities in the area.

The experience

Three hours is enough to explore the reefs without eating up your whole day. You meet at a specified snorkeling site where your guide, Scott, gears you up with high-quality equipment: wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins included. Before you enter the water, you receive a detailed dive brief to get familiar with the gear and the skills you'll need. The guide is a qualified marine scientist, so what you're seeing gets explained as you go: temperate fish, sharks, rays and other marine life that live in these protected waters.

The water temperature and reef conditions suit all skill levels, whether you've snorkeled before or this is your first time. Your guide stays with you throughout, and the pace is set by the group. Once you're back on shore, you sit down to hot drinks, home-baked cake and seasonal fruit while you talk through what you saw. Your guide shares local tips about other things to do in the area, and you leave with free photos from the day.

What’s included

• High-quality snorkeling equipment including wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins.
• hot drinks and home-baked cake with seasonal fruit after the dive.
• free photographs from the day.
• expert safety training and a detailed dive brief before entering the water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (17 to 90 years) · Child (8 to 14 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8 · max 1 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Australia's Coastal Wilderness Adventures

Is this one for you?Three hours leaves the rest of your day free for other activities in Jervis Bay, making this a morning or afternoon option that fits around other plans.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 14 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What marine life will I see when snorkeling in Jervis Bay?

Jervis Bay's protected reefs are home to temperate fish, sharks and rays, along with other marine life specific to the region. Your guide, a qualified marine scientist, points out species and explains the ecosystem as you explore.

Is snorkeling in Jervis Bay suitable if I've never done it before?

Yes. The experience caters to all skill levels, and you receive a detailed safety brief before entering the water to familiarize you with the equipment and techniques. Children from age 8 are welcome.

What's included in the snorkeling activity?

High-quality snorkeling equipment (wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins), a marine scientist guide, safety training, hot drinks, home-baked cake, seasonal fruit and free photographs of the day are all included.

How long does the snorkeling activity take?

The activity runs for three hours total, which includes the safety brief, time in the water exploring the reefs, and the post-dive debrief with refreshments on shore.

What should I know about fitness or health before booking?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The activity is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Infants and small children can be accommodated in a pram or stroller on shore.