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Manly Snorkel Tour Sydney: Cabbage Tree Bay & Headland Walk★ 4.82 (298) · 2h 30m
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Snorkeling at Clovelly Beach, Sydney: 90 minutes with a guide★ 4.89 (70) · 1h 30m
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Snorkeling at Clovelly Beach Sydney: Private Guide for Families★ 5.00 (10) · 1h 30m
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Snorkeling in Sydney's Bronte-Coogee Reserve: Private GuideA private snorkeling tour in Sydney's Bronte-Coogee Aquatic Reserve with a certified local guide who adjusts the route and pace to your swimming ability. The guide points out marine life, teaches you about it, and photographs the highlights. Equipment—mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit and optional flotation aids—is provided and fitted before you enter the water. The tour runs 90 minutes, mostly spent in the water.Is it for me?The tour spends most of its 90 minutes in the water, so you need to be comfortable entering the ocean and moving through it with a guide—this suits swimmers of all levels, since the guide adjusts the depth and pace, but not travelers who prefer to stay dry or watch from the shore.
Snorkeling in Sydney: Private Cabbage Tree Bay with guidePrivate snorkeling at Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve in Sydney with a personal guide, wetsuits and snorkelling equipment included. The guide adjusts the pace and depth to your experience level, points out native species like the Blue Groper, and covers water safety and local marine ecology. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available; children from age 8 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel at your own pace with someone who knows the reserve and can adjust to whether you're cautious or confident in the water. The private format means no group schedule and no pressure to keep up.
Sydney: Private Manly Snorkel Tour at Shelly BeachYou arrive at Shelly Beach in Manly and receive a safety briefing and full equipment setup before entering the water with a local guide who knows the Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve inside out. You spend the tour snorkeling through rocky reefs and seagrass meadows where marine life is abundant, moving at your group's pace, and you leave with complimentary underwater photos. The whole experience is private and tailored — no crowded group, no separate gear rental, no timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel Sydney's marine reserve without arranging your own gear, finding the right spot, or timing yourself — the private format means your group sets the pace, and 15 years of local expertise handles the rest.
Up to 2 hours (2)
Snorkeling at Shelly Beach Sydney: Guided Ocean ExperienceSnorkel Shelly Beach, one of Sydney's most sheltered marine sanctuaries, in a guided open-group session for confident ocean swimmers. You meet your qualified guide at the beach, receive a safety briefing and equipment fitting, then swim at an easy pace along the reef edge with regular surface stops while the guide points out local species. The route is chosen on the day to match conditions and group ability, keeping to calm areas for the best visibility. All participants must be able to swim unassisted and confidently in the ocean.Is it for me?Book this shared group tour if you're a confident ocean swimmer; if you're less experienced or prefer one-on-one attention, choose the Private One-on-One Experience instead.
One-on-One Snorkel in Sydney: Shelly Beach Marine SanctuaryA one-on-one guided snorkel at Shelly Beach in Sydney's marine sanctuary, designed for non-swimmers and anyone wanting privacy and safety in the water. You get a snorkel, mask, rash vest, and flotation devices; the guide provides a safety briefing and stays with you the entire time, offering hand-holding support if you need it. Children from age 6 are welcome, and the experience runs about an hour.Is it for me?Book this if you're snorkeling alone or want undivided attention from the guide—the one-on-one format means the pace, the support, and the whole experience stay exactly as comfortable as you need it to be. It's also the right choice if you're a non-swimmer or anxious in the ocean, since the guide's job is to keep you safe and supported the entire time.
2 to 5 hours (3)
Snorkeling in Bondi Beach, Sydney with guide and equipmentGuided snorkeling at Bondi with an experienced instructor, snorkeling equipment and air-conditioned transport to one of several sites depending on conditions. The session runs about one hour in the water, with instruction built around your swimming ability—beginners and confident swimmers both get what they need. Children from age 12 are welcome.Is it for me?The four-hour time block means you can snorkel in the morning and still have the afternoon free for other Sydney plans—the guide handles the site selection and timing, so you're not building the day yourself.
Guided Snorkel Tours Sydney: Cabbage Tree Bay Marine ReserveA guided snorkel tour in Sydney's Cabbage Tree Bay Marine Reserve takes you to Shelly Beach, Fairy Bower or Fairlight Beach with a PADI guide, full equipment and transport from Dive Centre Manly. You'll explore reefs and sandy patches 2–10 metres deep, spotting resident marine life including turtles, wobbegongs, stingrays and the Eastern Blue Groper. The tour runs year-round on weekends and select weekdays and suits swimmers aged 8 and up with basic water confidence.Is it for me?The tour moves at a pace that lets you settle into snorkelling without rushing, and your guide does the work of finding the marine life instead of you swimming past it—a good fit if you want to actually see what's there rather than just be in the water.
Bondi Beach and Gordon's Bay Snorkel Tour Sydney: Small GroupA four-hour small-group snorkel tour from Sydney hotels takes you to Bondi Beach first, then to Gordon's Bay in the Bondi to Coogee Aquatic Reserve, where you swim alongside reef fish, rays and wobbegong sharks in clear, sheltered water. Hotel pickup and drop-off, wetsuit, mask and fins are included; your guide provides snorkel instruction and shares the marine ecology as you explore. Coogee Beach follows for a walk along the coast. Children from age 8 are welcome.Is it for me?The tour moves at a steady pace with time in the water and time on the beach, so you're comfortable if you're a moderate swimmer and can walk between the sites. The small-group format means the guide can adjust the snorkel depth and pace to the group, which works well if you want instruction without the pressure of a larger crowd.
Snorkeling Tour Sydney — what to know before booking
This guide compares 11 bookable options for Snorkeling Tour Sydney, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at AU$ 98. The average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 434 traveler reviews.
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. 9 of the 11 options offer free cancellation. 3 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Snorkeling Tour Sydney cost?
Prices start at AU$ 98. There are 11 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 9 of the 11 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Manly Snorkel Tour Sydney: Cabbage Tree Bay & Headland Walk is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.8 out of 5 across 298 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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