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Snorkel with a guide for about 1 hour in Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve near Manly Beach, Sydney. With flotation equipment, personalized coaching, and a guide by your side throughout, even non-swimmers can explore the underwater world at their own pace. In calm, clear waters, you may have the chance to meet marine life such as blue gropers, schools of reef fish, rays, cuttlefish, and sea turtles. Besides the open group tour, you can also choose a 1:1 snorkeling experience or a private group tour.

Get a safety briefing at Shelly Beach
and gear up
The tour starts at Shelly Beach. A qualified guide gives a friendly safety briefing and helps you comfortably fit your snorkel, mask, and rash vest. Flotation devices such as pool noodles are provided for non-swimmers, and life jackets are provided for 1:1 sessions.
Snorkel in Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

Enjoy about 1 hour of guided snorkeling in Cabbage Tree Bay, a protected area full of marine biodiversity. The calm, clear water makes it easy for first-time snorkelers and families to enjoy. Your guide stays with you in the water the whole time and provides personalized coaching so you can explore at your own pace.
Look for blue gropers and sea turtles

You may have the chance to see blue gropers, schools of reef fish, rays, playful cuttlefish, and sea turtles. Touching marine life is not allowed, so please observe with your eyes only.
※ Marine life lives in its natural habitat, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point:
Shelly Beach ERB(Emergency Response Beacon)
1 Marine Parade, Manly NSW 2095, Australia
Meeting point directions:
The meeting point is next to the yellow and red solar-powered Emergency Response Beacon (ERB) pole at Shelly Beach. Your guide will be waiting there from 15 minutes before the start time. If you cannot find your guide, contact +61 414 201 150 (text/iMessage/WhatsApp). Phones are put away before entering the water.
1 Marine Parade, Manly NSW 2095, Australia