Group Manly Snorkeling Tour: Explore Cabbage Tree Bay's Vibrant Marine Life
- Sydney
- Snorkelling / Diving
- Instant Confirmation
- Watersports
Overview
Are you ready for an unforgettable Manly snorkel tour? Join Ecotreasures for a unique, eco certified snorkeling Sydney experience at Shelly Beach, right in the heart of the world-renowned Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve. As part of the spectacular Great Southern Reef, this protected area is home to an incredible diversity of marine life and offers one of the best Sydney snorkeling adventures for all skill levels.
Your Manly Snorkel Tour Experience During your adventure, you will:
Meet your guide at Shelly Beach, Manly.
Receive a full safety and equipment briefing to ensure you’re comfortable and prepared.
Enjoy a 30min scenic headland walk with breathtaking views of the Great Southern Reef coastline.
Participate in a 1-hour guided Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve snorkeling session, discovering the vibrant marine life that calls this area home.
Learn about marine habitats, local culture, and conservation from your expert guide.
Bond with fellow snorkelers from around the world, creating lasting memories and meaningful connections.
Take home free underwater photos as a souvenir of your Sydney snorkeling experience.
Important Safety Information
All participants must be able to swim 150 meters freestyle unassisted and be comfortable floating and treading water.
A swim test will be conducted at the start of the tour for everyone’s safety.
If you are not a confident swimmer, please consider booking a private tour.
Pregnant guests are not permitted due to insurance restrictions.
What to Bring To ensure you have the best possible experience, please bring:
Comfortable walking shoes for the headland walk
Flip-flops or sandals for the beach
Hat and sunscreen
Swimwear and towel
Refillable water bottle
One small backpack (secure storage provided). Please do not bring large luggage as we can not accomodate large bags in our van.
Discover the Protected Waters of Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve
Since 2002, Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve has been a “NO TAKE” marine zone. As a result, fishing and species collection are strictly prohibited, which ensures the conservation of its underwater treasures. The reserve, part of the Great Southern Reef, features rocky reefs, seagrass meadows, and sandy bottoms. Because of these diverse habitats, you’ll encounter a thriving array of marine life, just 30 minutes from Sydney’s CBD.
What’s included
Included
- 1-hour in the water guided snorkeling at Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve
- 30-minute headland walk at Shelly Beach
- All snorkel equipment and wetsuits
- Safety and snorkeling equipment briefings
- Marine life and habitat identification briefing
- Free underwater tour photos
- Secure storage for small personal items
Not included
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
Minimum age of customer for group guided water activities is 8yrs old. Parents can take children under 8yrs old on private or self guided tours.
Children aged between 8-12yrs old require 1 adult to accompany them for water based activities.
Participants under the age of 18 must be signed in by their responsible guardian, no unaccompanied minors will be allowed. All Children must have approval from guardian.
Participants over the age of 75yrs or with existing injury or medical issue should let us know before tour date and provide us with clearance letter from doctor.
How to use
After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. On the day of tour, please go to the meeting point and bring your confirmation to participate in the tour.
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before scheduled time.
Good to know
Customers must follow and listen to the guide’s instructions and all safety rules and regulations to the areas visited.
Customers must be honest concerning swimming level and previous participation in activities. No refunds for non swimmers.
Customers must sign a registration form and inform guide of any medical conditions which may effect customers health on tour. A safety brief will out line risks involved and how to minimise risks on tour. All activities undertaken at own risk.
All participants must be able to swim 150 meters freestyle unassisted and be comfortable floating and treading water.
A swim test will be conducted at the start of the tour for everyone’s safety.
If you are not a confident swimmer, please consider booking a private tour.
Pregnant guests are not permitted due to insurance restrictions.
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.
For some marine products (including but not limited to various cruises, whale watching cruise, etc.), the supplier reserve the right to arrange alternative vessels or make changes to itineraries, service timetables, routes and/or destinations. The supplier may cancel or abandon the cruise if they consider it necessary for weather or safety reasons and except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions, we will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by the Passenger caused by such substitution or cancellation.
When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.
