Small Group Manly Snorkel Tour and Nature Walk with Local Guide
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Enjoy a relaxed 2.5 hour snorkeling and walking tour at Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve in Manly, just a short hop from Sydney. This morning or afternoon tour gives both beginning and experienced snorkelers a chance to see some of the diverse marine life of Australia, launching right off the beach into calm waters with a variety of marine life. Your guide also takes your small-group, limited to 8 people, on a short walk on the headland where you get great views of the Northern Beaches.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- Please complete Ecotreasures online waiver 24hrs prior to tour
- Not available for non swimmers
Reviews(298)
The tour was great. The sea life was abundant. It was especially good to see an Australian giant cuttlefish up close, swimming around calmly. Everything went smoothly and ran on time. Thanks to our guide, Damien.
Damien was an excellent and knowledgeable guide - kind, patient, and clearly passionate about conservation and our local area. It felt like a real gift to experience Cabbage Tree Bay in such capable hands. Thank you, Damien! We will book again.
Visibility wasn’t the best that day so we didn’t see a ton but saw some interesting fish and a ray. Very protected bay so great for novice or kids. Lauren was an excellent guide.
What a great experience! For anyone interested in spending some quality time experiencing the beautiful local marine ecosystems of greater Sydney, this is an absolute must. Our guide (Damien, if I remember correctly) was fantastic and very personable… and the local marine life were such gracious, peaceful and serene hosts!
This was a fantastic tour. We had the best snorkeling guide! He was very knowledgeable and kind. He dealt with the flimsy weather very well and we got to really appreciate and enjoy the water.
We had a great time on the 1.5 hour snorkel with a short nature walk to kick things off. It was a nice snorkel in Cabbage Tree Aquatic Reserve and we saw several kinds of fish. We even got lucky and saw two wobbegong sharks! Damien was a great guide, super knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt safe. We appreciated that all gear was provided. It was a small group experience too, so it felt comfortable without feeling overcrowded.
It was a great experience. I have never experienced such a beautiful snorkel tour. While swimming you will encounter sea turtles, different species of rays and large schools of fish in all sizes. The guidance during the tour is also very good. This gives you a safe and comforting feeling, especially if you are excited about swimming among the sea creatures. Definitely recommended.
If you enjoy snorkelling this is the trip for you. There is a huge variety of fish to see and if you are lucky the turtle will come and swim with you. Groups are small and our guide Laura was very attentive and ensured we got the best experience ensuring everyone was comfortable with their gear throughout the snorkelling trip. We started with a hike overlooking Shelly beach as seen on the Bold and Beautiful! So thrilled we made it here.
Amazing, magical experience- our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable- super helpful- one of the best snorkelling adventures ever-so much to see.
Wow best ever. Thank you for the nice review and its great to hear you had a fun time and enjoyed the expertise we provided to help you have the best experience possible. Thank you for the support. Damien
Great experience - guide was excellent on both the nature walk but also accommodating all levels of snorkeling so nobody felt left out
It's always rewarding to hear you enjoyed the educational walk before the snorkel. Yes the group tour is made for everyone to have fun as long as you can swim. Thank you for the kind review and support. Damien
