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Manly Snorkel Tour: Eco Certified Snorkeling at Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, Manly
Dive Into Sydney Snorkeling on the Great Southern Reef – Limited Spots Book online
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.Why Choose Our Manly Snorkel Tour?
15 Years of Experience: For over 15 years, Ecotreasures has operated safe, fun, and educational tours at Cabbage Tree Bay. Our crew’s top priority is always your safety and enjoyment.
Safety and Equipment Briefings: Before every tour, we provide a comprehensive safety briefing and equipment demonstration. As a result, you’ll feel confident and ready to explore.
Eco Certified Snorkeling Sydney: Advanced Eco Tourism Certified and Climate Action Certified, ensuring your snorkeling adventure supports genuine sustainable practices.
Proud Green Travel Leader: With over 10 years of continuous eco tourism certification, making us a recognised industry leader in sustainable Sydney travel experiences.
Expert Local Guides: Our qualified guides are passionate about the Great Southern Reef and its marine life. They are fully trained in water safety and first aid.
Small Groups: With a maximum of 8 guests, you’ll enjoy a more personal and relaxed experience.
All Equipment Provided: We supply high-quality snorkel gear and wetsuits for your comfort.
Free Tour Photos: Capture your adventure with complimentary underwater photos.
Scenic Nature Walk: Begin your experience with a 30-minute headland walk, offering coastal views and, during winter, the chance to spot migrating whales.
Marine Life Briefing: Learn how to spot and identify the different habitats over 200 + species, including blue groper, weedy sea dragons, and giant cuttlefish.
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.
What’s 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
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.Thank you for booking with Ecotreasures
Important please read – Do you want a wetsuit? Please complete – Medical liability waiver and wetsuit size form
Pre Trip Planning
Please read the meeting information listed on Ecotreasures Manly snorkel tour page and view map. All the information is listed on the webpage so please use it to help you plan your trip. On the Ecotreasures Manly snorkel webpage you will find the below important pre trip information.
- Meeting spot map google link – Please note updated meeting spot in front of Boat House Cafe on Sand
- Online pre trip waiver for link for each participant to complete
- Snorkel tips video link
- What to bring list
- Marine identification page link
- We walk first then snorkel. You can save time and have your swim suit on under clothes.
What time do you need to arrive?
Be ready and at meeting spot 5-10 min prior to start time.
If you arrive late after the tour start time you will miss the tour. If you arrive late, you will forfeit your ticket as per terms and conditions. Our tour guide will have phone on 30 min prior to tour start time if you need any help. The guide will turn off phone at tour start time to not negatively impact or delay tour start time and experience for other guests.
Contact on the day
Manly snorkel tour phone 0433088951
Important safety information
· If you are pregnant unfortunately you are not permitted to come on the tour due to insurance limitations.
· If you have any medical issues or are over 75yrs old please get your doctor’s approval and clearance letter. Please forward this to our office info@ecotreasures.com.au YOU MUST inform us of any medical issues ASAP or minimum 24hrs-48hrs prior to tour.
· YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM 150 METRES UNASSISTED. No life jackets will be provided for the Group Manly snorkel tour. Non swimmers will not be allowed in the water and no refund will be provided if you turn up on the day. We can’t resell your ticket if you turn up. Please see T & C apply for any cancellations after purchase and please consider other guests and only participate if you can swim confidently in the ocean.
