The 4 Best Snorkelling & Diving Trips in Sydney

1.Small Group Manly Snorkel Tour and Nature Walk with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · from $78Our pick

Join guides such as Sam, Christina, Damien, or Jules for a two-and-a-half-hour Manly outing: a 30-minute eco walk, safety briefing, and one hour of guided snorkeling at Shelly Beach. Wetsuits, gear, and patient instruction are included, with groups capped at eight.

“The guide was super-duper helpful. Everything was just great. Smooth water and weather added an extra touch.”

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2.Manly and Shelly Beach Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 204 reviews · 2h 30m · from $77

Meet your English-speaking guide at Shelly Beach for an 800-meter headland walk, safety briefing, and one hour of snorkeling. Small groups of up to eight use wetsuits and quality equipment while looking for fish, rays, Port Jackson sharks, eels, and possibly Blue Groper.

“Loved it! A great introduction to snorkelling. We saw lots of fish.”

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3.Snorkeling Tour: Discover Sydney’s impressive sea life

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 147 reviews · 1h 30m · from $69Best value

Join a certified guide such as Pippa, Isaac, or Carlos for 90 minutes at Clovelly, including an hour in the water. You’ll use supplied snorkel gear, look for rays, gropers, mado fish, wobbegongs, and octopuses, and receive photos afterward. A wetsuit costs an extra $25.

“Dina was so lovely and friendly, I had a small issue with my snokle which she sorted straight away, we managed to see a new Ray that even Dina hadn't seen before in the area. even though the waves were strong and choppy she made everyone feel safe and confident in the water. thank you for an amazing day!”

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4.Snorkeling To Discover Sydney’s Underwater Wonders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $70

Spend about 90 minutes snorkeling at Clovelly Beach, or Little Bay if conditions change, with a certified guide such as Isaac, Pipa, Jake, or Sophie. Equipment, flotation support, wildlife guidance, and underwater photos are included. Basic swimming ability is required.

“Great experience in getting to know the underwater world of Sydney. Perfect for absolute beginners:) Only the wetsuit costs extra. Unfortunately, this is only briefly mentioned beforehand when filling out the form.Auto-translated”

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