The 12 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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5.Private Snorkeling Tour In Sydney’s Marine Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $143

Join Sydney Snorkeling for a 90-minute private outing at Clovelly, with guide Pipa or another certified local guide. You’ll use supplied gear, follow a route shaped by recent marine activity, spot fish over reefs and kelp, and receive photos of your time in the water.

“Pipa gave us a wonderful snorkeling experience! It was our first time and she was both patient and very nice! Pipa was great to my 12 year old son too!”

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6.Discover Scuba Dive at Australia’s most Iconic Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 4 hours

Meet Dive Centre Bondi at 9:30 am for theory, gear fitting, and a guided ocean session lasting up to an hour. With a 2:1 student-to-instructor ratio, you get close support from instructors such as Eve, Delmar, or Leon. Equipment and transport to the site are included.

“This was my first time scuba diving, and I had a great experience with Dive Centre Bondi. Delmar, my instructor, was fantastic. He clearly explained the process before we got in the water, which helped me feel comfortable and safe throughout the dive. During the dive, we saw a Port Jackson shark, cuttlefish, needlefish, rays, and many other local marine animals. Delmar was patient and gave helpful advice on how to improve my form and breathing. He also shared recommendations on what steps to take if I want to continue with scuba diving in the future. Overall, it was an amazing first dive and I would highly recommend this experience…”

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7.Snorkel Sydney’s Stunning Marine Reserve on a Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 1h 30m · from $141

Spend 90 minutes with a private guide at Sydney’s Bronte-Coogee Aquatic Reserve, usually at Clovelly Beach or Gordons Bay. Your guide fits your gear, leads one hour in the water, points out blue gropers and other sea life, and takes underwater photos. Beginners get extra support, while strong swimmers can set the pace.

“Isaac was a great guide and showed us beautiful sea life. It was especially appreciated that we got asked to move the tour due to the not optimal weather conditions, which was a great call as today it was lovely.”

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8.Scuba Dive With Grey Nurse Sharks in Bushrangers Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $247

Leave Bondi at 6:30 am for Bushrangers Bay, where a maximum of five certified divers make two guided shore dives among grey nurse sharks, rays, moray eels, and reef fish. Guides including Mark, Roman, Raul, and Jean help with equipment, briefings, and underwater safety.

“Amazing and well organised dive centre. Roman was an exceptional guide and made the dive every enjoyable. Would highly recommend!!”

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9.Private Sydney Snorkeling Experience: Explore Cabbage Tree Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $121

Meet guide Damien at Shelly Beach for a private two-hour snorkel in Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve. You’ll receive safety guidance, wetsuit and equipment use, wildlife tips, binoculars, and tour photos. You must swim 150 metres, float, and feel confident in the water.

“Listen and learn as you come up for air as you are surrounded by our awesome coast. Be enthralled by fish, sharks, birds, seaweeds and coloured rocks”

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10.Snorkeling Adventure for Kids with Private Guide In Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $143

Take your family, ages 8 and up, into the Bronte-Coogee Aquatic Reserve with a private certified guide. At Clovelly Beach, you get fitted with child or adult gear, flotation support, photos, and a flexible route. Guides such as Carlos, Dina, and Isaac are praised for helping nervous young snorkelers.

“The experience was amazing for our family. It was our first time snorkling at sea - We got professional guidance and we felt safe under water. The kids enjoyed having special attention and snorkling with Carlos.”

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11.Guided Snorkeling Experience in Bondi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $77

Meet at Dive Centre Bondi for equipment fitting, then ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to a weather-suitable Sydney snorkel site. Your guide leads a one-hour session where you may spot fish, octopus, seahorses, rays, and blue grouper. Small groups, multilingual support, and life rings help beginners feel at ease.

“The crew at the diving shop did a fantastic job explaining what we re going to do and was helpful getting everyone the right equipment. Once we got to the site, they did all that they could do to help everyone so that could have an enjoyable experience. I would recommend them to anyone that has an interest in snorkeling and or scuba diving.”

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12.Guided Snorkel Tour at Australias most iconic beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $76

Join a small group of up to eight at Bondi, then head to The Geoff James Pool at Clovelly Ocean Pool for a one-hour guided snorkel. No experience is needed. Your instructor points out fish, octopus, seahorses, rays, and blue grouper, with a life ring available for extra stability.

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