Manly: Open Group Snorkelling (Confident Swimmers Only)

Manly: Open Group Snorkelling (Confident Swimmers Only)

Style

Join-in (make new friends)

Language

English, Spanish

Duration

1 hour

Maximum Group Size

Maximum 18 people with 3 instructors

Perfect for Mingoers who are...

Adrenaline-Junkie
Nature-Navigator
Sports-Enthusiast

Accessibility & Support

First Aid Support

Overview

⚠️ CRITICAL SAFETY REQUIREMENT: This experience is strictly for CONFIDENT SWIMMERS ONLY. If you feel hesitant, nervous, or cannot fully meet the safety requirements below, we strongly recommend booking our Private One-on-One Experience for your safety and comfort. 🐠 The Experience: Dive into an open group underwater adventure at Shelly Beach, Manly - part of the protected Cabbage Tree Bay Marine Sanctuary. This experience offers the perfect mix of vibrant marine exploration and social connection, bringing together like-minded ocean lovers to experience Sydney’s premier snorkelling hotspot. Expect crystal-clear waters, diverse marine life, and incredible coastal views. 🏊 Connect & Explore: Join a shared group of fellow ocean enthusiasts, perfect for solo travellers, couples, or friends looking to socialise. 🪸 Vibrant Marine Life: Guided journey through a thriving sanctuary. 🌊 Postcard Views: Experience the beautiful scenery of Shelly Beach from both above and below the surface. ⚠️ Essential Safety Criteria To ensure the safety, pacing, and enjoyment of the entire group, all participants must meet the following swimming standards. No exceptions can be made on the day. - Independent Swimming: You must be capable of swimming 100m unassisted in open ocean conditions. - Stamina & Endurance: You must be able to remain afloat and swim independently for at least 40 minutes.

What's Included

Guided snorkelling in a protected marine sanctuary
Snorkel, mask and rash vest
Flotation device provided (pool noodles)
Safety briefing and in-water supervision by qualified guides

What's Not Included

Wetsuit: You can pick up a wetsuit from our surf shop partner for AUD $20 before the tour commences. (Please note, this price covers only the duration of the snorkelling tour).
Underwater Photo Package (extra $35 per person)

Meeting Point

Shelly Beach 1 Marine Parade, Manly NSW 2095, Australia The meet-up point is beside the ERB (Emergency Response Beacon) pole. The ERB is a yellow-and-red, solar-powered lifesaving beacon at Shelly Beach. Please arrive up to 15 minutes before the tour. After that, we’ll put the phone away and head into the water. The best way to get there if you're coming from Sydney City is by getting the ferry from Circular Quay (amazing views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge — prepare the camera for the ‘postcard’ photos 📸 ). Once you arrive at Manly Wharf, walk towards the beach through The Corso (an aisle full of life, the centre of Manly Beach). When you face the beach, go to your right side towards Shelly Beach - a beautiful coastal walk (around 20 min walking). It’s a stunning view! Allow 30 minutes for an enjoyable walk and photo clicks 😉

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Itinerary

Meet and greet
Let's meet and get familiar with the snorkel equipment.
Get into the water
We'll go for a quick swimming test and check equipment.
Underwater safari
Time to enjoy and meet our marine friends!
Bring the memories home
We’ll debrief about the wonders you’ve just seen, and optional underwater photos can be purchased.

End Point

Shelly Beach

Additional Information

Bring towel, wetsuit, water bottle, sunscreen (avoid applying directly on your face within 1 hour before the tour), cash or card if you’d like to purchase underwater photos on the spot
Water temperature in the bay varies between 14–25°C.
For Make-Up Lovers: To ensure your mask gets a clear, watertight seal (and to protect your skin), please arrive with a clean, make-up-free face.
For Guests with Moustaches: Facial hair can cause your mask to leak. We highly recommend shaving before the session, or applying a thick layer of Vaseline over your moustache to help create a watertight seal.
All tours are weather-dependent. Ocean conditions at Shelly Beach/Cabbage Tree Bay can change quickly, and bookings may be rescheduled or cancelled for safety. We’ll contact you if this happens.
Our cut-off time is 15 minutes — once we’re heading to the water, late guests unfortunately won’t be able to join. Please be on time 🙂
Usually, we (instructors) and guests leave everything at the beach as it’s super safe, although we cannot be responsible for belongings
A swimming test/brief in-water assessment will be conducted at the start of the tour to confirm eligibility.
If you or your co-travellers cannot swim with confidence, the group snorkel will continue without the non-confident swimmer.

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My name is Tamila and I’ve always been connected to the ocean since childhood. My dad owned a restaurant just ten steps from the shore, and he would take me and my…

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My name is Tamila and I’ve always been connected to the ocean since childhood. My dad owned a restaurant just ten steps from the shore, and he would take me and my…