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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?
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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.
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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.
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Eco Certified Snorkeling Sydney: Advanced Eco Tourism Certified and Climate Action Certified, ensuring your snorkeling adventure supports genuine sustainable practices.
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Proud Green Travel Leader: With over 10 years of continuous eco tourism certification, making us a recognised industry leader in sustainable Sydney travel experiences.
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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.
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Small Groups: With a maximum of 8 guests, you’ll enjoy a more personal and relaxed experience.
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All Equipment Provided: We supply high-quality snorkel gear and wetsuits for your comfort.
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Free Tour Photos: Capture your adventure with complimentary underwater photos.
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Scenic Nature Walk: Begin your experience with a 30-minute headland walk, offering coastal views and, during winter, the chance to spot migrating whales.
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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:
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Meet your guide at Shelly Beach, Manly.
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Receive a full safety and equipment briefing to ensure you’re comfortable and prepared.
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Enjoy a 30min scenic headland walk with breathtaking views of the Great Southern Reef coastline.
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Participate in a 1-hour guided Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve snorkeling session, discovering the vibrant marine life that calls this area home.
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Learn about marine habitats, local culture, and conservation from your expert guide.
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Bond with fellow snorkelers from around the world, creating lasting memories and meaningful connections.
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Take home free underwater photos as a souvenir of your Sydney snorkeling experience.
What’s Included
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1-hour in the water guided snorkeling at Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve
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30-minute headland walk at Shelly Beach
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All snorkel equipment and wetsuits
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Safety and snorkeling equipment briefings
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Marine life and habitat identification briefing
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Free underwater tour photos
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Secure storage for small personal items
Important Safety Information
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All participants must be able to swim 150 meters freestyle unassisted and be comfortable floating and treading water.
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A swim test will be conducted at the start of the tour for everyone’s safety.
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If you are not a confident swimmer, please consider booking a private tour.
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Pregnant guests are not permitted due to insurance restrictions.
What to Bring To ensure you have the best possible experience, please bring:
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Comfortable walking shoes for the headland walk
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Flip-flops or sandals for the beach
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Hat and sunscreen
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Swimwear and towel
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Refillable water bottle
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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.
