With 70% of the world underwater, snorkeling provides a perfect way to start exploring of of the best snorkelling locations in Australia - the amazing underwater world in Nelson Bay, Port Stephens.
If you have never tried snorkelling before we offer a discover
snorkeling experience in Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, Australia which will help you take your first step in snorkelling with confidence and helpful tips and suggestions of our qualified Instructors and Divemasters. For those wishing to master their snorkeling skills we also offer the full PADI skin diver course.
While snorkeling is limited to peering down from the surface, skin divers generally venture further than snorkelers, making frequent surface dives to interact with aquatic life, up close and personal. This program leads to the issue of the PADI Skin diver certification. If you are already a confident snorkeler you may hire snorkelling equipment (fins, suit, mask & snorkel) and take yourself exploring at some of the wonderful shore based sites such as the Fly Point Marine Reserve, or you may wish to join us on a snorkelling boat. We can run our guided shore snorkels on any day of the week - we are only limited by the tide times. Check out our
dive schedule or give us a call on 02 4981 4331 to confirm tide times!
Do I have to be able to swim?
If you are not confident swimmers please speak to us about or shore based programs and hire of our specialised snorkeling vests for buoyancy. To join our boat snorkeling tours you should be comfortable swimming up to 200m without touching the bottom as this is commonly how far away from the boat we explore. The priority is to safely have fun, so please be honest about your swimming ability.
How old do I need to be?
There is no specific minumum age, though we do ask that parents accompany children under 8 years old, and that children should be comfortable with being in the water, and be able to meet our swimming requirement above if joining a boat trip.
What if I have never tried snorkelling before?
If you have never tried snorkeling, or if you would like some tips on how to clear your mask, duck dive or even just want someone to help you spot critters while you are building up confidence, our experienced instructors and divemasters can take you on a discover snorkeling session. Our favourite site to head to for our shore snorkel is Fly Point; Fly Point is part of a marine sanctuary so you are sure to be impressed by the life that is found there! As soon as you enter the water you are surrounded by fish swimming around your legs. This is a snorkellers heaven!
Our guided shore snorkels are a great way to get started with snorkelling and build up your confidence and skills before tackling a more adventurous snorkelling session such as our guided boat snorkels!
Please ensure you pack your swimming suit, towel, sunscreen, and lots of energy!!! If you have any snorkeling equipment of your own you are also welcome to bring and use it. We have quality equipment in hire and you are also welcome to purchase your own personal equipment in our store so we can guide you on the best gear to suit your purpose.
