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Snorkelling in Australia: 15 Trips, Reef to Ningaloo

105 tours  ·  from $53

Coral gardens on the reef, wrecks off Moreton Island, turtle grass at Ningaloo. These 15 are priced by what is included, with a note on stinger-suit season and which ones put a guide in the water beside you.

Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout - Starting at Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach
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Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

1.Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,777 reviews · from $149Our pick

Take a fast inflatable boat from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and secluded fringing reefs. Choose Southern Lights for extra beach time or Northern Exposure for longer snorkelling. Guides such as Georgie, Brad, Max, and Tori combine safety advice, island facts, and plenty of energy. Lunch costs extra.

“Taylor and Harry are awesome! Our ocean rafting activity was a favorite for all! So much fun! We would absolutely do this adventure again!”

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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns - The long crossing to the outer reef
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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

2.Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,714 reviews · from $190

Board Evolution in Cairns for a full day at two outer Great Barrier Reef sites. Snorkel with crew support, add an introductory or certified scuba session, or book a 10-minute helicopter flight. Marine biologists such as Indy and Phil may help explain the reef, while lunch, wetsuits, gear, afternoon snacks, and a glass of wine are included.

“Waves were pretty bad, but the entertainment and snorkeling were great. If big waves and strong wind skip and rebook. Great experience.”

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Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise - Hill Inlet Lookout earns the short climb
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Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

3.Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,953 reviews · from $164

Spend about eight hours aboard Red Cat Adventures’ high-speed catamaran from Airlie Beach. You’ll snorkel at two reef sites, visit Whitehaven Beach, walk to Hill Inlet Lookout, and eat a buffet lunch on board. Crews such as Hannah, Jet, Frankie, and Carlos have been praised for clear safety help and lively commentary.

“Great day, well organised with professional friendly guides Carlos and the captain. We were so interested to hear about the importance of reef safe suncream in protecting the reef for everyone’s continued use enjoyment - it would be good iRead more”

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Airlie Beach: Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach - Choosing between Northern Exposure and Southern Lights
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Airlie Beach: Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach

4.Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,119 reviews · 390 minutes - 1 day · from $147

Spend about 6.5 hours racing from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach aboard a fast semi-rigid raft. Choose North Whitehaven for two snorkel stops and a quieter beach visit, or South Whitehaven for more sand time. Guides such as Ben, Jenna, Daisy, and Brent lead safety talks, nature walks, and snorkel help.

“AMAZING!!!! Wow book this trip immediately!! Bren(t) and Jenna were just the most incredible duo, we had the best day, the tunes were amazing, saw 3 turtles and loads of fish, the coral was beautiful and really appreciated Bren(t) taking us to the best snorkel spots. Jenna and the go pro was also so so nice knowing there was some action shots, absolutely loved how they checked in all the time to make sure everyone was okay. Lunch was yum and stinger suits were a nice safety net. Everyone was amazing from the pick up crew to the check in crew and obvs the best skipper and deck mate. Even…”

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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise - Upolu Cay for shallow coral and easy viewing
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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

5.Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,895 reviews · from $181

Board the 65-foot Ocean Freedom catamaran at Cairns for a full day at Upolu Cay and Wonder Wall. You can snorkel, join marine naturalist tours, take a glass-bottom boat ride, or add certified or introductory scuba. Expect breakfast snacks, a seafood buffet, afternoon treats, and close crew support in a group capped at 75.

“Fantastic tour with a small family company. Pastries and coffee and tea on arrival. Great instructions for snorkelling at the snorkelling sights - saw so much including sting rays and turtles. Really enjoyed the drift snorkel with our guide explaining what we could see. Tasty lunch with fruit platters, cheese and biscuits and cake on the journey home. Great day!”

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Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise - Wonder Wall gives you the first look at the reef
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Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise

6.Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,467 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $183

Join Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom from Cairns for a full reef day aboard a fast 20-metre catamaran. You’ll visit Wonder Wall and Upolu Coral Cay, snorkel with marine guides, ride a glass-bottom boat, and choose optional certified or introductory scuba. Crew members such as Ollie, Paul, Tori, and Blair are praised for calm, careful instruction.

“I had a great diving time with ocean freedom. Ollie is a very nice diving instructor. He’s patient and attentive to detail. I felt safe and well taken care of throughout the dives. The staff were also great! They made the whole experience so enjoyable.”

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Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding - Meeting at Nelly Bay and setting out
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Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

7.Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,372 reviews · from $114

Spend five hours exploring Magnetic Island with Aquascene guides including Adam, Kalvin, Anita, and Jahn. Cruise to quiet bays, learn about island and reef life, snorkel with tuition, paddle board, watch for sea eagles and seasonal humpback whales, and enjoy morning tea on a secluded beach. Ferry tickets are separate.

“What an amazing experience! Adam was a wealth of knowledge, and so clearly passionate about Magnetic island. The island itself is so beautiful from the sea, we spent a lovely time in a beautiful little bay where we could swim in the ocean and go out on paddle boards and clamber up to a stunning waterfall, with a lovely morning tea from Jan, who was also very helpful and experienced. The only slight downside was the snorkelling opportunity - this was due to a change in the weather - which meant the conditions were pretty rough and the snorkelling was less than ideal. But still a fabulous experience which I…”

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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkelling Tour - Meeting at the Pier Shopping Centre
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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkelling Tour

8.Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkelling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,326 reviews · 4 hours · from $126

Spend four hours with Reef Adventures Cairns, including a fast boat ride from the Pier Shopping Centre and about 1.5 hours of guided snorkelling at one of two reef sites. A maximum of 27 people, helpful guides such as Bradley, Lily, and Gus, snacks, equipment, and three departure times make this a focused reef trip.

“Very friendly staff and guides who very very knowledgeable and helpful. Boat handling skills by Renee were amazing thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Guides knew the read very well and showed us some amazing sights.”

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Cairns: Green Island Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat - Choosing between snorkelling and the glass bottom boat
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Cairns: Green Island Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat

9.Green Island Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,284 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $73

Take a 45-minute catamaran from Cairns to Green Island, a 6,000-year-old coral cay with rainforest, white beaches, and reef life close to shore. Choose snorkelling gear or a glass bottom boat tour, then add a pool visit, crocodile habitat, or other activities. The day is self-guided, with clear boat times and friendly crew support.

“We liked the island . Glass bottom boat was very good , saw lots of fishes and varieties of corals . Did sea walking”

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Moreton Island: Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise - A comfortable crossing aboard the Spirit of Mulgumpin
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Moreton Island: Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise

10.Moreton Island: Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,039 reviews · 1 day · from $152

Spend a full day aboard the Spirit of Mulgumpin, cruising from Brisbane to Moreton Island for guided snorkeling at the Tangalooma Wrecks, fish feeding, beach time, paddleboarding and wildlife viewing. Guides such as Jess, Georgia and Brooke have helped nervous swimmers feel safe. Lunch, equipment, marine park fees and morning refreshments are included.

“From the moment Callum picked us up, we were greeted warmly and had a smooth trip to the marina. The vessel as gorgeous. We had the best day and Callum was a huge part of that! He’s a great bartender too!”

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Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel - Whitehaven Beach gives you four hours to choose your own pace
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Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options – All Day Beach Or Snorkel

11.Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options – All Day Beach Or Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,028 reviews · from $164

Spend about eight hours aboard ZigZag Whitsundays’ air-conditioned high-speed boat, with time at Whitehaven Beach, a guided walk to South Whitehaven Lookout, buffet lunch, and optional snorkeling over a small reef. The 80-passenger boat has a bar, bathrooms, changing rooms, and flexible water-taxi transfers.

“An incredible experience! The staff are so friendly and the trip is well organised. Highly recommend.”

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Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour - Snorkeling in the sheltered coral lagoon
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Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

12.Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 841 reviews · from $232

Travel by fast catamaran from Cairns to Reef Magic’s Marine World platform, where you can snorkel in a sheltered coral lagoon, join marine biologist talks, and use the glass-bottom boat, semi-submersible, and underwater observatory. Optional scuba sessions, helmet walks, and helicopter flights cost extra. Guides including Ella, Ethan, Kaitlin, and Takuya have earned praise for patient help in the water.

“It was a good experience They took participant safety very seriously Well organized - friendly and helpful They went out of the way to make sure everyone got something out of the trip. The views from the chopper were amazing Highly recommend the team”

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Airlie Beach: Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling - The flight over Whitehaven, Hill Inlet, and Heart Reef
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Airlie Beach: Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling

13.Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 788 reviews · 1 day · from $378

See Heart Reef and the Whitsunday Islands from a fixed-wing aircraft, then board a 500-horsepower raft for Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and snorkeling. Ocean Rafting keeps groups to 12, supplies lunch and gear, and may include two snorkel stops. Guides such as Heath, Jenna, Daisy, and Scotty have been praised for safety and good humor.

“The crew of Nick, Josh and Temeka were super friendly and very keen to ensure we had a great time. Katy our pilot was also amazing”

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Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas - What non-swimmers can do
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Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas

14.Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 782 reviews · from $233

Travel 90 minutes from Port Douglas to Agincourt Reef on a fast catamaran. Snorkel from a permanent pontoon, watch the reef from a semi-submersible and underwater observatory, or add scuba, a marine biologist led snorkel, an Ocean Walker helmet walk, or a 10-minute helicopter flight. Lunch, tea, suits, and equipment are included.

“Great experience! They handle couple hundred people pretty well. Safety was of upmost importance. Need to plan ahead on the time that you have on the platform. We enjoyed it immensely.”

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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Ferry w/ Snorkel, Lunch, Tour Options - Getting from Cairns Marina to the island
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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Ferry w/ Snorkel, Lunch, Tour Options

15.Fitzroy Island Ferry w/ Snorkel, Lunch, Tour Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 715 reviews · from $69Best value

Take Sunlover Reef Cruises from Cairns to Fitzroy Island for beaches, rainforest walks and 4.5 hours of free time. Add snorkel gear, a picnic lunch or a glass-bottom boat ride. Guides including Andrea, Victor, Georgina and Carmen have helped make the reef activities clear, friendly and easy to follow.

“Fantastic!!! The crossing is quite fast and we find ourselves in a beautiful and totally exotic place. The free time left on the island allows both a small hike in the forest (very well marked) and snorkling in different places. An unforgettable day with landscapes worthy of the most beautiful paradisiacal islands.”

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