Australia · SNORKELING
18 reviewed
Below are the 15 strongest snorkelling trips on the site, with the fare, the running time and the kind of day each one turns into.
Fast inflatable boat to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, plus guided reef snorkeling and national park walks. Pickup options from Airlie.
“Great adventure and amazing views of the Whitsundays! Max and Tori were great guides as well. Tori shared great facts about the islands! 10/10!”
Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns with snorkel gear, lycra suit hire, BBQ lunch, two outer reefs, and optional scenic helicopter.
“The trip was SO well organised, even though there is a lot of people on the boat, you don’t even realise because everything runs so smoothly. The reefs we were taken to were absolutely amazing & the staff were especially friendly and helpful all the time. I would 100% reccomend this trip if you want to go to the barrier reef.”
Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout and two Great Barrier Reef snorkel stops on a high-speed catamaran, with lunch included.
“We had the best day out with The Red Cat Adventures Crew!! Kobe & Hannah were amazing, so knowledgeable and had the day run so smoothly! We had our 4.5yo son with us on the day trip & Kobe made special effort to assist and engage with him on his first snorkelling experience. If you’re looking for an awesome day out - look no further :) Will be back again another time!”
Half-day Magnetic Island cruise with Master Reef Guides, snorkelling lessons, paddle boarding, morning tea, and gear included from $114.
“Highly recommend! Absolutely beautiful ocean water, beaches and sea life. Guides were amazing! It was a lot of fun”
Small-group Cairns half-day Great Barrier Reef snorkel on a fast boat, 1.5 hours guided water time, quality gear, and snacks.
“We had an amazing experience on this snorkel tour. Lily and Bradley were outstanding guides knowledgeable, patient and incredibly supportive in and out of the water. Lincoln added to the great atmosphere with music and good energy and the trainee crew member was also fantastic and eager to help. The team provided plenty of information about the reef, snorkeling locations and marine life and created a fun, welcoming environment throughout the day. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a memorable reef experience.”
Spend a half to full day on Green Island from Cairns, with reef snorkeling and/or a glass bottom boat, plus rainforest walks and pool time.
“We liked the island . Glass bottom boat was very good , saw lots of fishes and varieties of corals . Did sea walking”
Fly over Heart Reef and Whitehaven, then speed-raft and snorkel at exclusive reef sites, finishing with a Hill Inlet walk.
“We had the absolute best time on our scenic flight and snorkel day tour over the Great Barrier Reef! The views from the plane were out of this world — the vibrant turquoise water, coral formations, and tiny islands looked like a dream. Our guides were amazing: super knowledgeable, friendly, and full of fun energy that made the whole experience even better. Snorkeling was unforgettable — we swam among colorful coral and tropical fish, and even spotted a sea turtle! The food was so fresh and delicious, the perfect way to refuel after exploring. Everything ran smoothly and felt so well organized. It was a day filled with laughter, beauty,…”
Port Douglas Outer Great Barrier Reef snorkeling on Wavelength: 3 guided reef stops, marine biologists, lunch, and free photos for $210.
“With Marine Biologists on board, and leading snorkeling tours what's not to like. The team are also helping regrow the coral and take readings for the national centre. Plenty of drinks and cake, possibly too much cake... Lol that's probably the only area to pick up.”
Snorkel Lady Musgrave Reef from Bundaberg with a glass-bottom boat, guided island walk, and full meals plus gear included.
“Amazing experience! The staff was lovely, the guided walk your on the island was really nice, the glass bottom boat tour was perfect to see the coral, and most of all the snorkelling session was awesome! We saw many turtles, wonderful corals and fishes.. Definitely worth it and highly recommended!”
Sail Airlie to Whitehaven Beach on a classic schooner, hike Hill Inlet, then snorkel the Great Barrier Reef fringing reef.
“The excellent guides hosted a superb cruise with beach time and snorkelling - would do again!”
Sail from Port Douglas to Low Isles on a small-group catamaran for snorkelling, a glass-bottom EV Discovery tour, and buffet meals.
“Totally recommend this full day low isles cruise and snorkel experience. We were well looked after from marine talks, island walks, glass boat opertunity/option and 2 snorkel opertunity/optio . Lunch was also excellent.”
Whitsunday day trip by speedboat: snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, picnic on Whitehaven Beach, view Hill Inlet, and spot whales in season.
“This was a really great day out and one that I would highly recommend. Luke & Dane made the whole day truly memorable. All the places we stopped at were amazing & truly beautiful.”
Half-day Port Douglas Low Isles tour with guided snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat ride, and island walking for turtles and reef birds.
“The team were excellent, friendly and knowledgeable- we thoroughly enjoyed our after”
Snorkel the Tangalooma shipwrecks from Brisbane, with resort access, lunch, and a dolphin talk. Guided gear and all-day convenience for $119.
“The trip was good and worth the money, I expected more from the island but the team were all pretty decent”
Half-day Low Isles snorkeling from Port Douglas with provided gear, snacks, coffee, and options to snorkel, walk the island, or glass boat.
“Great tour for a quick look at the reef. I think this tour is good for people concerned with seasickness (me), have small kids, or are short on time. May not have been the “best” reef but saw lots of fish and there was a nice island to relax if you did not want to snorkel the entire time”
