The 4 Snorkeling Day Trips in Australia That Earn the Road Time

1.Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,528 reviews · 8 hours · from $166Our pick

Spend up to five hours at two outer Great Barrier Reef sites from Cairns aboard AquaQuest. Divers Den supplies equipment, suits, lunch, guided snorkeling, and hot showers. English-speaking guides such as Vanessa and Mazie help nervous beginners with introductory scuba sessions.

“Vanessa and Mazie were amazing!!! I did an introductory dive, one with each of them, and Vanessa was super patient with us and it was awesome! The second dive with Mazie was just fabulous because we had more time to explore and really take in the reef! Lunch was delicious and the cruise manager was just as sweet as pie!! Truly an amazing Christmas I will never forget!”

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2.Lady Musgrave Day Trip from Bundaberg Including Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 683 reviews · from $240Top rated

Spend about 10 hours cruising from Burnett Heads to Lady Musgrave Island, with a marine biology presentation, reef snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat tour, guided island walk, morning tea, buffet lunch, and warm showers. Staff such as Danny, Georgia, Mandy, and Phil may add extra insight.

“The experience was phenomenal! I loved how relaxing the atmosphere was, how informative and passionate the staff were about their job and educating the visitors about the ecosystem at Lady Musgrave Island. The views are breathtakinRead more”

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3.Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · from $128

Spend a long, action-packed day on Moreton Island with guides such as Michelle, Ryan, Will, and Darcy. Ride a 4WD along the beach, snorkel around the Tangalooma Wrecks, paddle a clear kayak, and sandboard the dunes. Bring sun protection and expect a tightly timed schedule.

“I had a great excursion with Australian Sunset Safari. It was my first time snorkeling and Will helped me navigate the water. I had a life jacket but he also gave me a floatation device. It was also my first time sand surfing. I'm 6'3 and was a little tall for the board but still had fun. Darcy was also great hosting that event.”

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4.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 422 reviews · 1 day · from $119Best value

Travel by ferry from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island, then join a guided 90-minute wreck snorkel with all equipment included. You get about 30 to 35 minutes in the water, resort pool access, a $25 lunch voucher, Eco Ranger activities, and a dolphin presentation. Guides such as Prea, Abby, and Hugo have earned special praise for their care.

“Everything was smooth running, from ticket collection to arrival back in Brisbane. An amazing trip with fabulous value for money.”

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