8 Snorkeling Day Trips in Australia Worth the Early Start

1.Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

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

Review the Cairns Divers Den reef trip, with two outer reef sites, guided snorkeling, meals, equipment, and practical booking advice.

“We had a great time on the trip, the staff were so lovely and helpful if you were nervous. The boat ride was lovely and smooth and the lunch was great selection of buffet and tea and coffee all day. Would definitely recommend and would go with them again. Had a great time see all sorts of fish, big turtle and sharks. Made our honeymoon very memorable, especially the photos they took of you in the water that you can purchase”

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2.Lady Musgrave Day Trip from Bundaberg Including Snorkeling

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

Review of the Lady Musgrave Island day trip from Bundaberg, with snorkeling, turtles, glass-bottom boat tour, lunch, and practical tips.

“The boat ride from the Burnett Heads port to Lady Musgrave Island is VERY rough. Many people were throwing up. But the tour is amazing. The island is gorgeous and we got to swim with sea turtles!! One came right up to us to say hello. It was a life changing experience.”

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

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

Review of Moreton Island from Brisbane or Gold Coast, with kayaking, snorkeling, sandboarding, ferry costs, timing, tips, and value.

“We had an excellent day! We enjoyed very much all the activities we had, the crew had been wonderful! Hardly recomended!”

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4.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Snorkeling Tour

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

Review of Moreton Island’s Tangalooma snorkel day trip, with wreck snorkeling, resort access, lunch, dolphin talks, costs, timing, and tips.

“Great friendly guides, saw lots of fish and even a turtle or 2, loved the experience just wished snorkelling time was longer.”

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5.Airlie Beach: Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 8 hours · from $211

Review of Airlie Beach’s Outer Great Barrier Reef snorkelling cruise, with reef stops, meals, boat comfort, costs, safety, and practical tips.

“The snorkeling on the reef with fairly clear water was great, with the 2nd round after lunch being much nicer, more fish, better visibility. Unfortunately, the groups were a bit too large for our feeling, in the water we quickly got in each other's way. Meals and other support from the staff were also great.”

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6.Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 81 reviews · 8 hours · from $240

Review of Divers Den’s Cairns Great Barrier Reef day trip, with two outer reef sites, four hours in the water, lunch, gear, and practical tips.

“the snorkelling guide we had, Roman, was really very good. He took care to make sure we all had a safe and fun experience.”

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7.Moreton Island Day-Trip to Scuba Dive and More

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 59 reviews · 9 hours · from $197

Review of Moreton Island’s Tangalooma Wrecks trip, with scuba sessions, ferry details, free activities, costs, limits, and booking advice.

“Ich bin krank geworden und bekomme nichts zurück. Finde ich nicht ganz in Ordnung. SW”

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8.Agnes/1770: Southern Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 9 hours · from $211

Review of the Agnes Water Southern Great Barrier Reef snorkelling trip, with small groups, turtles, reef sharks, lunch, and practical tips.

“Great day - managed to swim with turtles, manta rays and reef sharks! Team were lovely, would recommend!”

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