Marine Discovery + Snorkeling - Port Stephens
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Marine Discovery + Snorkeling - Port Stephens
By Imagine Cruises
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Let us introduce you to a rich and ever-changing underwater world! Our pristine Marine Park is home to some incredible creatures, and we always meet a few of them on our Discovery Tours.
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AU$85.00
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99, max of 35 per group
Duration: 3h 30m
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Live guide: English
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- Qualified Snorkel Guide
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not included- Wetsuits
- Towels
- Departure details
- 8 Teramby Rd, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia PLEASE ARRIVE APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TIME, FOR BOARDING. You may need to allow some additional time to find parking. Imagine is located at Dock C at the D'Albora Marina at Nelson Bay. . Approx 50 mtrs on your right hand side
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 138606P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Participants must be able to swim if they want to enter the water. Snorkelling or swimming is not compulsory on this tour.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- How much is Marine Discovery + Snorkeling - Port Stephens?
- Marine Discovery + Snorkeling - Port Stephens price starts from AU$87.13. Discover and book Marine Discovery + Snorkeling - Port Stephens on Tripadvisor
- What is the Marine Discovery + Snorkeling - Port Stephens cancellation policy?
- Marine Discovery + Snorkeling - Port Stephens cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Marine Discovery + Snorkeling - Port Stephens on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Marine Discovery + Snorkeling - Port Stephens?
- Marine Discovery + Snorkeling - Port Stephens is hosted by Imagine Cruises. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Imagine Cruises on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Marine Discovery + Snorkeling - Port Stephens on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Marine Discovery + Snorkeling - Port Stephens?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 3h 30m. Discover and book Marine Discovery + Snorkeling - Port Stephens on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 138606P3
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Mullion, UK99 contributions
Jan. 2020
The comfortably appointed catamaran takes you across Nelson Bay, where you're highly likely to see the local dolphin population at close quarters. Then out past the Head and some spectacular coastal scenery to a lovely protected island to snorkel.
The equipment provided is first rate; I was not needing to fiddle with the mask at all - which usually even with my own mask at home I have to. The wildlife - the fish, the seaweeds, the sponges and crustaceans are amazing and so close!
We've done a lot of sail cruise trips in different parts of the world; this was absolutely delightful. Thank you!
The equipment provided is first rate; I was not needing to fiddle with the mask at all - which usually even with my own mask at home I have to. The wildlife - the fish, the seaweeds, the sponges and crustaceans are amazing and so close!
We've done a lot of sail cruise trips in different parts of the world; this was absolutely delightful. Thank you!
Written 28 January 2020
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Janice M
Rydalmere, Australia2 contributions
Jan. 2021
Had the best time. The crew were amazing and so patient with the younger children on board. We were well briefed prior to departing and prior to snorkelling. The crew especially Mark were very knowledgeable about the area. Snorkelling was fun and the crew were so good again both with the younger children and also those of us who were older. They took the trouble to swim back to the boat with anyone, young or old who had had enough. Coming back under sail was also good. Would highly recommend them.
Written 17 January 2021
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