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Snorkelling & Diving

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Equipment Hire
Day Tour Snorkel Gear
Best Locations to Explore
Public Moorings
Even More To Explore
What to be aware of while snorkelling

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Fun For Everyone

Whether you are a total beginner or an advanced diver there is a chance for everyone to swim with the turtles and explore the ocean. Float along at your own pace while enjoying the peaceful yet spectacular sights of the Great Barrier Reef. No matter if you snorkel or dive, here's everything you need to know about The Whitsundays!

Equipment Hire

Countless spots are waiting to be explored, though you will want to have all the right gear to ensure you'll have the best possible experience when snorkelling or diving. There are many places within The Whitsundays where you can hire out snorkelling gear, with everything you need from masks to fins, snorkels, and stinger suits, and all for a low cost.

Day Tour Snorkel Gear

When onboard any of the amazing day tours, snorkel gear is available for use for no charge during your trip, as well as stinger suits are available for hire before you depart your trip. Some day trips even afford everyone the opportunity of scuba diving, under watchful instruction of course.

Stinger Nets

Most tours, if not all, are fully equipped with stingers suits for little to no cost. However, if swimming off the mainland during the warmer months there are stinger nets fitted at Cannonvale Beach and Boathaven Beach. Dingo Beach has a fixed net and up all year-round. You will also find a few places around town where you can hire out a stinger suit.

Marine Stingers

The Whitsundays is famous for its tropical weather and warm waters, perfect for all aquatic activities. However, like other tropical destinations around northern Australia (and the world), jellyfish can be found in our waters during the warmer months, generally from October to May. Wearing protective clothing such as a stinger suit is the easiest and most effective way to help prevent getting stung by jellyfish during your time in the water.

Best Locations to Explore

The Whitsundays has some of the most incredible waters in the world, where you can discover the best snorkelling spots on the fringing and outer Great Barrier Reef. Whether you're a snorkelling pro or trying something new, here are a few of the best snorkelling and diving spots in The Whitsundays. For your convenience, we have gone ahead and arranged these locations by distance from the port of Airlie Beach!

Stonehaven Bay

Luncheon Bay

Mantaray Bay

Public Moorings

There are plenty more island bays and points waiting to be explored, where you can pull up and jump straight into the water. It is important to keep in mind some of these waters are deep and have untouched reefs. To prevent anchor damage to the reefs, public moorings are available for use.

Langford Island

Blue Pearl Bay

Chalkie's Beach

Even More To Explore

Continue your journey towards the outer islands and reef!

Cateran Bay

Hardy Reef

What to be aware of while snorkelling

The Whitsundays provide access to numerous unique underwater ecosystems, each with its own personality and charm. However, it is important to remember that all water-based activities come with a degree of risk. you are in remote waters, and lifeguards will not be present to observe your safety. Although, if onboard a day tour the skilled crewmembers are trained to assist if you need help. It is always important to let one of the crewmembers know if you aren't a confident swimmer, as your safety is a top priority.

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