Top 15 Snorkeling Trips in Australia

Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout - Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, where your photos come from

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,777 reviews · from $149Our pick

High-speed rafting to Whitehaven Beach with guided snorkeling, reef talks, and a Hill Inlet lookout walk in Australia’s Whitsundays.

“Ocean Rafting you are blessed to have Brad and Georgie. What an amazing day - the boat trip was heaps of fun, great communication, lunch was beautiful and fresh, being ahead of the crowds all day was also a plus. Highly recommend this tour, snorkelling was the best we've ever seen. Thanks for a perfect 5 star day!”

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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

2.Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,714 reviews · from $190

Snorkel two outer Great Barrier Reef sites from Cairns on the Evolution, with BBQ lunch, safety training, and optional scuba or helicopter.

“Very cool experience, very much recommend it to anyone who is looking to do the Great Barrier Reef. The helicopter ride was absolutely incredible, with a brilliant captain of Jos!”

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Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

3.Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,953 reviews · from $164

Full-day Whitsundays cruise with Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet views, and two Great Barrier Reef snorkeling stops on a high-speed catamaran.

“It was amazing from the time of check in to the first port at Manta Ray Bay to snorkelling with the fish and then the second point to snorkel with the coral, amazing. Lunch and finally Whitehaven beach. Stunning to view from the Lookout. On the way back a whale or whale's were spotted. A spectacular ending to a wonderful day. All the crew from the bus ride to check in with Zac to our skipper Jarrad and first hand Jett were amazing. Thank you Red Cat Adventures”

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Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

4.Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

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

Cairns outer-reef snorkelling with two exclusive sites, AquaQuest comfort, full gear, meals, and hot showers in an 8-hour day.

“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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Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

5.Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,372 reviews · from $114

Snorkel Magnetic Island reefs and paddle board with Master Reef Guides. Wetsuits, gear, and morning tea on a 5-hour tour.

“Seeinf the Brahmley kite come for food; seeing a white bellied sea eagle swoop down chasing two kites, and the deserted back half of the island and the beautiful beaches that cannot be reached any other way”

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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkelling Tour

6.Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkelling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,326 reviews · 4 hours · from $126

Cairns Great Barrier Reef half-day snorkel with a fast boat, max 27 people, guided 1.5-hour swim, and gear included.

“Really good! Caitlin, Marie and Victor were great, very helpful and funny! The activity was great, can be hard work but really worthwhile”

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Cairns: Green Island Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat

7.Green Island Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,284 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $73

Cairns to Green Island: snorkel off the beach or take a glass bottom boat over the Great Barrier Reef, plus rainforest walks.

“The tour included everything that was described and the crew was very punctual and polite. We chose the glass bottom boat and our guide was very knowledgeable and we had a good 30 minute explanation of the coral barrier reef ecosystem and all the animals that live there with an in depth understanding of its importance. Later we enjoyed the day in the beach for which the tour didn’t say it but you can actually pack a pic nic if you’d like to bring your own food and beach towels or a cooler, there’s spots right on the beach where to lay your things and just relax. We did not…”

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Airlie Beach: Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling

8.Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 788 reviews · 1 day · from $378

Airlie Beach Fly Raft package: 60-minute Reef scenic flight, fast boat to Whitehaven, Hill Inlet walk, snorkeling, and lunch.

“A very well organised trip with friendly knowledgeable staff”

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Port Douglas: Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Cruise

9.Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 711 reviews · 8 hours · from $210

Snorkel three exclusive Outer Great Barrier Reef sites from Port Douglas with marine biologists, meals, and free photos on Wavelength.

“A fantastic trip. Thank you to the Wavelength team for a memorable day.”

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Lady Musgrave Day Trip from Bundaberg Including Snorkeling

10.Lady Musgrave Day Trip from Bundaberg Including Snorkeling

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

Lady Musgrave day trip from Bundaberg with snorkeling, glass-bottom boat views, guided island walk, meals and warm showers.

“It is absolutely worth the cost and time. Had an unforgettable day. Everything is taking care of, you just have to be there in time😅”

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Airlie Beach: Providence Whitehaven Day Sail with Snorkeling

11.Providence Whitehaven Day Sail with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 640 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $137

A small-group Whitehaven Beach day sail from Airlie Beach on a 62-ft schooner, with Hill Inlet lookout walks and Great Barrier Reef snorkeling.

“Hi, thank you so much for so beautiful day, we really love it ✨”

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Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

12.Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 565 reviews · from $243

Sail from Port Douglas to Low Isles on a 33-passenger catamaran, snorkel with a marine biologist, and enjoy buffet lunch.

“Great day out, crew were fabulous, knowledgable, friendly and helpful. Felt very safe snorkelling and saw lots of nature including multiple turtles”

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Whitsunday: Whitsunday Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

13.Whitsunday: Whitsunday Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 486 reviews · 7 hours · from $162

7-hour Whitsundays day trip with reef snorkeling, Whitehaven Beach picnic lunch, Hill Inlet lookout views, and possible humpback whales.

“Everything was great! The crew was incredible, super attentive, kind and funny. We had 4 boys on board who deff made a difference. Day was beautiful, food was incredible, snorkeling spot was one of the BEST i have ever been and one thing i noticed is that compared to other companies, being with Big Fury was a bit of a smaller group, which i think it made it better too. They were very smart to coordinate to show up to the spots once bigger groups like sea link and ocean rafting were leaving so we had the spots all to ourselves. We also saw whales, which was the cherry on…”

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Port Douglas: Low Isles Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkeling Tour

14.Low Isles Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 469 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Half-day sail from Port Douglas to Low Isles, with glass-bottom views, guided snorkel time, and island walks with lighthouse sights.

“Saw lots of turtles! Magical experience and staff great.”

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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Snorkeling Tour

15.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Snorkeling Tour

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

Shipwreck snorkeling on Moreton Island from Brisbane. Inclusive gear, resort pool access, lunch, and a dolphin presentation. Great value for a day.

“Incredible experience! Snorkeling over a shipwreck full of marine life was unforgettable. Everything was perfectly organized: we received our vouchers as soon as we arrived, and everything from the ferry to the excursion was smooth and well coordinated. Friendly and professional staff.”

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