A morning on the water around Rottnest Island in a 17-metre snorkelling cruiser, with two 45-minute guided swims in sheltered, shallow bays. Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins and refreshments are all included, and there are never more than 10 snorkellers per guide.
Days
- 3 to 3.5 hours
Age
- 6 years and over; able to swim
Group size
- Up to 20 passengers
Start / finish
- Fuel Jetty, Thomson Bay, Rottnest Island / Fuel Jetty
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- 17-metre snorkelling cruiser
Meals
- Tea, coffee, soft drinks and light refreshments
Route
Included experiences
- First bay — 45-minute guided snorkel in shallow, sheltered water
- Second bay — another 45-minute snorkel with your guide
- On board — stories of the island's history and Aboriginal heritage
- Marine life — look for tropical fish, corals and wrecks
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Reviews
5.0
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AI summary of 31 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the knowledgeable and friendly crew, who make them feel safe and comfortable regardless of experience level, whilst the quality of the snorkelling experience itself stands out most often, with reviewers highlighting the variety and abundance of marine life including fish, coral, rays, octopuses and nudibranchs seen in clear water. The boat's comfort, good equipment including wetsuits and full-face masks, and the provision of refreshments such as fruit and hot rolls are frequently mentioned positively. The most common caveat is that the water is notably cold, though travellers acknowledge that wetsuits are provided to address this.
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I've snorkelled off cruise ships and in the Caribbean, but never with a company this dedicated to it. The captain and crew knew the best spots, explained the gear well and helped me with my fins, and the variety of marine life was remarkable.
We had a lovely time on the snorkel boat tour. The crew were helpful and informative and we saw some beautiful marine life.
I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Brendan and the crew took us to calmer spots out of the swell, including Little Armstrong and a couple of old shipwrecks.
We had a brilliant tour in February on a clean, comfortable boat with shade and great equipment. The snorkelling was amazing, our guide pointed out things we'd have missed, and the hot rolls and fruit at half-time were very welcome.
We saw rays, an octopus, pink and blue corals and loads of fish. The boat leaves from the fuel jetty a short walk from the main jetty, the guides were knowledgeable and made us feel safe, and there are noodles and underwater scooters for less confident swimmers.
We had a little trouble finding the boat, but once on board we had a great day. The snorkelling was wonderful, with lots of fish, a stingray and a crayfish, and the sausage rolls and fruit in between were just right.
