The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in Australia

Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout - Starting at Coral Sea Marina

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

Review of Ocean Rafting from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and coral reefs, with costs, itinerary tips and honest advice.

“Started the day with hotel pick up by Georgie who was part of our crew for the day with Gary and skipper Jacob. First stop at Hill Inlet with a guided walk with Georgie and Gary who gave an informative talk and were happy to take many photos from the lookouts of the beautiful view at the top. Next we headed off to Chalkies beach for 45mins of snorkeling amongst the coral reef. A quick boat ride across to Whitehaven beach for a lunch stop and swim where we stayed for 2 hours (southern tour option- longer on the beach). Prebook a lunch before the date of your tour as…”

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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

Review of Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef cruise, with two outer reef stops, snorkeling, scuba options, lunch, helicopter upgrade, and practical tips.

“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

Review of Red Cat Adventures’ Whitehaven Beach cruise from Airlie Beach, with snorkeling, Hill Inlet views, lunch, costs, tips, and honest advice.

“Fun day cruising the Whitsundays. Snorkelling hole was beautiful as was Whitehaven. Frankie and Jet were great hosts for the day and really looked after everyone. Definitely recommend.”

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Airlie Beach: Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach

4.Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,119 reviews · 390 minutes - 1 day · from $147

Review of Ocean Rafting’s Airlie Beach day tour to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and Whitsunday snorkel sites, with practical tips and value advice.

“Max, Corbin & James were a great crew on our day out to Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet lookout. It was a great day, did a bit of snorkelling and were able to see the stunning views of the Whitsundays. Day ended relaxing on the south end of Whitehaven beach & it was stunning!! Highly recommend this Tour 🤩🙌🏼”

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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

5.Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,895 reviews · from $181

Review of Ocean Freedom’s Cairns reef cruise, with two snorkel sites, glass-bottom viewing, guided tours, lunch, tips, and value advice.

“The reef was a disappointment but that was because of the recent storm. The boat and crew were outstanding!”

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Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

6.Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

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

Review of Divers Den’s Cairns reef day trip, with two outer reef sites, guided snorkelling, lunch, equipment, timing, and practical tips.

“This activity was absolutely brilliant. Once in a life time opportunity for people like me and my wife. We had the best day. The staff were absolutely great and extremely helpful. Plenty of staff on and off board making sure you are safe and cared for. Boat came with 4 toilets. Two in which had hot showers. Lunch was good too! Finally, the photographer was absolutely brilliant. We rented a go pro from him and managed to record around 1 hour 30 minutes of footage whilst diving. His professional pictures are absolutely amazing. Great day all around. Thank you!”

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Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise

7.Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,467 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $183

Review the Cairns Outer Reef cruise with snorkelling, scuba options, glass-bottom viewing, generous meals, and practical booking tips.

“if you want a great safe introductory dive , you may trust this crew, very professional and friendly. if you like snorkel , they will show you the good places on the reef. very worthy experience .”

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Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

8.Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

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

Review of Magnetic Island’s 5-hour snorkeling and paddle boarding tour, with reef guides, secluded bays, wildlife, snacks, price, and practical tips.

“Seeing each of the beautiful bays and very friendly and competent crew along with great educational by the guys.”

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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkelling Tour

9.Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkelling Tour

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

Review of Cairns’ $126 Great Barrier Reef half-day snorkelling tour, with fast boats, small groups, guided reef time, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Lily, Renee and Elenor were awesome! Ended up being pretty dang clear in the water even with the torrential downpour on the way there. Great little half day trip!”

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Cairns: Green Island Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat

10.Green Island Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat

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

Review of Green Island from Cairns, with snorkelling, glass bottom boats, rainforest walks, costs, timing, wildlife, and practical tips.

“Transport to Green Island with Great Adventures was fantastic. The staff were so friendly and helpful, and I had the an amazing day exploring the island. We even spotted turtles, stingrays and loads of big fish ! It was such a great day out!”

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Moreton Island: Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise

11.Moreton Island: Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,039 reviews · 1 day · from $152

Review of the Moreton Island dolphin and Tangalooma Wrecks cruise, with snorkelling, marine life, buffet lunch, beach time, and practical tips.

“The overall experience was superb! The crew was super helpful and friendly. Was my first time snorkelling, loved it to bits. Special call-out to the blue team crew, Jordan & T, you guys were awesome🙂”

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Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options – All Day Beach Or Snorkel

12.Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options – All Day Beach Or Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,028 reviews · from $164

Review of ZigZag Whitsundays’ Whitehaven Beach tour from Airlie Beach, with beach time, lookout walk, buffet lunch, and optional snorkelling.

“This is a great option for people who want a more personal and relaxing trip. Jet, Emily and Katie (I hope that was her name) hosted the most amazing trip on a day with fantastic weather. Jet’s relaxed style was perfect for us. Loved the music selection too”

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Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

13.Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 841 reviews · from $232

Review of Reef Magic’s Cairns Great Barrier Reef tour, with snorkeling, semi-submersible viewing, lunch, marine talks, costs, and practical tips.

“One nervous explorer and one more adventurous; and we BOTH had an excellent time! The Great Barrier Reef did not disappoint it was an amazing experience. The crew was knowledgeable and helpful we are so happy that we did this trip. (Tip-purchase a waterproof bag for your phone and practice ahead of time. I had to use my timer to take photos. Also, head out with a battery pack so that you hit the water with 100% charge.)”

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Airlie Beach: Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling

14.Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling

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

Fly over Heart Reef, race to Whitehaven Beach, snorkel coral reefs, and walk to Hill Inlet on Ocean Rafting’s full-day Whitsunday tour.

“Memory for a lifetime. What a day. Would really recommend to all the travellers out there.”

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Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas

15.Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 782 reviews · from $233

Review of Quicksilver’s Port Douglas reef cruise: snorkeling, semi-submarine viewing, buffet lunch, optional scuba, and practical tips.

“Such a great experience, informative fun and relaxing. Everything was taken care of and we didn’t have to think of a thing except enjoying ourselves”

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