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Marine Discovery Cruise with Snorkelling

Name: Marine Discovery Cruise with Snorkelling
Rating: 4.7 (20 reviews)

Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, NSW - Show on map

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For 1 person

3.5 hours

$75 each

Select Participant

Adult

Ages 17+

$75

Family

2A+2C

$185

Child

2-16 years

$37

Select Qty

1 Adult

$75 each

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Overview

Highlights

Snorkel in a sheltered cove at Cabbage Tree or Fingal Island
Sailing, conditions permitting
Dolphin watching

Cruise through the bay and see resident bottlenose dolphins before heading to an offshore island. In the sheltered lea of Cabbage Tree or Fingal Island, you will find an amazing and diverse range of marine life. On you return, hoist the sails, relax and enjoy the stunning scenic coastline.

What's Included?

3.5 hour cruise
Qualified dive-master/snorkel guide
Use of snorkel, fins and mask included
Sailing (when conditions permit)
Dolphin watching guarantee and free 'Dolphin Watch' voucher issued if no dolphins sighted
Bow-net and boom-net
Informative commentary
Complimentary tea/coffee/water

In a protected cove at Cabbage Tree or Fingal Island, your qualified dive-master or snorkel guide will introduce you to a rich and ever-changing underwater world. You will find an incredible array of marine life and vegetation - fish, sea urchins, soft corals and rays, all waiting to be discovered. As you sail through the Bay, you can get close to the water in a dry bow-net or go for a ride and get wet in the boom-net. Watch out for dolphins - you are guaranteed to see some on your cruise! Relax and enjoy a drink from the licensed bar as you take in some of the most scenic landscape along the NSW coast. The 'Imagine' is a 54ft sailing catamaran, purpose designed as a model for eco-tourism. With a spacious, covered foredeck and comfortable downstairs cabin, you can enjoy 360 degree viewing all year round.

This experience is part of the Responsible range because they are ECO certified by Ecotourism Australia.

Session Length

This cruise is 3.5 hours in duration
Available from November - April annually
Departs daily at 12:30pm
Boarding commences 15 minutes prior to cruise departure

Important Information

Restrictions

You must be able to swim to participate in this tour

Guidelines

It is recommended that you take sea-sickness tablets prior to boarding if you are prone to motion sickness. Complimentary tablets are available on the boat.

Cancellation

Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to this policy:

Rescheduling

Over 2 hours prior to the experience time: Permitted free of charge

Within 2 hours of the experience time: Participants forfeit their experience and therefore are not entitled to a refund or to re-book. Participants are advised to make their own insurance provisions in case of unforeseen circumstances

Numbers on the Day

This cruise runs with a maximum of 47 people
A minimum of 6 people are required to run each tour
Participants will be contacted by the experience provider direct to reschedule if minimum numbers have not been reached

Weather

In the event of rain or inclement weather your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider
If your experience is cancelled you will be rescheduled by the provider

Dress Code

Please bring swimwear and towel
Comfortable clothing, flat shoes
Please bring a light jacket as it can be cool out on the water

Dine & Discover - Discover restrictions

Discover NSW vouchers are single use only. Any balance of funds remaining on the voucher will be forfeited.
Only eligible to be used on products showing the “Discover” tag on site and cannot be used for Gift Vouchers or Gift Cards.
Promotional codes cannot be used in conjunction with Discover NSW vouchers.
Individuals are unable to redeem more than one voucher at the same business on the same day.
Discover NSW vouchers can be combined with another person’s Discover NSW voucher in one transaction as long as the transaction contains an equivalent number of eligible Discover products.
Cannot be used for tobacco, alcohol or gambling.
Discover NSW vouchers will expire 30 June 2021.
For full terms and conditions, visit the Service NSW website here

Location

This experience is located in Nelson Bay, in the Port Stephens region, located 2.5 hours drive north of Sydney