Snorkelling at Heron Island
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COVID Update
There will be participant number restrictions in place for guided tours and activities. While we will do our best to accommodate each guests preferred snorkelling tour we do recommend pre-booking your activity to avoid disappointment. Please be assured that we follow strict hygiene regulations to ensure our equipment is disinfected, clean and safe at all times. Additional changes may be implemented without notice based on government and health regulation updates.
Snorkelling
Incredible snorkelling opportunities abound on Heron Island, and it’s the most popular of all guest activities. Whether you’re a mask and flipper novice or a more experienced diver, you’ll find plenty to marvel at just below the waters off Heron Island. Learn more about our snorkelling tour programmes below.
Snorkel Equipment Hire
The Heron Island Marine Centre offers a range of quality snorkelling gear to borrow (included in room cost) or to purchase. Wetsuit selection includes 4 mm shorties for the warm summer months, to 7 mm full-length suits for the colder months. N.B. All prices are per person, per day.
Mask and Snorkel |
complimentary |
Prescription Mask |
complimentary |
Snorkel Fins |
complimentary |
Wetsuit Shorty |
$15.00 AUD |
For guest safety, weight belts are not available for hire. Any snorkel gear not returned on your check out date or returned damaged will incur a charge equal to the cost of the equipment.
Snorkel Safety Requirements
Naturally, safety is of high priority on Heron Island and all snorkelling guides are trained in first aid.
- Do not snorkel or swim alone or out of sight of family and friends.
- Do not snorkel out to the reef edge.
- Snorkelling is generally a safe activity. However, exercise can aggravate certain medical conditions such as asthma and heart conditions. You should only participate in the activity with this understanding.
- Heron Island holds your health and safety as our highest priority, and procedures are in place to support this.
- Do not snorkel in the harbour or boat channel between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm.
While the Heron Island Dive Team strives to take guests to as many dive sites as possible, all diving activities are subject to environmental conditions—to ensure maximum safety and enjoyment for everyone.
Please contact our Marine Centre with your booking enquiry at dive@heronisland.com
FORMS: Diver Registration │ Snorkelling Registration │ Medical Registration │ Kayak Indemnity
Rates in effect to March 31, 2024. Heron Island reserves the right to discontinue or alter services and rates without notice.