Liveaboard Snorkeling Tours explore the Great Barrier Reef.
Liveaboard Snorkel tours are a great way to explore Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
The Great Barrier reef is famous for being one of the seven natural wonders of the World. Off the Queensland coast, In the azure blue waters, is the World’s largest coral reef.
The Great Barrier Reef National Marine Park Authority protects this essential and unique ecosystem.
It is home to over 1500 species of fish and 600 types of soft and hard corals.
Snorkelling is an easy and fun way to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Even if you can not swim, there are companies where the crew will swim for you. Companies like Reef Encounter and Reef Experience have a team to assist you in the water.
Our choice of liveaboard trips includes snorkelling equipment, including mask, snorkel and fins.
For lovers of aquatic adventures, this is a must-do experience.
Skim across the Pacific Ocean and get personal with the colourful and diverse Great Barrier Reef marine life.
This massive natural wonder of the World is home to countless species of tropical fish, mammals, coral and plenty of other aquatic creatures.
As the most extensive coral reef system on the planet, its reach wraps around most of the coast of Queensland.
There are nearly 2,900 individual reefs in the chain and about 900 islands to explore.
Snorkelers can spot everything from angelfish and seahorses to leatherback turtles and spinner dolphins.
Explore animals’ natural habitats and coral clusters with careful navigation to get a good look at their everyday behaviours.
Stay on board for a few days and explore the Great Barrier Reef. During your stay, the onboard chef will make delicious meals. The accommodation has ensuite bathrooms and large windows overlooking the reef.
Snorkelling on one of these excursions is a beautiful introduction to Australia’s incredible coral reefs.
On Reef Encounter, if you need help in the water and even if you cannot swim, the staff will get in the water and help you to swim.
It also enables some unique exploration to reach hot spots not accessible on day tours.
Snorkelling tips
Snorkelling is an easy and fun way to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Even if you can not swim, there are companies where the crew will swim for you. Companies like Reef Encounter and Reef Experience have a team to assist you in the water.
Our choice of liveaboard trips includes snorkelling equipment, including mask, snorkel and fins.
Also, buoyancy vests and snorkel noodles will assist you to float effortlessly over this coral reef.
Preparing your snorkel equipment
First, you should make sure that the gear is comfortable. Check to see that the mask has a good seal around your eyes and nose. Taking one breath in through your nose will establish a sea and then position the strap around the middle of your head.
Don’t tighten the strap too tight.
Your mask should be clean, and either spit or a cleaner like baby shampoo will help make sure your mask is clean and will not fog up.
Your snorkel should be attached to your mask with a snorkel clip. If not, please attach the snorkel to the mask using the snorkel keeper.
Second, put the mouthpiece in your mouth and align the snorkel to face up.
Third, put on your fins while sitting on the back platform.
If you need assistance, please ask a crew member they will be happy to help.
Now you are ready to explore the reef.
What will you see?
While you are on the reef, there are coral gardens and coral bommies to explore. Here you will see an abundance of brightly coloured fish, including clownfish, parrotfish and rabbitfish. Keep your eyes out for turtles cruising by, and also further in the distance along the floor of the reef, you may even see reef sharks.
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