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Highlights

  • Experience a thrilling snorkel with sharks and rays within Irukandji's natural style tropical lagoon.
  • Your expert guide will introduce you to the equipment for safe interaction with marine animals during your visit.
  • As different species of sharks and rays are fed by your guide, explore their unique personalities in the lagoon’s shallows.
  • Learn about regional conservation efforts through an educational talk about sealife preservation.
  • Discover fascinating creatures such as lionfish and clownfish while walking around a tropical aquarium.

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Group of snorkelers giving thumbs up in clear water, ready for shark and ray encounter.
Snorkeler in wetsuit exploring underwater, part of Snorkel with Sharks & Rays tour.
Person snorkeling in clear water near rocky shore.

Your Experience

Begin your journey into the underwater world with an informative session led by your guide on safe interactions within the lagoon. As you gear up, learn to use snorkeling equipment under expert supervision. During a 40-minute exploration of the tropical waters, marvel at various marine species in their natural habitat.

  • Experience close encounters with diverse sharks and rays as you venture into the shallow areas of the lagoon.

The adventure continues as you explore different pools teeming with fish. Participate in a delightful fish-feeding session, enhancing your connection with marine life. Learn from an educational presentation on local conservation initiatives aimed at protecting these creatures. Engage with fascinating stories that deepen your understanding of the aquatic environment.

  • After showering and relaxing, take leisurely walks around the vibrant aquarium to admire a variety of colorful fish species in residence.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Tickets to Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters with Reef Shark Snorkel Experience, Port Stephens
  • English-speaking guide for your experience in Australia
  • Shallows encounter featuring wetsuit and socks provided (with wetsuit and socks)
  • Food served specifically for sharks and rays during the tour
  • Use of snorkeling equipment including mask hire for a 30-minute deep lagoon session (with snorkel and mask hire)
  • Access to shower facilities post-tour
  • Individual Costs

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Must Know

  • This tour is not suitable for children aged 12 and under and non-swimmers.
  • Guests are required to bring their own swimwear.
  • Daily: 9am – 5pm

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

  • Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays.

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

Meeting Point

  • You can meet your tour guide at Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters.

  • Address: 2 Jessie Rd, Anna Bay NSW 2316, Australia.

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Getting There

  • Port Stephens is approximately a 2.5 hr drive North of Sydney on the M1 Motorway.

By Bus

  • The closest bus stop is Emerald Tiki before Jessie Rd.

  • The stop is just 4 minutes away from the meeting point.

  • Buses #130, #134 and #135 will get you there.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

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Booking FAQs

The snorkeling experience lasts for 30 minutes.

Tours are available daily from 9am to 5pm.

You must bring your own swimwear for the tour.

The tour is not suitable for children aged 12 and under.

You'll get up close with sharks, rays, lionfish, clownfish, and other aquatic creatures in the tropical lagoon.

Yes, you will listen to an educational talk about conservation efforts for sharks and rays in the area.

The tour includes snorkel and mask hire as well as a wetsuit and socks for the shallows encounter.

An English-speaking tour guide will assist you throughout your experience, including providing an introduction to snorkeling equipment and guiding interactions with marine life.

After the safety briefing, you'll familiarize yourself with snorkel gear before entering the lagoon to interact with sharks and rays during your guided experience.

Yes, you can explore different pools where fish are present and enjoy a session of feeding them as part of the encounter.

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