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Tickets to Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters with Reef Shark Snorkel Experience

Port Stephens
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Duration: 2.5 hours (approx.)

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Explore Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters in Port Stephens, Australia, for an exciting snorkeling journey through vibrant marine life. Begin with a safety briefing and equipment introduction by your guide, then dive into the lagoon to swim alongside various sharks and rays during this 40-minute adventure. Enjoy additional experiences like fish-feeding sessions and educational talks on conservation efforts.

Snorkel with big sharks and rays in Irukandji's natural style tropical lagoon.

Learn how to safely interact with marine animals and get an introduction to the snorkeling equipment with your expert guide.

Explore the shallows of the lagoon as your guide feeds sharks and rays of different species while telling you about their different personalities.

Tune in to an educational talk about conservation efforts taken for sealife in the region.

Walk around the tropical aquarium and see fascinating creatures like lionfish and clownfish.

Entry to Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters

English-speaking tour guide

Shallows encounter (with wetsuit and socks)

Food for the sharks and rays

30-minute snorkel in the deep lagoon (with snorkel and mask hire)

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Group of snorkelers giving thumbs up in clear water, ready for shark and ray encounter.

Group of snorkelers giving thumbs up in clear water, ready for shark and ray encounter.

Get started on this marine adventure with a safety guide about interacting with the sea life in the lagoon. Familiarise yourself with the snorkeling equipment with your guide. Get up close with the different aquatic creatures in the tropical lagoon during your 40-minute snorkeling experience. You'll then enter the shallows of the lagoon, getting a chance to interact with sharks and rays of different sizes and species.

You can also explore the different pools with fish and enjoy a fish-feeding session. Listen to an educational talk about the conservation efforts taken for sharks and rays in the area. The entertaining storytelling will help you understand more about the marine creatures around you. Once you've showered and toweled down, stroll around the tropical aquarium and take a look at the colorful fish residing in it.

Snorkeler in wetsuit exploring underwater, part of Snorkel with Sharks & Rays tour.

Snorkeler in wetsuit exploring underwater, part of Snorkel with Sharks & Rays tour.

Person snorkeling in clear water near rocky shore.

Person snorkeling in clear water near rocky shore.

Important Information

  • This tour is not suitable for children aged 12 and under and non-swimmers.

  • Guests are required to bring their own swimwear.

Timings

  • Daily: 9am – 5pm

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FAQs

You must bring your own swimwear for the tour.
Tours are available daily from 9am to 5pm.
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.
The snorkeling experience lasts for 30 minutes.
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.
The tour includes snorkel and mask hire as well as a wetsuit and socks for the shallows encounter.
Yes, you will listen to an educational talk about conservation efforts for sharks and rays in the area.
An English-speaking tour guide will assist you throughout your experience, including providing an introduction to snorkeling equipment and guiding interactions with marine life.

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