Snorkelling Tour - Julian Rocks

Note

• Please note: This activity is subject to ocean and weather conditions. We advise to book your tour earlier in your vacation, in case your tour needs to be rescheduled.

Inclusions

• Marine biologist guided tour
• Mask & snorkel
• Fins
• Wetsuit
• Reef safe sunscreen

Seasons

• December to April

Time

• Tour times are at 9:00am, 11:30am & 2:00pm
• Times are subject to change if ocean conditions require it
• Our vessel and team will be waiting to greet you on the jetty at the marina at least 20mins prior to your departure time.
• A safety briefing will be done, any passenger not present for the briefing will forfeit their ticket and will not be able to join the cruise. The boat cannot wait for late passengers Please ensure you check NSW daylight savings time in advance if you are planning your journey from Queensland.

Duration

• 2 hours

Location

• The vessel departs from Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour, Brunswick Heads. This is a 15-20min drive north of Byron Bay and a 30 minute drive from Lennox Head.
• The cruise is 2 hours so please choose parking accordingly. It is not paid parking in this area, only restricted by amount of hours.

What To Bring

• Sunglasses
• Drinking water
• Underwater camera
• Hat & change of dry clothes
• Towel & swimmers
• Seasick tablets if needed (some require you to take them 30mins prior to departure)

Additional Information

• All children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age is 7yrs and must be comfortable in the water. All snorkellers must be able to swim 200m unassisted. Not suitable for pregnant women or anyone with a neck, back or spine injury. A high level of fitness is recommended.
• If at any point during the activity, our crew members determine that snorkelers are unable to swim 200m unassisted, they will not be able to participate in the activity and will be asked to remain on the vessel. No refund will be offered. It is a requirement of our tour to be a competent swimmer for snorkelling and diving activities at the Julian Rocks Nature Reserve, which is too deep to stand. In water lifejackets are not provided. Please note, access back onto the vessel is via a small ladder.
• Please keep in mind that all cruises are dependent on ocean and weather conditions. If conditions where to change and become unsafe or unsuitable to operate, we will try our very best to notify you 1.5hrs + before cruise departure, but keep in mind that this is not guaranteed and cruises can be cancelled at any time (even at the wharf or during the cruise) if conditions are deemed unsuitable or unsafe.
• Important: To ensure we can contact you promptly if there is a necessary time change or cancellation, keep your phone on and close. Our primary way of communication is SMS & email. If there is a time change we will SMS then call if we do not receive a response. If we cannot reach you, we will also send an email. Check your phone number and email are correct on your booking details to avoid missing notifications.

Cancellation Policy

• All tickets purchased will be non-refundable, unless Out Of The Blue Adventures cancels the cruise due to weather/ocean conditions. If you need to cancel your tour, you must provide 48hrs notice via phone (in opening hours) and your ticket will become a Gift Card credit valid for a period of three years. If you give less than 48hrs notice before cruise departure, you will forfeit your money and not receive a credit. Please read full Cancellation Policy before purchasing your cruise.

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice