Goat Island Experience Advanced Snorkel Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The experience starts with tips on advanced snorkel techniques. We share the history of the Leigh Coast, Goat Island Maine Reserve and the Matheson Bay Rewilding Project. We will also introduce you to the marine life you are likely to meet.
In the Advanced group you will also learn some additional skills, learn to duck down or freedive to get a closer look at the fish.
Under the supervision of your dive professional, you'll be off snorkeling in the Goat Island Marine Reserve. Your guide will ensure that you stay safe and comfortable at all times, whatever experience level you have.
You will be part of a natural aquarium, teeming with colourful fish and marine life including blue maomao, huge snapper, eagle and stingrays, blue cod, octopus, kahawai and crayfish. Sometimes Dolphins or orca visit the reserve and will often play with the snorkelers, this might be your day!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Must be able to understand safety instructions in English
Minimum age of 12 years.
Must have snorkelled in the ocean before
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Goat Island Marine Reserve
The experience starts with a quick refresh on snorkelling skills. We share the history of Goat Island and introduce you to the marine life you are likely to meet at New Zealand's first marine reserve. Before jumping in you'll receive a full, thorough safety briefing. We'll all make our way to the water, and finalize our equipment. Once our gear is on, we are ready to go and we will make our way out to our adventure. Wearing a weightbelt, we will practice duck diving so we can get up close to all the fabulous marine life! After the tour, you will be able to use the equipment for the remainder of the day and carry on exploring!
What‘s Included
All snorkeling equipment and weightbelt is included (Wetsuit, Mask, Snorkel, Fins)
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Goat Island Experience Advanced Snorkel Tour
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
catherinesO7550PV,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with a professional instructor. Super stunning weather. Lots of school trips were on the same day, however there was so much water and beach space for everyone. Thoroughly enjoyed this activity and would recommend it.
Gorgeous area!
Tayha R,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide was very knowledgeable in the area and she took my input of what I most wanted to see. The marine reserve was so pretty and they gave other great recommendations in the area to check out with the gear they let you keep for the full day. Definitely recommend!
Dynamite!
Karen V,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great service, do need to get to the beach from the snorkel shop (we did not have a car!) Louis did a fantastic job directing and teaching us about what we might see in the water. It was a beautiful perfect day to snorkel. You can also keep the equipment longer and hang out on your own, we recommend. The shop manager went above and beyond for us to make sure we had an awesome experience.
great experience !!!
Go29276162063,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trip was really nice. Our instructors were so good and professional ,they made us feel very comfortable with being in the water, even though we couldn't swim deep down. Thank you for such a great experience.
Awesome snorkle adventure
Justin A,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful snorkel session with goat island dive and snorkel. Skye was very attentive and made sure everyone’s needs were met. She took time to run through expectations and when in the water she did well rangeling the unruly ducklings so that everyone was able to see the fish and other creatures. The fish were super curious and would approach the people and we were lucky enough to see eagle rays as well.
An unforgettable adventure
75henkw,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want to get real snorkeling experience then here is your chance! Just do it..... you will never regret it! Lovely relaxing...
From NZ$95.00
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