Double Snorkel (ages 12+)

This exciting Double Snorkel experience is an incredible snorkel ticket for anybody aged 12 and up totalling an hour of snorkelling across both lagoons. A truly immersive experience allowing full access off the reef in the deeper sections of the natural style Lagoons. All snorkelers must be able to swim. An incredible experience with huge relaxed reef sharks, cheeky "sharky" whitetip reef sharks, adorable Port Jackson sharks, our serene, curious rays and the loveable endangered rock cod; Rocket PLUS so much more!

After check-in, guests will be provided with snorkel equipment, an Irukandji wetsuit and wear & keep socks. You will be guided across the two natural style lagoons, with each snorkel experience lasting 30 minutes and led by an experienced rescue trained fish keeper. Our incredible animals will swim past you as you float through their world, watching them zoom around in their underwater home.

Inclusions for this Double Snorkel package

Admission to the aquarium, entry into the lagoon reefs during feeding sessions in your wetsuit, shark food, interaction with the animals (petting/feeding), swimming over the deep areas of both lagoons during the snorkels, interesting and informative animal talks and staff on hand for personalised attention. Wear & Keep Souvenir Socks, all wetsuit & snorkelling equipment provided, the snorkelling experience for 30 minutes in Fingill Lagoon & 30 minutes in with the reef sharks in the Tropical Lagoon

DOUBLE SNORKEL ITINERARY 

9:30am ~ Check in with the front desk, have your safety briefing, hop into your wetsuit and make sure snorkels fit. 

9:55am ~ Head straight over to our Tropical Lagoon to get on your snorkel. This snorkel will commence at 10:00am, aim to be out there 5 minutes prior to prepare yourself and for staff. 

10:00am ~ Reef Shark Snorkel begins.

10:30am ~ The Reef Shark Snorkel will come to an end, which means you have 40mins to spare before your next snorkel. Stick around our Tropical Lagoon to pat and feed Zebra sharks and have a look at the nursery. Catch the educational Shark talk at 10:40am.

11:00am ~ Head back over to Fingall Lagoon for your Coastal Currents Snorkel

11:10am ~ Coastal Currents Snorkel begins. 

11:40am ~ Coastal Currents Snorkel will end. 

11:40am and onwards ~ You are welcome to stay for as long as you like until we close at 5pm. Take advantage of your wetsuit and pat and feed the sting rays in Fingal lagoon or head back to hang out with the sharks. Wander around to see what else the aquarium has to offer.

If you are ready to head off after the big exciting day, we have hot showers outside to keep you cozy when getting dressed right next to Fingill Lagoon. 

Specifics 

• Children under 12 cannot participate in this Double Snorkel Pass
• Must be a confident swimmer and have the ability to swim/float unassisted.
• The snorkel experience is at a set time, twice daily, 
• Please arrive on or before booked time to allow guests to check in and get into wetsuits prior to the experience starting. Each snorkel will take 30 minutes.
• Shallows/ lagoon exploration time is up to you, approx. 2 hours average

PREPARATION:

What to bring: 

• Hats, Towels & REEF-FRIENDLY sunscreen
• Cameras (underwater cameras are welcomed)
• Short clothes (t-shirts & shorts/skirts that can stay dry in the shallows) 
• Or bring swimwear or spare underwear only for those choosing a DISCOVERY ENCOUNTER,SNORKEL or animal ENCOUNTER to wear under the wetsuit provided. 
• Your own prescription mask/snorkel set- NOTE: Allow extra time before your experience for us to clean/soak your snorkel in solution to ensure it is free from any nasties. Please reach out to the administration team prior to your visit to organise. 
• Picnic - As we do-not have a fully fledged cafe (yet until we build it) We have snacks and treats available and welcome any outside picnics or catering to be brought on site. 

• Swimwear or rashie/clothes to swim in without one of our in-house wetsuits over the top (fully clothed dry clothing or Irukandji wetsuits must be worn in the lagoons, swimwear alone is not permitted)
• Non-reef friendly sunscreen (There is some available for purchase on site if need be)
• Your own personal wetsuits or water/reef shoes as these could introduce toxins to our lagoons and we limit the items going in, especially neoprene which can harbour microscopic marine-life from the ocean. Decontamination & quarantine of these items is a lengthy overnight process we hope to avoid.

Irukandji Terms & Conditions: 

See your trade kit for agent specific T&Cs or the Irukandji website: https://sharkencounters.com.au/terms-conditions/ for general T&C of entry

When to visit Irukandji 

Our aquarium is very popular and in busy times of year can book our for an entire day as we limit our availability for the animals serenity. Forward bookings are definitely needed on public and school holidays so you don't miss out. Open from 9am-5pm. Arrive before 3pm to get the full experience, including the last Big Ray Talk of the day, or arrive by 3.40pm for the last session. All Encounters and Snorkels have set times so please arrive on or before your booked time for those experiences. Entry & Discovery Encounter are more flexible and it shouldn't matter too much if you are running late or decide to visit early.

Also available at the facility are hot showers, snacks and beverages as well as a fully stocked gift shop for you to enjoy before or after your encounter. Picnic tables and grassy areas are provided so feel free to bring lunch, stay as long as you want and relax in between your encounters with the animals.

Open 9am-5pm every day of the year except Christmas Day

Please contact us for groups over 40 pax or special requirements.