Explore the underwater world of the UK’s first National Marine Park in Plymouth!
Join our team of fully qualified BSAC Snorkel Instructors for a family-friendly snorkelling adventure! Explore the vibrant marine life of the UK’s first National Marine Park with our guided Snorkel Safaris, running from June to September each year. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced snorkeler, our safaris offer something for everyone.
Our Rangers are also marine biologists! This means you can feel both safe and educated in the sea! For all sessions, wetsuits and snorkel equipment will be provided. Please let us know at the time of booking what sizes you require.
Snorkel Safari Sessions
Beginner Snorkelling (Ages 8+): Build confidence in rockpools before venturing into the sea, exploring kelp forests teeming with spider crabs, pollack, and sea bass.*
Snorkel Safari (Ages 12+): For those that have snorkelled before or are confident sea swimmers. Brush up on snorkelling basics and join our Snorkel Safaris at Mount Batten—featuring rock shore habitat, kelp meadows, and flooded rockpools!
Sensory Friendly Snorkelling (Ages 8+): Tailored for those with sensory processing issues, these sessions offer reduced capacity and close support, starting in rockpools and moving into kelp forests at a relaxed pace.*
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Meeting point:
- Address: Mount batten Beach, PL9 9SJ
- Toilets: Toilet facilities are free of charge, and can be found in a cafe across the road.
- Parking: Free parking is available alongside the road next to the beach, and in a car park just a little further up the road.
*Terms and Conditions:
- Age 8+ (ages 8-11 need to be accompanied by a paying adult in the water on a two to one ratio).
- Ages 12-16 need to have an adult present at the sessions but not in the water.
- All participants must sign this wavier form before joining the session, Parents or Guardians must sign the waivers on behalf of all minors entering the water.
- All participants must be confident swimmers, being able to swim 25m unassisted.
- Starts times are strictly adhered to. If you arrive late, you will not be permitted to join the session as you will have missed important safety announcements and training.
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If you have any questions about this experience, please contact community@oceanconservationtrust.org.