My husband and I met through a shared love of scuba diving – must tell that story here on day – and yet we have never ever gone diving together.
We do snorkel though, and this one summer at Jervis Bay I really wanted the whole family to snorkel together and to have a bit of an adventure.
The four kids and myself had had a fantastic time snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef on our trip to Cairns and Port Douglas earlier in the year. We’d all wished Paul could be with us then.
So we booked a snorkel trip with the friendly local dive shop Dive Jervis Bay and off we went one fine day.
Teen 17 and I had done a snorkel trip with Dive Jervis Bay a few years ago. That time we joined the scuba divers and snorkelled above them beside Bowen Island, near to Murray’s Beach – (Of The Shark That Got Away fame).
This time the boat trip was just for snorkelling, and we went to the towering cliffs near to the lighthouse on the north side of the Bay.
One of the nicest ways to go snorkeling and to see some of the more remote areas of Jervis Bay is to join Dive Jervis Bay on one of the regular boat snorkelling tours.
Our aim is to take you to two different snorkelling locations in and around Jervis Bay as part of our half day trip. Refreshments are provided during the trip and use of all equipment is included (mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit).
Our first stop was called Boat Harbour, a very sheltered bay.
And it was teeming with sea life.
We all had wetsuits on and it was a very warm December day so we didn’t get cold. Still a hot drink and some afternoon tea were very welcome after that first snorkel session.
We next moved on to the cliff face very close to where the lighthouse is.
There are very few times that our family does the same thing together and enjoys the trip and being together. So this was a very special trip for us. Plus we had along a very longtime friend of the family – hello Helen!!
Rusty Rocket, who is 8, cut short his first snorkel and didn’t want to go in for a second try. He’ll be fine next time I am sure, and he did love the boat trip.
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Once back on dry land, the usual bickering and grumpiness (teenagers!) ensued.
So we must get back to snorkelling again VERY soon.
A great activity for kids and families at Jervis Bay.
Do you snorkel with the family?
PS The half day trip included all equipment and drinks and snacks. We paid about $95 per adult and much less for children.
More more information on Dive Jervis Bay snorkelling trips, click here.
oh the cave looks awesome! I’m so adding this to my list of things to do.
My husband has asthma so is a bit sad that he’s not allowed to dive. This looks like something we could do that is little bit more exciting then just snorkeling.
Sounds like me, I had ear operations and was told never to dive again so I have to get my underwater thrills in different ways now. This was a bit special, and the boat goes where the weather dictates, so I don’t know how often they get to this cave, but it seemed sheltered.
You’re a brave soul, Seana and you got some great shots for your efforts. I miss being down the coast so much!! x
Me too, our couple of weeks there was great. Must plan next weekend down there, hubby home next week so we’ll go in Feb, much to disgust of the kids who hate missing sport. Pah!
Those pics do well to capture the beauty! It looks so calm and lovely, I have never been to Jervis Bay but would like to 🙂
You must go, it’s a gorgeous place. We’ve got to know it very well as we go there a lot, lovely to feel a place is well known and to discover it’s hidden secrets.
Wow – those caves look amazing. I love snorkelling and cannot wait for my girls to be old enough to do it with me.
And thanks for joining in my #wednesdaywanderlust travel link party!
It’s a real treat… I bet my teenagers will leave me behind for adventures of their own soon enough – then I’ll be envious of them.
Part of me I know would be a little scared to snorkel in those caves and the other part would love it. I can’t wait till my kids are old enough to do activities like this with us.
Yes, Danielle, the world has opened up quite a lot recently and it suits me very well to get some more adventure into our lives.
Looks like so much fun. We recently went snorkelling as a family on Ningaloo, was the best time. Will certainly look into this when we are in the area. Thanks for sharing
Oh Ningaloo, that fabulous reef with the even more fab name. Hubby and I went there when we were expencting Teen17… your trip is amazing – envious.
Wow that looks great fun, I went snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef years ago – an amazing experience up close and personal with the marine life.
Oh yes, there’s nowehere like the reef… well, any reef. My next post will probably be about the trip we went on toGBR last year. I’ve been meaning to post that fr ages, bit intimidated by how many photos we took, will take me hours and hours to sort them and choose. Thanks for visiting.
that’s amazing! so many rays sighted! (both sting and the fiddler) – I am in love with rays 🙂 the water does look crystal clear. We will await your story one day of how you and your husband met through scuba 🙂
The teen years definitely sound more appealing with snorkels on, by this post. Mental note! Tricks to try…