FAQ - Snorkelling
Q. | How long does the Snorkelling trip take? |
A. | The trip itself takes around 2 1/2 hours. After the trip we will have lunch and drinks at the Sheoak shack Cafe. Allow half a day for the whole experience. |
Q. | What should I bring with me? |
A. | You should bring a Towel, Swim suit, Sunscreen, Water, a hat and dry clothing. During winter - Warm cloths, a warm cap . |
Q. | Do I need to bring my own Snorkelling gear? |
A. | No. We will provide you with a mask, snorkel and fins. If you have your own wetsuit/mask/fins you can bring them with you. |
Q. | Will I get "Sea-Sick"? |
A. | The truth - We don't know. Our boat is a very stable vessel, but some people get a bit sick if conditions are less than perfect. There is no need to be ashamed or concerned. If you know you are sensitive - consult your doctor and take a sea sickness pill. It might make the experience a lot more pleasurable. |
Q. | Will we see sharks? ? ? I dont like Sharks... |
A. | Cook Island is home to 3 kinds of sharks - The wobbegong shark, The Leopard shark and the shovelnose shark. All 3 sharks are not agressive and will not harm you. In fact - The Leopard shark has no teeth, The shovelnose tends to hide under the sand and the Wobbegong looks like a rug. |
Q. | Is the water cold? |
A. | The water around the Gold coast is between 19-26 degrees. During the summer (January -April) the water temperture is around the 24-26 degrees. During the winter it's a bit colder but we supply Wetsuits, so it's still nice and cozy. Bear in mind that the water is usually cleaner during the winter |
Q. | What is the maximum amount of people per trip? |
A. | Sacred Spirit can carry 13 people but we rarely take more than 10 people on board to keep the experience personal. |
Finding us
The trips leave from Fingal head road (fingal, NSW) oposite the Sheoak Shack gallery and Cafe.
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Things to remember...
- Make sure you bring a Towel.
- Bring water.
- Bring your camera.
- If you know you tend to get "sea sick" - You might consider a preventative (consult your doctor)
- Don't eat a big meal before snorkelling as it might make the experience less comfortable.
- Allow half a day for the trip - it usually takes 4 hourse from start to finish.