Vancouver Island snorkeling with salmon

A day of snorkeling on Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island Snorkel Safari, along with your snorkel guide, explore kelp forests, rocky reefs and sandy shallows from the shore around Victoria on Vancouver Island. This day trip is beginner friendly and offers the unique chance to observe the incredible array of wild life the calls our pacific coast home.

Vancouver island snorkel kelp forest safari with Olivias Reef
Vancouver island snorkel and freedive safari with Olivias Reef

(Transportation & Rental Equipment included)

Vancouver Island Snorkel Kelp forest snorkeling safari with Olivia's Reef Dive adventures
Advanced snorkeling course with Olivia's Reef Dive adventures

During your Snorkeling Safari, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the local environment and ecosystems. Observe and identify animals while snorkeling in the water and utilizes field guides and species I.D. books after exiting the water.

Expert guides will point out both large and small animals throughout your Snorkeling Safari. They’ll offer tips for identifying various species as well as how different seasons may affect what types of animals you’re likely to see.

Whats Included with Your Vancouver Island Snorkel Safari:

  • ✅ 2-3 hours of snorkeling from shore (usually in a kelp forest)
  • ✅ Transportation from downtown Vancouver to Victoria
  • ✅ 5mm wetsuits, mask, snorkel and fins.
  • ✅ Warm drink + snacks between snorkeling sessions.
  • ✅ All ferry costs + fees

Meet Downtown Vancouver

  • Meet at 6:15am
  • Catch 8:00am ferry to Victoria
  • Drive to Cafe to change and get a drink or snack

Enjoy 2-3 hours of snorkeling

  • Snorkeling session 1-1.5 hours
  • Break to warm up
  • Second snorkeling session 1-1.5 hours

Travel Back to Vancouver

  • Pack up gear
  • Stop in Victoria for dinner
  • Catch 8:00pm ferry to Vancouver
  • Arrive downtown Vancouver at 9:45pm

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