Explore the underwater world of the UK’s first National Marine Park in Plymouth!
The Ocean Conservation Trust Snorkel Safaris offer the chance to join our amazing team of ocean conservationists at Mount Batten Beach! Whether a beginner or seeking a summer Ocean adventure, there’s something for everyone! You’ll get our lovely limited-edition Snorkel Safari badges and unforgettable memories.
Join our team of fully qualified BSAC Snorkel Instructors that are also marine biologists! This means you can feel both safe and educated in the ocean. 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 Sessions
Take your first step (or splash) into snorkelling at Mount Batten Beach. We’ll start in shallow rockpools, helping you build confidence while getting used to the kit—and all the sensations of snorkelling in seawater.
Once everyone’s confident, we’ll venture further out to explore Mount Batten’s stunning seagrass meadows and kelp forests—home to spider crabs, pollack, sticklebacks, and even sea bass. *
Snorkel Safaris (Ages 12+)
These sessions are for those who are confident swimming in the ocean. We’ll recap the basics of using our snorkel equipment before heading out into the big blue and seeing some amazing marine animals. Held at Mount Batten, which is home to all sort of ocean life, from blennies to jellyfish, eels to oystercatchers, there’s a real range of animals to see and habitats to explore.*
BOOK NOWIt depends on the day, the tide and habitats at the location your snorkelling! The most common species we see are Corkwing Wrasse, Snakelocks anemones, Sand Eels and pollack. Your snorkel guide will be able to take you to the best locations!
Yes, the wetsuit is there to keep you warm and protect your skin from grazing on the rocks
This depends on the group, i.e intermediate snorkellers will be in shallower depths than advanced. You will be snorkelling in areas where you cannot touch the floor, so you we can teach you how to duck dive.
1:6 ratio of instructor to snorkeller as per the British Scuba Aqua Club snorkel guidelines
Your wetsuit should keep you nice and warm, however you can bring a rash vest, boots and neoprene gloves if you want extra warmth. If you wish to get out of the water early, we will escort you to the shore so you can warm up on the beach. We recommend bringing a flask with a warm drink!
You’ll be in the water for up to an hour
If you have any questions about this experience please contact: experiences@oceanconservationtrust.org
Terms and Conditions
- All participants must sign the wavier form before joining the session, Parents or Guardians must sign the waivers on behalf of all minors entering the water.
- Children between 8 and 11 must be accompanied by a paying adult in water at all times.
- Children between 12 and 16 do not need to be accompanied by an adult in the water, but an adult must be present on the beach or at the session at all times.
- All participants must be confident swimmers, being able to swim 25m unassisted.
- Please let us know if you or any participants in your party have any additional health concerns, including history of diabetes, black-outs (epilepsy, etc.) perforated eardrums, grommets, high blood pressure or heart disease, any lung or respiratory disorder, dependence on drugs
- 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.
