Disabled Snorkelling at Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary

Disabled snorkelling provides an underwater experience in the Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary for people living with a disability.

Each participant will receive a 60-minute snorkelling session in the marine sanctuary, accompanied by two support personnel per participant.

Gain confidence in accessing the water environment with the assistance of the Disabled Divers Association, which is a non-profit organisation dedicated to encouraging and supporting people with disabilities.

Additional Information:

Participants should allow an additional 30 minutes before and after the activity to fit and remove the snorkelling equipment.

Participants will be transported into the water via Beach Wheelchairs where appropriate.

The Disabled Divers Association does not provide personal care. If you require assistance, please bring a personal carer.

The Disabled Divers Association will provide all required equipment; however, if participants have their own equipment, they are welcome to bring it along.

Please note that this activity may be rescheduled if the weather is unsuitable.

If you require additional information about booking this activity, please contact the Disabled Divers Association:

Bert Parker - 0418309182

What to bring:

• weather protection, including sunscreen, hats and sunglasses
• a water bottle and snacks
• swimwear and towel

Age Restrictions: Open to ages 8 and over.

A guardian must accompany children under the age of 16.

Meeting Point:

Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary, Beach Road, Beaumaris

North Car Park near Accessible Toilets and Showers

Beach Road Beaumaris

-37.99026, 145.02797

Cancellations:

If you can no longer attend an activity you are registered for, please cancel your ticket so our activity leader knows and does not wait for you to arrive, and the ticket can be allocated to the waitlist.

This activity may be cancelled at short notice due to extreme weather conditions or changes in Victorian Government public health guidelines. You will be contacted if the activity is cancelled.

About:

Now in its 30th year, Summer by the Sea offers fun, educational activities along Victoria’s coastline. With the 2026 theme ‘The coast, the sea, and our community’, the program gives people the chance to explore our coastal and marine environments and learn how to help protect them for future generations.

Proudly supported by Coastcare Victoria and the Victorian Government, activities are delivered in partnership with environmental organisations and led by friendly, experienced, first aid–trained hosts.