Join the Devon Wildlife Trust snorkel team for an underwater tour of stunning Wembury Bay!

DWT’s fully qualified BSAC Snorkel Instructors will cover basic snorkelling techniques, followed by a guided snorkel around Wembury Bay’s famous rocky reefs, searching for and identifying underwater marine life as we go! We always follow our Seashore Code ethos of enjoying and respecting marine life through observation without disturbing.

Changing time and an introductory talk in the Marine Centre is included in the 2.5 hour event time – we are usually in the water for around 1 hour.

Important booking information

• • Booking required – see Wembury Marine Centre website
  • Cancellation policy
    • You will be eligible for a refund if you cancel more than 7 days before the event, but please note the Eventbrite booking fee will be deducted. Please request a refund via Eventbrite if you wish to cancel or email DWT. Any cancellation made within 7 days of the event is not eligible for a refund
    • If the event is cancelled by DWT due to severe weather, you will receive a full refund
  • Snorkelling equipment requires £20 cash deposit per person on the day

Know before you go

• Suitability
  • Children aged 8+ and adults, including beginners who would like to learn how to snorkel, or more advanced snorkellers who would enjoy the company of a group
  • Parents/guardians of children snorkelling must stay on the shore to meet them when they exit the water. If you would like to join your child in the water and experience our stunning underwater world, then you will also need to purchase a ticket.
  • All participants must be competent swimmers
  • Snorkelling in open water is an activity which requires general physical fitness and good health. Please contact DWT before booking if you/your child has a history of diabetes, epilepsy (blackouts), perforated eardrums, high blood pressure, or any lung/respiratory disorder, including previously testing positive for COVID-19. You will need to complete and sign a medical disclaimer to this effect before the event
• Dogs
  • No dogs permitted
• What to bring
  • Full kit can be provided and is included in the cost, but a £20 cash deposit per person is required on the day, which will be returned provided no kit is lost or damaged.
  • If you plan to bring your own gear, then we recommend a 5mm full length wetsuit and separate snorkel and mask (not a full face snorkel)
  • Beach shoes/wetsuit boots (not crocs)
  • Swimming shorts/costumes & rash vest (if you have one)
  • Towel
  • Warm clothing for after snorkelling
  • Snacks and drinks as necessary
  • Any medication (please make staff aware beforehand)
• Mobility
  • You must be a competent swimmer
• Wheelchair access
  • No
•  Parking
  • National Trust car parking charges apply at Wembury Beach car park (Coins or pay by phone). Free to NT members.
  • The beach car park can fill up very quickly on hot, sunny days so please leave plenty of time to park and aim to arrive at the Centre 15mins before the event starts
• Facilities
  • Café on site which sells pasties, sandwiches etc
  • Toilets
  • Shop
  • Picnic area
  • Accessible toilet
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Disabled parking
  • Bicycle parking

Meeting point

• Wembury Marine Centre
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• Aim to arrive 15 minutes before the event start time