Snorkelling Shelly Beach will be offering 40% off snorkel tours for participants during the RISE MANLY 2026 event.
Giant Cuttlefish Mating Season Snorkel Tour
Snorkel and take part in a marine clean-up with an expert guide while enjoying this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Participants in RISE MANLY 2026 can receive a 40% discount voucher for our snorkel tours. Bookings are required.
Join us at Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, where we will celebrate the incredible marine life found within our sanctuary. The event will feature:
Educational talks about the importance of protecting our piece of paradise
Tips on how to snorkel respectfully and responsibly
Insights into the fascinating giant cuttlefish mating season
Although snorkelling is often associated with summer, Sydney winter brings its own magic. Winter offers a rare opportunity to experience the ocean in a different way, with clear visibility and unique seasonal wildlife encounters.
Giant cuttlefish are among the ocean’s most remarkable creatures. They are the largest species of cuttlefish in the world and are known for their intelligence, complex behaviour, and extraordinary ability to change colour, pattern, and texture within seconds. During mating season, they gather to breed, creating an underwater spectacle that is both visually stunning and scientifically fascinating.
For snorkelers, this season offers the chance to witness courtship displays, territorial interactions, and communication behaviours up close. Males often use rapid colour changes to attract females and deter rivals, showing how important visual signalling is in their social and reproductive behaviour. Observing this in the wild gives a deeper understanding of marine ecosystems and the life cycles of these incredible cephalopods.
Snorkelling during the giant cuttlefish mating season is not only memorable, but also an educational experience that highlights the beauty, complexity, and importance of marine life.
Learn from a Marine Biologist during RISE MANLY 2026
Join us for engaging and inspiring events at The Boathouse Shelly Beach on 23rd, 24th and 25th June, where participants will have the chance to connect with the marine world through science talks and creativity.
Science Talk – Giant Cuttlefish Mating Season
In this special talk, we will have a marine biologist sharing insights into the fascinating lives of giant cuttlefish, their mating behaviours, and why marine conservation is so important for the future of our oceans. As part of the event, there will also be an artist hosting painting workshops, giving participants the opportunity to connect with the marine environment through creativity as well as science.
How to Join
If you’re interested in joining the event, please fill in the form below to receive your unique discount voucher, which can be redeemed at checkout on any of our snorkel tours.
Come along to learn, create, and celebrate the beauty and importance of our marine environment.