Express Snorkel Hire
Follow the trail
There are a number of snorkel trails around the Island that provide guidelines for both novices and experts alike. If you follow the Little Salmon Bay Snorkel Trail you’ll discover a marine wonderland in the brilliant blue waters. There are 10 underwater plaques to help you discover an amazing array of colourful marine life. The Rottnest Island Authority has put together a very useful map to unlock the secrets of this trail. Click here to download our map
It’s also well worth taking the plunge and following the Parker Point Marine Snorkel Trail. Below the surface you’ll discover the Island most extensive coral reef. The Pink Coral not only provides vibrant underwater colours but is also home to a variety of marine creatures.
The Rottnest Island Authority has a number of tips to help you make the most of your snorkeling experience:
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Your environmental footprint — tread lightly!
- Enter the water from the sandy shore and avoid walking on the fragile reef top
- Never stand on the reef. Coral is very fragile and may never recover.
- Take nothing but photographs. All flora and fauna are protected in and out of the water.
- Take all rubbish with you.
- Snorkel Carefully.
- Be careful where you snorkel. Make sure that you have plenty of space to avoid touching the reef.
- Snorkel with a buddy and always let someone responsible know your plans.
- Be competent in the use of snorkel equipment and always check it before entering the water.
- Stay Safe
- Your safety is our concern but your responsibility
- Some marine animals are dangerous. Don’t put your hands into crevices or holes. Only snorkel in calm seas.
- Remember to slip on sunscreen (you can still get burnt underwater) and wear a rashi (underwater shirt).
Hire before you go
Save time and don’t miss out on making the most of your Rottnest Experience. Rottnest Express has a full range of snorkels, masks and flippers in a wide variety of sizes. Hire rates are as follows:
| $20.00 |
$33.00 |
$43.00 |
53.00 |
$5 extra per day |
Day packages including lunch are also available: click here for more information.
Express Snorkel Hire Click here to view the terms and conditions
Snorkel Hire Agreement
Important: please read and take note
Upon arrival at Rottnest Island your Snorkel set labeled with your surname will be unloaded from the Ferry on to the jetty. Please collect your set from the boat crew upon disembarking.
Bond
We require a bond for all equipment hired. It is a condition of hire that the Bond be in the form of a valid credit card authorization that will only be processed in the event of the equipment hired being lost, stolen or damaged.
Equipment return
Please return all your hired equipment complete with your paper work to your ferry crew. Subject to the conditions of this agreement your credit card preauthorization will be destroyed
Lost, stolen or damaged equipment
The Hirer acknowledges if the equipment is lost, stolen or damaged the Hirer will be liable for the full replacement cost or repair of the equipment and authorizes the Hire Operator to debit this amount to the pre authorized credit card nominated for bond.
Loss of Snorkeling set $55
Damage to snorkeling set $25
Warning: The activities of snorkeling have some elements of danger. Injury is possible. Please use the equipment with care and responsibility.
Need help with your equipment? Please see our friendly ferry crew for assistance or phone our office on 1300 467 688 (GO ROTTO). If you do not have a phone stop any passing vehicle as they should be able to assist you.
Conditions of hire
- The Hirer shall:
- pay all charges set out in this agreement and all other expenses levied or made pursuant to the terms and conditions hereof.
- Not allow any other person to operate the equipment or have control of the same
- Not damage the equipment and shall pay the Hire Operator on demand, the cost of repair, or replacement for any damage or loss however caused to the equipment.
- Indemnify the Hire Operator against any claims and costs whatsoever, arising out of the use, operation, or keeping of the equipment or in any matter relating thereto.
- The Hirer declares and acknowledges that he/she hires the equipment at their own risk.
- The Hirer shall provide the Hire Operator with a security bond in the form of a credit card authority as detailed on the front of this agreement as a condition precedent to hiring the equipment.
- The Hirer agrees that the Hire Operator accepts no responsibility for damage including any bodily injury, death or any property damage or losses of any nature sustained by the Hirer or any other person whatsoever arising out of or incidental to the hiring of the equipment or anything ancillary thereto and the Hirer and his executors and administrators expressly renounces all claims against the Hire Operator in respect thereof whether the same may be due to or alleged to be due to any negligence act or omission on the part of the Hire Operator or not.
- The Hirer shall take the equipment in the condition in which it was at the commencement of the hire and the Hire Operator shall not be responsible for any defect in the equipment and does not warrant that the equipment is suitable for the particular, or any purpose for which it is or may be required. All conditions, warranties and representations whether expressed or implied in favour of the Hirer are hereby excluded.
- The Hirer shall return the equipment to the Hire Operator within the time frame stipulated in this agreement. Should the equipment not be returned within the stipulated time then the Hirer will be liable for any additional costs.
- If the Hirer fails to return the equipment to the Hire Operator for whatever reason or the equipment is lost or stolen the Hire Operator reserves the right to charge the Hirer for the full replacement value of the equipment and the Hirer hereby authorizes the Hire Operator to debit the Hirers preauthorized credit card for the amounts nominated on the front page of this agreement.
- The Hirer shall pay forthwith any fines imposed pursuant to the Act or the Regulations in respect of the equipment or the use of the equipment whilst in the control or custody of the Hirer or during the continuance of the term of the hire.
- If the equipment breaks down during the term of the hire, the Hirer shall at their expense return the equipment to the Hire Operator and the Hire Operator shall not be responsible for any expenditure, damage, and/or loss incurred by the Hirer arising out of any breakdown of the equipment howsoever caused. The Hire Operator will use its best endeavours to replace the equipment with similar equipment if available.
As a condition of hire, the hirer will be liable for the full replacement value or repair of the equipment if:
- The Hirer fails to return the equipment
- The equipment is lost or stolen
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