Discover Ricketts Point: Melbourne’s Best Snorkelling Spot

Just 40 minutes from the city, Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary is one of Melbourne’s best snorkelling spots. Ricketts Point is part of Victoria’s protected marine sanctuary network, meaning it's teeming with sea life—and completely off-limits to fishing or collecting. It's a beautiful, biodiverse, and beginner-friendly location for anyone wanting to start their snorkelling journey (or reconnect) with the ocean. In this video, I’ll guide you through: 1:05 Why Ricketts Point is worth visiting 2:50 How to get there from Melbourne 03:23 What you can expect 06:58 Best snorkelling routes for all levels 08:04 Practical tips and things to consider 08:42 Ideal times & conditions for the clearest visibility Please remember to take only memories and leave only bubbles when visiting marine sanctuaries. Enter and exit from sand and don't walk or stand on the reef or the seagrass to protect this important habitat. 💬 Have you snorkelled at Ricketts Point and have additional insights to share? Drop them in the comments below! #SnorkellingMelbourne #RickettsPoint #MarineSanctuary #UnderwaterAustralia #RickettsPointSnorkelling #VictoriaCoast #SnorkelSpotsAustralia #MarineLifeAustralia #BeginnerSnorkelling #MelbourneThingsToDo #AustralianOceanAdventures #ExploreAustralia #BeachDayMelbourne