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Emily Bay Glass-Bottom Boat & Snorkel: The Island's Crown Jewel Lagoon

Glide over the only coral lagoon in the Australian territory aboard a glass-bottom boat, then slip into impossibly clear turquoise water to snorkel among turtles and tropical fish. Emily Bay is Norfolk Island's most iconic and irreplaceable natural wonder.

What to expect

The glass-bottom boat motors gently over the reef, narrating the coral garden below — no fins required to see it all. For those who snorkel, the water is famously calm, warm, and crystal clear, with visibility often exceeding 10 metres. Green sea turtles are a near-daily sighting. The beach itself — a perfect crescent of white sand backed by towering Norfolk pines — is postcard perfection. Sessions typically run 60–90 minutes.

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Norfolk Island Travel Centre
AUD 45–65 per person (glass-bottom boat + guided snorkel; confirm current rate at booking)
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Good to know

Emily Bay is a 10-minute taxi ride from the Kingston tender pier. Book early — the lagoon is a marine protected area and operator permits limit daily numbers. Bring reef-safe sunscreen only; chemical sunscreen is prohibited in the lagoon. Check all-aboard time carefully; allow 30 minutes' return travel to the pier.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Norfolk Island — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Azamara · Azamara Pursuit
10 nights · calls at Norfolk Island
from $4,669
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Azamara · Azamara Quest
15 nights · calls at Norfolk Island
from $6,379
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Seabourn · Seabourn Quest
19 nights · calls at Norfolk Island
from $8,298
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Princess · Royal Princess
14 nights · calls at Norfolk Island
from $2,399
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