Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

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You will see the wonders of the Pacific Ocean from above and below the surface. Dive into the wonders of the biodiverse Turtle Island (Cook Island) to snorkel with these "turt-ally" awesome sea creatures. This tour is one to be remembered!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Enjoy a fun day out on the ocean, engaging with turtles, marine life and nature with our ecologically conscious Swim with Turtles Tour! Our tour begins with a 20min boat ride to Cook Island Aquatic Reserve (Joongurra-Narrian). The reserve lies approximately 600m off the shore of Fingal Head, NSW. It is a foraging ground to a significant number of sea turtles. The numbers are so significant that the island was originally named Turtle Island. It is here that we will dive in and meet these turtally awesome locals! The surrounding waters of the reserve are also home to a wide variety of subtropical and temperate species of fish, crustaceans, and rays – just to name a few! Prepare to be awed by the magical underwater world that lies here on our doorstep! CANCELLATION POLICY: If you wish to cancel or reschedule your tour, you must contact us by phone at least 24 hours before your tour start time. Late cancellations are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. REFUND POLICY: We are unable to refund the booking or card fees you may incur if a full refund is granted. PLEASE NOTE: we operation on QLD time. All tour times are listed as such.

What‘s Included

Fresh fruit after your snorkel

Snorkel Equiment: mask, snorkel, wetsuit, fins, floation noodle if requested

Life jackets will not be worn in the water - all participants must be able to swim

Options

Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast

Reviews

4.90

157 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

151

Fantastic experience
J7725TIbrookeb,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic experience, guides were welcoming, fun and knowledgeable. We saw lots of turtles so close we had to be careful not to touch them. My daughter and I were very happy thankyou Gem and Cloudy for a great day!
Great snorkeling experience.
GCbonvivant,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great snorkel, saw turtles and Wobbegongs. Supplied equipment was in good condition and boat skipper and snorkel guides were both helpful and safety conscious. Whole experience was great fun.
Stupendous Maritime Adventure
Jane A,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely brilliant experience, saw heaps of turtles and fish and a Wobbegong. Early start was good and we were well prepared by Connor and Lockie
What a surprise!
kydecjoe,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Only a short drive from Kirra and we were met by friendly and knowledgeable. They kitted us up and following a safety briefing we were off. We saw dolphins, turtles, Wobbegongs and myriads of fish! Our guide Tom kept us safe and led us along the island shores. A great experience and value for money.
Turtles, sharks, and an amazing family experience
P8081LCmattc,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic experience with Cooly Eco Adventures on our turtle tour. Despite the weather being a bit ordinary — rainy and overcast — the experience itself was excellent and well worth it. Our two guides, Cory and Connor, were absolute pros. They got us fully kitted out in wetsuits and fins quickly and confidently, kept everyone comfortable in the water, and made sure we felt safe the whole time. Their knowledge and calm approach really stood out, especially given the conditions. We were lucky enough to see turtles, leopard sharks, and even an ornate wobbegong, which was an incredible experience — particularly for our kids. We did the tour as a family of five with three teenagers, and it was perfect for that age group. Fun, educational, and genuinely memorable. Highly recommend if you’re in the area and want a great marine life experience, even if the weather doesn’t fully cooperate.
Most memorable part of my trip
Chloe P,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely amazing experience. The guides were fantastic. Highly recommend, got to see so many turtles and a couple of sharks. Was awesome will be back as soon as possible.
Turtles galore
778cathyc,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend- small group, informative and friendly guides, so many turtles plus bonus pod of dolphins, blue starfish and lots of fish too. The water was so clear. Fabulous experience. Thank you 🙏
Must do!
Jenny D,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such an amazing experience! The turtles were huge. The equipment was fantastic and the tour guides were excellent. Highly recommend
Omg turtles
heidicL8126LF,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing day out with the crew from Cooly Eco adventures. From start to finish the staff were amazing , very friendly and shared knowledge and experience of what we would be doing for the day . The boat ride out was awesome. And the island itself beautiful. And omg we did see my absolute favourite the sea turtle my first time swimming with these beautiful creatures and they did not disappoint. Wow wow wow . The only sad part was the camera died so not photos of the turtles . But what a great memory and experience to have had. Thank you so much to the crew of Cooly eco adventures . We loved every minute of it. Highly recommend and would do it again in a heartbeat . Just amazing .
Nice way to spend the mornimg.
Joearchie,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience, crew were helpfull and explained everything very well. Saw turtles plus lots of other sea life including a couple of small sharks, star fish and plenty of colourfull fish including a puffer fish. The only thing i would maybe expected was a bottle of water to be provided although the fruit was well recieved.