Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast
Overview
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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 operate on QLD time. All tour times are listed as such.
What‘s Included
Snorkel Equipment: mask, snorkel, wetsuit, fins, flotation noodle if requested
Life jackets will not be worn in the water - all participants must be able to swim
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Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast
Reviews
164 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best morning
H9907YFlisam,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best morning ever.. everything that we were told to experience-happened. Turtles octopus squid fish starfish coral. Snowy and Jemma the operators made it so easy and safe. C u for whale season 😎
Best turtle snorkel!
russellh606,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time today, spotted multiple turtles, at least 2 different types, lots of fish and some were lucky enough to spot an octopus. Plenty of great colour reefs. Staff are 10/10. There is a bit of current to swim against, but if you're an average to good swimmer you'll be fine staff will help you out. Keep in mind it's not an aquarium, I see some comments complaining about the amount of turtles... They're free to roam the whole ocean! The abundance of other sea life should make up for it if you see less. I'll add the boat isn't huge but we own one of these RIBs and they are made to handle rough seas with ease, they're better than a big boat for snorkelling.
Snorkel with Turtles
Tud0r23,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun adventure. Super friendly crew and knowledgeable. The waters were choppy, but they couldn't control that. I would highly recommend this tour group.
Incredible experience with an equally amazing crew!!
Annalise P,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience with Cooly Eco Adventures was absolutely amazing! It was my boyfriend and I’s first time snorkeling in open waters, so we were both quite nervous leading up to the tour. But immediately we were greeted with a friendly, down to earth crew of Snowy, Lachy and Lou. We always felt comfortable and in good hands, with a crew that is clearly experienced and enthusiastic about the amazing marine life! We had so much fun; swimming with a bale of turtles, as well as checking out the vast array of colourful fish and other sea life along the ocean floor! We really respected how much the crew cared about conservation and protecting the turtles around the reserve. It felt like a more grounding experience, being led by a crew that genuinely appreciated the marine life. We cannot recommend this tour enough- it was one of the best experiences we’ve ever had :) Thank you to the crew once again for being so awesome and facilitating such a great time!!
A fantastic experience. Need to come back with a decent camera
peterandsandrap,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic trip. Turtles, manta ray, wobbegongs (sharks), octopus, and a gazillion different fish species. A family of dolphins sam beside the boat on the way back. Thanks Connor and Lauchie
Awful customer service and outcome
Kira T,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We booked through Viator, when one of us fell really sick and attempted to cancel before the 24 hour refund guarantee which was stated on the website however it would not go through. We called and messaged eco tours to no response, then contacted Viator directly who sent a refund request which wasn’t responded to until after the period, therefore we were refused a refund. We called Lachie at eco tours who was incredibly rude and dismissive, and refused a refund even after we explained the situation. He moved us to a date that we said had worse weather than another but he told us we were wrong. We spent $70 on a driver out to the location, not until we were almost there did we get a message about it being delayed by an hour, after waiting half an hour, he called us and told us it was cancelled and that we could get the refund after all. We wasted $140 on drivers and a whole morning on a refund we were entitled to initially, in addition to awful customer service - he clearly did not care, was yawning and being condescending, and had no empathy for our situation. Was super unapologetic and made no effort. Finally, we were told the refund was to take 7 days to come through, but was still waiting a week and a half later after MANY follow ups. Awful experience.
Amazing!! So many turtles!!
jessicarU1821UW,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience!! We had a very rough day to go to the island but it made it more of an adventure. The guides were amazing and always made sure we felt safe. With a group of about 12 people, we had the island and turtles to ourselves!! There were sooooooo many turtles and they were very laid back, allowing us to get up close. All up it was a breathtaking experience with an amazing eco company and extraordinary guides.
Great experience
mariamS8527SB,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The crew and guides were very professional making sure everyone was safe. They pointed out dolphins on the way out and also guided us tho the best spots to see the turtles.Los making sure we all were respectful of the turtles and their habitat.
Magical day out on and in the ocean
G9641DWsuen,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fabulous day out we had today. Check in process was seamless, and Gemma was a pro at fitting everyone’s wet suits. Snowy and Hunter were great - the boat ride out to Cook Island was exhilarating. Once in the water, it was magical. We saw turtles, wobbegongs, and an amazing array of fish and marine life. Such a beautiful experience and memories we will cherish. Thanks team, we will be back!
Great experience....
Naomi P,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Super knowledgeable Conner and Captain Snowy could not have done anything more to make the experience any bettwr
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