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Swim with Turtles: Get up close with majestic turtles and other fascinating marine creatures in their natural habitat.
Calm-Clear Waters: Enjoy exceptional visibility, offering you the perfect view of the underwater paradise.
Short and Scenic Journey: Just a short boat ride from the Gold Coast, Cook Island offers a serene escape into nature.
Safe and Fun for All: Whether you’re a seasoned snorkeler or a first-timer, our professional guides ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Swimming Ability: Basic swimming skills are required for this activity as you’ll be snorkeling in open water.
Age Requirement: Suitable for ages 10 and above. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Weather-Dependent: The tour is subject to weather and sea conditions. If canceled due to unsafe conditions, alternative dates or refunds will be offered.
Bring Essentials: Please bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and water. Snacks and beverages are allowed but must remain on the boat.
Seasickness: If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking medication before the trip.
Punctuality: Arrive at the specified time to ensure the schedule runs smoothly. Late arrivals may miss the tour.
Health Restrictions: This tour is not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions or limited mobility.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Food and drinks
Duration: 4 hours: Arrival times can not be added as thes are managed by the tide times, that change on a daily basis.
customers will be adv
Pickup included
Operated by Gold Coast Dive Centre & Marine Training College
11 reviews
Romina N,
Dec 17, 2024
Snorkeling Tour Review This snorkeling tour was incredibly disappointing. While I understand that some things, like weather and ocean conditions, are out of the operator’s control, the lack of organization and planning made the experience far worse than it needed to be. For starters, the team forgot to give me a wetsuit at the beginning, and I had to remind them—a frustrating oversight that didn’t inspire confidence. The biggest issue, however, was combining the snorkeling and scuba diving groups on the same boat. With the strong currents, snorkeling wasn’t even possible, so we snorkelers were forced to stay on the boat for hours while the scuba divers finished their dives. The boat’s constant rocking made this unbearable, and almost everyone on board became seasick. Even some of the scuba divers appeared miserable, as the rough conditions made their dives challenging. While I understand that bad weather can’t always be avoided, it’s the company’s responsibility to plan better in such situations. If they know the conditions aren’t suitable, they should either offer to reschedule the tour or provide refunds. Forcing people to endure such a poorly planned and uncomfortable experience is unacceptable. I cannot recommend this tour to anyone.
Veronica M,
Nov 3, 2024
An incredible experience! From the attention to the scenery and the turtles. I would repeat it a thousand times. 🫶🏻
Annika Z,
Oct 27, 2024
Did not see any turtles, and the guides were not prepared or trained to deal with a large group. It took over an hour to get everyone ready and in the bus, well passed the scheduled departure time. The boat wasn't ready for us when we arrived at the dock, so more waiting. The boat itself did not have adequate seating, nor storage for our belongings, as we were required to have a dry change of clothes for the bus ride back. It was difficult to enter and exit the water due to how the boat was set up. The tour operators really need to improve their operations and have better training for their staff. And that is all without mentioning the medical emergency, which the staff were not prepared to deal with.
Autumn G,
Apr 9, 2023
The tour guides were super friendly and helpful throughout the trip! Once in a lifetime experience at Gold Coast, highly recommend!
Cristina C,
Feb 6, 2023
Very friendly guide, wonderful day on the ocean. It was lovely to see the turtles and the marine life