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Embark on a marine adventure where you’re part of something bigger—conservation, education, and an unforgettable sea lion interaction all rolled into one unforgettable experience. Interact and swim with our playful Australian Sea Lions in their natural habitat, guided by our highly qualified and passionate crew.
Ideal for the whole family, we offer a flexible option to skip the swimming and experience the whole adventure from the comfort of our boat, making this the perfect once-in-a-lifetime adventure for everyone!
**Due to the recent and significant rise in marine fuel costs across Western Australia, a small temporary price adjustment has been applied to our tours. We are absorbing the majority of the increase to minimise the impact on our guests while continuing to deliver the high quality, small group experiences we are known for. We appreciate your understanding and support.
What’s included:
Swim with our stunning Australian Sea Lions in a respectful and eco-friendly environment, assisted by qualified guides in the water. If swimming isn’t your style, sit back in comfort and watch from the deck as our marine biologist dives into why these creatures are so special.
Jurien Bay scenic cruise
High-quality, full-length wetsuits & snorkelling gear
A guest bathroom and hot shower onboard
Complimentary refreshments
Complimentary footage of your marine adventure
Tour package options:
Sea Lion Interaction Tour: Swimming Adventure
Get in the water and swim with our sea lions
Boat Ride Adventure: Non-Swimming (observer only)
Experience everything Jurien Bay has to offer from the comfort of our boats – you won’t be swimming.
Sea Lion Interaction Tour: Kids Adventure (under 12 years)
For children under 12 years (swimming included)
When you tour with Jurien Bay Oceanic, you’re helping us make a difference–with every Jurien Bay Sea Lion Interaction Tour purchased, a portion of the cost goes directly to sea lion conservation and sustainability. Thank you for helping us on our mission!
Please note:
All passengers must arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the departure time.
Check in closes 5 minutes prior to departure.
‘No Shows’ attract a 100% cancellation fee. Please see booking terms and conditions for further information.
A basic swimming level is required to participate in in-water activities.
We are inclusive to all abilities where possible.
For any questions regarding mobility access – please give our friendly team a call so we can assist with any queries!
Sea lion sightings are 100% guaranteed. Due to the nature of the experience, interaction is not.
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2 adults & 1 child (8yo) & we were indecisive regards which tour company to use, eventually settled on JBOE for the extra 30 mins of duration. There were only 12 guests on the boat & the skipper & crew were excellent, helpful & attentive with my daughter; I can't speak highly enough.
We didn't get in the water immediately, rather waited about 40 mins with an impromptu Q&A until the Sea Lions became active & it was a great. Once in, we spent the full 45 mins with them swimming around us, one of them played catch with a starfish, a pair of them were breaching & somehow despite all the attention paid, you can look down & find one has snuck up almost directly underneath the group.
Wetsuits make a real difference removing the chill from the ocean in initial entry & I look forward to seeing the underwater footage the guides took when it lands in a week or so. As a cherry on top, we had a couple of dolphins bow riding & surfing the wake on the way back in. All told, lovely sunny day, no wind, plenty of interaction & some great memories with photos to prove it.
Like you are in your living room wearing a VR helmet & watching one of those NatGeo docs, just with fresh air instead of the smell of Cheetos & butt sweat from your couch. 5 stars - would recommend highly.
The equipment provided was top-quality and very well maintained, giving us complete confidence in the water. Safety was clearly a top priority, and it was great to see how committed they are to protecting and preserving the sea lions while still delivering an unforgettable experience.
One of the best bonuses was that they took photos and videos during the tour — such a fantastic added touch that allowed us to fully enjoy the moment without worrying about capturing it ourselves.
To top it all off, once you’re out of the water they have hot showers and warm drinks like tea, coffee, and hot chocolate, plus Tim Tams — which was such a welcome treat and the perfect way to warm up.
Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Jurien Bay. An absolute must-do and worth every cent!
Alexis talked us through a whole load of info & facts about marine life, which added to what was already an unbelievable experience.
I cannot recommend the Oceanic Exp team enough, they’re superb. It was so much more than just a swimming with sea lions experience - which in itself would’ve been MORE than enough.
A huge thank-you to our crew for this experience - they were incredibly professional and clear about the boundaries of interacting with the sea lions as well as being super friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this as it was the stand-out highlight of the trip to Jurien Bay. Don't be put off by the early morning - this is when the sea lions are the most active, and the crew even had hot water bottles on board to keep us warm! The wetsuits kept us the perfect temperature in the water.
We were greeted at the boat by a juvenile sea lion that was more than happy to swim, play and allow us to observe.
I would definitely recommend this tour !
We have not searched an other spot to try to see them in the water and we haven’t gone to see the coral.
We were hoping to see more sea lions in that place (inside or outside the water) we understand that it's nature and today they didn't feel like going in, but at least if you can't see them from the water, it would be nice to be able to snorkel and see the coral instead of standing for 30 minutes in the water waiting to see if they would like to come!
The crew was absolutely amazing-our guides, including Katy, were incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about these beautiful animals, and Captain Pete ensured a smooth and enjoyable trip.
Their passion and respect for the sea lions were evident throughout the tour, making it even more special.
From start to finish, everything was well-organized, safe, and fun. If you're looking for an experience that's both exciting and educational, this is it! Highly recommend to anyone visiting Jurien Bay!
Thank you for some great memories. Cant wait to see the footage, which is also included in your trip.😁
We managed to have plenty of encounters with the sea lions. The wetsuits kept the chill to a minimum.
The team was very professional and I would highly recommend joining them for an awesome experience.
Weather was perfect as were the relaxing, friendly and informative crew.
It was fantastic to see the sea lions in natural habitat and being so playful.
Thanks also for cuppa and cakes.
Would highly recommend.
We had a great morning.
Additionally, the crew and staff are all very friendly and informative. You can tell they really care about keeping both the sea lions and tourists safe, and ensuring humans and animals alike have positive interactions. Highly recommend!
We snorkelled at 2 spots - the first along a reef where an island on which there were young sea lions and fur seals. We were not allowed to interact with them as it was a breeding colony. We did see heaps of different fish and crayfish and coral.
The second spot was a sea lion resting island where we were allowed to interact if the sea lions chose to. Unfortunately they did not want too. Still, there was plenty of things to see while snorkelling.
The crew were fantastic - pointing out things and always on hand to help or answer questions.
Highly recommended
I highly recommend doing this if you happen to be in jurien bay for the day,a must do .
Swimming with sea lion's,what more can I say , 10 out of 10.
Kate & Robin were AMAZING hosts & the overall tour was fantastic!
We swam with a beautiful female sea lion & saw many others from the boat!
The tour group was small & the morning was very well run!
There were 2 other boats already there when we arrived at the island and the sea lions were swimming with those groups, however they must have been tired out by the time we got in the water as they all decided to nap on the beach for the duration of our 45 minutes in the water.
Even with no sea lions I would still have no hesitation recommending the tour, the boat, swimming gear and staff were all top notch. The two ladies on the boat were really friendly and informative (as was the captain) and the hot chocolate and tim tams were a great touch!
On the return to the shore we were told that due to no sea lion interaction we were welcome to another trip for FREE! Totally unexpected and hugely appreciated!
Thank you for a great experience and looking forward to returning soon :)
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The tour itself was wonderful as well! There are two stops where you go into the water: One to swim with Sea Lions. They are very playful and curious animals who love to come very close to human visitors. The second stop is near a gorgeous calm lagoon where you can see all sorts of underwater life (beautiful fish, corals, sea snails and numerous other animals). The last stop is in a calm bay, where lunch was provided.
All in all, we had a wonderful morning and would strongly recommend this tour and the people behind this ????
Well done, you guys rock. ????
A 15min fast-boat trip out to Essex rocks marine park then 45 min- 1h in the water snorkeling beside the reef that separates the main ocean from the sea lion breeding ground island. Took us a long while before the sea lions ventured off land out to play with us this morning (7.30am tour) but when they did it was absolutely magical. The guides were excellent and helped everyone to see a sea lion up close. Wetsuits, fins, snorkels and life vests (if needed) were all provided. Hot drink and a biscuit when back on board to return back to the Harbour




















