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Experience one of Western Australia’s most unforgettable wildlife encounters as you swim with wild Australian sea lions within the spectacular Jurien Bay Marine Park.
Found only in Australia, these endangered animals are renowned for their playful, curious and often interactive nature. Guided by our experienced and passionate crew, you’ll have the opportunity to swim alongside the sea lions while learning about their behaviour, biology, habitat and the conservation efforts helping to protect them for future generations.
No two tours are ever the same. As wild animals, every interaction is unique, creating a truly authentic wildlife experience that guests remember long after they leave the water.
While Australian sea lion sightings are guaranteed, entering the water and interacting with guests is always their choice. If the sea lions choose not to enter the water during your tour, eligible guests will be invited to return free of charge in accordance with our redo policy.
Prefer to stay dry? Observer tickets are available, allowing non-swimmers and accompanying family members to enjoy the adventure from the comfort of the vessel while still witnessing the sea lions in their natural environment.
What’s Included
• Opportunity to swim with wild Australian sea lions in their natural environment
• Experienced guides in the water to assist throughout the experience
• Scenic cruise through the Jurien Bay Marine Park
• Full-length wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins
• Onboard bathroom facilities
• Hot freshwater shower
• Complimentary refreshments
• Complimentary GoPro footage delivered after your tour
Conservation Matters
As a family-owned business operating within the Jurien Bay Marine Park, we are passionate about protecting Australian sea lions for future generations. A portion of every Sea Lion Tour contributes directly to conservation and sustainability initiatives, helping support research, education and environmental stewardship.
Important Information
• Australian sea lion sightings are guaranteed. As wild animals, interactions are not.
• Guests participating in in-water activities must possess a basic level of swimming ability.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Check-in closes 5 minutes before departure.
• No-shows incur a 100% cancellation fee. Please refer to our Booking Conditions for further information.
• We strive to be as inclusive as possible. If you have any questions regarding accessibility or participation requirements, please contact our friendly team prior to booking.
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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 ????
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