Excellent experience! Excellent trip to see the sea lions. The crew were amazing, very friendly and shared lots of facts about the sea lions. Respects well the regulations so that the sea lions are not disrupted. Took great care of us. Would throughly recommend.

Fantastic and unique experience swimming with the sea lions in such a beautiful location We had a fantastic and unique experience swimming with the sea lions. The staff were lovely; really friendly, welcoming and knowledgable. It was a lovely morning out in a beautiful location, and we were absolutely thrilled to have been able to experience swimming with the sea lions. Can't recommend more highly, and absolutely well worth it!

Definitely recommend Took my 4.5yo daughter, neither of us had snorkelling experience however the team were AMAZING and we both had a go! Daughter wasn’t keen on staying in the water (she was cold!) so she got out and the team looked after her while I swam with the sea lions. It was a calm and lovely experience. Thanks so much!

5 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟 What an amazing unique experience!! Everyone was so lovely and helpful, very knowledgeable too! Thank you for the experience x

Encounter Amazing encounter, we swam with 4 young sea lions (one very cheeky!) and saw lots of fish and an octopus also. Very knowledgeable and friendly crew, comfortable boat ride.

The crew were incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely kind, which made the experience even more special.

Seeing sea lions truly depends on nature but
there are at least 20–30 sea lions living on the island that you can see when arrive at the spot.
The crew guided us to an excellent spot, but ultimately, whether the sea lions come close or not is entirely their choice. When the sea lions became curious and approached us, the crew guided us calmly so the interaction felt natural and respectful. They also helped that kept the sea lions interested us, so if they chose to stay, they would remain close rather than swim away.

The most important thing is that the sea lions come to you by their own choice. So before going to bed the night before, I recommend saying a little prayer and hoping they’ll visit you as I did!!🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️

Making eye contact with a sea lion and sharing that moment was unforgettable. It was an absolutely amazing experience and something I will treasure forever.

I understand that animals in their natural habitat are unpredictable. However, considering the price, I believe this tour offers very limited value for money.
I paid 185 AUD each, which includes approximately 45 minutes of snorkelling, a 15-minute boat ride to the area where the sea lions are usually found, and tea with a Tim Tam. One of the female guides was very knowledgeable about these adorable animals and made an effort to keep the trip informative and pleasant. Unfortunately, we only saw one adult sea lion in the water for about one minute. We were fortunate enough to see two pups on the island, on land, calling for their mother.
To put this into perspective, we have done three marine safaris in different locations such as Shark Bay, Coral Bay, and Exmouth. In those tours, we saw an abundance of marine life to the point that it became overwhelming in the best possible way. We swam with manta rays, tiger sharks, countless species of fish, turtles, dolphins, and more. Each of those tours lasted around eight hours, included lunch, and covered three different snorkelling locations. We paid no more than 250 AUD per person for each of those experiences, which represents excellent value for money. The cost-benefit ratio was absolutely worth it.
For these reasons, I do not recommend this tour. If operators are going to charge 185 AUD per person while knowing that sea lions are not abundant in this area, or only gather during certain seasons, they should be more transparent with customers. Alternatively, they could invest in technology, as many operators do for manta rays and other marine animals, to better identify where wildlife is located. For example, some tour operators use aircraft to spot manta rays from the air.
Additionally, I would strongly suggest improving safety measures. Guides should carry a life buoy at all times and should not rely solely on participants’ claims that they are strong swimmers. Why wait for a tragedy to occur? On every other tour I have done, there was one guide following the animals and another staying behind with the group, equipped with a first aid kit and ready to assist in case of an emergency, or simply to allow swimmers to rest.

Pd. The other operator called oceanic experience goes to a different spot where they are more abundant. I regretted not booking with them

Not worth it. Too expensive 🫰 I understand that animals in their natural habitat are unpredictable. However, considering the price, I believe this tour offers very limited value for money.
I paid 185 AUD each, which includes approximately 45 minutes of snorkelling, a 15-minute boat ride to the area where the sea lions are usually found, and tea with a Tim Tam. One of the female guides was very knowledgeable about these adorable animals and made an effort to keep the trip informative and pleasant. Unfortunately, we only saw one adult sea lion in the water for about one minute. We were fortunate enough to see two pups on the island, on land, calling for their mother.
To put this into perspective, we have done three marine safaris in different locations such as Shark Bay, Coral Bay, and Exmouth. In those tours, we saw an abundance of marine life to the point that it became overwhelming in the best possible way. We swam with manta rays, tiger sharks, countless species of fish, turtles, dolphins, and more. Each of those tours lasted around eight hours, included lunch, and covered three different snorkelling locations. We paid no more than 250 AUD per person for each of those experiences, which represents excellent value for money. The cost-benefit ratio was absolutely worth it.
For these reasons, I do not recommend this tour. If operators are going to charge 185 AUD per person while knowing that sea lions are not abundant in this area, or only gather during certain seasons, they should be more transparent with customers. Alternatively, they could invest in technology, as many operators do for manta rays and other marine animals, to better identify where wildlife is located. For example, some tour operators use aircraft to spot manta rays from the air.
Additionally, I would strongly suggest improving safety measures. Guides should carry a life buoy at all times and should not rely solely on participants’ claims that they are strong swimmers. Why wait for a tragedy to occur? On every other tour I have done, there was one guide following the animals and another staying behind with the group, equipped with a first aid kit and ready to assist in case of an emergency, or simply to allow swimmers to rest.

Magnificent Sea Lions Top rate experience. We chose not to swim but we didn't miss out at all. I managed to get some great photos of the seals when they came over to the boat and interacted with us also. They are simply gorgeous creatures. The crew were amazing and extremely knowledgable. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting the region.

Our family of 12 just had an amazing experience with Bonnie, Ebony, Rosie and the skipper, Cory (the hot drinks were a lifesaver!) who really gave us such an informative and fun tour.

Bonnie especially was a treasure trove of knowledge who patiently shared with us nuggets of information about the Australian sealions. The crew kept us safe, went out of their way to ensure we all of us (even those who were struggling to swim) had a close up experience with the sealions. Definitely one of our most memorable experiences ever.

Thank you guys! Highly recommended.

The Sea Lion Tour was one of our favourite experiences in WA. Just after a short boatdrive we met some very playfull and curious sea lions. We had a lot of fun snorkelling with them and always felt save and comfortable thanks to our guides!

The process from booking the trip, to arriving, leaving on time and information given was excellent. The boat was clean and the staff were well organised and knowledgeable. The snorkeling was amazing with one seal coming over and doing lots of twists and spirals amongst us. We ended with a nice warm drink and Timtams. Thank you for a great two hours I’d love to do that all again.

Turquoise Safaris: Respectful & Fun Had the best time in the water this morning! I went out on the 7 AM trip and got to swim with two very curious young sea lions. The tour guides were fantastic and made sure everything was done ethically, ensuring we didn’t disturb the animals too much.

There are two companies offering these encounters — I highly recommend booking with Turquoise, as they are much more considerate of the animals.

Have fun! 🤩

Great trip out to see the sea lions. Great trip out to see the sea lions. Well managed by the guides. Highly recommended. All the equipment provided was of high quality. Looking forward to the footage from the go-pro we hired.

Friendly Crew, But Worst Value Tour in Australia. If you want to see a sea lion for 5 sec in the water, go for it.

Here is my detailed review:
I’ve done many tours during my trip through Australia, but this one had by far the worst value for money. I paid $185 for the Turquoise Safari sea lion tour and saw a single sea lion for maybe five seconds in the water. We only saw the others from far away. The crew was genuinely friendly and helpful, which is why I’m giving two stars instead of one.

Once in the water, everything felt completely chaotic. We were just swimming aimlessly from left to right and back again, multiple times, without any clear reason or explanation. It felt disorganized and pointless.

The snorkeling was honestly terrible. There was nothing to see—just endless sea grass, no reef, and barely any fish. You even brush against the sea grass while swimming, which was really unpleasant.

Also keep in mind: the water is very cold. That might be fine if the experience was worth it, but in this case, it just added to the discomfort.

I honestly wish I had booked with Lobster Shack instead. Their tour is much cheaper—even if it’s with more people, at least I would’ve lost less money in the end.

I’m writing this honest review because the company emailed me and asked for feedback.

We swam with sea lions! Bonnie was really knowledgeable about the marine environment which really enhanced our experience. The boat anchored off the island where the sea lions rest and we snorkelled for 45 minutes, two sea lions swam in and around our group it was really amazing. Thanks to Amber and the captain too for a very memorable morning.

We loved our morning out with the sea lions. Easy 10 min boat ride out with a very professional and friendly crew who gave us lots of interesting info.
We hopped in and stayed for 45 mins snorkelling with ~3 sea lions, which was fantastic. We had a few curious juveniles plus one big mature male.
It was very cold in the water, I’m really glad I brought my long wetsuit (they do provide shorties). Lovely hot drink once back onboard which was much needed, and hot shower available once back on land. All in all a fab experience.

Best trip ever This trip to swim with the sea lions was fantastic, the 3 staff on board, 1 guy and 2 girls, only remember 1 name (Ebony) only remember because i sent her some photos, sorry guys, were all do professional and full of info, we highly reccommend this tour when you are in Jurian bay.

Great escape with sea lions Amazing experience with a very friendly team taking care of us and sharing information about sea lions and their environment.
We had the chance to swim with sea lions and observe them lying on the beach and playing in the rocks from the sea! Unforgettable!

Good The sea lion snorkeling at Jurien Bay was an unforgettable experience! The sea lions were so playful and curious, swimming right around us — it felt magical. The water was clear, and the whole activity was safe and well organized. The staff were friendly, professional, which made the trip even more enjoyable.

What an awesome tour. Very professional and well organised. Experts in this area with efficacy meaning we were in the water with the sea-lions as soon as the boat stopped. Loads of cheeky sea-lions where we stopped. All the gear provided and fantastic warm drinks when we returned to the boat. Super knowledgeable and a fantastic crew. Thank you, we had a memorable morning.

Amazing experience with the sea lions! 🦭😍 The staff were super friendly and gave us great info. Swimming with them up close was unforgettable. Tip: take the first boat — later it’s harder to see them near the snorkelers.

Perfect experience!!! We got to see different sea lions both on the island’s shore and in the water. Two females even gave us a wonderful show under the water. After snorkeling in our wetsuits we had hot cocoa and cookies. Definitely worth every cent!!!

Amazing morning with the sea lions! They were super playful and showing off for us, 4-5 showed up for us. 🥰 Staff was great and shared a lot of interesting facts about the sea lions. We appreciated how they respect the animals and made sure we kept a good distance from them.

Getting a hot drink right after the swim was great, and the water (end of September) is ok to swim in even in a short wetsuit. Remember to take warm clothes with you to change into!

There was another boat next to us but the sea lions chose to us mostly swim with us, so I would definately recommend choosing Turquoise Safaris 😉

Awesome trip Not to be missed experience. Great crew, highly recommended. Awesome sea lions and perfect weather! The sea lions are so much like puppies of the sea - just love them!

SUPER SEALION Experience Core Memory!! What an incredible and unforgettable experience. Bonnie and Amber were phenomenal. The sea lions loved hanging out with them, my kids and husband and all those on the tour. This The sealions are so adorable, playful and even came up to the boat and hung around. I loved looking into their soulful eyes and watching them swim and do flips in the air. They seem to love humans and are very curious. We were so lucky they were in good spirits and really playful. Cory was a super captain that brought us to the best location and made sure everyone who got out of the cold water had a warm drink. Thank you so much for an unforgettable time.

“Gotta do it” Great experience with very professional & friendly team. The sea lions did a fantastic job and definitely came out to play and they are so cute.

Great experience, highly recommend it! Great experience. I felt we were very lucky, as we pulled up the sea lions came over to the boat ready to play. We watched them play for the full 45 minutes.
The tour guides, sorry I can't remember their names (we were there on the 30th 7:30) were so knowledgeable, especially the darker hairs women. I only wish I had warmed up quicker to take in what she was saying!
My top tip is to not fight to be at the front of the group. We hung back because I wasn't as confident in the snorkel as everyone else and it ended up working out for the best, several times the sea lions swam away from the group and right up to us, it was incredible.
The only downsides were; the time of year, after 30 minutes it was bloody freezing (took us hours to warm up afterwards but totally worth it)! And I had assumed we would have had a couple of photos from the tour company. We didn't want to spend the time taking pictures in the water, we wanted to enjoy it, and assumed there would be a picture of two front the team. This is not implied anywhere just my assumption and would have been a nice addition. But over all, great experience. We will be back!

A great tour. Book it. Amazing experience to have seals just playing around in the water right next to you. A great morning and a great crew. (Thanks for not going without us😃)

Unforgettable experiences The cruise was wonderful. Beautiful views, turquoise water. Very friendly crew. The experience of meeting sea lions was unforgettable.

Magic day swimming with sea lions Recommend this amazing experience swimming with the sea lions. 🦭
The staff Rosie, Cory and Hunter were professional and helpful. Ensuring that we had the best nature experience possible!

Magical morning watching sea lions We started the day early at 7.30am, heading out by boat to spot sea lions. Despite the cold, the weather was sunny and the sea was calm. As soon as we anchored near their island, two sea lions approached our boat. Dave and I remained onboard to observe while others braved the chilly water to snorkel and swim. We all enjoyed a memorable encounter with the playful sea lions for a good 20-30 minutes. I didn’t realize sea lions propelled themselves so fast through the water and leap out of the water like dolphins. Our hosts ensured everyone was safe and shared interesting facts about sea lions and comparisons with seals. We then witnessed a number of sea lions in the sea from a distance and then climb on to the island to lie in the sun or chase the birds! An added bonus for us was being served a lovely hot drink and a choccy biscuit before returning to the marina. Fabulous morning, well worth getting up early for.

A great start to the morning.
I booked the 7am tour and it was a stunner of a morning.
A quick 10 minute boat ride to the island to be greeted by 8 sea lions sunning themselves on the beach. There were 18 on the beach when we left.
Unfortunately the sea lions didn’t want to have a swim with us. They’re wild animals at the end of the day and we were in their environment, they certainly were not encouraged over to us either.

None the less, it was still awesome to float in the warm water and watch them come in from the ocean. One baby seal getting the zoomies chasing a seagull was certainly a highlight.
I hired the go- pro and would recommend anyone to do it. Great To get footage.
However as the the sea lions weren’t in the water with us, the team kindly refunded my hire of the go - pro and offered everyone a half price voucher for next time. Thankfully I live in WA, so I will definitely use this in the future.
The team were warm, welcoming and had a lot of knowledge about them.
Thanks for a great morning team and I look forward to being back and hopefully swimming with the sea lions

A great way to finish of 2024 We all had a great experience seeing and swimming amongst the 3 sea lions that came to say hello they are gorgeous also plenty of different fish to see. We where on the smaller boat the staff very nice a good cup of tea too.

What a terrible company , paid $690 for a family of four and saw nothing … What a rip off !! No refunds either !!! Absolutely terrible paid $690 and saw nothing , no refunds !!
They even had the audacity to ask us to pay more for a second trip ! Are you kidding . Dont do it cause if you dont see them you have thrown your money away , and its expensive !!!!

Hanging out with some Sea Puppies Loved it! Had a fantastic time swimming with the gorgeous sealions. The crew were incredible and so informative! Huge thanks to Sarah, Georgia and Darcy for a terrific morning

Great experience, fantastic crew, and extremely informative about the sealions Awesome boat, fantastic crew who were very caring and attentive to all on board. Extremely informative about the sea lions and marine sanctuary, we learnt a lot from them about the life of these sealions. Turquoise Safaris proved to be very competent and showed the utmost respect towards the sealions and their natural habitat. We felt very safe and had a great experience thanks to these lovely people.

Amazing Experience! Great crew on board and amazing experience swimming with the cutest sea lion puppy! Quick boat ride to the island and very safe conditions.

Up close with the sea lions!! Amazing tour, so many sea lions and guides were informative and made the morning really fun! Would recommend for solos, couples, friends or families.

Worth the money !!! Saw A LOT of sea lions from very close. It was so much fun swimming with them. We were lucky and saw some do Worth the money !!! Saw A LOT of sea lions from very close. It was so much fun swimming with them. We were lucky and saw some dolphins ans could swim with them !!! Super friendly staf, that gave us a warm drink and a snack to warm us up after we came out of the cold water. 10/10 !!!

Not Worth it We sat in the boat for about 45 minutes waiting for the few sea lions we saw on shore to go in the water. Three finally went in and and I saw them swim by once and that's the last I saw of them. This tour was not worth it. I expected more.

Bad experience This tour group is very unprofessional, we were on another tour and the owner/ tour group leader kept shouting at us to go away and the splashing around to attract the seals over to their tour group.
They also stayed over their allowed time.
Very disappointed that this tour group couldn't share the ocean.

A truly special and memorable experience! What a special experience! Five sea lions joined us for pretty much the whole 45 minutes we were in the water. Sarah and Ash were amazing hosts - engaging, friendly and informative. The boat was quick and comfortable and the gear excellent. Well done to the whole team at Turquoise Safaris!

Loved it! Loved it!! My husband and I are seniors and I was slightly apprehensive but the care of the guides and the whole experience of sighting the beautiful and endangered sea lions was something special. Thank you for a memorable experience.

Treasures of Jurien Had the best time. I went as an observer and really enjoyed watching the sea lions and their pup interact with swimmers. Well informed of sea lion behaviour and habitat. Boat was comfortable and safety gear provided. Enjoyed the Tim Tam's and hot chocolate too. Turquoise Safaris are the pick of the crop.

Not what we paid for There were a lot of good things about this trip. The boat trip was lovely, the tea and tim tams were a nice touch, and snorkelling the outside reef was fun. The staff were knowledgeable and professional, but had no control over whether the sea lions would approach us.

Because of this, we didn’t get any kind of experience or interaction with them. We got somewhat close to their island and were able to spot them on shore from a distance, but otherwise nothing. There’s understandably always a chance the animals won’t approach you in the wild, but at the end of the day we paid 300$ for an experience we didn’t receive.

We got an apology from the kind staff and a voucher for 50% off ‘for next time’, but I would’ve much rather taken at least a partial refund.

Excellent tour with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Brilliant morning out on their Coral Coast Tour. Great snorkeling and interaction with sealions. The crew were fantastic and knowledgeable and always there to help. Small number of people on the vessel made it even better.
Can’t recommend this tour highly enough, was well worth the money.

Amazing experience This was a great trip! Everything was super efficient. The crew (Ash and Jendale) were really knowledgeable and taught us a lot about sea lion behaviour and how to identify males and females. The sea lions were shy so they waited for the best time for us to enter the water - other boats got in too early and had to watch from the boat when a couple of sea lions ventured out towards us. Tea and tim tams back on board were a nice touch! Definitely recommend ????

A must do when you’re next in Jurien Bay We had a great morning, 3 generations all enjoyed our experience, either swimming or just watching from the boat. Very informative on the local seal life and all the sea creatures seen when snorkelling. The crew really look after you, excellent customer service. I would recommend this tour for all ages and swimming abilities. Great value for money. Next time you head to Jurien Bay this is a must do. Thank you very much

Fun experience Well-run tour led by knowledgeable people. A couple of sea lions swam close to us. Bonus was having dolphins swim by the boat briefly as we left. Good value for money.

Fabulous day out! Really well run tour by a great crew of Rachel, Sarah and Kane. We were a large family group of 5 adults, 4 teens and 6 kids aged between 5 and 12. Staff were super friendly and helpful especially with the younger kids. The boat was a beautiful catamaran with plenty of room for our party. Snorkeling equipment and wetsuits were provided and were all brand new and included a couple of sea scooters which were great fun to explore the reef with. Saw plenty of sea- lions and their pups but had to keep our distance due to the presence of the young (which is how it should be). Overall a great day out!

Don't miss this opportunity! A fantastic and wonderful experience! The entire crew are professional and knowledgeable and ensure that the marine and wildlife are always respected. The team work hard to provide an all-round amazing experience. A trip to swim with sea lions with Turquoise Safari's should not be missed!

Swimming with sea lions should be a bucket list item for everyone! I would highly recommend Turquoise Safaris. The guides are professional and knowledgeable and they offer an all-round amazing experience. I also appreciated the little things, like the reminder email they send, and the fact that the guides wear red rashies to easily identify themselves in the water.

Amazing experience It was an amazing experience. The team was very friendly and provided a lot of very interesting information on the sea lions. We jumped in the water and swim with the puppies of the ocean for 45mins. Totally recommend.

Sea lion boat trip Our crew really looked after us and were extremely knowledgeable about the sea lions. We were able to swim up close with a number of sea lions. It was a fantastic trip, that I would highly recommend

Unforgettable sea lion interaction This is a must do in Jurien Bay! An unforgettable experience from start to finish. The crew were responsive, caring and informative. The sea lions were so active, rolling and playing in their beautiful underwater garden. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Worth it!! Loved this experience! Well worth the value. Staff were helpful and informative, explaining the safety and proper behaviour needed. The sea lions were friendly, swimming up to us, playing with us and each other.

Bucket List Experience What an amazing experience. We were fortunate to be swimming & interacting with the sea lions almost the entire time we were in the water. They are so playful and inquisitive. The Turquoise Explorer team are excellent. Professional, informative with a great passion for these sea lions and the environment. Our tour group ranged from 3 to grey nomads so whatever your age or swimming experience you will be looked after and catered for. Wet suits and snorkelling gear are provided, as well as a floating ring for the less confident or younger swimmers. I can highly recommend this tour.

Amazing animals up close I just loved this experience! We went on the 7.30 am tour. Water was a bit chilly (in August), but it was well worth staying in until the end, as one of the sea lions got really close and playful. Once we were back on the boat, two of them were jumping right before the boat. I would definitely book this tour again.

Interesting, but not as good as we where expecting. Reading the reviews I was expecting a bit more of a personalized tour but it was that only because of the smaller numbers. Do make sure you find the jetty before having to arrive as it is not well sign posted and as lack of internet, made it hard to find the address on maps. We were a couple sharing the experience with two other groups with kids. As we got on the boat on the 7am trip we had a box given to us and wet suits issued, the motors started up and we were off. With motors going and on our way we got introduced to the all girl crew who were pleasant enough, and a brief boat safety done. Nice sunrise and within 15min and gear given out arrived at our spot. It was then all go, with directions on where we could and couldn't go, with a lot of what not to do, these where for the respect and safety of the Sea Lions, great to see that they stuck to the guide lines which we noted the other company did not towards the end of their trip as we where getting ready to leave. There was a wind chop and current so saw it was a bit tricky for the kids. Getting back on after a good amount of time in the water, killing time watching from a distance the Sea lions on the other side of the area that wasn't for us. But that is nature and we are fine with that. Whilst getting changed and a nice hot drink provided a talk was given by the skipper on the Sea Lions. Then headed back at full speed with loud music playing so that kind of killed the trip home. A shame this is a rushed trip so they can get back and do the second trip soon after.