Gold Coast: Snorkel with Turtles
4.5
90 reviews

Join a guided snorkelling tour departing from Fingal Head on the Gold Coast and explore the protected waters around Cook Island. See turtles, manta rays, leopard sharks, and thousands of fish.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

The guides were so nice! We save lots of turtles and even lucky enough to see a ray🥹 it was an incredible day and such a good company and guides they really look after you, thank you again!

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Bethany – United Kingdom

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Public Jetty

  • Timeline stop icon

    RH3H+V5 Fingal Head

    Snorkeling (1.5 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Public Jetty

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Snorkel in shallow waters and get up close with amazing sea creatures
  • Embark on a Gold Coast snorkeling adventure and discover Cook Island
  • Visit a turtle and marine life hot spot just offshore from Fingal Head
  • Benefit from the knowledge and experience of a marine biologist guide
  • Swim with turtles, rays, leopard sharks, and other native fish species

Full description

Head to the meeting point and check in for your guided snorkeling tour on the Gold Coast. Then, board a boat and set out along the Tweed River, keeping an eye out for local marine life including sea birds, dolphins, and more while you travel towards the Cook Island Aquatic Reserve.

Known as Joongarra Narrian by the local Minyungbal people, this incredible place provides a sanctuary for turtles as well as a host of other marine life. The shallow waters are ideal for snorkeling and your marine biologist guide will take you to all the best spots to see these amazing creatures.

Make use of the equipment provided, including wetsuits, masks, snorkels, and fins as you go in search of turtles, manta and eagle rays, harmless leopard sharks, and a wide variety of fish species. Visit in winter and you may even get the opportunity to spot humpback whales.

You must be comfortable swimming in open water. We can supply pool noodles but do not provide flotation jackets for non swimmers.
  • Snorkel tour
  • Marine biologist guide
  • Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, and fins)
  • Wetsuit
  • Children under 7 years
  • Pregnant women
  • Non-swimmers
  • People over 243 lbs (110 kg)
  • People over 70 years

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Park om the side road area next to the river, or on the side of Minjungbal Drive close to the jetty. Our boat will pick you up on the jetty.

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What to bring

  • Reusable water bottle

Know before you go

  • You must be comfortable swimming in open water. We do not provide flotation jackets for non swimmers. We do offer pool noodles.
  • TOURS OPERATE ON NSW TIME ZONE
  • ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE TIME!! so we have time to get you geared up.
  • IF YOU ARE LATE WE DO NOT WAIT!!!
  • Tours depart on NSW Daylight Savings Time. Please take note of this if you're coming from Queensland
  • Make sure you arrive at least 20 minutes before the departure time to get ready!!
  • After booking, you'll receive a confirmation email detailing where to go and what to bring
  • You will also receive a liability waiver that must be completed and signed before you arrive for your tour
  • If conditions change, the activity provider will notify you of any rescheduling by email and SMS. Please ensure that you check your messages for any changes to the scheduled departure

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 90 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Bethany – United Kingdom – Verified booking
The guides were so nice! We save lots of turtles and even lucky enough to see a ray🥹 it was an incredible day and such a good company and guides they really look after you, thank you again!
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Dianne – Australia – Verified booking
We saw lots of turtles, sting rays and beautiful fish. Our guide was terrific and pointed them all out to us so we could swim up and see
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Kaylee – New Zealand – Verified booking
Had an awesome time seeing heaps of turtles and even got up real close to a big one. Heaps of other friendly marine life and the guides were very knowledgeable and friendly.

Product ID: 577206

Activity provider:Blue Seafaris