4 Turtle Snorkeling Tours in Australia Worth Booking

1.Gold Coast: Snorkel with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 187 reviews · 2h 30m · from $91Our pick

Snorkel with turtles near Cook Island on a guided Gold Coast boat tour, with marine life, wetsuits, expert guides, and practical tips.

“We saw several turtles, including a 100 year old one, plus lots of other different fish and a cool blue starfish. we also saw a few whales from a distance. Our guide in the water was great and the ride back was lots of fun for the kids, as the seas were a bit choppy, but it scared the he'll out of me😆. My husband was very reluctant when I booked it, as he was nervous swimming out in the sea off the island (even though he surfs 🤷‍♀️) but ended up loving it! I reckon it would have been even better if it was clamer and less windy, but…”

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2.Half Day Snorkel 2.5hr Turtle Tour on the Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · from $104Top rated

Review of Exmouth’s 2.5-hour Ningaloo Reef turtle snorkel tour, with small groups, local guides, wildlife, costs, tips, and practical details.

“Everything was great, we were picked up on time from our accommodation, a/c small van, boat was waiting, hopped aboard, friendly staff and captain, mask/snorkel was provided, safety information was explained, a spot on reef was chosen, snorkeling begins !!! Snacks and fruit, water, sunscreen provided. Information about the reef and surrounding Indian Ocean, guide was looking out for different sea life to observe 😎”

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3.Turtle Tour – Ningaloo Reef Half Day Sea Kayak and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $107

Review of Exmouth’s 3.5-hour Ningaloo kayak and snorkel tour, with turtles, rays, reef sharks, gear, transfers, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The marine life and how amazing the reef looked. Was surprised to be able to see the amount of marine life from turtles, stingrays and plenty of different fish. Loved the break for a healthy snack too. Liked hearing the guilds knowledge about the marine life.”

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4.Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $114

Snorkel with turtles at Cook Island near the Gold Coast, with a small group, gear, fruit, and a strong chance of seeing marine life.

“This was an awesome trip from the start. Lachy an will are great guides And saw heaps of turtles with the odd whale an dolphin on our tour Highly recommend this trip”

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