So Who Is Turquoise Safaris?
Turquoise Safaris is the leading boat tour operator in Jurien Bay specialising in Sea Lion Tours. Our guides are long time residents who know all the secret spots in and around the area. We pride ourselves on giving all our customers the most unique offshore experience Jurien Bay has to offer. Located to the north of Perth, Western Australia, Jurien Bay is 220 km along the Indian Ocean Drive. It is a serene fishing town endowed with long stretches of beach and vibrantly coloured reefs teeming with marine life.
The thriving diversity of Jurien Bay’s marine life, its shallow water accessibility and turquoise clarity reveal a fascinating line-up of rainbow coloured fish, sponges and breathtaking corals. Protected by an arc of small islands and limestone reefs, Jurien Bay has some of the best snorkel spots you can find along the coast. While the local fishermen of Jurien’s booming cray-fishing industry head out for another catch, we are helping the next group on board for a sea lion tour. Spectacular snorkeling includes marine life explorations and plenty of opportunities for interaction with the very curious and sociable Australian Sea Lions.
TripAdvisor Reviews
- rudiem2018
My partner and I had a great time on the Sea Lions tour and got some awesome pics on the go pro. We saw lots of Sea Lions who were... read more super social. The Turquoise Safari team were really friendly and very passionate about the Sea...More
2/23/2020susicookie
If you ever have the chance to do this tour, please go ahead... it is among the most beautiful experiences we have ever made!!! We snorkeled with the sea lions... read more three years ago and just never stopped talking about this touching experience, so we decided...More
2/23/2020louisetP8879OL
I had the most amazing time snorkelling with the sea lions. They were so friendly and playful it was amazing to see them up close and personal. The tour guides... read more were very helpful and informative throughout the trip. Would definitely recommend this tour to people...More
2/22/2020Nayzbee
Amazing experience swimming with Sea Lions and the staff are friendly. Things to improve upon: this felt like more of a transport to the sea lions than a “tour” -... read more offer more information about the Sea Lions instead of asking if anyone has questions. There...More
2/09/2020 - TTAB1004
This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! It’s a short boat ride, so you you get to spend a really long time in the water playing with these incredible wild animals. And... read more Kane is there waiting with a hot coffee/tea/chocolate to help you warm up when you...More
2/09/2020MisterL0uis
We went on the early sea lion tour with our youngest grand daughter this morning. Excellent from beginning to end - highly recommended.
1/31/202086liljess86
I went on this tour today and took my deaf mum with me! The staff were really helpful making sure she was okay. The experience was amazing and well worth... read more the money and so many sea lions!!
1/25/2020JimbobJnr1985
This tour doesn’t disappoint at all. We got to see so many sealions. The tour guides are super friendly. I was able to hire a GoPro for $50 and got... read more to keep all the footage and card. Nice quick trip to the island so you...More
1/20/2020 - Redcenter2020
Did a tour with Kane and his crew yesterday from Jurien Bay Marina. Amazing experience to see the Cray pots being lifted, sorted and reloaded, we love crays. Bought 8... read more crays home, cooked them and ate some for tea.would recommend this tour. You do need...More
1/17/2020437jesicak
Would 100% recommend to anyone who loves the ocean, the sea lions are so friendly and playful and just down right adorable! The staff are also amazing, so helpful... read more and experienced! So put on your wet suits and go for a swim! You will not...More
1/14/2020SharlsTravels
Awesome family run business, the location was superb! Listen if the skipper tells you to wait to get into the water, he knows best. Summer may be better for warmer... read more water temperatures. Fun fast trip home, great music selection.
1/13/2020122harryn
The guys at turquoise safaris are great been out with them on multiple occasions for both work events and friends Great team Easy going Great boat ... read more And best of all bagged out every time these guys know what they are doing!! Thanks again until next...More
1/11/2020 - KasiaZ58
Really wonderful experience! Lots of time to swim with the sea-puppers, good equipment, really nice boat, zero complaints! Would highly recommend!
1/11/2020Kaylamari_6
An amazing amount of time with the sea lions, must do on the West Coast. Brilliant tour guides and boat!
1/10/2020katU6575SL
Every aspect of the sea lion experience I could not fault. Our two guides were relaxed and helpful and looked after all of us in every way, from selecting our... read more wetsuits, snorkels and flippers as well as making a hot drink and a lamington after...More
1/09/2020fabriziocG7886TJ
Very good experience with a private charter boat . You can to a small island to snorkel with the fantastic sea lions (no other people around), the fishing around... read more (in this season very rough sea with strong drift) and then check the lobster pots put...More
1/09/2020 - GennaPD22
Wow! This has gone straight into my top 5 things I have ever done!! I didn’t expect to get so close to the sea lions and see so many and... read more in a stunning environment. They were so interactive and playful. If you dive down with...More
1/08/2020976simont
What an experience!! We were excited at the thought of visiting the Sea lions at Jurien Bay and this really delivered. The team at Turquoise Safaris were knowledgeable and a... read more fun team to have show you around. We got close, really close, to the sea...More
1/05/2020amineb7590
We were confident the tour was going to be great, and we were not disappointed! Not only did we get the chance to see and swim with many sea lions,... read more we also swam very closely with dolphins, who where playing around us!! This would have...More
1/01/2020Gordon766
After a short ride ( around 15 minutes) out to an island just off the coast you can jump straight in the water. The island is home to a... read more sea lion colony and there seem to be at least a few of them out in...More
1/01/2020 - GamW2015
Stumbled upon this tour while looking for things to do on a day possible trip to Jurien Bay from Perth. As we looked into more and more detail ..... IT... read more became the main reason to do the day trip to Jurien Bay! We were a...More
12/30/2019338beckp
Had an awesome time out snorkeling with sea lions, was amazed how playful and friendly they are. Short 15minute boat ride to the island and plenty of time to... read more snorkel. The crew also had such great senses of humour and made it such a great...More
12/30/2019demabu
I will preface this by saying that travellers not entirely confident of their swimming skills should DEFINITELY opt for a life vest, and may just want to stay on the... read more boat! That notwithstanding, the staff were incredibly patient with my mum, who really struggled with...More
12/29/201940jingh
After 20mins drive on the boat, We have encountered the sea lions. They swim around, give you a kiss and hug, swim with you, jumping out of the water. This... read more is the experience you don’t want miss!! I would love to come back with my...More
12/28/2019 - vchatra
This is definitely something to add into that bucket list! We enjoyed the whole 'safari' thoroughly. Kane and his team are so knowledgeable, experienced and efficient, we didn't have any... read more worries even though we were with our 3 yr old trouble maker! The journey to...More
12/28/2019Susannie C
Kane and Lauren have been very responsive to many enquiries prior to the trip. They took care of my 2 younger boys (age 7/9) while snorkeling as the waves were... read more quite strong and choppy. We saw many sea lions. A memorable and precious experience for...More
12/28/2019Aleki51
Our trip with Turquoise Safaris was by far one the best things I have ever experienced in Western Australia. So many playful sealions!! Living in Perth, this activity is a... read more perfect reason to go on a weekend adventure. The boat is fully equipped to make...More
12/22/2019 - manu613
Unforgettable experience. Seelions very cute and playful. They are not being feed, they decide to hop of their island and come play with you. Tourguides are very nice and fun.
12/13/2019Journey115204
We booked the trip spontaneously. The booking was great and easy. And it was a great trip. The crew was great and we saw many sea lions they was playing... read more with us. Really a great experience. Everyone should do it! Thanks a lot to the...More
12/06/2019ainscoughmill
I'm 76 years old. Never done anything like this in my life. I cant thank Lyndon and Lauranc enough. She pulled me around with a life belt for over an... read more your. The sea lions swam under and right up to me. It was the most...More
12/05/2019jolynvincible
Skipper and crew were excellent and the sea lions were very interactive in the water. I dropped my phone overboard and not only did they jump into the water to... read more help me look - they eventually found in 2 weeks later and mailed it to...More
11/24/2019 - Zoe T
Fantastic experience. One of the best things I’ve ever done. We took a boat out to a little island and swam out to just off the shore. Many wild sea... read more lions came into the water and swam with us, it was just incredible! We had...More
11/20/2019allie466
Awesome day out with great crew! Highly recommended for a day out in the sun swimming with the endemic Sea Lions of Australia. Fast comfortable vessel to get to location,... read more great briefing before entering the water and plenty of time for inwater interaction and snorkelling....More
11/17/2019TomEnJuud
This was the best thing we've done in our Australia holiday! The sea lions come so close and they really like playing with you. The staff is very friendly and... read more they give you plenty of time with the sea lions. Don't doubt about it, this...More
11/16/2019Redkite1
Had a fantastic morning with the crew from Turquoise Safaris. Very welcoming team, provided some background to the area and the sea lions, and looked after all our needs. Swimming... read more with the sea lions was THE BEST! Better than a quokka or whale shark 😀....More
11/14/2019 - Emmanuelle B
The team is great. The music melted in the boat. They're guiding us to see the sea lions. Smiles and kindness guaranteed. Thanks turquoise safaris. A daughter and her French... read more mother. Perfect day. The best cost is the west coast 👌😊
11/12/2019bdub7
It was absolutely amazing! To spend the morning snorkelling around with sea lions was the perfect way to turn 26. Highly recommend this to anyone who hits Jurien Bay, whether... read more it be for a day or a week, it’s a must!!
11/11/2019LazytravellerPerth
This was our second trip with Turquoise Safaris to swim with sea lions. Great to see that Kane's business has developed, with two boats now, and more... read more opportunities for visitors to swim with these inquisitive underwater puppies. Thanks for a really special trip.
11/11/2019Marc R
This is something i have wanted to do for a long while, a different tour company was running this tour a few years back but stopped , i missed out... read more until i seen Turquoise Safaris are now doing it so i bit the bullet and...More
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