Sea Lion Tours
The Most Unique Experience In Jurien Bay
Puppies Of The Sea
Join us on an unforgettable Sea Lion Safari and meet the beloved Australian Sea Lions. These unique and playful creatures will jump and somersault out of the water and entertain their visitors for hours. Hop in for a snorkel and in-water interaction or stay on the boat and watch the show.
Tour times are:
7:30 am – 10:00 am and 10:00 am – 12:30 pm during summer;
8:30 am – 11:00 am and 11:00 pm – 1:30 pm during winter (15th May until 15th September)
Charters run daily, weather permitting.
A third trip during peak season will be on offer to meet demand but only if the two morning trips are fully booked.
Please be at the Harbour 15 minutes prior to departure of the tour.
Go Pro cameras are available for hire to film your experience and take it home on an SD card.
Light snacks and refreshments are provided on the Sea Lion Safaris along with all snorkel equipment including custom made wetsuits.
Sea Lion Tours run all year around, they are not seasonal.
Please be advised the Underwater Pinnacles will only be accessible if the weather permits.
Our trips are safe and educational for all ages. We pride ourselves on giving all our customers the most unique experience Jurien Bay has to offer.
Book Turquoise Safaris for your next offshore adventure – we have got you covered.
TripAdvisor Reviews
- Churman
Cheers for the prompt 4WD recovery Kane, made the day so much better, kids won't stop lecturing me on how to 4WD now, ha ha.
7/13/2019Holdsw What a great way to start the day just had the best morning with Kane, Rose and the sea lions it was a really relaxing and friendly boat it’s obvious they enjoy their job the sea lions were so beautiful well worth a trip out...More
7/12/2019Holly U Lyndon was our guide and didn’t disappoint with his playlist! The sea lions were so interactive and playful, it was an amaaaaazing day! Being not so much a confident swimmer at sea, there was life jackets available which allowed me to thoroughly enjoy the whole...More
7/08/2019Paul G WOW, what an experience. Lyndon our skipper delivered! Just had so much fun snorkelling with the sea lions. They are so friendly. You MUST do this if in Jurien Bay.
6/25/2019 - kwaichangkum Despite a change in the weather later on the afternoon which threatened our trip...they kept us in the loop and did their best to get us out there. Seals werent in high numbers due to weather, but we still had some juveniles come out for...More
6/23/2019Andrew C This was a great experience. The sea lions were a delight to swim and play with and there was plenty of time to enjoy it. The boat was fantastic and the journey to and from the sea lions was really exciting. ‘Kane’ was a cheerful...More
6/18/2019SurfnPics Awesome experience from start to finish and should be on everyone's bucket list! The sea lions are an absolute delight and you get plenty of time to snorkel with them at your leisure, never felt rushed. Crew are excellent, there were several small children on...More
6/11/2019 Crew members were great from beginning to end. Very friendly, down to earth and accommodating. Even supplied a small cake to help celebrate our son's birthday. We took a nice boat ride out and were almost immediately greeted by sea lions. They really do love...More CWhyte1
6/03/2019 - We were recommended by people in Exmouth, after swimming with the whale sharks to visit the guys at Jurian Bay and we can say that the experience was BY FAR a highlight of our trip. Lyndon was such a great guide, really helpful and took...More Cachk
5/25/2019 What a way to start today 🙂 It was an absolute pleasure to be part of such a great experience. The sea lions were sooo friendly, they love playing around and just love the attention they receive. Had the best morning! Could not recommend Turquoise...More Ellie1515
5/23/2019 This tour was absolutely incredible. The sea lions were so sweet and playful - at one point there were about about four of them swimming and playing with our group. Obviously the experience can’t be guaranteed, but this was one of the happiest adventures I’ve...More Kathleen J
5/15/2019 We had an amazing morning on the boat and snorkeling with the Sea Lions. Everything was explained very well and the crew helped us to have the best experience with the playful cuties. Thank you so much for the perfect ending of our Australia travels. Amanda530
5/09/2019 - Oh my goodness this is one of the coolest things you can do while travelling WA. The sea lions come really close and it was just awesome even tho we only saw a few. Not that it was expensive at all, def worth the money,...More 139trined
5/02/2019 There were only a couple of sea lions when we visited but we did manage to watch and play with them, which was fun. The boat was good, wetsuits and snorkelling equipment are provided. Hot drinks also provided after the swim which was nice. I...More LeahSydney01
5/02/2019 I went out with Lyle and Rosie to swim with the sea lions. Such an amazing experience - the sea lions were so playful coming so close to us to swim and play. I would definately recommend this tour with turquoise safaris. T2966EPkellyc
5/01/2019 Very friendly staff ....awesome time ... well organised and very professional ... my son had a great time ... the sea lions where just gorgeous Well worth the money - thanks kelsiekate
4/30/2019 - I was not expecting much, but I was very surprised how sea lions play with us in the water. The team was very professional and very good. We had a really good time and will come back with our kids for sure. Naresh S
4/30/2019 Lyndon was great! Boat for really nice and crew was so attentive to all of our needs. I had 2 young children with me and they helped bring them off the boat to explore and see the sealions. Will definitely recommend That you make a...More EstellaK17
4/28/2019 I'm so glad we managed to make it to this tour. We left Fremantle early and managed to get to the 10.30am tour. It was amazing. At first we only saw a couple of older sea lions but then some younger ones appears and "played"...More regNmat
4/28/2019 These guys were great! Guaranteed to swim with the sea lions everyday of the year. Brand new boat, friendly and knowledge staff and good local know-how made for an excellent experience. TTWSaustralia
4/27/2019 - A very friendly, yet professionally run morning. The boat was very clean, as was the hire gear. Very caring crew, Lynden the skip looked after everyone very well. When one needed assistance in the water, he was there in a flash. A great experience that...More dave s
4/25/2019 Had a great time today swimming with the sea lions. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Jurien Bay. It was amazing to get up close and swim with the sea lions. Kane, Rosie and Harry make the whole experience really enjoyable and fun. And...More Natalie B
4/23/2019 So much fun swimming with sea lions! A great no fuss, professional tour on a well maintained boat and with friendly staff. A perfect way to top off our visit to WA. 1Hathway3Olsens
4/23/2019 We had 6 participants and 2 infants under 6 months. The boat and equipment was new, comfy and the crew (Kane & Rosie) were helpful, professional and had thought of everything (towels, lammingtons, tea, etc). This experience put everything else in the shade, and the...More Connector589739
4/21/2019 - The best tour we’ve ever been on! Lyndon is a knowledgeable, passionate and vibrant character who offers a safe, affordable and wonderfully memorable tour. The sea lions were extremely playful and we were delighted with the amount of interaction and swim time. 10/10 from us,...More Clifal
4/18/2019 An amazing experience whether you swim or not! The sea lions are adorable, and the staff are great! Lots of fun on the boat ride as well as the beautiful animals! CairnsCouple47
4/18/2019 We thoroughly enjoyed our sea lion excursion. Swimming with the sea lions was the highlight of our trip. Lyndon and Maxine looked after everyone well and made the whole trip so much fun. Definitely worth doing if you're visiting Jurien Bay. BGL_travels
4/13/2019 An amazing addition to our trip. A must for anybody doing the West coast. Easily within reach of Perth. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly and the sea lions were great. Bubbleboy68
4/09/2019 - We had the most amazing time interacting with the sea lions - we swam with them for over an hour. They were very playful, like puppies, and responded to your movements. The more you played, the more they came to you and reacted- rolling, blowing...More PhillipH1440
4/04/2019 Plenty of time to spend in the water with the sea lions. The big ones tend to ignore people but the smaller ones are very cheeky and playful!! we had a very nice morning and got some very cool shots of the sea lions! the...More spuntz94
4/02/2019 We went to Jurien bay with a Group of friends to do the Sealion swim thinking we might be able to swim with them, but the reality was waaaaay better than expected, it exceeded our expectation, amazing swim with the sealions. recommend it 100% The...More Patrik S
4/01/2019 It was a lovely day and it is unforgettable. Everybody who has the chance to do it should it do! This is for everyone. Jancaricato
4/01/2019 - My wife and I signed up for the 8am sealion snorkeling session. Place of meet up at the port was easy to find as our all fantastic and friendly captain and guide Lindon and Rosy were there to greet and guide us up the boat....More Ernest_Ee_sg
3/28/2019 If you’re in or anywhere near Jurien Bay this tour is a must! The crew are brilliant and the sea lions are very interactive, all set in some very nice scenery aarondodds08
3/27/2019 Lyndon is extremely professsional and still so laid back and nice. This definitely adds to the fantastic experience to swim with the wonderful sealions. Skipping this is no option if you are in Western Australia and I cannot see that you can get a better...More Leif67
3/25/2019 This is one of the best experiences I have ever had anywhere in Australia. Have done it twice now and would do.it again. Great, professional staff. Friendly fun loving sealions. Beautiful boat. Heaven on earth. Do yourself a favour. Lovnlife59
3/24/2019 - A warm welcome from Cane & his crew even though we were late to arrive. For us more adventurous kind Cane caned it there & back, it was sick without all the spew! The sea loins did NOT disappoint exquisite, inquisitive creatures inquisitive. Would krill...More Missflapper8
3/24/2019 Excellent service. They are attentive to my young children who were keen to get close to the sea lions. Thank you Turqouise Safari. Regards, HM Liew and family HuiL75
3/21/2019 I really enjoyed the tour! It was super fun, good music on board with good vibes! To swim with the seals was incredible, they interact with you and you feel like dancing with them under water. They are totally harmless. Furthermore we spotted dolphins and...More lilly4799
3/18/2019 This tour was just amazing. It was a sponatanous idea to go on the tour but it was so worth it. I am glad we did it. It was such fun to swim with the seals. They take you to a little island where the...More Theresa-2804
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