See the Pacific Ocean from above and below the surface on a snorkelling tour to Cook Island, once called Turtle Island, to swim with the sea turtles that forage there.
Days
- 2.5 hours
Age
- 6+; under 18s with a parent
Group size
- Max 12 swimmers
Start / finish
- Chinderah / Chinderah
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Boat from Chinderah, 20 minutes to Cook Island
Meals
- Fresh fruit after the swim
Route
Included experiences
- Cook Island Aquatic Reserve — snorkelling with sea turtles
- Cook Island — fish, crustaceans and rays
- Snorkel training with in-water guides
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 46 reviews
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Travellers consistently praise the crew for their professionalism, friendliness and attentiveness to safety and comfort, with particular appreciation for how well they look after both first-time snorkellers and multi-generational groups. The most striking aspect of the tour is the reliable and abundant wildlife viewing, with encounters with multiple sea turtle species being the core draw and supplemented frequently by sightings of dolphins, wobbegongs, manta rays and other marine life in the crystal-clear waters around Cook Island. The primary caveat raised across reviews is that travellers prone to seasickness should take preventative medication, and rough or choppy seas can make the boat ride uncomfortable, though this rarely diminishes overall satisfaction with the experience.
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Swimming with the turtles was surreal, they just glide past without a care in the world. The team were amazing, we saw dolphins and whales as a bonus, and I'll definitely be doing it again.
We did the swim with turtles tour and loved every minute. The guides were excellent and my grandkids want to go again.
An amazing trip with countless turtles, plus a baby shark, a puffer fish and a barracuda.
Small groups and a crew who clearly enjoy their work. We saw whales and dolphins on the way out and plenty of turtles, and Haley was in the water with us diving down to point out things like clownfish.
A great time snorkelling with turtles. The crew were brilliant with the wetsuits, commentary and making sure we were comfortable, and we saw dolphins, a wobbegong and lots of fish. My partner's flipper was broken the whole time, but it was still a five-star trip.
Swimming with the turtles felt euphoric and I'll never forget it. After a fast ride out with dolphins along the way, Cook Island had crystal-clear water, multiple species of turtle, puffer fish and a little reef shark, and the crew were friendly and made it feel safe and relaxed.
