• Snorkelling with Turtles at Cook Island Marine Rserve
  • Snorkelling with Turtles at Cook Island Marine Rserve
  • Snorkelling with Turtles at Cook Island Marine Rserve
  • Snorkelling with Turtles at Cook Island Marine Rserve
  • Snorkelling with Turtles at Cook Island Marine Rserve

Snorkelling with Turtles at Cook Island Marine Rserve

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ID: GYG880456-1384787
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Country: Australia

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Cook Island is known as a Marine Reserve it is home to a wide variety of marine life and breeding seabirds. The Green Sea Turtle are commonly seen in this area. Come and explore this unique site!
Cook Island, a short boat ride from the Gold Coast, is a fantastic spot for snorkeling enthusiasts of all skill levels. Its clear, shallow waters are brimming with diverse marine life, including playful turtles, elegant stingrays, colorful fish, and even the occasional leopard shark during summer. Perfect for exploring vibrant underwater ecosystems in a relaxed setting.

Adventure Features:
Our team provides a full safety briefing, equipment fitting where required and professional crew supervision, with in-water support available. Mask, snorkel, fins and a wetsuit if required are included at no extra charge.
No previous snorkelling experience is required, but participants must be confident swimming in open water. Competent snorkellers may explore independently within the designated snorkelling area, subject to conditions and crew approval.
Relax on board with light refreshments before returning to Tweed Heads and travelling back to our Miami dive centre.
The overall experience takes approximately 5–7 hours. Departures may be dedicated to snorkelling or share the vessel with divers, with activities briefed and supervised separately. Water time varies with sea conditions, participant comfort and the day’s operating plan.

Highlights

  • Regular opportunities to encounter resident sea turtles
  • All equipment supplied: Mask, Snorkel, Fins, and Wetsuit.
  • The snorkelling is guided by one of our Snorkelling Guides.
  • Departs by private bus from Gold Coast Dive Centre, Miami, QLD.
  • Explore Cook Island Aquatic Reserve

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
No previous snorkelling experience is required. Non-swimmers should contact Gold Coast Dive Centre before booking to discuss suitability. Participants must be confident swimming in open water.
This experience takes place in the open ocean and includes a river bar crossing.
Children aged 12 and under must be directly supervised by a participating parent or guardian and wear a flotation device.
If a parent or guardian is not participating, a Private Snorkel Guide may be required. Contact us before booking to discuss arrangements.
All guests must complete the required Smartwaiver before arrival.
The vessel is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
Allow approximately 5–7 hours and keep your return plans flexible. The vessel may be shared with divers.
Bring a light snack if desired
Departures may be modified, postponed or cancelled due to weather, marine conditions or safety requirements.
Check your email and SMS messages for booking instructions and operational updates.
INCLUDED
  • Cook Island snorkelling experience
  • Mask, snorkel and fins, with a wetsuit if required.
  • Safety briefing, crew supervision and in-water support available.
  • Flotation devices available.
  • Return boat transfers between Tweed Heads and Cook Island.
  • Return transport between our Miami dive centre and the Tweed Heads launch site.
NOT INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Motion sickness medication

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.