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Imagine slipping into the clear waters of Jurien Bay Marine Park and coming face-to-face with one of Australia's most playful marine animals. That's what we offer every day with our Jurien Bay Sealion Tours.
The Jurien Bay Sea Lion Tour gives you the opportunity to swim and snorkel with wild Australian sea lions in their natural environment.
Curious, energetic and remarkably entertaining, sea lions may swim, twist, dive and investigate their underwater visitors — creating a wildlife encounter that can be very different every time.
And you don't have to be a confident snorkeller to enjoy the experience.
Prefer to stay dry? Join as an observer and enjoy the sea lions and spectacular Jurien Bay coastline from the boat.
Its time to get in on the action with our Jurien Bay Swim with Sealions Tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Departing: 07.00 am or 09.30am tours
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JURIEN BAY SEA LION TOUR AT A GLANCE
Experience: Swim & Snorkel with Australian Sea Lions
Location: Jurien Bay Marine Park, Western Australia
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Departures: Multiple morning departures, subject to schedule
Best For: Wildlife lovers, couples, families and snorkellers
Swimming: Snorkellers and observers welcome
Equipment: Wetsuit, snorkel and fins provided
Refreshments: Light snacks and refreshments included
Season: Tours operate year-round, weather permitting
Wildlife: Wild Australian sea lions and other marine life
For more information on our Jurien Bay Swim with the Sealions tours, call our office on 1300 799 758 now.
Call us 7 days a week!
One of Western Australia's Great Wildlife Encounters
Forget watching sea lions through glass.
This experience takes you into their world.
Your tour heads from Jurien Bay Boat Harbour into the protected waters of Jurien Bay Marine Park, home to colonies of Australian sea lions.
Once the crew locates the sea lions and conditions are suitable, it's time to put on your snorkelling equipment and enter the water.
Then let the sea lions decide what happens next.
These are wild animals, so every encounter is different. Their natural curiosity can bring them remarkably close to swimmers as they glide, twist and play through the water.
That's part of what makes the experience so memorable.
You're not watching a performance.
You're visiting Australian sea lions in their natural environment.
SEALION SWIM DATES JURIEN BAY
All year (unless specified otherwise). Prices are subject to change without notice.
Depart Jurien Bay Boat Harbour
Meet your crew at Jurien Bay Boat Harbour before heading offshore into Jurien Bay Marine Park.
Your guides will explain the experience, provide your equipment and prepare you for entering the water.
Meet the Australian Sea Lions
Once you reach the sea lion area, you'll have the opportunity to observe these remarkable marine mammals in the wild.
Your guides will explain how to interact responsibly and allow the animals to determine how close they want to come.
Get Into the Water
This is what you've come for.
Put on your wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins and enter the water for your sea lion encounter.
The existing tour allows up to approximately 45 minutes of in-water interaction time, subject to wildlife activity, weather and operating conditions.
Prefer Not to Swim?
That's fine too.
Book as an observer and enjoy the experience from the vessel.
This makes the tour particularly useful for couples and families where some people want to snorkel and others would rather stay dry.
The Australian sea lion is found only in Australia.
That alone makes seeing one in the wild special.
Unlike many marine animals that can be encountered across different parts of the world, Australian sea lions are endemic to Australia, with breeding colonies restricted to the coast and offshore islands of Western Australia and South Australia.
They are also a threatened species.
Responsible wildlife encounters therefore aren't simply about getting close to an animal. They're an opportunity to better understand the marine environment and why protecting these animals and their habitat matters.
Jurien Bay is one of Western Australia's outstanding locations for experiencing them in the wild.
❖ BlueSun Insight: Swim — Don't Just Watch
If you're reasonably comfortable in the water, we recommend booking the snorkelling option rather than observing from the boat.
You can certainly see the sea lions without getting wet, but being in the water completely changes the experience.
This is where their curiosity really becomes apparent.
Don't worry about being the world's greatest snorkeller either. You're not entering an Olympic swimming event. Listen to your guides, take your time and let the sea lions do the interesting work.
If swimming isn't for you, the observer option means you can still join family and friends without missing the trip.
Your Jurien Bay Sea Lion Tour currently includes:
❖ Wetsuit
❖ Mask and snorkel
❖ Fins
❖ Light snacks
❖ Refreshments
❖ Sunscreen onboard
❖ Experienced local guides
❖ Approximately two-hour marine experience
❖ Opportunity to swim with wild Australian sea lions
You don't need to travel with your own snorkelling equipment.
Just arrive ready for an adventure.
❖ A genuine wildlife experience rather than an aquarium encounter
❖ To swim with wild Australian sea lions
❖ A relatively short marine adventure
❖ An experience suitable for a Jurien Bay weekend
❖ A memorable family activity
❖ Snorkelling equipment supplied
❖ The option for non-swimmers to join
❖ Something very different from a conventional sightseeing tour
For many travellers, this is the one Jurien Bay experience we would put at the top of the list.
Jurien Bay Marine Park stretches along a spectacular section of Western Australia's Coral Coast and encompasses offshore islands, reefs and important marine habitats.
Australian sea lions may be the stars of this tour, but the marine park supports considerably more wildlife.
Depending on conditions and a little luck, you may also encounter dolphins, fish, seabirds and other marine life during your time on the water.
The park is also popular for snorkelling, diving, boating and fishing in permitted areas.
Jurien Bay is close enough to Perth for a short escape but deserves more than a hurried visit.
If you have the time, stay for a night or two and combine your sea lion experience with some of the other highlights of the region.
A Great Two-Day Jurien Bay Escape
Day 1: Perth → Pinnacles Desert → Cervantes → Jurien Bay
Spend the afternoon exploring Jurien Bay and enjoy dinner by the coast.
Day 2: Jurien Bay Sea Lion Tour → explore the beaches → return to Perth
Have another day?
Add a Rock Lobster Tour or visit nearby Lesueur National Park.
- Duration: 120 Minutes (approx.)
- Location: Jurien Bay, WA
- Product code: LOBSTER
Why choose?
They are two completely different experiences.
The Sea Lion Tour is about wildlife, snorkelling and encountering one of Australia's remarkable marine mammals.
The Rock Lobster Tour introduces you to another side of Jurien Bay — its working fishing industry and famous Western Rock Lobster.
If you're staying for two or three nights, doing both gives you a much better understanding of Jurien Bay and its relationship with the Indian Ocean.
👉 Explore Jurien Bay Rock Lobster Tours →
Yes. Jurien Bay is one of Western Australia's best-known locations for swimming and snorkelling with wild Australian sea lions. Tours operate within Jurien Bay Marine Park.
Yes. These are wild Australian sea lions encountered in their natural environment. Because wildlife behaviour and sea conditions can vary, no two encounters will be exactly the same.
You don't need to be an expert snorkeller. However, you should select the tour option appropriate to your swimming ability and follow the instructions of your guides. If you don't want to enter the water, observer tickets are available.
Yes. The current tour includes wetsuits, snorkels and fins.
Allow approximately two hours for the overall experience. Actual time in the water depends on wildlife activity, weather and operating conditions.
Yes. Observer tickets allow non-swimmers to accompany friends or family and enjoy the experience from the vessel.
Current tours operate throughout the year, subject to weather, sea conditions, minimum passenger requirements and availability.
Children can participate, subject to the operator's current age requirements and conditions. Child snorkeller and observer fares are available. Always check the latest requirements before booking.
Bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection and comfortable clothing appropriate for conditions on the water. Your main snorkelling equipment is supplied.
The tour departs from Jurien Bay Boat Harbour. Check your booking confirmation for your exact meeting point and required check-in time.
There's plenty more to experience while you're here.
👉 Jurien Bay Tours → See all Jurien Bay experiences
👉 Rock Lobster Tours Jurien Bay → Experience the local lobster industry
👉 Pinnacles Tours → Explore one of Western Australia's most extraordinary landscapes
Swimming with wild Australian sea lions is one of those experiences that's difficult to appreciate until you're actually in the water with them.
Make it part of your Jurien Bay holiday.
For more information on our Jurien Bay Sealion Tours, call or email us now.
We are available seven days a week!
Prices, departure times, wildlife encounters and tour conditions are subject to change. Check current details when booking.