Marine life watching from a boat deck is one thing, but jumping in the water and swimming with dolphins and seals is an experience that takes excitement to a whole new level. And you don’t have to travel far - you can make friends with these intelligent mammals just a short distance from Melbourne, at the picturesque seaside village of Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula. Your adventure begins with a safety briefing on board the boat, followed by a scenic journey on the beautiful southern waters of Port Phillip Bay. Then it’s time for action. Swim with wild bottlenose dolphins, explore reefs with sea dragons, view marine life and frolic with playful fur seals. The highly trained and experienced crew will introduce you to snorkelling with an emphasis on safety and environmental awareness, so you can enjoy your animal encounters stress-free. This experience is part of our Low-Footprint Adventures range because it’s ECO certified by Ecotourism Australia.

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Inclusions

Approximately three hour cruise with dolphin and seal swim experience
Morning or afternoon tea
Wetsuits, masks and snorkels
Instructors and guides
A fully crewed passenger vessel conducting trips under licence to Parks Victoria and Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE)

Departure Location

This experience departs from the Sorrento Pier, Esplanade, Sorrento VIC 3943, Australia

What To Bring

Swimwear and towel (have your swimwear on under your clothes)
Warm clothing
Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Wetsuits, masks and snorkels are all supplied

Additional Information

This tour runs from October to April inclusively, and trips depart at 8am and 12pm daily
Dolphins are wild animals and interactions cannot be guaranteed on every occasion
Tours may be cancelled due to bad weather
This tour is with a multi-award winning eco tourism business that embraces sustainability principles
Passenger safety and enjoyment and the dolphins' protection are a priority, and so tour group size is limited
On-board facilities include a galley for serving refreshments, change areas and toilet

Terms And Conditions

Children are welcome to participate and there is no minimum age, but they must be willing to enter deep, open water
There is staff offer supervision and instruction for snorkelling
You should be physically and medically fit and able to participate in open, deep, cool water activities. Please feel free to discuss any concerns with our office at the time of booking
You must be able to manage water entry and exit with a fixed three step ladder onto a dive platform level with the water

Cancellation Policy

Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Location

Sorrento VIC 3943, Australia, Sorrento, VIC 3943

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November 2024

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