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Wildlife Sightseeing Tour

Departing from Queenscliff, cruise the Port Phillip Bay on this 90-minute dolphin and seal sightseeing cruise for a personal encounter with majestic animals
Wildlife Sightseeing Tour

Highlights

  • Rooftop viewing platform

  • Available October to May

  • Port Phillip Bay Marine Park

  • Snacks and light refreshments

  • Spot pods of Burrunan dolphins

  • Watch playful Australian fur seals

Watch in wonder and amazement as pods of dolphins and seals swim right alongside the vessel on this Queenscliff dolphin sightseeing cruise. Over the course of 90 minutes, you’ll get up close and personal with a myriad of curious and playful marine creatures including Australian Fur Seals playing, pods of dolphins gleefully darting in and out of the water and Humpback Whales making their annual winter migration.

The vessel is equipped with a rooftop viewing platform and plenty of viewing decks to enjoy uninterrupted views of the wildlife throughout the Queenscliff dolphin cruise. This is a wildlife encounter you'll remember forever. Head to Queenscliff Boat Harbour to join the dolphin cruise every day at 12pm.

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Inclusions

  • 90 minute seal and dolphin cruise
  • 30 minute debrief / check-in
  • Snacks and light refreshments

Highlights

  • Rooftop viewing platform
  • View pods of local Burrunan dolphins
  • Cruise around the southern reaches of Port Phillip Bay
  • Enjoy the opportunity to watch Australian fur seals playing
  • Be intrigued by the amazing bird life and marine life around Pope's Eye
  • Chance to observe humpback whales on their annual migration (during winter months only)

Time

  • Tour departs at 12pm
  • Please arrive by 11:40pm to complete paperwork

Duration

  • Please allow 2 hours for this experience

Departure Location

  • This experience departs from Shop 3, Building 6, Queenscliff Harbour, VIC
  • Head towards the Searoad ferry terminal and park in the first carpark before the ferry entrance
  • Once you have found a car spot, the provider can be located directly behind Ivy hairdressing salon, in the alleyway near the bus stop

What To Bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Camera

Additional Information

  • Minimum numbers are required for the tour to commence
  • Please allow for some flexibility due to weather and water conditions, as well as the whims of the animals they work with. They may need to alter program or locality to suit
  • Dolphins and seals are wild animals in their own habitat. Although every effort is made, sightings every time cannot be guaranteed

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations of any booking less than 48hrs prior to departure will be charged full fare. Cancellations of group bookings less than 5 days prior to departure will be charged 50% of full fare.

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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