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Swim With Dolphins and Seals in the Mornington Peninsula

Jump in the ocean for an unforgettable swim or snorkel with bottlenose dolphins and fur seals in the Mornington Peninsula.
Swim With Dolphins and Seals in the Mornington Peninsula

Highlights

  • Cruise from the Mornington Peninsula to Port Phillip Bay

  • Swim with dolphins and seals in their natural habitat

  • Morning or afternoon tea is provided

  • Explore reefs with sea dragons

  • Fully guided snorkel or swim experience

  • Tours run from October to April

Get set for a magical dolphin and seal swim in the Mornington Peninsula. Make friends with these inquisitive creatures on this half day cruise from Sorrento. The unique adventure sets out from Sorrento Pier to the pristine waters of Port Phillip Bay. Learn about marine conservation as you enter the beautiful southern waters.

Once the dolphins and seals have been spotted, it’s time to don your mask, wetsuit and snorkel and jump in the water. Take your eco lesson to a whole new level as you explore this underwater world. Cruises are limited to small groups to guarantee a high level of customer and environmental care. For those who wish to stay dry, the comfortable vessel offers wide open decks to sightsee and watch the action from above the water’s surface.

Tours are available from October to April. Add this Mornington Peninsula dolphin and seal swim to your cart for an extraordinary day out and unforgettable memories.

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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)

Highlights

  • Cruise from the Mornington Peninsula around the beautiful Port Phillip Bay
  • Spot and swim with dolphins and seals in their natural habitat
  • This tour runs from October to April inclusively
  • Make friends with these intelligent mammals just a short distance from Melbourne
  • Scenic journey on the beautiful southern waters of Port Phillip Bay
  • Highly trained and experienced crew will introduce you to snorkelling

Time

  • This tour runs from October to April inclusively and trips depart at 8am and 12pm daily

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

  • 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 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
  • All customers need to be fully vaccinated

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
  • Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel a

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