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Phillip Island Seal Watching Cruise

Explore the amazing scenery of Phillip Island and its surrounds with this 2 hour cruise to see one of Australia's largest colonies of Fur Seals!
Phillip Island Seal Watching Cruise

Highlights

  • Regular dolphin sightings

  • 2 hour seal watching cruise

  • See 5000+ Fur Seals!

  • Informative commentary

  • Complimentary morning/afternoon tea

  • See a variety of seabirds

Visit Australia's most famous Fur Seal colony with a picturesque 2-hour cruise to Phillip Island's ruggedly beautiful south-west coast! These playful and inquisitive animals are a must-see for wildlife lovers as their nature leads them to approach the boat and makes for some outstanding photo opportunities.

Climb aboard the comfortable vessel then simply sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery as you depart from Cowes Jetty around the island's wildlife-rich coastline, keeping an eye out for dolphins, a huge number of sea birds, and much more.

Enjoy a complimentary morning or afternoon tea and, upon arrival, you'll get to witness an average of five thousand seals from a very close distance - the number and activity of which will no doubt surprise, impress and enchant you. If you've got even a passing interest in wildlife, don't hesitate to book this Phillip Island seal cruise online today for a memorable and reasonably priced adventure!

More info

Inclusions

  • 2 Hour Seal Watching Cruise
  • Complimentary morning/afternoon tea
  • An average of 5000+ seals sighted up close
  • Educational commentary

Exclusions

  • Transfers from Melbourne (you need to make your own way to Phillip Island, approximately 1.5hrs from Melbourne CBD)

Highlights

  • An average of 5000+ seals sighted up close
  • Variety of seabirds
  • Regular dolphin sightings
  • Historical sights
  • Children activities
  • Safety ramp access
  • Warm undercover viewing

Time

  • Cruises depart daily at 11am, 2pm and 4.30pm and return at 1pm, 4pm and 6.30pm

Departure Location

  • Cowes Jetty, 11/13 The Esplanade, Cowes

What To Bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Motion sickness prevention if required
  • Camera
  • Binoculars

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
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Vessel subject to change without notice

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