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3.5hr Seal & Dolphin Swim Tour - Queenscliff

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Swim with seals and dolphins in their natural environment on an exciting half day marine adventure!

Swim with seals and dolphins in their natural environment on an exciting half day marine adventure!

Highlights

  • Start with a light snorkel at Popes Eye and get a taste for the colourful fish and marine life
  • Move to Chinaman's Hat, a local Fur Seal haul-out site and swim with 30-40 young Australian Fur Seals
  • Cruise around Port Phillip Bay in search of Dolphins, with the chance to get in the water with them!
  • In water activities - Rope rides, duck spas, roof jumps and boom net hammock relaxing!

Depart Queenscliff in Maureen M, a beautiful 36-foot timber vessel, set up with an upstairs viewing platform, wrap-around deck and boom net. Cruise over to Pope's Eye to begin with a light snorkel and get a taste of the colourful fish and marine life within Port Phillip Bay. This is the ideal opportunity to let out a few cobwebs and get comfortable with snorkelling. Head over to Chinaman's Hat, an octagonal structure used as a haul-out site by 30-40 young Australian Fur Seals residing there from season to season.

Jump in the water and get to know these beautiful and playful animals up close! In between snorkelling sites, enjoy the shallow clear waters and views of Port Phillip Bay stretching out roughly 264 km around the coast. From here, set off in search of Dolphins with a chance to have a splash with these intelligent and graceful aquatic mammals. These dolphins are usually located not too far from Port Phillip Bay. Swimming with the dolphins will be handled by experienced instructors, which will ensure that you and the dolphins benefit from the experience.

This trip is suitable for all ages and levels of experience. The tour operator will assess these factors on the day and tailor the dives accordingly.

Note: Sightseeing option available upon checkout

Departure point: Queenscliff Marina .

Adult $200.00
Child $165.00 (5-15years)
Infant $25.00 (Infants under 5)

What's included

  • Thick 5mm wetsuit to keep you warm and buoyant with a quality mask, snorkel & fins
  • Complete snorkel tuition (if required)
  • All guides qualified by Life Saving Victoria
  • Marine National Park access fees
  • Snacks and light refreshments provided at no additional cost
  • Hot showers at the Queenscliff Harbour upon your return

Duration

  • Allow approximately 4 hours for the whole experience

Location

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • With the aim of providing you the best experience, please allow for some flexibility due to weather and water conditions, as well as swims with the animals. We may need to alter program or locality to suit..

Available Bookings from 25 Sep to 8 Oct 2024

All prices are shown in AUD ($)

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  • Adult$200.00
  • Child$165.00
  • Infant$25.00

  • Adult$200.00
  • Child$165.00
  • Infant$25.00

  • Adult$200.00
  • Child$165.00
  • Infant$25.00

  • Adult$200.00
  • Child$165.00
  • Infant$25.00

  • Adult$200.00
  • Child$165.00
  • Infant$25.00

  • Adult$200.00
  • Child$165.00
  • Infant$25.00

  • Adult$200.00
  • Child$165.00
  • Infant$25.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Amy Little from Australia wrote on 27 May 2024

Magical experience

Surprised my best friend with this tour and it exceeded all expectations. The crew were fantastic and welcoming and made the experience so enjoyable. Funny jokes, hot drinks and beanies we were so looked after- even in the water as my friend is not a confident swimmer. Does not matter the temperature of the day! We saw SOOO many dolphins it was incredible watching them play and dive in front of the boat and surface in the water. The snorkelling was amazing with so many things to see and the seals were adorable- Could not recommend this enough!!!

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