Dolphin and Seal Swim Reef Snorkel Boat Tour Mornington Peninsula

Sorrento, AU

Highlights

  • Up close and personal wildlife experience
  • Swim with wild bottlenose dolphins and fur seals
  • Exploring the incredible diversity of the underwater world
  • Snorkel the vibrant marine life of Pope's Eye Marine Park
  • Cruise by the stunning 20-million year old coastal cliffs

Meeting Point

Address: Sorrento Pier, Esplanade, Sorrento VIC 3943 Directions: Tour departs from the end of the Sorrento Pier. Walk out the very end of the pier to the left hand side and your guide will be waiting by the rigid inflatable boat.

Meeting point

Berth 1 Sorrento Pier, Sorrento VIC 3943 , Australia

End point

End Point

Address: Sorrento Pier, Esplanade, Sorrento VIC 3943 Directions: Tour departs from the end of the Sorrento Pier. Walk out the very end of the pier to the left hand side and your guide will be waiting by the rigid inflatable boat.

Meeting point

Berth 1 Sorrento Pier, Sorrento VIC 3943 , Australia

End point

What to expect

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WaterMaarq

Make your way to Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula to meet your local guide and the Captain of your Eco RIB boat. Sorrento is around a 1.5hr drive from Melbourne. Meeting at the Sorrento Pier at least 25 minutes before departure (allow more time in summer), you’ll be greeted by your Guide and introduced to fellow guests. Slip into your wetsuit and listen to a short briefing on what to expect during the 2-hour boat excursion. Hop in to the boat and take your seat; it may be a lively ride. Join a boutique tour with just twelve guests and enjoy a remarkable snorkelling experience.  Extending around Australia’s southern coastline is a series of reefs holding some of the most productive ecosystems on the planet. The Great Southern Reef features extensive kelp seaweed forests that support many marine species that are not found anywhere else on Earth. Home to a variety of marine life including fur seals, zebra fish, little penguins, bottlenose dolphins, rays, giant cuttlefish, spider crabs, sponges, kelp and seadragons. You’ll be smiling from ear to ear swimming freely with entertaining seals, listen curiously to the grunts and clicks of fish working the reef and be mesmerised by the rich colours you could never have imagined live beneath the surface.  Snorkel on the surface with your expert guide and feel safe looking at local marine wildlife. Travelling aboard our RIB boat, you’ll get away from it all and enjoy a local adventure. Spend an exciting couple of hours on the vast Port Phillip Bay, snorkelling by boat along the Mornington Peninsula. Swim with seals and fish species found only in temperate waters. Your friendly crew will guide you as you explore the incredible diversity and magic of our mysterious underwater world.

Duration 25 minutes
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Mornington Peninsula National Park

Cruise by the 20-million year old coastal cliffs and admire from the boat the stunning scenery of the national parklands.

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Pope's Eye

Snorkel the waters to see the incredible colour and vibrant marine life of Pope's Eye Marine Park, a wonderful experience on the Great Southern Reef chain.

Duration 25 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Children must be accompanied by an adult
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    Please dress comfortably and warmly
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    Please bring swimmers, a towel, a hat, sunglasses, camera and your own re-usable water bottle
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    Guests must have basic swimming skills as a minimum. Snorkel tours do not cater for people with no swimming ability. The Captain retains the right to refuse passage
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    Guests with back, neck, shoulder or heart conditions, those who are pregnant or who have injuries/conditions that may cause a risk to their health are advised to not do these tours, or do so at their own risk
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    Sea conditions can be unpredictable at times, this may cause physical injury, psychological stress or motion sickness
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    Tours are rarely cancelled, the experience provider will reschedule your tour only in the case of severe weather which would make the tour unsafe
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    Subject to minimum numbers and may be rescheduled if minimum numbers are not met
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    Dolphins often appear, but as they are wild animals do not always appear on tour, therefore dolphin sightings and swims cannot be guaranteed. Tours are conducted under strict permit conditions and must be followed for all dolphin swim and watching experiences without variation
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    The supplier reserves the right to substitute the vessel and / or change the day’s itinerary without notice
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    Tours depart at the scheduled time and will not wait for late guests

What our experts say

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    Arrive 25 minutes early for check-in.
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    Dress warmly; it can get chilly on the boat.
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    Check local weather; sea conditions vary.
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    Nearby, try the Sorrento Hotel for lunch.
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    Bring a waterproof camera for stunning shots.

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