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Dolphin and Seal snorkel adventure from Sorrento
Sorrento, AU
75% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 3 hours
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Includes lunch and refreshments
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Luxury purpose-built boat
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Dolphin guarantee
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All snorkeling equipment provided
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Guided by qualified naturalists
Experience an unforgettable dolphin and seal snorkeling adventure in Sorrento, exploring the rich marine life of Port Phillip Bay.
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Featured Reviews
Viator
Mar 23
Trip was ok. More about other things than actual seeing dolphins. Even though we had a thick wetsuit it was freezing especially after getting back to the boat and waiting another 20min to get to the next spot.
Viator
Feb 23
Nice boat trip with a very good crew. Trip was Informative. Sadly no dolphins, which was the main reason for booking the trip. I thought you'd be fairly certain you would see a few dolphins, so we were a little disappointed, having driven 90 mins to get there. The boat was clean, toilets were on board, and we were given a couple of biscuits too. Trip was good. We saw the seals and some birds. We understand these are wild animals so it's up to them whether they decide to show up...
Viator
Feb 23
It was an extremely warm day ,sat it the heat for an extra 30 minutes due to a late arrival of ten people,missed the chance to swim with dolphins as way to much waiting and watching in the end so many people were so hot and bothered and uncomfortable we stopped at the seals, everyone was so happy to get in the water just to cool off! staff were lovely but $175 each pretty disappointed 😞
Viator
Jan 22
A must trip for every family . Incredibly good and helpful crew who helped my son to swim with seals and dolphins regardless of his limited abilities This 3 hour tour will take your sea life adventure to the next level
Viator
Mar 19
TLDR : Go to Kaikoura in New Zealand - way better
I was surprised to see to see dolphin tours in the busy Melbourne bay. The tour operator gave a high chance of success and apart from dolphins we would also see seals and sea horses - great. In case the dolphins were not there on that day the Moonraker team stated on their website that we could just try again for free.
A few friends of mine had already gone on a first trip, but no luck and they did not see any dolphins. When they tried a second time (for free) I decided to join in.
Again we went without really seeing any dolphins. The captain tried hard and at one point there was the fin of a single dolphin in the distance, but quickly disappeared. Maybe that was because there was several other boats trying to claim the best spot and just chasing away the animals.
Swimming with seals was the best part. We also stopped at a port with a lot of anglers to see sea horse. I did not see any and neither did anyone else in the group.
All this would not have been a huge deal. Sometimes you are just not that lucky. But when I asked how to book the next trip for free (as I had not been swimming with dolphins as advertised) Moonraker just told me that I had seen the dolphin and that was apparently it. No second trip, no swimming with dolphins. No refund or discount either.
Included
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On board hot showers, -
Luxury purpose built boat,
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Guided activities by qualified naturalists,
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All snorkeling equipment including full length wetsuits,
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Premium wildlife snorkeling activities,
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Lunch, refreshments and hot drinks
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Dolphin guarantee – if you don’t see dolphins on your tour come back for free!
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Amazing photo opportunities,
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Dolphin and Seal snorkel adventure from Sorrento
Experience an unforgettable dolphin and seal snorkeling adventure in Sorrento, exploring the rich marine life of Port Phillip Bay.
Highlights
- Swimming with dolphins in Port Phillip Bay
- Meeting friendly and inquisitive Australian Fur Seals
- Seeing giant smooth rays glide beneath
- Exploring the watery world of Weedy Seadragons
- Unique and unforgettable encounters with wild animals
Meeting Point
Your tour boat is located at the end of Sorrento Pier, walk to the end and your tour guides will be waiting to greet you.
Esplanade, Sorrento VIC 3943 , Australia
End Point
Your tour boat is located at the end of Sorrento Pier, walk to the end and your tour guides will be waiting to greet you.
Esplanade, Sorrento VIC 3943 , Australia
What to expect
Meet us at Sorrento Pier, collect your equipment and board the luxury ‘Moonraker.’ Once onboard we cruise into the bay your snorkel guides walk you through the activities and familiarising you with the boat.
We firstly visit the shallow waters filled with seals of all ages and sizes, you will come face to face with these inquisitive animals and this experience is something that you will remember for life.
Once back onboard we serve lunch, ensuring you’re energised and ready for our next snorkel. Once the dolphins are located we observe their behaviour and location before we approach the pod. In small groups of 10, we slide into the water, floating on the surface. We wait, for the dolphin's squeaks and whistles to get louder, a sign that they will join us and swim. Each encounter is totally unique, sometimes they will swim around us for endlessly other times they will glide past for a look and continue swimming, We spend as much time as possible swimming and sightseeing but need to ensure we are not changing their behaviour or lifestyle.
The dolphins are resident to Port Phillip Bay, should you not see the dolphins you are welcome to come back for free anytime within 30 days.
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Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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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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Children under the age of 5 years are not permitted in the water
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Swimming tours do not cater for people with no swimming ability, all guests are required to have basic swimming ability as a minimum.
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Tours are weather dependent and rely on suitable safe conditions. All tours are operated on the basis of interacting with wild animals. You are asked to appreciate that they are completely wild and are not trained to interact with people. All tours operate on a high 90% success rate of swimming and interacting with the Dolphins however you cannot be guaranteed to see them on every tour. Should you not see them you are welcome to come back any time within 3 months of your last tour for free. No refunds available.
Provided by Moonraker Dolphin Swims
What our experts say
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Arrive early to secure a good spot. -
Check local weather before your tour.
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Bring a waterproof camera for photos.
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Consider visiting Sorrento's cafes post-tour.
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Wear sunscreen, even on cloudy days.
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