Kangaroo Island - Swim with Dolphins/Seals/Coastal Snorkel
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2 Hour Swim nearby Dolphin / Seal & Coastal Snorkeling Safari departs from Christmas Cove Marina, Penneshaw. Have the opportunity to swim nearby wild dolphins or seals and snorkel some of KI’s beautiful coastline. It's a great wildlife watching tour! We provide wetsuits, mask, towels, snorkel, and fins. Arrive at Christmas Cove Marina in Penneshaw 30 minutes prior to departure. You will be fitted into the appropriately sized wetsuit, mask, snorkel, and flippers as well as be provided with a safety brief. Then jump on board our 28 seater vessel in search of the marine life that inhabits the stunning coastline. Seals often become very active which provides a unique snorkeling experience. We are the only operator in South Australia that provides the opportunity to swim nearby the Long-Nosed Seals. Also, have the opportunity to swim alongside dolphins in the wild. The guide will also provide an informative commentary along the way.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Recommended children be over the age of 9 years old to participate in swimming activity.
- Not recommended for those with a pacemaker
- Not suitable for those who are pregnant (can be on vessel but not in water)
- Water temperature is between 14-15 degrees. Expect it to be refreshing. We provide wetsuits (compulsory to wear). Kids under 14 are double wet suited. You can ask to be double wet suited if you are prone to being cold.
- Please bring a warm jacket! We will have waterproof jackets on board but you can put your warm jacket over the top when getting out the water.
- Seal numbers vary throughout the different seasons. Numbers peak in winter and are at their lowest from Nov-Jan
- Wildlife Interactions are NOT guaranteed. The team will do their best on the day to give you the best experience possible. If you get in the water at any stage for coastal snorkeling, seals swim or dolphin swim YOU DO NOT get any money refunded.
- For safety reasons swim will not be conducted when a pod has neonates (baby dolphins) with them. You are welcome to observe them from aboard the vessel.
Reviews(279)
We had a fabulous trip with Elijah and Thomas. We snorkelled with a pod of dolphins and then got to hang around for an extended period with a gang of very playful seals. The seals were particularly amazing, swimming right up to us before diving away. One of the best in the water experience we have ever had. Thanks guys!
Thanks so much for an amazing trip, we had a wonderful experience snorkelling with lots of seals and a pod of dolphins. The crew were very helpful and friendly.
What a fantastic day, one of the best experiences I've ever had, Swam with a huge pod of dolphins and seals. Thank you Elijah and Thomas for your energ and fun, your are wonderful guides.
An easy experience for a couple of hours - all equipment supplied, just needed to bring water and a hat. A beautiful coastline and those seals are so adorable. The guides and driver were enthusiastic, knowledgable and respectful of the sealife and went out of their way to provide a fantastic experience. Highly recommend.
Great friendly tour group. Unfortunately we didnt find and dolphins or seals to swim with on the day- that's (wild)life but we were given the opportunity of part refund or rebooking. Could not ask for more. Thanks KI Ocean Safaris, Thomas and Elijah.
Amazing experience! We swam with seals and watched a large pod of dolphins. The staff were very helpful and clear in their instructions; we felt reassured about safety.
The staff were so friendly and enthusiastic. We were lucky enough to swim with dolphins and seals, we all loved the experience. Highly recommend.
Amazing experience. We got to swim with seals and see a big pack of dolphins. Sadly we weren't able to swim with them but still was amazing. Thanks to our guides.
This was not what I expected. For some reason I was thinking the seals would be in the water with us within in a protected pool of water, not out in the open ocean potentially bumping up against rocks along the coast. Once the seals were within sight, we all got into the water and then had to swim over to where they were hanging out on the rocks, hoping one of them would dive in, but then when one did, we'd stick our head under water, but it was too choppy and bubbly to see anything because of the water hitting the rocks. Overall it was a pretty disappointing experience because of this. The only reason I gave this a start rating is because the staff was friendly and helpful and I felt safe.
Surprisingly close encounters with both dolphins and seals. Excellent experience and knowledgable guides.
