Dolphin and Seal Swim Tour: Unique Wildlife Experience with Moonraker Dolphin Swims (NOV-APR)
4.3
39 Ratings
Sorrento

Moonraker Dolphin Swims is an award-winning ecotourism company specialising in unique wildlife experiences by providing the opportunity to swim or sightsee with wild Bottlenose Dolphins and Australian Fur Seals as a two time Winner of Australia’s Best Eco-Tourism Attraction

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sorrento - Cruising the sheltered shallows of Port Phillip Bay embarking on a once in a lifetime experience. Meet the Australian Fur Seals where the clear shallow waters surrounding the boat are full of friendly and inquisitive seals. See the giant smooth rays glide beneath whilst juvenile seals dart back and forth eager to swim and dive with you.
    Enter the watery world of the Weedy Sea Dragon, the famous and rare state marine emblem for Victoria. Here you can experience these extraordinary prehistoric creatures up close and in their natural environment. Rest up onboard with a delicious hot chocolate and a freshly baked good Every encounter is unique and we work with the animals to ensure we can have the best encounter without impacting on their lives and behaviour.
    In a small group of 10, we slide quietly into the water, floating on the surface watching and waiting for the squeaks and whistles to get louder and louder as the dolphins come from all around to see us and swim beneath our group. You can observe families of resident dolphins within a pod, watch mothers train the next generation to hunt and socialise, listening to the amazing sounds as they communicate with each other excitedly
What's Included
  • Wetsuits
  • Guided activities
  • Snorkelling Equipment
  • Optional presentations from qualified naturalist
  • Refreshments
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please dress in accordance with the weather
Location
Sorrento
Esplanade
Check in time is 20 minutes prior to your departure time at Sorrento Pier on Esplanade Road, Sorrento. Parking is available
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.3
(39 Ratings)
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Antonina_p
Jan 9, 2024
Fantastic tour with a lot of dolphins and seals playing around - That was fantastic tour with excellent service! A lot if dolphins and seals played around in the water. Nice cake and drinks for breaks. Safe and professional!
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Nicosfriend
Nov 7, 2023
Dolphins and Seals - This was one of the most amazing experiences I had so far! Even though our close up encounter with the dolphins was only like 5 seconds - we saw a lot of them from afar, but they seemed to be hunting for fish and not interested in us. However, we went to a little island with seals and they swam with us and got super close! There was even a baby seal. The water was pretty chilly (~13°C in October) - the wetsuits keep you warm underwater but we were freezing afterwards. Totally worth it though!
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Donna_n
Mar 6, 2023
Amazing experience - So many dolphins and the seals were incredible The boat was roomy with different levels to sit on Staff were great
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Shadowgurl3350
Feb 10, 2023
Amazing experience - I was able to swim with dolphins, seals and a weedy sea dragon, so the crew (and the animals) absolutely delivered! I could see that the crew had to balance a number of variables; tracking down dolphins and seals, respecting distance and safety of the animals, and of course making sure swimmers were OK. The staff were very knowledgeable about the creatures, and told us many facts about their behaviour which added to the day. I think it is important to remember, as we are told, that these are wild animals, and they will move around the bay and not always 'perform'. Having said that, I feel grateful that I was able to go out on this cruise and have an unforgettable experience. Dolphins swam right beneath us at one stage, and we swam very close to seals in another location.
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Amcdonald784
Jan 16, 2023
Kids loved it. 10/10 everytime - Second time and it was still amazing. I surprised my partner and her/our children and it was as good as the first time. I have done the activity before so wanted to share it with my family for a summer holiday day out. It was just as good if not better! The staff were so incredibly helpful and made sure the kids got to see the animals plus gave them lots of snorkeling lessons. I cant say enough about how good this tour was, food, drinks and friendly staff it was money well spent. See you in a few years!
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A3793srrebeccap
Jan 6, 2022
Amazing - Staff were so friendly and helpful. Carl helped me past my fears of the ocean and got me in the water and feeling comfortable. They even gave a special shout out to my daughter for her birthday. 10/10
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Resort30765932198
Feb 25, 2024
Unique experience - Very nice trip and super friendly staff. The chance that you can actually swim with the dolphins is rather limited, but it is also cool to see them from the boat. The seals are always there and it was great fun to be in the water with them. They swam around and among us.
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Marcelsf9614ij
Dec 5, 2023
Great experience!! - This was a really cool trip with super nice employees that are willing to answer questions. Sadly I couldn't swim with Dolphins because they were too shy that day but we still saw a few. They also have really good new looking wet suits they keep you really warm.
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H_lblingd
Dec 17, 2022
Can be fun but unfortunately isn’t always… - I have been with them the second time. The first time was really nice. We were able to see some dolphins (a little away though) and the seal swim was amazing. The second time it was very unpleasant!!! After 10min at the seal station we had to come back and we didn’t see any sea dragons at the second part or any dolphins at the third. We were still fully charged and the staff didn’t reply when I asked for discount.
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Olimrt
Jan 17, 2024
That wasn’t “swimming” with dolphins! - It wasn't "swimming" with dolphins! The crew members are all very friendly and helpful and made sure everyone was safe. However, I had a lot of trouble with the fact that we all had to hold on to the swimming lines behind the boat and couldn't swim freely. The two guides in the water swam and dived around with the dolphins. Pretty frustrating and incomprehensible! I had read all the rave reviews and maybe my expectations were unrealistic, which is why I decided to write this review. On their website it says that only 10 swimmers are allowed in the water near the dolphins at any one time, but there were definitely more of us and you had to be careful in the water not to have too many of the other swimmers' hands and feet in your face. We were always rushed into the water, then the dolphins swam through and then we were pushed out of the water again. Our tour was booked a year in advance for 1:00 p.m. The day before, they called us and said that because of the bad weather in the afternoon, the tour had to take place in the morning. Well, it rained all morning and in the afternoon the weather was beautiful. The wind was the same all day. We later found out that there shouldn't have been a tour in the afternoon. We would have been the only ones... In our opinion, the trip was a complete flop! The effort and the cost were definitely not worth it to spend a few minutes in the water of the 3-hour trip to see a dolphin swim past in a flash. Afternoon tea consisted of a plate of Madeleines (max. one for each) and just tea or coffee. We've definitely had better tours!
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