Southern Ocean Adventure (Victor Harbor)
- Victor Harbor
- Whale / Dolphin Watching Cruises
- Family Outing
- Boat Tour
Overview
What’s included
Included
- Breathtaking 90-minute tour
- Knowledgeable Skipper & Guide interpret local whaling history & cultural dreaming landmarks of the area.
- Blessed with the yearly migration of Southern Right & Humpback Whales (Only July – September).
Not included
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
Children under 2 years old are not allowed to participate
Children aged 2-15 years must be accompanied by at least one adult.
How to use
After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. On the day of tour, go to the meeting point and bring your confirmation to participate in the tour.
Please be at the departure point at least 15-minutes before departure time.
Good to know
Booking name required at time of boarding as proof of purchase, our crew have a digital manifest to check customers in on booking.
Vessel will depart at departure time shown, no refunds will be given for missed bookings or/late arrivals.
Please allow ample time to travel to the tour departure location, find parking & get to the boarding point.
Our company will offer an alternate date or/ full refund if the tour is cancelled by us (i.e weather).
We require a minimum of 2 passengers per tour & 6 passengers in any given day to operate tours.
In the rare event that we have to cancel a day due to lack of numbers, passengers will be offered full refund or opportunity to re-scheduled tour.
The Big Duck is suitable to run in most weather conditions, however in extreme cases we will either postpone the tour or/ offer a full refund.
During whale season (June-September), where possible, the Southern Ocean Adventure Tour will include Whale watching. If there are no whales present we will endeavour to include other wildlife sightings, such as seals and dolphins.
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed on any tour departure.
Marine Mammal watching regulations require a minimum distance of 300m from whales in the Encounter Marine Park.
Each passenger in your booking is required for sign our digital waiver before boarding our Big Duck vessels.
This means each passenger over the age of 18, must complete and sign their own waiver.Children under the age of 18, must have a parent or guardian complete a waiver on their behalf.
The Big Duck tours at Victor Harbor are not recommended for pregnant women. We are in the Southern Ocean and conditions can sometimes be bumpy with the swell and chop.
The Big Duck Boats are not wheelchair accessible.
Cameras and binoculars are a good idea if you would like to bring them, please be aware salt spray can occur on the boat.
Waterproof jackets are provided on board the boat. Temperatures out on the ocean are often 10 degrees cooler than on the land, even on a summers day it can be cool. Please rug up in winter during whale season.
As we operate inside the Encounter marine Park we are unable to take any pets on our tours. The only exception are registered Guide DogsItem description.
The front 5-rows have seat-belts & is where the most motion is felt on tours, for safety passengers need to be able to sit in the seats with the ability to firmly reach their feet to the sole/floor of the boat. Therefore we have a height restriction of 1500mm for passengers in the forward section of the vessel.
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.
For some marine products (including but not limited to various cruises, whale watching cruise, etc.), the supplier reserve the right to arrange alternative vessels or make changes to itineraries, service timetables, routes and/or destinations. The supplier may cancel or abandon the cruise if they consider it necessary for weather or safety reasons and except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions, we will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by the Passenger caused by such substitution or cancellation.
When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.
