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3 hour Dolphin and Seal Swim

  • Mornington Peninsula
  • Whale / Dolphin Watching Cruises
  • Seasonal
  • Special Experience
  • Family Outing

Overview

Overview
– Daily from Sorrento Pier from October to May.   Our cruises commence with a welcome tea or coffee, after which we travel out into the sheltered shallows of Port Phillip Bay to embark on an exciting once in a lifetime adventure.
– Arriving at Chinaman’s Hat where you can put your newfound skills into action, this is a local spot where the ever-curious Australian Fur Seals are waiting to share their underwater world with you.   Chinaman’s Hat is a man made structure built just for the Seals!   Offering shallow water snorkelling and beautiful white sand seabed, this area has a maximum depth of 4mts.
– Once the dolphins are located we ready into groups of 10 people and prepare to enter the water, floating on the waters surface your guides will try to entice the dolphins to spend time with our group, where they swim beneath you and often circle swimmers looking at you and showing off their amazing abilities.   Every swim is unique and the time we spend with the dolphins varies.   It must be appreciated that they are completely wild and the interactions are on the animals’ terms.   We advise you to understand there are not guarantees or refunds, if we do not see dolphins on your tour you are welcome to come back for free within 30 days.
– Our cruises may also include a snorkel with the Sea Dragons.   These prehistoric looking sea horses are unique to our area and closely related to the famous leafy sea dragons these spectacular animals are Victoria’s Marine emblem.

Important Note
*The dolphins are resident in Port Phillip Bay inhibiting the 2000sq Kms, however we operate our Dolphin Swim season over the time the dolphins are spotted on a regular basis October – April each.   But don’t forget we offer a dolphins guarantee, so if you don’t see dolphins on your tour you can come back free of charge.
*Should the weather be unsuitable we will contact you prior to your tour and advise you of any cancellations or changes.
*Our boats are purpose built for our conditions, they are super wide and are extremely stable.  We rarely encounter any seasickness and offer treatment onboard if you’re feeling unwell.
*Our shorter cruises are perfect for all ages, however children of all ages must always be under adult supervision.
*Guests must check-in prior to departure, we advise a minimum of 15mins.  If you arrive at the departure time and not prior you may not have time to collect your snorkelling equipment and then will miss going swimming.
*If you can not swim and have no swimming skills we can not offer you a swimmings experience. All snorkelling activities have qualified experienced guides and instructors, both in the water and on the boat assisting guests, however we can not offer swimming lessons or one on one private help unless arranged prior.
*All cruises, tours and departures are  subject to weather conditions and minimum numbers (Swim tour 10 pax  sightsee tour 15pax).
*We kindly ask all guests arrive at  Sorrento Pier (your tour vessel is located at the end of the jetty) 20  minutes before departure and check-in prior to departure.
*Parking can be found around the pier  $1.00 per hour, outside the Sorrento Hotel or in the underground car  park at Italico is free of charge.
*Passengers travelling aboard any Moonraker Dolphin Swims tour travel at their own risk and are subject to  inherent risks involved with snorkelling, sightseeing cruise activity  and boating in general, this included but not limited to equipment  failure, perils of the sea, harm by marine life, fellow passengers and  participants, boarding or disembarking boats and I agree to assume such risks.
*Moonraker Dolphin Swims requires guests  to have basic swimming ability to enjoy the experience safely.      We do not  cater for guests with NO swimming ability. Should guests turn up on the  day with no swimming ability and be refused for safety reasons no  refunds will be provided.
*We advise guests to dress in accordance with the weather, as you may encounter a sea breeze whilst you are on board.

When Is The Best Time To Go?
– Overcast days!Don’t think animals are affected by the lack of sunshine, to be honest they are often more social and seeking out interaction as the bay is quiet.
– From our employees recommendations they always recommend quiet days outside the busy summer school holidays, weekends and public holidays.During this time the bay is filled with other watercraft and the animals can be less likely to interact due to the volume of traffic.

What’s included

Included

  • Lunch and refreshments including sandwiches, banana bread, biscuits along with tea, coffee or hot chocolate to keep you warm and energised.
  • Dolphin Guarantee – if you don’t see dolphins join us again for FREE within 30 days.
  • Premium snorkel gear and wetsuits in a variety of thicknesses to keep you warm and comfortable,
  • Onboard Hot showers to rinse off the salt and get you ready for your next Peninsula activity.

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

Child tickets are available for guests aged 5-15.Children under 5 are free.

Adult tickets are available for guests over 16 years of age.

Our shorter cruises are perfect for all ages, however children of all ages must always be under adult supervision.

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.

We kindly ask all guests arrive at Sorrento Pier (your tour vessel is located at the end of the jetty) 20 minutes before departure and check-in prior to departure.

If you arrive at the departure time and not prior you may not have time to collect your snorkelling equipment and then will miss going swimming.

Good to know

Tours are weather dependent and rely on suitable safe conditions. All our tours are operated on the basis of interacting with wild animals. We ask that you appreciate that they are completely wild and are not trained to interact with people. Our tours operate on a high 85% success rate of swimming and interacting with the Dolphins however we cannot guarantee them on every tour. Should you not see them you are welcome to come back any time within 30 days of your last tour for free, sorry we cannot provide refunds.

The dolphins are resident in Port Phillip Bay inhibiting the 2000sq Kms, however we operate our Dolphin Swim season over the time the dolphins are spotted on a regular basis October – April each. But don't forget we offer a dolphins guarantee, so if you don’t see dolphins on your tour you can come back free of charge.

Should the weather be unsuitable we will contact you prior to your tour and advise you of any cancellations or changes.

Our boats are purpose built for our conditions, they are super wide and are extremely stable. We rarely encounter any seasickness and offer treatment onboard if you're feeling unwell.

Our shorter cruises are perfect for all ages, however children of all ages must always be under adult supervision.

If you arrive at the departure time and not prior you may not have time to collect your snorkelling equipment and then will miss going swimming.

If you can not swim and have no swimming skills we can not offer you a swimmings experience. All snorkelling activities have qualified experienced guides and instructors, both in the water and on the boat assisting guests, however we can not offer swimming lessons or one on one private help unless arranged prior.

All cruises, tours and departures are subject to weather conditions and minimum numbers (Swim tour 10 pax sightsee tour 15pax).

We kindly ask all guests arrive at Sorrento Pier (your tour vessel is located at the end of the jetty) 20 minutes before departure and check-in prior to departure.

Parking can be found around the pier $1.00 per hour, outside the Sorrento Hotel or in the underground car park at Italico is free of charge.

Passengers travelling aboard any Moonraker Dolphin Swims tour travel at their own risk and are subject to inherent risks involved with snorkelling, sightseeing cruise activity and boating in general, this included but not limited to equipment failure, perils of the sea, harm by marine life, fellow passengers and participants, boarding or disembarking boats and I agree to assume such risks.

We advise guests to dress in accordance with the weather, as you may encounter a sea breeze whilst you are on board.

Moonraker Dolphin Swims requires guests to have basic swimming ability to enjoy the experience safely.We do not cater for guests with NO swimming ability. Should guests turn up on the day with no swimming ability and be refused for safety reasons no refunds will be provided.

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.

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