Swim with Wild Dolphins (optional transfers from Perth CBD)
- Rockingham
- Whale / Dolphin Watching Cruises
- Snorkelling / Diving
- Special Experience
- Watersports
- Boat Tour
- Tour in English
Overview
Swim with Wild Dolphins (Available late September to early June)
Ever dreamed of swimming with wild dolphins? Come explore Rockingham’s sparkling bays as our friendly crew leads you to the best dolphin interactions. Get ready for an experience you’ll never forget! Glide through the ocean with wild dolphins by your side.
Once dolphins are located, it’s time to zip up your wetsuit, put your mask and snorkel on and head down to the swim deck where your guide will be waiting to accompany you into the water. We enter the water in small groups of up to 7 people. Each group is led by a guide using an aqua scooter to tow your group right amongst the dolphins!
This is the easiest snorkelling you will ever do, simply float, put your face down and enjoy the dolphin show going off below! Underneath will be our lead guide riding solo on an aqua scooter who will be playfully looping and spinning the dolphins within inches of where you’re peacefully floating at the surface.
Interacting with these fascinating animals in their natural environment is exhilarating and we are dedicated to providing the best experience for both dolphins and our guests. They are intelligent, social creatures and most days it’s clear they’re having as much fun as us! We may also have the privilege of observing some fascinating natural behaviours along the way such as hunting, mating and even sleeping! We ask you to please remember that we’re visiting wild animals and that we can’t control the dolphin’s natural behaviours or appearance. In the unlikely event that you don’t get to swim with the dolphins, we offer you the opportunity to come again free of charge (conditions apply*).
*Bus transfers from Perth CBD.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date.
What’s included
Included
- 3-6 hour cruise aboard our luxury, custom built boat (toilets & showers onboard)
- All snorkelling gear included — full-length wetsuit, mask & snorkel — plus friendly instruction for all levels
- Expert guides using underwater scooters to bring you right into the dolphin’s world
- Fresh gourmet light lunch, seasonal fruit & snacks with self-serve hot & cold drinks
- Free, high-quality boat & underwater photos for you to share
- “Wild Dolphin Guarantee”: if you don’t swim with dolphins, you’re welcome to come again free (conditions apply)
Not included
- Transfers from Perth CBD (optional).
- 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
Minimum age to participate 7 years. Adults and children aged 7 and above are charged the same price. Swim with Wild Dolphins is not permitted for children 6 years or younger, but may remain on the boat accompanied by an adult throughout the trip, and will be charged the full price.
How to use
Please check the details on the confirmation. On the day of tour, please arrive at least 15-20 minutes before your departure time.
Meeting Points:
If You Are Meeting Us at the Jetty ( no transfer): Location: Val Street Jetty, Esplanade & Val St, Rockingham WA 6168 7:50am.
If You Are Using Our Perth City Bus Transfer:
Option 1 – Perth CBD Pick-up (Bell Tower)—Address: 5 Barrack Street, Perth. Landmark: Across the road from Captain Cook Cruises, near the Bell Tower. Pick-up Time: 6:40am
Option 2 – Crown Casino Pick-up—Address: Premises 2, Lot 15 Crown Entertainment Complex, Resort Dr, Burswood WA 6100. Landmark: Outside McDonald’s at Crown Perth. Pick-up Time: 6:30am
Please keep an eye out for our white bus with Perth Wildlife Encounters logo on the side.
Good to know
Due to insufficient participants (less than the required number of participants – 10 people) or weather conditions, the supplier reserves the right to cancel or change the itinerary before or after departure.
What to bring:
Wear your bathing suit under the wetsuit you’ll be provided. A towel and a change of clothes for after the end of the experience. Something warm or a weather-proof jacket in case it’s cool after being out on the water. Sunscreen. A sense of adventure and readiness to have an awesome time. Camera / waterproof camera if you want personal photos.
All passengers participating in the Swim with Wild Dolphins tour will be required to sign a waiver of liability. View a copy of the waiver of liability here: https://www.penguinisland.com.au/s/waiverdolphin-swim-ya7w.pdf.
The wild dolphin guarantee applies to the Swim with Wild Dolphins Cruises only. In the unlikely event that we are unable to swim with or sight dolphins during these cruises, passengers may rebook free of charge for another date within the current season (September to early June). These seats are non-transferable and subject to availability. Please be aware that not sighting or swimming with dolphins or being unable to rebook for another date does not make you eligible for a refund.
No touching or feeding of wildlife.
Staying on the timber boardwalks and beaches when making your way around the island.
Leaving any shells, stones, bones, eggs or feathers in place (all parts of native fauna or flora, dead or alive, are protected under WA Wildlife legislation).
Any fishing is conducted as per the WA Department of Fisheries legislation.
All departures are subject to weather and we reserve the right to cancel or vary cruises in the interest of passenger safety. Please note the government guidelines to close Penguin Island when the weather is 35 degrees or over (measured on the island) have been implemented from September 2022. This is to ensure safety and conservation of the little penguin population.
Free Parking available at the Visitor Centre. Overflow parking available at Safety Bay Bowling Club 130 Gloucester Crescent, Safety Bay.
Parking in non-designated areas will result in a fine. No Standing or No Parking signs clearly define where parking is not permitted. Rangers and Police are on site.
Leave NO VALUABLES in your car. High risk of opportunistic thieves breaking into vehicles. Please be aware.
Please note that this swim takes place in open water, therefore it is recommended you have reasonable swimming ability.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date.
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.