DESCRIPTION
Have the opportunity to swim with wild dolphins OR among seals and snorkel some of Kangaroo Island’s stunning coastline. It’s an amazing wildlife encounter! We provide wetsuits, mask, snorkel & fins.
Arrive at The Visitor Information Centre in Penneshaw (Howard drive) where you will be fitted into a wetsuit, mask, snorkel and flippers and provided with a safety brief. Then jump on board our 28 seater vessels in search of the marine life that inhabits the incredible coastline.
Spot the cheeky seals lounging on the rocks and playing in the water. Then it’s time to dive in! These curious seals can be quite interactive and playful and provide a fun snorkelling experience. Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari is the only operator in South Australia that provides the opportunity to swim with the Long-nosed Seals.
Search for the dolphin pods that reside in these coastal waters and take the opportunity to swim alongside them in the wild. A truly unforgettable wildlife encounter. Your friendly guide will also provide informative commentary along the way.
PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE WILD ANIMALS. THIS TOUR IS SWIM WITH DOLPHINS OR SEALS – It depends on what occurs on the day and what the wildlife chooses to do. We will try our best to swim with both, however it may on be with DOLPHINS ONLY, SEALS ONLY or COASTAL SNORKEL ONLY.
BOOKINGS CANNOT BE MADE ONLINE 3 HOURS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TIME. PLEASE CALL US ON 08 7082 9607 TO SEE IF WE CAN SCHEDULE YOU ON A TOUR.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Infant rates apply to children 2 years and under (not available for swim)
- Child rates apply for children aged 3-12 years (must be 9 years and older for swim)
- Adult rates apply for anyone over the age of 13 years.
- Seniors, Concessions and Students must provide ID proof before boarding vessel.
- Food is not permitted to be eaten onboard the vessel unless given prior approval.
- Water temperature is between 14-15 degrees. Expect it to be refreshing. We provide you with wetsuits and it’s compulsory to wear these whilst in the water. We recommend kids under 14 get fitted with 2 wetsuits.
- 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.
- A swimmer line with buoys is often used at the back of the vessel for the dolphin swim. You may be required to hold onto this line at times with the vessel moving which will require upper body strength.
- These are wild animals and experiences change daily. It’s all up to the animals as to how interactive they become.
- 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.
- Seal numbers vary throughout the different seasons. Numbers peak in winter and are at their lowest from Nov – Jan.
- You need to arrive at the Kangaroo Island Visitor Information Centre, 43 Howard Drive, Penneshaw, 30 minutes prior to departure. The
Information Centre is located directly opposite Christmas Cove Marina, Penneshaw, where you will depart from. - This activity is not suitable for those with a pacemaker or those who are pregnant due to the electronic devices being used in the water whilst participating in the swim.
- Children MUST be 9 years or older to participate in the swim with dolphins but children 8 years and over can participate in coastal
snorkelling. - Please note that this swim takes place in open water, therefore it is recommended you have reasonable swimming ability.
- No wheelchair access on board vessel
- If you arrive on a cruise ship and cannot get into Penneshaw on your tender on the day, your tour can be cancelled (and you claim costs through travel insurance), or we can hold it for you to use within a 3 year timeline.
- Tour may be cancelled if minimum numbers are not reached, unforeseen circumstances or weather conditions are not acceptable on the day
CANCELLATION POLICY
- A FULL refund is provided to guests if the tour is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, unforeseen circumstances or minimum numbers not being reached and an alternative time is not established to undertake the tour.
- NO refund is provided to guests for non-attendance at scheduled tour time.
- Guests can reschedule tour if required, however need to ensure that more than 48 hours’ notice is provided to Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari via telephone confirmation on 08 7082 9607
- All bookings cancelled within 7 days of scheduled departure will incur a 50% charge of tour costs. Alternatively a credit can be held for you to use within a 24-month time frame.
- All bookings cancelled within 48 hours scheduled departure will not receive a refund but a credit can be held for you to use within a 24-month time frame.
- If you arrive on a cruise ship and cannot get into Penneshaw on your tender on the day, your tour can be cancelled (and you claim costs through travel insurance), or we can hold it for you to use within a 3-year time frame.
