Dolphin and Seal Watching Eco Boat Cruise (Sorrento)
Experience the natural landscape of Victoria on an eco boat tour off the coast of Mornington Peninsula. In addition to navigating and providing little-known facts about the area's diverse wildlife, your guide points out easy-to-miss animals, which may include jellyfish, seals, dolphins, or whales depending on the season. A small group size and choice of departure times makes this tour a popular choice for families.
- Go with a guide: Wildlife can be hard to spot without a trained eye
- Unobstructed coastline views rarely seen by visitors
- Morning and afternoon departure times offered for your convenience
- Group size capped at 12 ensures a personal experience
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Cost
Adult: $80 (13+ years), child (5-12 years): $65 (with lowest price guarantee)
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What's Included
- Purpose built high speed eco vessel
- Jockey style comfort seating
- Full open vessel for unobstructed views
- Guided activities
- Qualified and experienced guides
- Amazing photo opportunities
- Tailored experience for small groups of 12 guests
- Parks Victoria use fees
- Live commentary on board
- Meals
- Accommodation Pick-up / Drop Offs
- In-water activities, this is a scenic tour only
Departure & Return
Departure and return from Esplanade, Sorrento.
What to Expect
Make your way to Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula to meet your local guide and your rigid inflatable boat (RIB). Sorrento is around a 1.5hr drive from Melbourne. Meeting at the Sorrento Pier at least 20 minutes early (allow up to 1 hour in summer), you'll listen to a short briefing on what to expect during the scenic ecotour. Departing shore, we'll quickly gather pace and zoom our way by Millionaire's Walk and Point King towards the Chinaman's Hat, a man-made seal haul-out platform. Be prepared for a lively ride as you venture into the bay to explore our wonderful marine playground. On the return journey, it's a grand opportunity to get close to the Australian Fur Seals, where you can watch them rest and play. During the voyage we'll seek out the resident Bottlenose Dolphins and if they're not fishing they may even come to play. In winter months we'll explore the broader waters for whale sightings including Humpback, Southern Right and Killer whales (Orca). Make sure you dress warmly - warm jackets, scarves, beanies and gloves are recommended in Autumn and Spring, sometimes even in summer. And remember your camera!
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children must be at least 5 years old to join the tour
- It is highly recommended that you wear warm clothing and clothing that you don't mind getting wet, including shoes
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Guests will have the opportunity to spot dolphins, however sightings can not be guaranteed as they are wild animals
- The supplier reserves the right to substitute the vessel and / or change the day's itinerary without notice
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Tours depart at the scheduled time and will not wait for late guests
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
- You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Location
Esplanade, Sorrento 3943 Map
Web Links
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