Departing 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.
Dolphin guarantee – if you don’t see dolphins on your tour come back for free anytime 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.
We strive to achieve an experience that is truly a breathtaking adventure - and one you will never forget!
Tours facilities and inclusions:
• Luxury purpose built boat,
• Premium quality snorkeling equipment including full length wetsuits,
• Lunch, refreshments, drinks and snacks,
• Licensed and awarded wildlife snorkelling activities,
• Amazing photo opportunities,
• On board hot showers,
• Undercover seating and lounge area,
• Limited group/small group tour,
• Sunscreen, and self serve refreshments,
• Guided activities by qualified naturalists,
• Self serve premium tea selection, coffee and hot Chocolate,
• Dolphin guarantee – if you don’t see dolphins on your tour come back for free!
If you have family or friends who would like to share this experience with you but prefer not to enter the water, you can add them as sightseers. (Additional guests can be booked when you reach the extras option in the booking process)
Swimming tours do not cater for people with no swimming ability, all guests are required to have basic swimming ability as a minimum.
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 within 30 days of your last tour for free, sorry we cannot provide refunds.
Meeting Location: Sorrento Pier, Esplanade Road, Sorrento VIC 3943 (90 minutes from Melbourne)
What's Included:
Swimming with wild dolphins and seals in their natural habitat
All snorkeling equipment (wetsuits, masks, fins)
Thermal jackets and optical masks available
Delicious lunch, snacks, and hot drinks
Hot showers and change rooms
Dry bags for your belongings
Expert guidance from our experienced crew
What to Bring:
Swimwear (wear under your clothes)
Towel
Sunscreen and hat
Camera (we have dry storage areas)
Sense of adventure!
Our Dolphin Guarantee: If we don't see dolphins on your tour, we'll invite you back for a complimentary dolphin swim. We have a 92% dolphin sighting success rate!
Weather Policy: Safety is our priority. If weather conditions require cancellation, we'll contact you as soon as possible to offer a full refund or reschedule at no charge.
Cancellation Policy: Full refund (minus 5% processing fee) if canceled 48+ hours before departure. No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours or no-shows.
Need to Make Changes? Contact us at (03) 5984 4211 or info@moonrakercharters.com.au
We can't wait to share the magic of swimming with dolphins and seals with you! If you have any questions before your tour, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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