Dolphin Swimming Sorrento

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 for an additional $85.00 per person. (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.

Revel in the stunning views of the Mornington Peninsula coastline before enjoying the dip of a lifetime! Swim in the sheltered shallow waters with these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat. The Australian Fur Seals is one of our most popular and loved animal encounters.
We head out to the shallow waters of the Chinaman’s Hat, a purpose-built platform where over 100 local resident seals are sleeping in the sun. Moonraker cruises into the shallow clear waters and surrounding the boat are friendly, playful and inquisitive juvenile seals.
See giant smooth Rays glide beneath you on the sandy seabed, whilst Seals dart back and forth, eager to swim and dive with you. There is so much beautiful marine life to observe.
Tours depart daily from Sorrento Pier. Includes: 2 hour private cruise, Seal snorkeling activities, a choice of a full length 5mm or 3mm wetsuit & premium snorkel gear, Tea, coffee & hot chocolate, fresh juice, sparkling water or soft drinks. A delicious morning or afternoon tea, Onboard change facilities.

Optional Extras: Additional guests above 20 people $80.00 per person Towels $5.00 per towel Underwater Camera $30.00 per camera including an SD card.

Embark on an unforgettable private tour, swimming with the Seals and Dolphins!
This exclusive luxury Dolphin and Seal adventure is where your guests can embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure, snorkeling with the Australian Fur Seals and swimming with Port Phillip Bay’s resident wild Bottle Nose Dolphins.
You can enjoy the spacious surrounding of the 'Moonraker' all to yourself, upper sun deck, inside longe, hot showers, bar and cafe, This tour is the ultimate way to experience nature at its finest.
Guests have the freedom to enjoy snorkelling in a small exclusive group getting up close and viewing the local animals.


Includes:
· 2 hour exclusive cruise,
· Dolphin and Seal snorkelling activities,
· Premium Snorkel gear and full length wetsuits,
· Tea, coffee & hot chocolate, water and soft drinks included along with muffins or fruit platter


Optional Extras:
. Individual Breakfast or Lunch Hampers,
. Underwater camera hire with SD card,
. Hire towels.


$3500.00 for group of 20 people
Additional guests charged $80.00 per person