Kangaroo Island: Swim with Dolphins

Experience an unforgettable snorkeling adventure with dolphins and seals on Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari. Swim alongside dolphins and seals, and explore the beautiful coastline of KI. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 32 Howard Dr - 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…
What's Included
  • Wetsuits
  • Sunscreen
  • Informative commentary
  • Life Jackets
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Jackets
What's Not Included
  • Food
Additional Information

2 Hour Swim nearby Dolphin / Seal & Coastal Snorkeling Safari departs from Christmas Cove Marina, Penneshaw. Have the opportunity to swim nearby wild dolphins or seals and snorkel some of KI’s beautiful coastline. It’s a great wildlife watching tour! We provide wetsuits, mask, towels, snorkel, and fins. Arrive at Christmas Cove Marina in Penneshaw 30…

Location
43 Howard Dr
Howard Drive
MUST ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR - Meet at the Visitor Information Centre in Penneshaw (opposite Christmas Cove Marina) - There are change rooms at the Visitor Information Centre to be fitted into wetsuits.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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47stephens
Oct 30, 2025
Highly Recommended - “No wise fish would go anywhere without a porpoise.” “Wouldn’t it really?” said Alice, in a tone of great surprise.”Of course not,” said the Mock Turtle. “Why, if a fish came to me, and told me he was going on a journey, I should say ‘With what porpoise?’ The pristine waters of Backstairs Passage and the rugged coastline seen from seaward make the two hour Ocean Safari well worthwhile, but the dolphins make it very special. Elijah and Bonnie make a great Skipper and Deckie respectively, apart from a minor 550 nautical mile navigational glitch confusing the SA mainland with Tasmania…..but we did make it back in the end.
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Annw86
Oct 18, 2025
Don't hesitate - it's fun! - If you are hesitating, don't! I am an "average" swimmer and it was highly achievable and enjoyable. There are three fabulous things about this tour. 1. I was nervous about the water chill but the wetsuits and (if you want them) gloves provided are top quality, thick and warm. They keep you buoyant in the water, so that you can watch seals slip around you on the surface or snorkel down under the water. 2. The tour leaders Elijah and Laurence are lovely; interested, attentive, and invested you having the best time. I had trouble with my mask and snorkel in the water, but they took the time to sort me out quickly and with care. 3. The seals themselves are thrilled to be there, twirling underneath and around in a constanr game of hide and seek. (Could I also thanks Sandy for helping me retrieve belongings i left behind on the day - Laurence, Elijah and Bonnie turned up off duty to help me . Thank you.)
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387anirudhm
Sep 28, 2025
Fantastic experience coupled with rippa guides! - Apart from the fantastic experience of swimming with Seals and Dolphins, Loved the friendly service Elijah and Alex provided! Will certainly be asking to book with them the next time we visit with the family.
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Zanderpants
Sep 28, 2025
Epic seal swim ever! - We were super lucky it was a perfect day out on the water. I was travelling with my UK friends and they had never been snorkelling before...they were made to feel at ease and we had such a wonderful day with the seals....we were very lucky as there were over 20 seals at the swim with 2 sealions ...the sealion was so amazing engaging with all of us....he/she made us all feel very special as we all got the eye to eye contact where we all felt connected....it was certainly a day to remember! Don't hesitate... just book it.. you won't regret it!
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Carolynwd180yn
Apr 12, 2025
Natural Beauty - What an AMAZING day skippered by Elijah & his crew to actually swim with dolphins & see these amazing creatures up close in their natural habitat. The team looked after us so well & we could not wipe the smiles from our faces. Special surprise with the warm water warm-up treat at the end of the tour. Thanks guys - incredible!! You really must put this on your agenda.
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Stephen_f
Mar 21, 2025
Fun and wild - The team did the best they could although the wildlife was a bit scare tight to the end. They made everything fun and we did get to see dolphins swiminh
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Marie_12048
Mar 10, 2025
Great experience - We had a great time. Gorgeous weather, no wind and calm waters plus lots of seals, sealions and dolphins. The crew were very welcoming and friendly, provided really clear instructions and really showed a passion and joy for their job. Jealous of them getting to be out on the water like that every day! We really enjoyed the experience and definitely recommend!
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F677ipdanieln
Mar 7, 2025
An experience I will never forget 10/10!!! - Extremely happy with the experience!!! We had Tanisha & Illija as our tour guides and they were great, very knowledgeable and answered every question without hesitation. We were very lucky to have been able to swim with both the dolphins and the seals. Would highly recommend for all ages and would definitely do it again!
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H153vfheidif
Mar 5, 2025
A must if you love dolphins! - What an amazing day! Swimming with dolphins and seals in the wild was exciting, to say the least. The crew was knowledgeable and fun! We highly recommend this excursion.
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Ge_n
Sep 22, 2025
Fantastic tour but communication can be better - The experience itself deserves more than 5 stars really. Phenomenal swim with seals. And though tge dolphins were not up for sone interaction we did spot 2 small pods with babies and feeding from the boat. So why 4 stars? Communication really. I contacted company through viator 2x before and after booking. No one cared to respond. So if you have no questions book this tour!!! You will love it! If you do have questions. Be prepared to not get an awnswer.... i would still recommend this experience to everyone with good swimming skills though. Great gear. Great skipper and deckmate. We loved it!
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From $128
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).