Dolphin and Seal Sightseeing Cruise: A 3-Hour Experience with Swimming Option and Refreshments

Embark on a thrilling 3-hour Dolphin and Seal Sightseeing Cruise, with the option to swim alongside these magnificent creatures. Enjoy refreshments and snacks while exploring the stunning marine life.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
What's Included
  • Luxury purpose built boat
  • Premium wildlife activities
  • Lunch, refreshments and hot drinks
  • Amazing photo opportunities
What's Not Included
  • Swimming or snorkelling activities
Additional Information

This dolphin and seal cruise is an experience not to miss. You can observe the amazing wildlife from the comfort of the boat and will never forget this amazing experience.

Join in on the fun and excitement of visiting Port Phillip Bay to experience its seals and dolphins in their natural environment! Just off the coast of Sorrento, you will have the chance to see these amazing creatures at their playful best.

We cruise to Chinaman’s’ Hat, a local spot where the ever curious Australian Fur Seals are waiting to show you some amazing sights. From here we cruise to Popes Eye Marine National Park for a look at the Sea Birds, where your guides will share with you some interesting facts about these amazing birds.

From there on, we cruise in search of the resident Bottle Nosed Dolphins. There is no need to jump into the water; the captain’s technique will place you right next to the action.

Please note this tour is combined with the 3 hour swim tour so swimming guests will be onboard.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please dress in accordance with the weather
  • Please note this tour is conducted aboard a boat that offers both swimming and sightseeing activities, this ticket is for sightseeing only.
Location
Sorrento
Esplanade
Please meet at the end of the pier
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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David_briggs_1970
Apr 13, 2023
3hr tour on the bay - 3hr tour of the bay and got to see seals and dolphins up close. Crew were very friendly and got some gear photos up close. Well worth it!!
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Michelle
Mar 12, 2023
Relaxing, magical and fun!! - Polperro were amazing, the team so knowledgeable and friendly. We were put onto their boat last minute, which saved the day. My partner swam and loved it, said the experience with the seals was incredible. I sat safely on the boat and enjoyed every minute. So many up close on the boat of both seals and dolphins. Was the perfect amount of time, lovely hot drinks and scones. We will be back as bring out boys for this years birthday presents.
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Franko5
Jan 30, 2023
A GREAT DAY - The captain was very. knowledgeable and followed the dolphins giving a very rewarding experience. it was fantastic watching the ship divers bring the dolphins in.
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Miranda_m
Feb 6, 2022
Exceeded all my expectations. - The crew were amazing. Great communication and very professional. All were happy to answer any question and accomodate any need. Luckily all the passengers seemed like lovely people. It felt like a very shared experience. My mum whose 82nd birthday it was had a look of pure joy on her face. Especially with the hot mocha and watching those beautiful dolphins and seals. Thank you all for a totally memorable experience.
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Joann
Mar 5, 2024
Comfortable way to see marine life and our environment - Overall a beautiful day out on Port Phillip Bay. We did see dolphins, seals and various birds at Pope Marine Park. Boat arrived late, as in 30 minutes, despite us getting numerous messages to be there at 11.45am.
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973pardeepk
Jan 27, 2024
It was really good and new experiences - The view was amazing. We took so many pictures and my little one was really happy coz he said mum boat was really fast. We enjoyed a lot and we will visit again……
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174elhamk
Jan 16, 2023
Not happy and no recommended - First of all i’ll give tripadvisor a one star and never going to book my plans with them, on a day we had booking it was no 3 hours cruise just 90 minutes and the time tripadvisor confirmed was 1:00pm, I took my 2 and 3 years old on a sun from 12:30 but after half an hour waiting and seeing no cruise I rang the company and they told me you don't have any booking with us at all, finally after long conversation over the phone they found out tripadvisor just sold us the ticket without any booking with the moonraker company. Any way after 1 hour waiting they fit us on a 90 minutes cruise and we haven't seen any dolphins by our ends. The only thing I can say is they have a friendly and nice crews otherwise It was our second time with this company and haven't seen any dolphins never go back and not recommend at all specially booking with tripadvisor.
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Kate_s
Feb 24, 2022
Not a sightseeing cruise - Whilst I enjoyed being out on the bay, this was not a sightseeing cruise. Instead it was all about the swim tour.
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Ashish_s
Dec 31, 2023
Irresponsible team. Customer service was zero. - Irresponsible team, called many times, sent voice message 2 hours before depart, looking for support but never heard from them. We missed our trip. I believe at least they have to be respond. We paid for it. Customer Service is zero.
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Si
Jan 8, 2023
NOT WORTHY SIGHTSEEING - Saw the $85 sightseeing package on booking.com and thought it was only a sightseeing service. In fact we were joined with people who are going for swim. And for the 2hours we were waiting on the boat under the sun as the boat is not shaded. The most upset thing is that there were not enough seats (too many people at the same boat) and most of the seats are very wet because the people swimming are seating with the sightseeing person. Really don’t recommend anyone to spend $85 for “sightseeing”. Just a waste of money and time waiting for people swimming. Booking.com should take this misleading sightseeing down.
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