SWIM ON THE WILD SIDE

Join us for an intimate swim with wild dolphins in their natural environment. This tour is our most popular and exhilarating experience. Visitors are given the opportunity to swim with the wild Bottlenose Dolphins in their own environment. Accompanied by our Marine Biologist and trained volunteers you will venture into the open waters of Koombana Bay. Depending on dolphin sightings you will be guided into the water where the dolphins may elect to initiate interaction with the swimmers. As they are wild dolphins interaction cannot be guaranteed.
 
An award winning tour guaranteed to thrill.


WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • Access to the interpretive centre, interaction zone, digital dolphinarium (opened May 2011), cafe and souvenir shop.
  • Guided Swim Tour with our Marine Biologist.
  • Wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins
  • Coffee/Tea and a Muffin
  • All Tours are weather dependent

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Swimming costume
  • Towel
  • Windcheater or something warm
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • Medication (if you require during a 3 hour period)

SEASONAL DEPARTURE TIMES:

  • 15 October - 31 January        07.30am 
  • 15 December - 30 April          11.30am

Everyone must report to the Dolphin Discovery Centre at the stated departure time

PASSENGER NUMBERS:

  • Minimum 4 paying Swimmers
  • Maximum 18 Swimmers
  • Maximum 4 Observers

PRICING PER PERSON: (includes admission into the centre)

Swimmers
Adults/ Concession/ Students/ YHA/ Children (6-14)      $185
Observers
Adults                                                                          $  85
Concession / Students/ YHA/ Children (6-14)                $  65

SPECIAL NOTES:

  • All participants must be in good health and sign an indemnity form prior to boarding the vessel.
  • All persons must be able to tread water and have an average level of fitness.
  • Previous snorkelling experience an advantage.
  • Minimum age for the swim tour is 6 years (MUST be accompanied at all times by an adult swimmer)
  • Minimum age for an observer is 6 years (MUST be accompanied by an adult observer at all times)
  • Special dispensation for children under 6 years may be granted, this would need to be discussed with the Marine Biologist via telephone for consideration.
  • Change rooms and showers are available.
  Please Note: payments with a 'discount voucher' are unable to be booked online. To book with a voucher contact the centre directly on: (08) 9791 3088 Book 7:30am tour - swimmer >
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No tours are available: Unfavourable weather and Christmas Day (25th December).

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