About this tour
Launch from Penneshaw's Christmas Cove Marina on a 2-hour coastal safari hunting dolphins and seals off Kangaroo Island. You'll kit up in a wetsuit and snorkel gear, then search the shoreline from a 28-seat vessel for chances to enter the water alongside wild seals—Long-Nosed varieties you won't encounter elsewhere in South Australia—and pods of dolphins. A skipper narrates marine ecology throughout. Water sits at a bracing 14–15°C year-round, so thermal protection is essential.
Highlights
- Swim alongside wild Long-Nosed Seals and dolphins
- Coastal snorkel over reef and rocky outcrops
- South Australia's only Long-Nosed Seal swim operator
- Wetsuits and all snorkel gear supplied
- Informative skipper commentary on marine life
- Double wetsuits available for cold-prone swimmers
- Suitable for children aged 9+ and all fitness levels
What to expect
Arrive 30 minutes early at Christmas Cove Marina for wetsuit fitting and a safety briefing. Once aboard the 28-seater, you'll cruise the Kangaroo Island coastline while the skipper scans for activity. Seal encounters tend to be reliable—they're curious and energetic—but dolphin sightings depend on the day. When conditions and marine behaviour allow, you'll enter the water to snorkel or swim. Expect cold, clear conditions; the wetsuit (mandatory) and provided sunscreen keep you comfortable. If dolphins arrive with calves, observation stays from the deck. Seal numbers peak in winter and drop November–January.
Good to know
Wildlife encounters aren't guaranteed—no refunds if you enter the water and miss marine life. Bring a warm jacket for post-swim comfort; waterproof jackets are aboard. Not suitable if pregnant, fitted with a pacemaker, or unable to tolerate 14–15°C water. Kids under 14 receive double wetsuits. Food isn't provided.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.