Penguin and Seal Islands Sea Kayaking Experience
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Penguin and Seal Islands Sea Kayaking Experience
By Capricorn Seakayaking
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Ages 8-99, max of 24 per group
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: English
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- Double sit-inside sea kayaks, with rudder for comfortable cruising
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Long sleeve sun shirts and hats
- Lunch
- Lifejackets (PFDs)
- All Fees and Taxes
What's not included- Please bring your own bottle of water
- Sunscreen - please bring your own sunscreen
- Start:
- Perth Wildlife Encounters, 153 Arcadia Dr, Shoalwater WA 6169, AustraliaPlease meet us at 8am (aim to arrive a little early) in the Pengos Cafe car park, located on Arcadia Drive opposite the Penguin Rd intersection. Upon arrival, please look for our vehicle and trailer of yellow sea kayaks in the car park. Say hello and introduce yourself to the guide.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 287707P1- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Minimum age is 8 years old
- Maximum weight limit per persons 115kg - due to kayak design and safety recommendations
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 287707P1
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- Global230768970300 contributionsBest Activity in PerthThis was the best activity we did in Perth, a great day out. Kayaking, snorkelling, and the food provided was great. Would recommend.Written 4 January 2024
- 980stevev0 contributionsWonderful kayak experienceJust had great first timer sea kayak experience around seal and penguin island. Todd is an excellent guide and tailored the trip perfectly. Conditions were great and saw seal and dolphin at a respectful distance - thoroughly recommend this even as a noviceWritten 23 November 2023
- caitlincU830RL0 contributionsBest kayaking experience in PerthI went on the Penguin and Seal Islands kayaking experience, and it was very enjoyable. The kayaking was fun, the lunch provided was delicious, and our tour guides (Jimmy and Rosy) were exceptional. Will definitely be back!!Written 16 January 2023
- Deannewy0 contributionsKayakingIt was a very fun day with kayaking, snorkelling and other activities. Our tour guides, Jimmie and Rosie, were the best!Written 29 December 2022
- heatherjS1764KK0 contributionsWonderful DayAbsolutely fantastic day. Jim took us through the safety features. Then out all day round Seal Island lovely lunch and Penguin show on Penguin Island. This was so lovely lots of wildlife and fun in the water. I’m no spring chicken but found the kayaking easy and enjoyed the day. Thanks Jim, Sarah and Steve for your company. Heather and Peter.Written 19 October 2022
- yingjunl20210 contributionsamazingI did kayaking around seal island and towards penguin island today. It was amazing experience. breathtaking natural views. Clear sea, spoted cute seal lion, and encountered several dolphins while kayaking. Definitely the best way to explore this amazing nature!! Jamie is really nice and helpful. he also took me to swim and snorkeling in a nice area in genguin island as well. Love it! highly recommended!Written 31 October 2021
- erinjF396RR0 contributionsFantasticA perfect way to spend a day! Jimmy was fantastic. The weather was beautiful. Kayaking was great fun. Highly recommend this tour.Written 15 October 2021
- Tal89080 contributionsBeautifulGreat tour and great guide! Very well organised, enjoyable, highly recommend. Beautiful area best seen by kayakWritten 7 April 2021
- Lydslee180 contributionsAmazing way to see Seal & Penguin IslandMy boyfriend and I had an amazing time on this tour as we got to kayak past Seal Island where we saw lots of seals and pelicans and some seals even swam around our kayaks! We were lucky enough to see a dolphin too, and the tour guide was spontaneous enough to allow us to follow the dolphin via kayak instead of sticking to a tour schedule. It was really nice to see the penguins and walk around the island. The tour guide is well experienced with this island and knew good snorkel spots and the history of the island well. I learnt a lot from this tour from the information he gave and also got to try new experiencing with the snorkeling that I wouldn't have done before. The morning tea and lunch was very good and catered with enough variety to make all our tummies happy. There was enough time at the end of the tour to allow you to venture the island yourself and then meet back to kayak back to the mainland. I really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it to anyone that is adventurous and wanting to try something different. The weather on this day was about a maximum of 24 degrees, we thought it would be a bit too chilly for the tour and the snorkel but it was actually beautifully perfect weather!Written 30 March 2021
- eviejaned0 contributionsBloody awesome!Awesome tour and even better tour guide! He was personal and professional, he took us to the most beautiful places. The pace for the whole day was perfect, not too rushed and not too slow! Penguin island is just stunning! Highly recommend this tour!!Written 8 January 2021
- TinaM47840 contributionsGreat way to get out and activeWe had a great day. Firstly lessons on kayaking then practicing, off to look at Sea lions finding some marine life on the journey. Then some more kayaking and off to another island. a healthy morning tea and lunch , little penguins, lots of sea birds, snorkeling and swimming. Then an easy trip back to base. We’re over 60 and managed it all just fine. What a great way to spend the day!! Thanks Jim you were a great guide!Written 28 December 2020
- D6597QIcnf0 contributionsFantastic day outWe had a wonderful time on the tour with our knowledgeable guide Elijah. He calmed our nerves about kayaking on the ocean, gave great instructions and looked out for everyone's wellbeing throughout the day. We were a group of mixed fitness levels, kayaking experience and ages, and it was an appropriate and do-able challenge for all of us. The tour took us through lovely sheltered waters with just a few choppy waves to give us a bit of a workout. We saw so much wildlife: sealions, penguins, a sea eagle, bridal terns, and more pelicans at once than I've ever seen in my life! We got to wander around the beautiful Penguin Island, go for a swim and a snorkel and eat a picnic lunch. I highly recommend this tour and consider it good value for money.Written 19 February 2020
- miirag20200 contributionsSea kayakingA must for visitors to Perth. We were a group of locals, mixed kayaking experience, miced familiarity with the Shoalwater Islamds. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide Elijah was brilliant, great personality, caring, knowledgeable. Made us all feel special. Taught us many new facts and skills. Lovely lunch taking diverse fiets into account. All done with do much ease. Fabulous, comfortable kayaks. Highly recomend this activity.Written 16 February 2020
- O1575SKlynnem0 contributionsFabulous group Birhtday and Xmas presentWhat a fabulous day!!! Each year my family and several friends give each other a joint Xmas and Birthday present of tickets to a group outing. This one was just fabulous, with some wanting to do it again!. Elijah was an amazing guide - very knowledgeable of the geology, marine life and birds we saw, and very caring for those of us who were not very confident in water. The catering for our varied diets (vegan, vegetarian and gluten free) was exceptional. Would recommend this as an amazing group family/friends activity,Written 16 February 2020
- KC1990Aus0 contributionsSea life, sun & tonnes of fun!Probably one of the best secrets close to Perth, Shoalwater marine park offers such a diverse ecosystem that we are fortunate enough to enjoy eco friendly via a kayak! Our guide gave us such a knowledgeable insight into the area and gave us a different perspective on the role of sea grass! Thanks so much for a fantastic experience!Written 14 February 2020
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Helen Parker
7 contributions
Mar 2023
Jim runs a very professional tour, with careful safety briefings and clear directions on safety on the water. All equipment was provided and in good order. As a septuagenarian. I thoroughly enjoyed this trip and would highly recommend it to sea explorers of any age. The tour to Seal Island, and adjacent rocky islands , then along the west shoreline of Penguin Island gave a very different perspective of the Shoalwater Bay natural attractions. We were served a delicious lunch, attended the Penguin Discovery Centre's showing of the cute rescued little penguins, learning about their habits, and their challenge for survival. Jim provided interesting commentary on the ecology of seagrass meadows, the fish, the sea lions, the early history of people on Penguin Island, and the raucous pelican colony. Our day was capped off with a snorkel in the bay, seeing turtles and schools of fish, before we paddled back to the mainland on a strong sea breeze. After 6 hours we were a tired and happy. multinational, multi-age crew. Thank you Jim.
Written 30 March 2023
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Thank you very much for the review. I’m glad you have enjoyed day with us. Jimmy
Written 3 April 2023
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Wingyu
2 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Our guide Jimmy was very friendly and approachable, he was encouraging and gave us a good push to challenge ourselves. He was also knowledgable about the islands and gave us a tour around the penguin island, showing us interesting sights and features. We managed to see some sea lions lying on the beach. Lunch was a hearty DIY wrap prepared by Jimmy, and there was hot tea to warm ourselves after the kayak. He was hospitable and went the extra mile to ensure we had the best experience. Jimmy also offered to take pictures for us!
Initially we were a little apprehensive about kayaking in mid May as it might be cold, but apart from slight winds, the conditions were ideal for kayaking. Do take note that you might get a little wet (we did not capsize), especially your legs.
Strongly recommend this tour by Jimmy if you wish to explore penguin island. Give this a try! If even unfit city girls like us can do it, I’m sure you can too!
Initially we were a little apprehensive about kayaking in mid May as it might be cold, but apart from slight winds, the conditions were ideal for kayaking. Do take note that you might get a little wet (we did not capsize), especially your legs.
Strongly recommend this tour by Jimmy if you wish to explore penguin island. Give this a try! If even unfit city girls like us can do it, I’m sure you can too!
Written 17 May 2022
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Thank you for the review. I am glad you had good time. Jimmy
Written 19 May 2022
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Karen A
Doubleview, Australia6 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Awesome day out! An experienced guide briefs prior to departing and ensures everyone is comfortable and catered for. Safety is a priority with fun a close second. Saw the seal’s sunbathing at Seal Rock and then a short paddle over to Penguin Island. The trip includes entry to the discovery Centre which allows you to see the Fairy Penguins up close as well as an informative presentation. A healthy spread for lunch is included and then a guided walk of the island followed by plenty of time for snorkeling in the warm, clear waters around the island. I would definitely recommend this trip!
Written 12 February 2023
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Thank you very much for the review. We are glad you enjoyed day with us.
Written 14 February 2023
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petrina a
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Mar 2024 • Couples
Our tour guide (Jimmy) was so patient with beginners like myself. He explained every step of the tour in detail & his knowledge of Penguin Island & the surrounding islands was amazing. He was so informative & it was great to walk away with a new found knowledge of the area.
Nothing was a hassle, he was so friendly throughout the whole tour & it felt like we were amongst friends the way he treated everyone.
Would definitely recommend the tour to everyone to do & do it again myself.
Thank you Jimmy.
Nothing was a hassle, he was so friendly throughout the whole tour & it felt like we were amongst friends the way he treated everyone.
Would definitely recommend the tour to everyone to do & do it again myself.
Thank you Jimmy.
Written 17 March 2024
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Thank you for your review Petrina. We are glad you enjoyed day with us. Jimmy
Written 8 April 2024
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Renee2384
10 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
My partner and I went out with Jimmy and his assistant today. The weather was perfect, unfortunately the other group couldn’t make it, so it meant that we had a one on one experience.
I hadn’t been kayaking for ages so was worried I would of been nervous but Jimmy and Merrel were so brilliant, explaining everything thoroughly
We paddled out to the seal lions that were playing in the water swimming under our kayaks. You could almost pat them. Then we paddled to penguin island, we had morning tea, went for a tour of the island. Watched the penguin feeding then Jimmy had set out our lunch to enjoy in the sun and shade on the island.
We then went up to the lookout and then paddled back.
It was so much fun! Well worth it and both Jimmy and Merrel are so knowledgeable, friendly and just a pleasure to spend the day with on such an awesome experience
I encourage anyone who wants a fun filled day of adventure to jump on their tour as it was worth every cent.
Thank you for the great experience
I hadn’t been kayaking for ages so was worried I would of been nervous but Jimmy and Merrel were so brilliant, explaining everything thoroughly
We paddled out to the seal lions that were playing in the water swimming under our kayaks. You could almost pat them. Then we paddled to penguin island, we had morning tea, went for a tour of the island. Watched the penguin feeding then Jimmy had set out our lunch to enjoy in the sun and shade on the island.
We then went up to the lookout and then paddled back.
It was so much fun! Well worth it and both Jimmy and Merrel are so knowledgeable, friendly and just a pleasure to spend the day with on such an awesome experience
I encourage anyone who wants a fun filled day of adventure to jump on their tour as it was worth every cent.
Thank you for the great experience
Written 24 October 2021
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Thank you so much for your kind review.
Merrel and I had a very nice time showing you around the wonderful area of Shoalwater and we hope to see you again soon.
All the Best
Jim
Written 25 October 2021
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Jasmine Chong S
15 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
The trip is just amazing and get in touch with nature! Although due to weather restrictions, we are not able to kayak to seal island, but we manage to see dolphin just swim by in front our kayak, what a surprise!
Jimmy was very nice and guide us through from the start of how to use the kayak and keep update us on the history or story behind those beautiful island. The picnic lunch he prepared is unforgettable! Superb tasty. XD
Just book this tour if you are looking for some sport yet chill activity!
Jimmy was very nice and guide us through from the start of how to use the kayak and keep update us on the history or story behind those beautiful island. The picnic lunch he prepared is unforgettable! Superb tasty. XD
Just book this tour if you are looking for some sport yet chill activity!
Written 30 March 2024
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I’m glad you enjoyed day out with us! Thank you for review. Jimmy
Written 8 April 2024
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Stirfried-haggis
Perth, Australia84 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
What an absolutely fantastic day, fun, informative and full of surprises. From perfect weather conditions and cooperative wildlife, this tour had something for young and old. Rosie and Veronica were our knowledgeable and fantastic hosts for the day, providing an ample and nutritious lunch, kept us all safe in the water, and educated on the history of penguin island and it's inhabitants past and present. Highly recommend this great day out.
Written 5 January 2024
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Thank you for review. We enjoyed a day out with lovely people. Shoalwater has so much to offer. Hope to see you soon. Veronika
Written 5 January 2024
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Jenny S
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Family
Fantastic day out. My son and I had never tried sea kayaking before. The route we took meant that we got to see so much more than we normally would experience on a boat. Kayaking around the other side of penguin island with our guide was a lot of fun. Highly recommend this trip.
Written 29 January 2024
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We are glad you enjoyed day out with us. Jimmy
Written 21 February 2024
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Robert J
10 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Great day trip. Jimmy is an excellent guide. I've been going to Penguin Island since I was a kid, and still learnt a lot about the island from Jimmy. I recommend the tour to anyone looking for a good day out, whether you're visiting Perth or live here.
Written 30 December 2023
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Jamie, thank you. It is an amazing place right in our backyard. I am glad you enjoyed a day out with us. Jimmy
Written 5 January 2024
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wayne zerr
Minneapolis, MN4 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
We went on a kayak and snorkeling tour with Bill (I think that was his name, sorry if I got that wrong). The tour itself was amazing seeing so many awesome sights that I wouldn’t have gotten to without the tour. Our tour guide Bill was the icing on the cake. He was so informative about the area and willing to go above and beyond to teach us as well as answer our questions that it made the trip all the more amazing. To top it off he ended up becoming a friend in the few hours we had together and even drive us to the train station after words. In all the experience was all it advertised and Bill made us feel at home. I would book another trip with Capricorn anytime.
Written 17 March 2024
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Thank you for review Wayne. Glad you enjoyed day out with us. Jimmy
Written 8 April 2024
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hello! I am really interested in this tour and would book for 12th of may. however i am one person only, is this an issue since i read it must be two because of the kayak? also u can guarantee the return is until 14h since i have a flight later that day. thank you!
Written 8 May 2023
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