Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures
Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures
Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures
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Scuba & SnorkellingSwim with DolphinsBoat ToursPrivate ToursDolphin & Whale Watching
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Kangaroo island marine adventures is truly a unique experience in marine nature tourism, we are the only marine operator fully eco certified on kangaroo island providing best practices for our clients and our marine animals , come aboard our purpose built vessels and discover the wonders that await you on your marine adventure tour (dolphin swim). We travel along the pristiene north coast which is very much protected from the swell and tides to visit sea eagles in the wild, seals in there colonys, and swim with wild dolphins, visit remote beaches, snorkell amoungst some of the 240 species of fish life, enjoy morning tea of home made biscuits, tea, coffee in some of the most secluded parts of the island , kangaroo island marine adventures is more than just a boat ride , we allow you the time to enjoy your experience giving you a true understanding of our marine animals in there natural environment , our purpose built vessels are large and spacious allowing plenty of room to walk around whilst onboard to maximise the wildlife experience and get the best pictures. Our vessels are also very dry and stable providing a very comfortable ride in any conditions, our skippers have a combined 40 years of local experience in kangaroo island waters. Your safety is our number 1 priority, and our years of experience will guarantee you the best marine nature experience kangaroo island has to offer. THIS IS THE MARINE TOUR TO PUT ON YOUR MUST DO LIST WHILST VISITING KANGAROO ISLAND , BUT DONT FORGET TO BOOK , YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS .....
Kingscote, South Australia, Australia
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2023
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Dayle M
1 contribution
Dec. 2023 • Couples
We've lapped Australia and this tour was close to if not the best experience we've had.
Forget Monkey Mia, this is the best dolphin experience in Australia.
Forget Monkey Mia, this is the best dolphin experience in Australia.
Written 6 December 2023
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Oliver G
34 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Family
Incredible experience, such a bucket list thing!!! The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. It was super cold but they provided us with extra jackets and hot tea/coffee to keep warm.
Written 29 November 2023
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KateCPH
Koege, Denmark27 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Family
We booked late (the day before), but we were lucky, there was still room for three adults. Got a link to the location where we should board the boat the next day.
Andrew, our skipper, was very passionate and told us of seals, birds and of course the dolphins, which we got to swim with. It was amazing.
It was a very smooth ride with this boat, which has room for 15 passengers with room to move around. There was snorkling equipment and wetsuits on board.
If your english skills are not good, it can be difficult to follow the quick passionate talking, but the talk was very clear, just quick. Within our group, we had one with good english skills, which made the translation to the two others.
All in all - a wonderful experience, which we highly recommend for others.
Andrew, our skipper, was very passionate and told us of seals, birds and of course the dolphins, which we got to swim with. It was amazing.
It was a very smooth ride with this boat, which has room for 15 passengers with room to move around. There was snorkling equipment and wetsuits on board.
If your english skills are not good, it can be difficult to follow the quick passionate talking, but the talk was very clear, just quick. Within our group, we had one with good english skills, which made the translation to the two others.
All in all - a wonderful experience, which we highly recommend for others.
Written 10 November 2023
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Daydream61893827510
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Family
Wonderful day, spotting wildlife and learning about the North Coast of KI. Swimming with the dolphins was the highlight of course but it was great to also just watch from the comfort of the boat. Really great experience for the whole family, we had little ones on board and Andrew was so patient with them when they were afraid to jump in.
Written 8 November 2023
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Sightseer52847665192
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Sep. 2023 • Family
Second time enjoying the daulphins with Marine Adventures, different location but same amazing experience. Enjoyed it so much the first time I had to bring my family.
Written 21 October 2023
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Margi H
Gosford, Australia3 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
This is tha absolute best dolphin swim on the island. Andrew and Zali (and Grandma who made the awesome lamingtons) are a great family team who make the experience fantastic. Thank you for a wonderful day:)
Written 29 September 2023
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Fiona T
1 contribution
Sep. 2023 • Solo
Amazing experience connecting with the dolphins, truly blissful feeling swimming amongst them. Skipper Andrew was awesome too and his homemade biscuits😉
Written 27 September 2023
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Janelle J
7 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Friends
Excellent must do adventure. Andrew delivered a laid back but informative tour that ensured you had a great experience. With dolphins surfing in the wake of the boat and plenty of photo opportunities in and out of the water, this is 5 star.
Written 16 September 2023
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Lesa A
3 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Swimming with wild dolphins was such a fantastic experience, there was loads of salmon around as well so you swim around them as well. There was plenty of time in the water, no rushing. We were taken well care of. After swimming we had coffee and home made lamingtons. Great value, wonderful host.
Written 25 May 2023
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Melissa P
1 contribution
Apr. 2023 • Couples
Such an amazing experience and morning. We swam with the dolphins which is a very rare experience. I loved every minute of the trip.
I saw 3 calves swimming together under the water on the sandy bottom with the rest of the pod. (Mask and snorkel provided).
We were looked after with spay jackets as it started to rain a little. I would definitely book again and recommend to everyone.
Thank you for taking us.
I saw 3 calves swimming together under the water on the sandy bottom with the rest of the pod. (Mask and snorkel provided).
We were looked after with spay jackets as it started to rain a little. I would definitely book again and recommend to everyone.
Thank you for taking us.
Written 30 April 2023
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Dikesh S
Geelong, Australia5 contributions
Hi, I wanted to book for a 3hour dolphin tour. Wanted to know about the refunds in case of cancellation
Cody13_12
South Shields, UK46 contributions
Hi I'm just looking into accomodation for our trip to KI. Do your tours depart from Kingscote? We're coming in April, how far in advance would we need to book? Thanks
Gail B
Port Phillip, Australia25 contributions
Kingscote is 12 mins drive from Emu Bay. Theres no shops or places to eat at Emu Bay. Kingscote is the best place to stay there’s everything you need there inc a supermarket. Enjoy!
Pamela S
Denver, CO111 contributions
We have booked a tour at 9:00am. It says the tour gets back at ‘midday’ does that mean noon or 12:00pm? We’re on a tight schedule and need a better timeline. Also, what time does the sun set in January 24th? (We’re not supposed to drive after dark) thanks!
Maps326147
1 contribution
Perhaps you can arrange transportation through the company to assure yourselves that you will not be driving after dark. But, it is likely that the company has an afternoon group they will be meeting so they will not intentionally delay your return to shore after your morning expedition. Enjoy the experience and the slowed pace of being on the water for a wonderful experience.
Tani x
Antwerp, Belgium22 contributions
Is there any way to do this without having a car and arriving in Penneshaw? What's the difference with the 2 Hour Dolphin Swim from Penneshaw. Do you get just as close to the dolphins?
andrew n n
Kingscote, Australia6 contributions
Hi Tani ... & thanks for your question. firstly can i say we run a 3 hr dolphin swim tour (island explorer ) that allows you the time to enjoy a truly amazing experience & a good amount of time with the dolphins you just cant rush a dolphin swim the dolphins dont like it and they simply wont interact at the same level. we know this having worked with our dolphins for over 12 years. our vessel energizer is a large custom built jetboat offering plenty of room to move around or just relax in comfortable lounge type seating being a jetboat is very important to us & very safe for swimmers & our dolpins because there are no nasty propellers to swim around that could cause harm to our dolphins or swimmers & allows us to be close to you at all times whilst in the water the jets also have a more sympathetic acoustic pattern in the water of which the dolphins enjoy very much we provide all snorkeling gear hot tea / coffee & biscuits & very easy in out of water with twin rear boarding ladders, the vessel being roomy allows for multiple photo opportunities to get the best possible dolphin shots, sealink run a shuttle service to kingscote and there are a few smaller taxi operators offering transfers .... regards Andrew
51annie444
Adelaide Hills, Australia63 contributions
How much is it ph adult?
NinaPeas
Kingscote, Australia13 contributions
Hi,
If you head to our website you will find the prices for our tour there.
Nina
Molly M
20 contributions
If staying in Kingscote, do you need a car to get to the tour departure point?
going2somewhere
Washington DC110 contributions
Yes, you will. Our departure point was Emu Bay and you will need to drive to that. I'm not sure about public transportation since we had a car. I would also try calling these folks -- we had trouble contacting them over email as well.
Robyn B
Palmerston North, New Zealand19 contributions
What are the hours that the swimming with the dolphin tour goes?
andrew n n
Kingscote, Australia6 contributions
hi we depart 9 am in the morning and return at midday , this allows plenty of quality time with our marine animals and most of all quality time with the dolphins ..
JenMeimei
New South Wales, Australia
hi, if we want diving, 4people, But ask how to make an appointment?
andrew n n
Kingscote, Australia6 contributions
yes we offer dive charters , jump onto our website ... to fill out a booking form we will reply with details .... cheers Andrew
Karen M
Eugene, OR4 contributions
We have "swum with dolphins" while snorkeling in La Parousse Bay on Maui but never got close as they were chased by some snorkels and dove at least 30 feet below us when passing by. We could hear and watch them, but from some distance. How does your experience compare with this?
andrew n n
Kingscote, Australia6 contributions
Hi Karen , the morning departure is the better time 9 am , this experience delivers what you are looking for , a truly unique experience with wild dolphins in there environment .... you will love it .......