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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Ben H
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Nov 2024 • Couples
We absolutely loved it. It was perfect. Andrew (our skipper) was informative, engaging and a brilliant skipper and the opportunity to swim and interact with wild dolphins was worth the price we paid and some. People should be queuing round the corner to do this. The weather was a bit grim but the quality of the experience wasn’t affected at all (we appreciated the efforts of the team to push the time back to try and get a better weather window though).
10/10 Couldn’t recommend more!
10/10 Couldn’t recommend more!
Written 23 November 2024
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Gary W
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Jan 2025 • Couples
Today we were lucky enough to experience a swim with Dolphins that we will remember forever.
Our hosts were amazing, friendly, knowledgeable, and knew exactly where to go to enable us to live out a dream that we’ve had for so time now.
Unlike previous experiences we have had elsewhere, it was a smaller group, so we were not fighting for space in the water and thus didn’t feel unsafe. We were supported and guided throughout the entire experience
The experience delivered on every promise, communication was clear and the cost was not prohibitive.
We would highly recommend Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures as your hosts for your swim with dolphins adventure, when on Kangaroo Island!!!
Our hosts were amazing, friendly, knowledgeable, and knew exactly where to go to enable us to live out a dream that we’ve had for so time now.
Unlike previous experiences we have had elsewhere, it was a smaller group, so we were not fighting for space in the water and thus didn’t feel unsafe. We were supported and guided throughout the entire experience
The experience delivered on every promise, communication was clear and the cost was not prohibitive.
We would highly recommend Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures as your hosts for your swim with dolphins adventure, when on Kangaroo Island!!!
Written 4 January 2025
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karen j
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Dec 2024 • Family
What an amazing experience. Andrew the host was informative and relaxed. The boat was in excellent condition and easy to get on and off the back. There was 80-100 dolphins and had plenty of time in the warm water to view and enjoy. Would certainly go again when next back in KI
Written 24 January 2025
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Shimara C
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Dec 2024 • Family
An amazing experience for the whole family, the water was shallow and felt really safe, we were so close to the dolphins. Its a small group on each trip, so lots of opportunities for everyone to swim, and see the dolphins, the crew took brilliant care of my daughter who was too nervous to swim, but still had a wonderful afternoon and great views of the dolphins from the boat. I would highly recommend, and we will definitely go out again on our next trip to KI
Written 27 January 2025
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Jordan M
New York City, NY8 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
This tour was a highlight of our trip to Kangaroo Island. We swam with about 60 dolphins on our trip, including many babies. The dolphins are clearly comfortable around the boat and swimmers, but you are most definitely among wild animals. The tour is a great way to learn a bit about KI and its northern coast. We loved every second of it!
Written 4 February 2025
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TonyM5
Woking, UK14 contributions
Dec 2024 • Friends
Great experience. Swam with dolphins including pup less than week old. Very knowledgeable Skipper and guide who knew where to find pod but also ensure the wild nature and habitat of the animals.
Written 18 December 2024
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Carrie
28 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Absolutely fantastic experience. Crew were clearly passionate and knowledgeable about the area and had a keen eye for spotting wildlife. Amazing getting to swim with so many dolphins who were pretty unbothered by our presence so didn't feel intrusive. Lovely cup of tea provided while watching the dolphins from the deck, very smooth ride on the boat too. Unforgettable! Thanks Andy, Gerry and team
Written 23 March 2024
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JaneMel2015
Melbourne, Australia40 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
What a special experience. Apparently the dolphins are always in the place we went too. Just 9 of us and about 20 dolphins. I am not a confident swimmer, but I felt very safe and every effort was made so I got right next to this marvellous animals. Would highly recommend
Written 16 November 2024
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Maz
Beverley, Australia9 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
Seeing and swimming with the dolphins is so awesome. To experience wild dolphins in their natural habitat is truly something else. Andrew our skipper was really cool. Very knowledgeable and heaps of fun. It's a must do when I was Kangaroo Island. Couldn't recommend it enough.
Our only criticism was... it was an extremely hot day and waiting at the marina with no shade and no where to sit was a little uncomfortable.
Apart from that we had the best time.
Our only criticism was... it was an extremely hot day and waiting at the marina with no shade and no where to sit was a little uncomfortable.
Apart from that we had the best time.
Written 12 February 2025
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Carole C
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Dec 2024 • Family
The most incredible experience! Exceeded my expectations for how close and frequently we got to the dolphins. Andrew and his team were fun, kind, helpful and knowledgeable and a delight to spend the morning with! A must do in KI, we can’t wait to go again!
Written 11 January 2025
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Hi, I wanted to book for a 3hour dolphin tour. Wanted to know about the refunds in case of cancellation
Written 1 December 2020
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
Written 26 January 2019
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!
Written 18 February 2019
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!
Written 4 January 2019
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.
Written 5 January 2019
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?
Written 12 October 2018
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
Written 13 October 2018
Hi,
If you head to our website you will find the prices for our tour there.
Nina
Written 12 December 2017
If staying in Kingscote, do you need a car to get to the tour departure point?
Written 12 July 2016
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.
Written 13 July 2016
What are the hours that the swimming with the dolphin tour goes?
Written 7 March 2016
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 ..
Written 7 March 2016
JenMeimei
New South Wales, Australia
hi, if we want diving, 4people, But ask how to make an appointment?
Written 19 December 2015
yes we offer dive charters , jump onto our website ... to fill out a booking form we will reply with details .... cheers Andrew
Written 21 December 2015
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?
Written 11 September 2015
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 .......
Written 5 October 2015
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