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Places to Swim with Dolphins in Australia

THE 5 BEST Places to Swim with Dolphins in Australia

Places to Swim with Dolphins in Australia

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  • Donna P
    Perth, Australia2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a fantastic day!! Weather was perfect, the water was calm, and the dolphins definitely came to play. The Crew were amazing - very patient and attentive. They went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. Absolutely recommend this tour - 100% brilliant.
    Written 13 January 2025
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  • Bronwen B
    13 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Once we got past the confusion about my booking due to poor communication, it was good. Moonraker had canceled the 2-hour afternoon swim with seals tour for Saturday, which was supposed to start at 3:30pm and upgraded me to the 3-hour dolphin and seals swim that same day at 1pm. Unfortunately, this change was not clearly communicated to me, with an email showing 2 different start times. When I called them that morning to sort it out, I realized we would not be able to make the 2-hour drive in time for the 1pm tour. They offered the Sunday tour for me, which worked out.
    The diving suit was challenging to get on, and I felt very constricted, but I was told it should loosen up once in the water, which it did. They also brought an extra suit on board the boat just in case. The boat was comfortable and well-equipped. The staff was friendly and provided clear instructions. We attempted to slide in the water with the dolphins on 5 different instances and I never managed to see the dolphins. I did however manage to swallow much of the seawater. Visibility wasn't too good, which I think may have played a factor. I did see the dolphins a few times while sightseeing on the boat.
    I had a more positive experience with the seals swim. Although after being advised by the crew that we shouldn't get too close to the structure that the seals were lounging on as they have been known to go potty over the side, I didn't get close enough to see much for the first half of the swim. I did get to see the graceful stingray gliding across the sea floor. Then, I found my spot, near where the seals were diving into the water and I just stayed floating, allowing them to swim up and around me. They were so curious! It was a wonderful experience.
    The sandwiches and banana bread that were served for lunch were very good. I had seconds of banana bread. They also have a hot shower and a nicely appointed washroom available for guests. You can also purchase photos and videos that the crew takes in the water for a nominal fee. I recommend this tour.
    Written 24 December 2024
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  • Pauline R
    Perth, Australia4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Would recommend for anyone to do this activity, amazing value for money and an experience of a lifetime. Evette and staff were fantastic, they made the experience and nothing was too much trouble. They went above and beyond to make the whole experience enjoyable.
    Written 15 December 2024
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  • janrob53
    northampton53 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice boat trip with a very good crew. Trip was Informative. Sadly no dolphins, which was the main reason for booking the trip. I thought you'd be fairly certain you would see a few dolphins, so we were a little disappointed, having driven 90 mins to get there. The boat was clean, toilets were on board, and we were given a couple of biscuits too. Trip was good. We saw the seals and some birds. We understand these are wild animals so it's up to them whether they decide to show up...
    Written 19 February 2023
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  • Lynn G
    Carrara, Australia1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing experience! Friendly crew, very experienced, we saw dolphins and wales, what an incredible day! Highly recommended!
    Written 30 June 2024
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  • Jess
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great morning out on the water with very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable crew. Learnt a lot about the whales, the ocean ecosystem and marine life in general which added to the experience in the down time between the swims. All the snorkel gear is also provided and support given to help with perfect comfort and fit.

    Every effort was taken to provide a whale swim experience however never at the expense of the marine life or outside of regulations which their environmentally conscious and sustainable practices is the reason why I booked Cooly Eco Adventures to begin with. It's not just a business name, it is eco-friendly!

    An epic experience topped off with fresh fruit to snack on for the return journey. Will return!
    Written 8 October 2024
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  • Sarah
    Ireland6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    14/10!!!!!!
    Brilliant trip lead by Jackson our amazing tour guide, he was a wealth of knowledge wherever we stopped and the food was always amazing and made each day better!!
    Written 19 February 2024
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  • Stephanie W
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Untamed Escapes you privided a fabulous a fabulous trip exploring the Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound, Coffin Bay and Port Lincoln. We camped under the stars in swags, travelled in a coaster bus driven by our fabulous guide Carlos and he was also our chef; providing home cooked meals! Thanks for a great trip!
    Written 17 June 2024
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