Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari - 2 hour VIEW ONLY (snorkelling safari)
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Choose this tour if you have friends / family going on the snorkelling safari and you just want to view and watch from the same vessel.
Some guests will have the opportunity to swim with dolphins and seals, and you can enjoy viewing from the vessel. Travel beautiful coastline and enjoy informative commentary. Have the opportunity to witness seals basking on the rocks and often becoming interactive and playful with the swimmers in the water, dolphins travelling alongside the vessel as well as an abundance of birdlife including eagles, gulls and cormorants. A great family activity to undertake on the island and a wildlife experience not to be missed.
BOOKINGS CANNOT BE MADE ONLINE 3 HOURS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TIME. PLEASE CALL US ON 08 7082 9607 TO SEE IF WE CAN SCHEDULE YOU ON A TOUR.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Child rates apply for children aged 3-12 years
- Adult rates apply for anyone over the age of 13 years.
- Food is not permitted to be eaten onboard the vessel unless given prior approval.
- These are wild animals and experiences change daily. It’s all up to the animals as to how interactive they become.
- You need to arrive at the Kangaroo Island Information Stop, 43 Howard Drive, Penneshaw, 30 minutes prior to departure. The
Information Stop is located directly opposite Christmas Cove Marina, Penneshaw, where you will depart from. - No wheelchair access on board vessel
- If you arrive on a cruise ship and cannot get into Penneshaw on your tender on the day, your tour can be cancelled (and you claim costs through
travel insurance), or we can hold it for you to use within a 3 year timeline. - Tour may be cancelled if minimum numbers are not reached, unforeseen circumstances or weather conditions are not acceptable on the day
CANCELLATION POLICY
- A FULL refund is provided to guests if the tour is cancelled due to minimum numbers not being reached, unforeseen circumstances or poor weather conditions and an alternative time is not established to undertake the tour.
- NO refund is provided to guests for non-attendance at scheduled tour time.
- Guests can reschedule tour if required, however need to ensure that more than 48 hours’ notice is provided to Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari via telephone confirmation on 08 7082 9607
- All bookings cancelled within 7 days of scheduled departure will incur a 50% charge of tour costs. Alternatively a credit can be held for you to use within a 24-month time frame.
- All bookings cancelled within 48 hours scheduled departure will not receive a refund but a credit can be held for you to use within a 24-month time frame.
- If you arrive on a cruise ship and cannot get into Penneshaw on your tender on the day, your tour can be cancelled (and you claim costs through travel insurance), or we can hold it for you to use within a 3-year time frame.
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The tour operators was great and provided lots of information. He did try to find dolphins but we didn’t see any.
Boat was modern and safety instructions provided.
We did see fur seals but there are way better seal experiences at Seal Bay and Flinders Chase NP.
Not long after departing Christmas Cove dolphins were sighted off the stern.
What a delight to watch the dolphins in their habitat close up. A highlight was seeing them catch a big fish.
Seals were also observed later in the cruise lazing on the rocks in the sun.
A wonderful experience. Thank you David and Thomas for you care and expert comments.
Although the dolphins wouldn't cooperate for a swim, the seals certainly did. They are now our favourite sea mammals
Great fun and great value for money.
Our group wasn't too big so it was quite a personal experience.
Have to say that we were pretty lucky as due bad weather, our boat trip of 75 mins was cancelled but on the day before we are to depart Kangaroo Island, they have a slot in the AM before we board the ferry back to mainland. It was great atmosphere and crowd size was decent, abt 8 participants on board. We got a great view of the Dolphins swimming around the boat a couple of times and also the pilot took us close to see the Seals lying on the rock. Have to say the Pilot knows his geographical position well to see these Dolphins.
We were blessed with calm waters and beautiful views, and before long we were surrounded by wildlife. Seeing dolphins play right alongside the boat was a true highlight, and the seals basking on the rocks were adorable. The whole tour felt relaxed yet full of adventure, and the crew went above and beyond to make sure everyone had the best possible time.
If you’re visiting Kangaroo Island, this is a must-do. It’s the perfect mix of scenery, wildlife, and genuine hospitality—an experience you’ll remember long after you’ve left the island. Highly recommended! 🐬🌊🦭
The pristine waters of Backstairs Passage and the rugged coastline seen from seaward make the two hour Ocean Safari well worthwhile, but the dolphins make it very special. Elijah and Bonnie make a great Skipper and Deckie respectively, apart from a minor 550 nautical mile navigational glitch confusing the SA mainland with Tasmania ..but we did make it back in the end.
Had such a great time and felt super lucky not just to have had the opportunity to swim with dolphins and seals but to also see a couple of whales.
We were super lucky and got to see dolphins, seals and very rare sea eagles.
Weather was cool and very windy. Beautiful coastline.






















































