Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari - 2 hour VIEW ONLY (snorkelling safari)
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Embark on an unforgettable coastal adventure with a 2-hour view-only ocean safari departing from Christmas Cove Marina in Penneshaw. This tour is the perfect option if you want to share the excitement with friends or family on the snorkelling safari, allowing you to watch all the action and spectacular wildlife directly from the comfort of the vessel. 🛥️
Spectacular Wildlife and Coastal Views
Experience the magic of Kangaroo Island’s pristine waters and rugged coastline. Enjoy informative commentary from your local guide as you search for incredible marine life. 🌊
- Watch playful seals basking on the rocks and interacting with swimmers in the water. 🦭
- Delight in the sight of wild dolphins travelling alongside the vessel.
- Observe an abundance of birdlife, including majestic eagles, gulls, and cormorants.
- A fantastic, family-friendly wildlife experience that is not to be missed!
Important Tour Information
- Child Rates: Apply for children aged 3–12 years.
- Adult Rates: Apply for anyone aged 13 years and over.
- Onboard Dining: Food is not permitted to be eaten onboard the vessel unless prior approval is given.
- Wild Encounters: These are wild animals and experiences change daily. It is entirely up to the animals as to how interactive they choose to be.
- Arrival Time: You must 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.
- Accessibility: Please note there is no wheelchair access onboard the vessel.
- Cruise Ship Guests: If you arrive via cruise ship and cannot reach Penneshaw on your tender, your tour can be cancelled (to claim via travel insurance), or we can hold a credit for you to use within a 3-year timeline.
- Tour Operations: Tours may be cancelled if minimum numbers are not reached, or due to unforeseen circumstances or unacceptable weather conditions 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 the tour if required, provided that more than 48 hours’ notice is given to Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari.
- 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 timeframe.
- All bookings cancelled within 48 hours of scheduled departure will not receive a refund, but a credit can be held for you to use within a 24-month timeframe.
- 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 timeframe.
Thank you for your booking. Please note that Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari may need to change your booking if the weather is not suitable. A staff member will contact you on the mobile number provided if rescheduling is required.
Please ensure you arrive at the Kangaroo Island Information Stop, 43 Howard Drive, Penneshaw, SA, 5222, 30 minutes prior to departure time.
Looking to get the most out of your Kangaroo Island trip?
Visit the Hog Bay Saloon in Penneshaw for a fantastic range of wine and beers along with Kangaroo Island Oysters, SA prawns, antipastos and local tunes in Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island.
Got a large group and need a way to travel the island?
Kangaroo Island Coachlines runs chartered bus tours for both public and private groups all over Kangaroo Island. See all the must-visit places the island has to offer from the comfort of an air-conditioned coach with a local driver who will also be your tour guide!
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Ilija was an incredible guide, host and driver! Really knows what he is talking about with a great sense of humour.
We saw sea eagles, seals and dolphins (who gave us a incredible show) and learnt a-lot about the island
Kids had a ball and before we even got off the boat where asking to come back again
The boat was great too!
Thankyou so much!
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.
























































