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The Island Explorer Tour – Wild Dolphin Swim
Highlights
- Swim in azure waters surrounded by up to 100 dolphins, creating unforgettable memories in a serene marine environment.
- Explore the shallow bays of Emu Bay, where you relax and connect with playful dolphins during summer months.
- Spot seals and majestic eagles while cruising, enhancing your wildlife experience beyond just a boat ride.
- Enjoy a family-friendly tour with convenient carpark access, making it easy for everyone to join the adventure.
The Island Explorer tour (dolphin swim) is a unique marine wildlife experience where they take you right into the very heart of a dolphin relaxation area .
You can swim in shallow protected bays of azure green/blue waters with up to 100 dolphins throughout the summer period .
You’re given 3 hours on this tour to fully relax amongst the dolphins and come away with an experience that will last a lifetime .
You may also see seals, sea eagles, wedge-tailed eagles, and peregrine falcons a truly unique experience as their motto goes – its more than just a boat ride.
Operates 9am Explorer Tours or 1pm Private Tours daily from Emu Bay ( December – March) Kingscote, Bay of Shoals (April – November) You will be notified the day before the tour of location and times.
Itinerary highlights
Kingscote
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Available from 13 December 2023 to 5 January 2029
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Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Operation information
Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures
Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures are the dolphin swim specialists in South Australia & Kangaroo Island and have been offering visitors a unique marine wildlife experiences for more than 19 years .
Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures have gained the trust of the wild dolphin pods by simply reading the signs displayed by their dolphins. Pay attention to them and the results speak for themselves. This is a marine experience not to be missed and fun for the whole family no matter what age.
You may also see nesting sights of the rare and endangered white-bellied sea eagle, peregrine falcons and the mighty wedge-tailed eagle.
Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures is often referred to as the best wild dolphin swim experience in Australia or anywhere for that matter, recently voted by Trip Advisor this is a true wild dolphin swim experience and the only operator on Kangaroo Island to offer this unique experience
Their boat operates in the shallow protected bays of the north coast where at times they encounter large pods of dolphins.
All equipment is provided and morning tea provided on the Explorer tour.
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Nature Tourism) by Ecotourism Australia
- Marine Tourism Accreditation
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Boating Industry Association
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
- SA – Tourism Kangaroo Island
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