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Eden Wildlife Adventure
Highlights
- Cruise in comfort aboard a modern 24-metre catamaran, embracing the stunning views of Eden and Twofold Bay.
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant marine environment, encountering dolphins, seals, and seabirds up close during your adventure.
- Savour complimentary morning or afternoon tea on the return journey, adding a delightful touch to your experience.
- Learn from passionate experts as they share insights about marine wildlife, enriching your understanding of this extraordinary ecosystem.
Cruise in comfort and explore the extraordinary marine wildlife and rich history of Eden and Twofold Bay. This discovery cruise operates during the summer months in Eden and is perfect for all ages.
Immerse yourself in our incredible marine environment and get up close and personal with dolphins, seals and many species of seabirds. Every journey is different and sometimes we are lucky enough to spot marine creatures like penguins, flying fish, turtles and sharks.
Our expert crew are passionate about the ocean and marine wildlife, and we will share our knowledge with you as we explore the coastline.
Tours are conducted on Bubbles, a modern and comfortable purpose-built 24-metre whale-watching powered catamaran. Complimentary Morning or Afternoon Tea is provided on the return journey.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Operation information
Sapphire Coastal Adventures – Eden
Sapphire Coastal Adventures (formerly known as Cat Balou Cruises) has operated boat-based tours from the beautiful Sapphire Coast for over 20 years. They are passionate about whales, dolphins, seals and the ocean and marine environment.
Eden was once a busy whaling port and now it is one of the world’s most amazing places to whale watch from! Sapphire Coastal Adventures is committed to helping to educate people about the threats that the ocean faces in today’s world.
Their hope and prayer are that by helping people connect with the ocean and its amazing diversity, they may take action to preserve and protect it.
Tours depart from Merimbula, Eden and Bermagui. Eden summer tours showcase the natural beauty of the local coastline.
Sapphire Coastal Adventures’ favourite time of the year is whale watching season. From May to November, thousands of humpback whales can be viewed off Eden, Bermagui and Merimbula. In these nutrient-rich waters, they can often be seen feeding and playing. The impact of being out on the water and watching as a massive whale surfaces is one that will stay with you for life.
Memberships
- Charter Vessel Association
- New South Wales Business Chamber
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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