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75-Minute Coastal Safari
Highlights
- Join a 75-minute coastal safari from Penneshaw to explore Kangaroo Island's stunning marine life and landscapes.
- Witness dolphins, seals, and eagles in their natural habitat along the ancient coastline, creating unforgettable memories.
- Enjoy informative commentary from the skipper while cruising the pristine waters, enhancing your wildlife experience.
- Catch a glimpse of migrating whales in winter, offering an awe-inspiring spectacle for the whole family.
Join Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari, a 75-minute coastal safari from Penneshaw.
Travel along the ancient Kangaroo Island coastline with the opportunity to see dolphins, seals, eagles and other birdlife. Enjoy an exhilarating ride along the beautiful Kangaroo Island coastline. Witness the pristine waters, stunning coastline and marine animals that inhabit this thriving environment. Whales pass through these waters in winter and can provide an awesome spectacle. The skipper provides informative commentary as you cruise along. This is a must-do activity while you are on the island.
Departing daily at 9 am and 3 pm, this is a fantastic wildlife experience and fun for the whole family
Itinerary highlights
Dolphins, Seals, Birdlife & Magnificent Coastline
Viewing wildlife in some of the most pristine waters in the world. The skipper will provide information and facts about the local pods of dolphins, seals and birdlife, as well local histor.
Tour details
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Available from 19 March 2024 to 30 June 2026
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.
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)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Operation information
Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari
Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari is a family-owned and operated business that began operations in December 2012. Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari’s marine tours depart daily from Christmas Cove Marina, Penneshaw.
These marine tours are operated from a 38 seater fully undercover 12 metre RIB, 7.5 metre 12-seater Gemini Waverider and a 26-seater custom built snorkeling vessel. These vessels provide comfort, and a true outdoor nature experience with every seat providing a bird’s eye view of the wildlife, coastline and water.
Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari offer 3 types of tours:
A 75-minute Ocean Safari: Travel stunning ancient coastline, viewing dolphins, seals, eagles, whales (seasonal) and birdlife. The guide provides informative local history.
A 2-hour Snorkeling Safari: Snorkel with seals and swim with dolphins in the wild. Guests can also view on this tour. Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari provide wet-suits, masks, snorkels and fins. Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari are the only operator in SA to offer the unique experience of swimming with Long Nosed Seals.
Private Chartered Safari’s available in their fully licensed 38 seater vessel. Private functions, with onboard catering and alcohol service accommodating large groups with a tailored experience.
Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari won Gold at the SA Tourism Awards in 2018, 2019, and 2021 and has been inducted into the Tourism Hall of Fame.
Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari is open 365 days, 7.00am-7.00pm.
Tags
Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
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