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Wild Dolphin Watch
Highlights
- Join a four-hour cruise to witness the playful Common Dolphins in their natural habitat.
- Enjoy a complimentary light breakfast while soaking in the stunning views of Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park.
- Listen to engaging commentary that educates you about local marine life and ecosystems.
- Experience an intimate setting with a maximum of 12 observers for a personalised dolphin-watching adventure.
Join Dolphin Swim Australia (DSA) for the greatest dolphin watch around!
You will be able to observe swimmers entering into the world of either the amazing Common Dolphin or the Common (Oceanic) Bottlenose Dolphin! Not only do DSA conduct the only permitted and completely wild dolphin swim in NSW, but it’s the first wild dolphin swim of its kind in the world!
DSA’s Wild Dolphin Watch includes a four hour cruise and complimentary light breakfast. An educational commentary on the Common Dolphins and Common (Oceanic) Bottlenose Dolphins, as well as the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park environment, is also included.
There is a maximum of 12 observers per tour. Private charters and group programs are also available and welcome.
Come and join this fantastic Wild Dolphin Watch!
Itinerary highlights
Blue Water Wonderland
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
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.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
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)
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
Operation information
Dolphin Swim Australia
Dolphin Swim Australia provides the only permitted wild dolphin swim in NSW and the first wild dolphin swim of its kind in the world! The wild dolphin swim occurs offshore with swim leaders who are trained to take our guests through the most amazing experience of their lives with energetic and inquisitive oceanic dolphins!
This unique activity provides a thrilling experience where guests are so close to the dolphins that they feel like they are a part of the pod and are able to witness true dolphin behaviour!
Each tour includes training with a professional, fun and dedicated team, all necessary equipment (wetsuit, mask, snorkel and safety harness), educational commentary, breakfast, champagne, photos and a customised video!
Tags
Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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