Dolphin, Sealion and Penguin Island Cruise ONLY (NO Guided Nature Walk )

Cena od AUD 55,00 AUD
  • Trvanie: 60 Minút (cca.)
  • Poloha: Shoalwater, WA
  • Kód produktu: DPSLC-ONLY

Enjoy the scenic highlights of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park and keep a look out for the wildlife! This 60 minute glass bottom boat cruise takes place in the ruggedly spectacular coastlines of Penguin, Seal & Bird Islands and takes advantage of the best wildlife spotting opportunities of the day. Wild dolphins, rare Australian sea lions, pelican rookeries, and birds of prey are regularly sighted and our friendly crew will get you right amongst the action! The cruise concludes on Penguin Island to see the penguin feeding and then enjoy some island time before returning on the ferry at your own leisure.

Inclusions:

  • 60-minute cruise around the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
  • Return ferry transfers to and from Penguin Island
  • Complementary photos from your cruise uploaded to Flickr for you to share!

Highlights:

  • Seeing rare Australian sea lions on the beach at Seal Island
  • Seeing wild dolphins at play (although sightings are regular, they are not guaranteed as our cruise is restricted to inside Shoalwater Bay)
  • Explore the rugged islands and viewing nesting pelicans, cormorants and spotting other sea birds that live in the park
  • Drifting over seagrass meadows and limestone reefs spotting fish and other marine life through the glass bottom
  • Viewing the fossilized remnants of ancient tuart forests

* Please note all pricing includes a 7% Marine Park Levy. 

Departure Times:

  • 9:15am departing from Penguin Island (select the 9am ferry transfer to Penguin Island on the next page)
  • 11:15am departing from Penguin Island (select the 9am, 10am or 11am ferry transfer to Penguin Island on the next page)
  • 1:15pm from Penguin Island (select the 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm or 1pm ferry transfer to Penguin Island on the next page)
  • Extra departures can be scheduled on busy days if required

Other Information: Our crew will ensure visitors receive the best wildlife viewing opportunities on your cruise. We ask you to please respect the Shoalwater Island Marine Park. We are entering a natural habitat therefore animals sightings are not guaranteed as we do not feed or train them. 

Online bookings close 2 hours before departure; you may purchase tickets over the counter at least 30-minutes prior (subject to availability - call us 9591 1333). 

If you have a group of 10 or more, please use our Groups Enquiry Form and our friendly reservations team will respond with a proposed itinerary and quote within 48 hours.  

**Disclaimer:
1. Penguin Island will be closed on the hottest days of Summer due to the Little Penguins Moulting, as per The Department of
Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2022/08/Immediate-action-taken-to-protect-Rockinghams-little-penguins.aspx

2. The Penguin Island discovery center has been closed
by The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and
we no longer offer any tours with guarantee penguin sightings as the colony of
penguins on Penguin Island are completely wild.