Seal Swim Adventure Tour (90 Minutes)|Queenscliff , Victoria

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Per Person (Minimum 5 participants required to operate)
AUD $143.00 $149.00
Up to 4 (Guaranteed Departure)
AUD $740.00 $770.00

Tour Information

Daily 13:00

Meet the playful Australian Fur Seals on our immersive 90-minute Seal Swim Snorkelling Tour in Port Phillip Bay.

Hop aboard Bluebird, our purpose-built 7-metre dive vessel, and head into the Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park for an unforgettable snorkelling encounter with wild Australian Fur Seals.

All snorkelling equipment is provided, including warm wetsuits, masks, fins, and full safety instruction. No prior snorkelling experience is required.

With a maximum of just nine guests per tour, this small-group experience offers a highly personal, semi-private encounter with minimal environmental impact.

Along the way, you’ll also encounter other residents of the marine national park, including seabirds and reef fish from the Great Southern Reef.

Perfect for individuals, families, or groups on a tight timeline who don’t want to compromise on experience.

Please note: There is a $10 environmental levy included as part of the price of this tour. This levy helps us help our oceans and will be put towards any of the following programs and research through our partnership charity SOEL (Southern Ocean Environmental Link):

  • Plastic recycling education programs – funding will help us purchase more plastic recycling machinery for use within our recycling programs, facilitate our education sessions for school age children, and go toward community plastic reduction efforts.
  • A Port Phillip Bay wide dolphin population study, utilising machine-based learning marine identification camera systems.
  • Port Phillip Bay Seal Watch program – mapping the movement trends of Australian Fur Seals within Port Phillip Bay Haul Out sites.
  • Marine pest (Northern Pacific Seastar) eradication study utilising machine-based learning identification systems.
  • An investigation into the effects of ecotourism experiences on young people’s awareness and attitude toward marine conservation.
  • We will also use these funds to invest in an accessibility hoist for Queenscliff Harbour, and in doing so create the first readily available accessibility point for marine tourism within Port Phillip Bay.

**SELECTED WEEKENDS AND SUMMER HOLIDAYS***
A MINIMUM OF 5  PARTICIPANTS IS REQUIRED FOR THE TOUR TO PROCEED
ALL SEAL SWIM TOURS (1.5hrs) WILL BE RUN ON OUR R.I.B. VESSEL - PICTURED ABOVE

Tour Inclusions

  • 90-minute experience
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Sightseeing options available
  • Full snorkelling equipment provided, including wetsuit, mask, snorkel, and fins
  • Professional safety briefing and guidance included — no prior snorkelling experience required
  • Price includes a $10 environmental levy per person, supporting SOEL through marine conservation and education programs

Tour Exclusions

  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Optional GoPro underwater camera rental available

Transportation

  • Departure Point: Queenscliff Harbour, VIC
  • Departure Time: 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM
  • Return: Returns to the original departure point at the end of the tour

Things to Note

All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD).

  • Itinerary and snorkelling locations are subject to weather, sea and safety conditions. Tours may be modified or cancelled if conditions are unsafe.
  • Wildlife encounters are not guaranteed. Dolphin sightings have an approx. 80% success rate, and all interactions follow wildlife protection guidelines.
  • No age restriction applies. Basic swimming ability is required, and children must be accompanied by a competent adult swimmer. Private instructors are recommended for less confident swimmers.
  • Minimum 3 participants required for Blue Bird. On selected weekends and summer holidays, a minimum of 4 participants applies, and 1.5-hour Seal Swim Tours operate on the R.I.B. vessel.
  • Check-in 15 minutes before departure. Late arrivals (over 10 minutes) and no-shows are non-refundable.
  • Wetsuits are provided. Prams/strollers are not recommended. Blue Bird has no onboard toilet.
  • Guests prone to seasickness should take medication around 30 minutes before departure. Alcohol is not permitted until snorkelling activities are completed.
  • Please advise dietary requirements/allergies in advance. Allow extra travel time during Dec–Feb and when connecting via the Sorrento ferry.

Cancellation Policy

10% surcharge if change or cancel after order is placed. No refund if cancel within 3days.
Noticed: If you would like to cancel, please kindly email us to cancel the tour at least 2 business days prior to this cancellation period. Once cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 7-28 business days.
Cancellation notification needs to be formally replied receipt by us during our office hours as acknowledgement.

NOTE: FIT TRAVEL would adopt suppliers' cancellation policy. Cancellation fees, if any by the suppliers, will be charged according to the supppliers' cancellation policy ( FIT TRAVEL does not charge additional cancellation fees ).
With this specific product's cancellation policy, the suppliers reserve the right of final interpretation.
If your order only pays the deposit of a product: a, if the product has available seats on the departure date and price and contents are the same as the order you placed, the booking would be confirmed by us without additional notification to you, and the deposit is not refundable. b, if the product has no available seats or price or contents are not the same, we might provide alternative options. If you do not agree with the options, the deposit is refundable.

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