Kangaroo Island - Swim with Dolphins/Seals/Coastal Snorkel
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2 hours
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2 Hour Swim nearby Dolphin / Seal & Coastal Snorkeling Safari departs from Christmas Cove Marina, Penneshaw. Have the opportunity to swim nearby wild dolphins or seals and snorkel some of KI’s beautiful coastline.
It's a great wildlife watching tour! We provide wetsuits, mask, towels, snorkel, and fins. Arrive at Christmas Cove Marina in Penneshaw 30 minutes prior to departure. You will be fitted into the appropriately sized wetsuit, mask, snorkel, and flippers as well as be provided with a safety brief. Then jump on board our 28 seater vessel in search of the marine life that inhabits the stunning coastline.
Seals often become very active which provides a unique snorkeling experience. We are the only operator in South Australia that provides the opportunity to swim nearby the Long-Nosed Seals. Also, have the opportunity to swim alongside dolphins in the wild. The guide will also provide an informative commentary along the way.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Recommended children be over the age of 9 years old to participate in swimming activity.
Not recommended for those with a pacemaker
Not suitable for those who are pregnant (can be on vessel but not in water)
Water temperature is between 14-15 degrees. Expect it to be refreshing. We provide wetsuits (compulsory to wear). Kids under 14 are double wet suited. You can ask to be double wet suited if you are prone to being cold.
Please bring a warm jacket! We will have waterproof jackets on board but you can put your warm jacket over the top when getting out the water.
Seal numbers vary throughout the different seasons. Numbers peak in winter and are at their lowest from Nov-Jan
Wildlife Interactions are NOT guaranteed. The team will do their best on the day to give you the best experience possible. If you get in the water at any stage for coastal snorkeling, seals swim or dolphin swim YOU DO NOT get any money refunded.
For safety reasons swim will not be conducted when a pod has neonates (baby dolphins) with them. You are welcome to observe them from aboard the vessel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Have the opportunity to swim with wild dolphins OR among seals and snorkel some of Kangaroo Island's stunning coastline. It's an amazing wildlife encounter! We provide wetsuits, mask, snorkel & fins. Arrive at the Kangaroo Island Information Stop in Penneshaw (Howard drive) where you will be fitted into a wetsuit, mask, snorkel and flippers and provided with a safety brief. Then jump on board our 28 seater vessels in search of the marine life that inhabits the incredible coastline. Spot the cheeky seals lounging on the rocks and playing in the water. Then it's time to dive in! These curious seals can be quite interactive and playful and provide a fun snorkelling experience. We are the only operator in South Australia that provides the opportunity to swim with the Long-nosed Seals. Search for the dolphin pods that reside in these coastal waters and take the opportunity to swim alongside them in the wild. A truly unforgettable wildlife encounter. Your friendly guide will also provide informative commentary along the way. Please note, these are wild animals. This tour is swim with dolphins or seals and is dependent on what occurs with wildlife on the day.
What‘s Included
Wetsuits
Sunscreen
Informative commentary
Life Jackets
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Jackets
Food
Options
Snorkeling Safari
2 hour snorkeling safari, that includes the opportunity to snorkel with dolphins and seals in the wild and coastal snorkeling.
Reviews
261 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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jasonmB5287SX,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience Crew where great and very insightful even had dolphins beside and below swimming along with me Thankyou
Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari is amazing!
sandal2026,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My children, Boom Maxwell and Mim, and I had a wonderful time on the Kangaroo Island- Swim with Dolphins/Seals/Coastal Snorkeling Safari with Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari on 10 Jan 2026. Thank you. Sanda Lum
Incredible experience
E8944RClukek,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic crew did a great job, interactive & safe but kept it fun the whole time, the seals played with us the whole time blowing bubbles in our face showing us all there tricks. Thanks to deck hand Tom (I think) who gave us some videos he took from the boat and helped with my GoPro mid swim really appreciate it. The crew even tried to get us a second swim with the dolphins unfortunately they didn’t want to play but still added to the experience
Great family experience
Kazm76,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Weather was perfect. Tour hosts were friendly. We were very lucky with our seal and dolphin sightings
A brilliant few hours to take in so much of the beauty of Kangaroo Island.
janeys2026,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We all had a glorious day snorkeling and relaxing on the boat. Elijah was a fabulous skipper and he and Steph and Johnny were so warm and friendly. We saw dolphins, seals and loads of fish. We swam with the seals too! I highly recommend this tour with these guys. It was just brilliant.
Swim with seals and dolphins. Kangaroo island winner!
Sonya G,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip. Managed to see seals and dolphins. The crew were professional and polite. Kept everyone safe. Would recommend this.
Cold water eeeek
Sacha B,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Lovely day, the staff were great. Brand new 5mm suits. I was very worried about getting into 14 degree water as I won’t even swim in a pool unless it’s like bath water. But the suits were very good. We have done many of these trips and you can not expect to see anything and only hope you do. We saw 4 seals lying on the rocks and was able to swim fairly close, also checking the fish out. Unfortunately we did not get to swim with dolphins, however did come across some and was able to get a pic of them under the boat. What I liked was it was only a short trip, only 10 mins till we saw the seals and 15 mins to next stop for dolphins. I have been on trips where you are in a boat for over an hour each way and don’t get to see anything. Definitely worth a shot. Well organised, nice people.
Here tourists are led around by the nose
11udos,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Absolutely not recommended!! In the less than 2 hours we saw a seal on which then 20 people jumped! She was looking for the distance! Instead of going back on board we were allowed to swim in the water for another 20 minutes! The very young crew of three was not motivated to look for dolphins after that, instead they talked and ran down time! Conclusion of a tour that is too expensive anyway (over 100€ for two hours) here tourists are led around by the nose!!! It would be fair if part of the money paid is refunded!!!
Nice snorkel trip - dolphins elusive
kazsd2021,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This snorkeling trip was pretty good- a bit hectic at start getting everyone fitted with wetsuits and fins, but once on boat we found some seals fairly quickly and swam around them for about 30 mins. This was best part of trip. Efforts to locate dolphins were less successful and once found they swam quickly away so we really didn’t get to swim with dolphins. You have to keep in mind that they are wild creatures and you may not get close to them. The advertising for this trip doesn’t make that super clear. Anyway it was a hot day and nice to be in the water!
Epic tour!!
191pernillel,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic tour and crew!! We all loved it. We got to see and swim with BOTH seals and dolphins. What a special day! We started out jumping in the water with a couple of playful seals and afterwards had a wonderful encounter with 5 dolphins. Very family-friendly tour.
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