What to do and see in Victoria, Australia: The Best Dolphin & Whale Watching

June 16, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

Discover the best top things to do in Victoria, Australia including Sea All Dolphin Swims, Polperro Dolphin Swims, Wildlife Coast Cruises, WaterMaarq, Moonraker Dolphin Swims, Southern Coast Charters, Bay City Scuba, Stephen Collins, VISIT 2 SRI LANKA, nboats 众艇 fishing charters & luxury yacht charter.
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1. Sea All Dolphin Swims

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5.0 based on 482 reviews

Sea All Dolphin Swims

The popular and award winning Sea All Dolphin Swims is a family owned business which offers seal & dolphin swims, reef snorkels and marine animal viewing all in the one amazing trip! Sea All Dolphin Swims offers a fun and informative 3.5 hour journey out onto the southern end of Port Phillip Bay, where we are lucky enough to have Bottlenosed Dolphins, Australian Fur Seals, Australasian Gannets and Marine National Parks all within a short distance of each other. Our aim? To show you it all! You can either snorkel or just sightsee from the boat. We supply all equipment, refreshments and good training by qualified instructors.Our qualified, caring instructors are trained by Life Saving Victoria and combined with an underlying respect for the local environment, will ensure that you and your special one take away memories that will last a lifetime.

2. Polperro Dolphin Swims

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5.0 based on 257 reviews

Polperro Dolphin Swims

For most of us, swimming with dolphins is a rare and magical experience, so who better to help you connect with these magnificent creatures than the people who've been making the introductions in Port Phillip Bay the longest? The Muir family established Polperro Dolphin Swims in 1986. Named after their classic, lovingly maintained boat, which is 25 years young, Polperro has led the bay in environmentally responsible dolphin interactions. Judy Muir in particular has been tirelessly active in establishing and improving legislation controlling human interaction with wild marine animals, including dolphins.That's why passengers can't swim up to the bay's bottlenose dolphins, but rather hang on to long ropes trailing from the Polperro's stern, waiting for these often curious creatures to come to them. The rope, and the crew's careful training and supervision of passengers, mean that even non-swimmers can enjoy this exciting experience. People who are initially very timid and reticent about getting in the water leave enchanted by the experience. The Polperro departs from Sorrento pier twice daily from October to April. Passenger numbers are strictly limited so everyone has ample opportunity to get wet, or watch dolphins at play from the deck. Reef and seal swims are often part of Polperro trips as well. These are also revelatory experiences, even for most locals, as the bay's rich aquatic life is a surprisingly well-kept secret. All gear, including wetsuits and snorkels, are provided, and the Polperro has change areas below deck. On chilly days her saloon cabin is warmly welcoming, as is the complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate and delicious scones, freshly baked on board. They're the cherry on top of an inspiring, memorable experience, which saw Polperro enter the Victorian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame in 2001, after winning the environmental tourism category three years running.

3. Wildlife Coast Cruises

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5.0 based on 959 reviews

Wildlife Coast Cruises

Wildlife Coast Cruises is an environmentally accredited business which operates around the beautiful waters of Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory. The wide range of cruises include trips to Seal Rocks, Twilight Bay cruises, Scenic Lunch Cruises, Whale Cruises and Wilsons Promontory Cruises. The Kasey Lee and the Brianna Lee are custom built catamarans 65 feet in length, crewed by friendly and professional staff who are happy to care for and entertain you along your journey.

4. WaterMaarq

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5.0 based on 285 reviews

WaterMaarq

Award-winning WaterMaarq operates from the lovely seaside town of Sorrento on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Providing boutique up close eco boat tour dolphin watching and seal swim wildlife experiences, and reef snorkelling adventures, you'll discover the beauty of the environment above and below the water. WaterMaarq's personalised approach gives you the confidence to enjoy life-changing marine wildlife experiences. WaterMaarq is based just 90 minutes from Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia.

5. Moonraker Dolphin Swims

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4.5 based on 280 reviews

Moonraker Dolphin Swims

Moonraker Dolphin Swims is Australia’s most awarded Eco Adventure Company specializing in Dolphin and Seal swimming and sightseeing adventures for over 25 years on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula. Join a 3 hour snorkel adventure with resident Bottlenose Dolphins, swim alongside cheeky Australian Fur Seals, explore underwater marine parks filled with colorful fish and join the search for weedy sea dragons. Or relax onboard as a sightseeing guest. All cruises include breakfast or lunch and offer you a dolphin guarantee - If you don't see dolphins on your tour, you can come back for free!

6. Southern Coast Charters

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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Southern Coast Charters

TUNA FISHING CHARTERS PORT FAIRY Our custom made tuna fishing charter vessel and equipment is fully capable of long duration stays out on the water. The crew aboard the SOUTHERN EXPLORER are true professionals and work their hardest to ensure that each passenger has an enjoyable trip. The crew will assist passengers on proper tackle rigging, bait selection, fishing techniques, netting or gaffing, and, of course, expert fish cleaning. Captain Barry makes sure that all service is provided in an efficient and friendly manner. Our fishing charters in Port Fairy, Warrnambool and Portland Tuna fishing charters are unmatched in comfort and safety. ABOUT SOUTHERN COAST CHARTERS SCC is a family owned and operated Port Fairy Fishing Charter that runs tuna fishing boat charters from the wharf in Port Fairy, 20 mins West of Warrnambool, in Victoria. Southern Coast Charters Fishing, Tuna, Deep Sea and Adventure Seal and Whale Watching Tours offer unique and exhilarating reef fishing and deep sea fishing experiences that will appeal to your adventurous spirit in creating a memorable Victorian fishing holiday. REEF FISHING Southern Coast Charters fishing trips from Port Fairy explore many reefs out as far as King Island from Port Fairy and Whale territory Warrnambool, in which a variety of sporting and game fish dwell. TUNA & GAME FISHING Enjoy an exciting fishing experience of a lifetime as we target Southern Bluefin and Albacore, towards the Continental Shelf aboard Southern Explorer. Ideal for experts and novices alike. DEEP SEA FISHING Southern Coast Deep Sea Fishing Charters targets Blue-Eye Trevella, Hapuka, Tassie Trumpeter and Gem Fish as well as many other species on our deep sea fishing trips off Port Fairy, Victoria. SEAL WATCHING A unique, majestic experience all year. Port Fairy and the surrounding coastline is known for its Seals, Birds and Aquatic Nature including the famous Southern Right Whales. OVERNIGHT TRIPS Southern Coast Charters operate overnight trips for any event.When we do overnight charters to King Island we fish deep sea areas and many unexplored areas along the continental shelf. VIP CHARTERS The Southern Explorer is a purpose built 18m ship with 1300hp Twin Yanmar engines, 9 comfortable bunks, Toilet and hot shower, Seamaster Gyro Stabilizer system and 2-tier fishing deck. Hire Now.

7. Bay City Scuba

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3.0 based on 2 reviews

Bay City Scuba

Bay City Scuba, located on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula, is home to some of Australia's most stunning snorkelling, Scuba and Technical Diving. Port Phillip Heads and the surrounding waters of Bass Strait are home to the country’s most beautiful soft coral reefs and steep wall dives, exceptional fish life and amazing recreational and technical wreck diving. The natural diversity of this unique ecosystem gives us the ideal location for diver training as you will get to experience an ever-changing marine environment. The beautiful, calm waters of Port Phillip Bay is a haven for this abundant marine life. With a multitude of easily accessible pier, shore and boat snorkelling and diving locations available, it’s easy to see why this area is so highly regarded and is one of Australia’s best kept secrets. Come down and meet the crew at Bay City Scuba, We'd love to take you diving and showcase why diving in Victoria is one of Australia's best diving locations.

8. Stephen Collins

Stephen Collins

I'm Stephen and i offer local experiences around the Great South Coast. Born and raised at the end of the Great Ocean Road in Warrnambool, I'll show you the best spots to visit in the area and the most popular attractions along the famous road.

9. VISIT 2 SRI LANKA

VISIT 2 SRI LANKA

www.visit2srilanka.com – most probably the first of its kind in Sri Lanka to have ALL IN ONE “Travel Guide” starting from Information related to Sri Lanka such as Attractions, Heritage etc., Directory Listings such as Airlines, Accommodation , Tour Operators , Tour Guides & Restaurants etc! We are proud to be an Affiliate Partner of booking.com, with level 2 API access.

10. nboats 众艇 fishing charters & luxury yacht charter

nboats 众艇 fishing charters & luxury yacht charter

Nboats is a boat charter website that provides an online marketplace for boat owners and boat renters. Charter activities include fishing charters and private luxury yacht charter. Nboats has listed more than 310 high quality boats from Australian and New Zealand major harbor cities. Our market has grown to guests all round the world. So far, over 17000 guests have enjoyed our premium service.

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