Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari
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Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari is a two-hour ocean adventure from Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, off the coast of South Australia. Cruise along the island's beautiful coastline and clear blue waters while your crew shares live commentary on the fascinating marine life that lives here. The highlight is the chance to get in the water yourself: swim and play near Kangaroo Island's wild dolphins and friendly seals in their natural habitat, then snorkel through some of the most pristine environment in the world and admire the seabed below. All snorkelling equipment is provided, including a wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins, together with life jackets, spray jackets and sunscreen. After the swim there is time to take group photos with your fellow travellers to remember the experience.
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Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari Price & Options
Highlights
- Swim and play with Kangaroo Island's wild dolphins and seals on an ocean safari
- Learn about the island's beautiful and fascinating marine life with live commentary
- Cruise Kangaroo Island's stunning coastline through clear blue waters
- Snorkel some of the most pristine environment in the world, with all snorkelling equipment provided
What's Included
- Sunscreen
- Life jackets
- Spray jackets
- Wetsuit
- Baby carrier (on request)
- Mask
- Snorkel
- Fins
- Commentary
- Insurance provided by the operator
What's Not Included
- Other personal expenses
Not Suitable For
- Pregnant women
- People with a pacemaker, because electronic devices are used in the water during the swim
- Wheelchair users, as there is no wheelchair access on board the vessel
Child Adult Policy
- Adult ticket: ages 13 and over
- Child ticket: ages 8-12
- Children under 8 are not sold on this listing; please contact JTR before booking
- Family tickets are available for 2 adults and 2 children, or 2 adults and 3 children
- The operator states that swimmers must be 9 years or older, while the Child ticket starts at 8; please contact JTR before booking for an 8-year-old
- Infants aged 2 and under cannot take part in the swim
- Children must present a valid ID or passport for age verification
Things To Know
- Bring extra cash, a camera, a hat or cap, sunglasses and a warm jacket
- These are wild animals and encounters are not guaranteed; depending on the day you may swim with dolphins, with seals, or snorkel along the coast
- The swim takes place in open water, so reasonable swimming ability is recommended
- You may need to hold a swimmer line behind the moving vessel, which requires some upper body strength
- The water is about 14-15°C; wetsuits must be worn in the water
- Food may not be eaten on board unless approved in advance
- In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator may cancel the trip; you can then reschedule or request a full refund
Starting End Point
- Meeting point: Kangaroo Island Information Stop, 43 Howard Drive, Penneshaw SA 5222
- Departure: at the time slot you choose when booking
- Please arrive 30 minutes before departure for your wetsuit fitting and safety briefing
How To Get There
- The meeting point is about a 4-minute drive, or under 15 minutes on foot, from the SeaLink and Kangaroo Island Connect ferry terminal in Penneshaw
- You may self-drive or take a taxi to the meeting point
How To Redeem
- Present your mobile voucher
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date and time
Cancellation Policy
- Free Cancellation: Cancel at least 72 hours before the scheduled visit to receive a refund.
- Late Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the scheduled visit will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Refund Processing Charges: Approximately 4% will be deducted from the refundable amount to cover payment gateway and refund transaction fees. These charges are not retained by JTR Holidays.
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FAQs
Below are some commonly asked questions. If you have any additional inquiries or need further clarification, please reach out to our team via live chat, contact us form, or WhatsApp.
The tour meets at the Kangaroo Island Information Stop, 43 Howard Drive, Penneshaw. Please arrive 30 minutes before the departure time of the time slot you choose, for your wetsuit fitting and safety briefing.
The ocean safari and snorkelling experience lasts about 2 hours.
Yes. A wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins are included, along with life jackets, spray jackets, sunscreen and commentary.
These are wild animals, so encounters are not guaranteed. Depending on the day you may swim with dolphins, with seals, or snorkel along the coast.
The Adult ticket is for ages 13 and over and the Child ticket for ages 8-12. The operator states that swimmers must be 9 years or older, so please contact JTR before booking for an 8-year-old. Infants aged 2 and under cannot take part in the swim.
The swim takes place in open water, so reasonable swimming ability is recommended. You may need to hold a swimmer line behind the moving vessel, which requires some upper body strength.
You can cancel free of charge at least 72 hours before the scheduled visit. Cancellations made less than 72 hours before will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
