Mornington Peninsula Seal & Sea Dragon Snorkel

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Spend two hours on the water with this Mornington Peninsula snorkel tour from Sorrento Pier, which combines two very different wildlife encounters in Port Phillip Bay. First you snorkel in the sheltered, shallow waters at Chinaman's Hat, where more than 100 resident Australian fur seals bask in the sun. The young seals are friendly and inquisitive, and often dive, spin and play around snorkellers, while giant smooth rays may glide along the sandy seabed during the seal encounter. The boat then heads to the kelp gardens, home of the weedy seadragon, Victoria's marine emblem. Float peacefully above the swaying kelp and look for these rare, well-camouflaged creatures drifting through their natural habitat. An English-speaking guide gives live commentary on board, all the snorkelling gear you need is provided, and the boat has change facilities and a bathroom. Lunch and refreshments are included, so you can relax between the two snorkel sites. The tour is open to participants aged 5 and over, making it a memorable marine adventure for families as well as adults.

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Mornington Peninsula Seal & Sea Dragon Snorkel Price & Options

2-Hour Snorkel Tour with Lunch

A 2-hour boat trip from Sorrento Pier with two snorkel stops: the fur seal colony at Chinaman's Hat and the kelp gardens where weedy seadragons live.

Inclusions

  • English-speaking guide and live commentary on board
  • All necessary snorkelling gear
  • Seal and sea dragon snorkelling activities
  • Lunch and refreshments
  • On-board change facilities and bathroom

Starting End Point

  • Meeting point: Sorrento Pier, Esplanade, Sorrento VIC 3943
  • Departure at the time slot you book; the tour lasts about 2 hours and returns to Sorrento Pier
  • Please arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled activity time
US$ 119.49

Family Ticket

One family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children aged 5-15 on the same 2-hour seal and sea dragon snorkel tour from Sorrento Pier.

Inclusions

  • English-speaking guide and live commentary on board
  • All necessary snorkelling gear
  • Seal and sea dragon snorkelling activities
  • Lunch and refreshments
  • On-board change facilities and bathroom

Starting End Point

  • Meeting point: Sorrento Pier, Esplanade, Sorrento VIC 3943
  • Departure at the time slot you book; the tour lasts about 2 hours and returns to Sorrento Pier
  • Please arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled activity time
US$ 375.50

Itinerary

About 2 h
  • 1 place
  • 1 meal stop
  1. 11:00

    Meeting point

    Sorrento Pier

    13:00, meet up at ..Please arrive at the location 20 mins before the departure time.

  2. Meal

    Lunch

    Lunch is included.

  3. Attraction

    Popes Eye Marine Park.

  4. 13:00

    Drop-off

    Sorrento Pier

    15:00, at Tour duration is 2 hours.

Highlights

  • Swim with more than 100 Australian fur seals at Chinaman's Hat, where playful juveniles dive, spin and interact with you in clear, shallow water
  • Snorkel the kelp gardens in search of the rare weedy seadragon, Victoria's marine emblem
  • Spot giant smooth rays gliding along the sandy seabed during the seal encounter
  • Two snorkel sites in one 2-hour tour, from the seal platform to the kelp forest
  • Lunch and refreshments included on board

What's Included

  • English-speaking guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • All necessary snorkelling gear
  • On-board change facilities and bathroom
  • Lunch and refreshments
  • Seal snorkelling activity
  • Sea dragon snorkelling activity

Not Suitable For

  • Children under 5 years
  • Wheelchair users (this activity is not wheelchair accessible)
  • Persons with disabilities (the activity is not recommended)

Child Adult Policy

  • Participants must be aged 5 or over
  • Adult ticket: aged 16 and over
  • Child ticket: aged 5-15
  • Children aged 5-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult
  • Family ticket: 2 adults and 2 children aged 5-15

Things To Know

  • Allow additional travel time if travelling from Melbourne during the peak summer holiday season
  • Bring a warm jumper or jacket and warm clothing in case the weather is cooler
  • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a cap or hat, swimwear, a towel and cash
  • Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service, and no refund will be given

Starting End Point

  • Meeting point: Sorrento Pier, Esplanade, Sorrento VIC 3943
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled activity time
  • Latecomers and no-shows cannot be refunded
  • Please refer to the map for assistance

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.

FAQs

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You will snorkel with more than 100 Australian fur seals at Chinaman's Hat and look for rare weedy seadragons in the kelp gardens. Giant smooth rays may also glide along the sandy seabed during the seal encounter.
The tour includes an English-speaking guide, live commentary on board, all necessary snorkelling gear, on-board change facilities and bathroom, lunch and refreshments, and both seal and sea dragon snorkelling activities.
Participants must be aged 5 or over. Children aged 5-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Family tickets are for 2 adults and 2 children aged 5-15.
This activity is not suitable for children under 5 years, wheelchair users, and persons with disabilities as it is not recommended for them.
You need to meet at Sorrento Pier, Esplanade, Sorrento VIC 3943, and arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled activity time. Latecomers and no-shows cannot be refunded.
Bring a warm jumper or jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, a cap or hat, swimwear, a towel, cash, and warm clothing. Allow extra travel time during peak summer holiday season.
You need to present your mobile voucher, which is valid only on the specified date and time.
You can cancel for free at least 72 hours before the visit to get a refund. Cancellations less than 72 hours before will incur a 100% fee, and about 4% will be deducted from refunds for processing charges.

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