Swim with Dolphins

- Adelaide -

Swim with Wild dolphins

Are you looking for extraordinary things to do in Adelaide? Look no further than this Swim with Dolphins experience for a truly unforgettable adventure!
This tour provider was the first to be permitted to swim with dolphins and study their behaviour in South Australia. Their vessel is spacious and stable, with great facilities such as a hot shower. And, the Swim with Dolphins is achieved while holding onto a float line lowered down between the two hulls of the catamaran. Gently towing you through the water, you’ll swim with dolphins like you’re part of the pod.
With a 100% success rate Dolphin Watching, you’re guaranteed unforgettable memories, so come and join this unique experience and book your swim with dolphins trip today!

Location

ADELAIDE

Seasonality

SEP – APR

Duration

4 HOURS

Minimum Age

9 YEARS +

Difficulty

3 OUT OF 10

Spectators

PRICING
Adult Rate 16 years +
Child Rate 9 – 15 years

Children must be aged 9 years and older to participate in this Swim with Dolphins experience.

Spectator Rates available CLICK HERE

Price includes:
– Drinking Water on board.
– 5mm Wetsuit, Mask* & Snorkel.
*Ocean Pro Corrective Lens Masks are available on request as spectacles cannot be worn with a mask. Available in low, medium and high strength, please contact the tour provider, in- advance of your tour, on the contact details provided in your confirmation email.  Alternatively, we recommend that you wear contact lenses or consider purchasing your own prescription mask. These can be ordered through our affiliated dive store, CLICK HERE

If you don’t see Dolphins from the boat, you’re invited back, free of charge, to try again. Please note that this is only valid until the end of that season and is not transferable. 

If you have travelled from interstate or overseas and you are unable to return, you’re provided with a 50% refund.

Please be aware that the crew reserves the right to prohibit anyone from entering the water if they deem it unsafe. If any of the below is not found out until on the day, you may not be permitted to join the tour and you may not receive a refund.

    • Swimmers of ALL AGES must be confident in their swimming and snorkelling ability.

    • Swimmers must be physically able to exit the water via three runs of a ladder and have the upper body strength to hold on the float line while being towed slowly by the vessel.

    • Children under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times, on-board or in-water.

    • Children under the age of 9 years are not permitted to enter the water.

    • If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, are taking prescription medication or you are suffering from any injury or illness, then it is important that tour provider is made aware in- advance. If they deem it too dangerous or unsafe, they reserve the right to prohibit you entering the water or joining the tour and refunds will be issued. Please state within the “Special Requirements” on the following page.

    • If you are unable to walk on-board or are wheelchair bound, unfortunately, you are unable to join this tour.

    • If you are fitted with a pacemaker, unfortunately you are not permitted to enter the water.

This tour operates out of Glenelg, Adelaide, SA.

Please meet 15 minutes prior to your tour departure, at address: Marina Pier, Holdfast Shores, Glenelg, Adelaide, South Australia, 5045

Customers are not contacted unless the trip is cancelled, or the time and/or location of their transfer service is changed. If you don’t hear from us, please meet at the time and location stated in your booking details.

You will receive a confirmation email upon purchasing this tour which will provide you with all of the relevant information, e.g. CONTACT NUMBERS,  ADDRESS ETC.

Please wear your swimmers ahead of arrival. Towel, Water Bottle, Sunscreen (Reef safe, please), warm clothing/ windproof jacket, and polarised sunglasses are recommended for best viewing through the surface of the water.

Medication: (If you require to take medication throughout the duration of this tour, please remember to bring this with you. If you deem it necessary, please inform a member of staff, on board your vessel, where within your belongings this can be found).

Seasickness Medication – You may experience seasickness out on the open ocean. We suggest that you should speak with your pharmacist in advance of your trip, to seek their advice on seasickness medication. We will not reschedule bookings or issue refunds for those suffering from seasickness.

Welcome aboard “Temptation”, a 58ft x 32ft aluminium high-performance sailing catamaran. The vessel is wider than most, providing a spacious and stable platform for lounging while you soak up the beauty of the Marine Park. Under sail, you can relax without the distraction of engine noise, and environmentally this reduces their carbon footprint and is less disturbing for the marine life. After your swim you can refresh yourself with a hot shower and onboard changing facilities.

On board: Maximum 24 swimmers & 26 observers.

Cancellations/changes to your booking must be made in writing directly to Salty Swims – Please contact Salty Swims  via email (info@saltyswims.com.au), or Facebook (via the chat icon linked to this page).

Please be aware that refund policies do not cover travel, accommodation or any other associated costs. We recommend you take out travel insurance to cover unforeseeable cancellations.

What if the tour provider cancels?
In the event of poor sea conditions, minimum numbers not being reached or for any other reason, the tour operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If your trip cannot be rescheduled to your satisfaction, you will receive a full refund.

What if you cancel?

If you wish to cancel your booking more than 7 days from your departure, you’ll receive a full refund.

Bookings of 5 or less passengers –If you wish to cancel your booking within 24 hours of your departure, you will not receive a refund.

Bookings of 6 or more passengers – cancellations within 24hrs – 7 days of departure date are charged at $50.00 per swimmer and $20.00 per watcher.

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