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Encounter Bay: Southern Ocean Adventure Cruise

4.6 / 5

17 reviews

Activity provider: Big Duck Boat Tours
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    Encounter Bay: Southern Ocean Adventure Cruise

    Activity provider: Big Duck Boat Tours
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    From US$ 50.85 per person

    Experience a spectacular ocean adventure just 60-minutes from Adelaide. Keep an eye out for seals, sea lions, dolphins, and whales (seasonal).

    About this activity

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    Duration 1.5 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Enjoy a breathtaking experience in the Southern Ocean
    • See frolicking fur seals, sea lions, dolphins and whales (in season)
    • View Seal Island, Wright Island, The Bluff, West Island and the Waitpinga Cliffs
    • Self-drive or opt to include transfers from Adelaide (select option when booking)
    Full description

    Spot seals, sea lions, dolphins, whales (seasonal), beautiful islands and coastline on a memorable 1.5-hour cruise. The cruise departs from Victor Harbor, located on the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula, about 90 minutes south of Adelaide’s center. Embark on a breathtaking cruise from the Granite Island causeway past many offshore islands and spectacular cliffs. Admire seals, sea lions and dolphins along the way from the waterline. Cruise through the Encounter Marine Park where you can view whales during the winter months when they migrate from Antarctica to the warm waters of Encounter Bay. Please note that whale sightings cannot be guaranteed.

    Includes
    • 1.5-hour whale watching cruise
    • Live commentary
    • Spray jacket and life jacket
    • Onboard bathroom
      Not suitable for
      • Pregnant women
      • Wheelchair users

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      Date

      Meeting point

      Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time; and adhere to parking signage.

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      Important information

      Know before you go

      • The cruise operates year round and whale season is generally from June to September
      • The maximum approach distance for whales is 300 meters
      • Whale sightings cannot be guaranteed on the tours, the number of whales is highly variable from year to year
      • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
      • The minimum age for this activity is 2 years old
      • This tour is not recommended for pregnant women as sea conditions can sometimes be quite rough
      • Cruise routes are dependent on weather conditions and locations of wildlife and are subject to change
      Customer reviews

      Overall rating

      4.6 /5

      based on 17 reviews

      Review summary

      • Guide
        4.6/5
      • Transportation
        5/5
      • Value for money
        4.3/5
      • Safety
        4.6/5

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      Simply amazing

      Where do I start the staff are lovely and give u alot of info on the tour but not to much that they are talking the whole trip u get to sit back and relax while enjoying seals and dolphins but more specially if ur lucky enough like we were got right up and close to a whale Definitely worth it and great fun for the kids to

      July 13, 2018

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      Shantelle – Australia Verified booking

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      March 25, 2022

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      Great fun. Saw many dolphins up close, seals and sealions basking and fighting, and tuna and dolphins feeding. The guides were knowledgeable and witty as well.

      January 23, 2022

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      GetYourGuide traveler – Australia Verified booking

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