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Swim with the Dolphins

An award-winning tour guaranteed to thrill!

Join us for an intimate swim with wild dolphins in their natural environment. Our most popular and exhilarating tour, you will be accompanied by our experienced guide and trained volunteers as you venture into the beautiful open waters of Koombana Bay. 

Dolphin Discovery Centre will provide you with everything you need for your 3-hour adventure, including snorkelling equipment, wetsuits, a snack and drink and our knowledgable team who are incredibly passionate about Bunbury’s dolphins and all marine life in the bay.

As they are wild animals, please understand that dolphin interaction cannot be guaranteed. However, we do guarantee dolphin sightings or a second tour FREE!

Swim Tour season runs from November to April with tours departing every day (except Tuesday) at 8am.

Every purchase goes towards funding Dolphin Discovery Centre’s essential conservation, education and research projects.

Seasonality

Tour Details
DatesDaysTimes
November – AprilWed – Mon8 am

Please note: Tour times are weather and numbers permitting.

 

Tour Info

What you’ll see

  • The dolphins are wild, which makes it extra special as they aren’t performing – just behaving naturally.
  • You may see examples of feeding, socialising, jumping and sleeping.
  • Feel the buzz of the dolphins’ echo location checking you out!
  • Learn how we ID all the dolphins.

What’s included

  • 3–4 hour guided swim tour with our experienced guide.
  • Wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins.
  • Buoyancy vest, if required.
  • Snack on board.
  • Water provided.

Please note: some times may change due to weather or numbers, please always ring and check if a later tour is available.

What to Bring

  • Bathers/swim suit.
  • Towel.
  • Jumper/windcheater (something warm).
  • Hat and sunscreen.
  • Don’t forget the camera!
  • Medication (if you require during a 3-hour period).

Booking Info

Passenger Numbers

  • Minimum 4 paying Swimmers.
  • Maximum 20 Swimmers.
  • Maximum 4 Observers.

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Person givinng thumbs up while snorkelling with dolphins Kindly donated by Henderson Photographics
Underwater shot of two people swimming with dolphins Kindly donated by Henderson Photographics
Woman snorkelling with dolphin
Underwater shot of dolphins swimming Kindly donated by Henderson Photographics
Man snorkelling with three dolphins

Tour Prices

All Swimmers $165
Observers - Adults $85
Observers - Concession/Students/YHA/Children (6–14) $65

Please note: Minimum age for tour (swimming or observing) is six years and must be accompanied at all times by an adult.

FAQs

Q) What age group is the tour aimed at?

A) 6+ years.

Q) Is previous snorkelling experience an advantage?

A) Yes, absolutely!

Q) Are there any limitations for people with mobility constraints?

A) Access to the boat is via the beach and then a step up onto the vessel to board. Wheelchairs can be placed on board but not wheeled on and we aren’t allowed to lift passengers due to OHS. We do have beach wheelchairs available but, again, are unable to assist in pushing the visitor on sand. Buoyancy Vests are available to use.

Q) Are there change rooms and showers are available?

A) Yes.

Q) Is there a toilet on board?

A) Yes.

Q) Do kids have to remain seated all the time?

A) No, they are free to move around.

Q) Are we allowed to touch the dolphins?

A) No, it is illegal to touch dolphins in Australia.

Q) Where does the tour depart from?

A) The season runs from November to April, and during the summer months we depart from the beach outside the Dolphin Discovery Centre.

Q) Do I need to take seasick tablets?

A) Completely up to you, but we don’t have seasick passengers very often due to our flat bottom vessel, which is very stable. We try to schedule all tours to suit the weather and we have protected conditions in the Bay.

Q) Do we go out in the open ocean?

A) We predominantly remain in Koombana Bay, however, there are times we travel around to the ocean side of the Bay in search of dolphins.

Q) Will I swim with dolphins?

A) We guarantee that you will see dolphins on the Swim Tour or we offer a refund or we refund your price back to Observer. We don’t guarantee the in water interaction as it depends on dolphin behaviours at the time. However, we have an 80% success rate.

Q) Do you offer package prices with the Interpretive Centre?

A) Yes, we do.

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