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Swim with Wild Dolphins in Bunbury - Summer Season

On this three hour eco cruise from Bunbury, you'll have the opportunity to swim alongside wild dolphins in their native environment. Book your spot here!
Swim with Wild Dolphins in Bunbury - Summer Season

Highlights

  • Swim with wild bottlenose dolphins in their environment

  • Enjoy a three hour eco cruise

  • 3-4 hour guided swim tour

  • Available in summer from November to April only

  • Relax in the beautiful waters of Koombana Bay

  • Explore the Discovery Centre at your leisure

Grab your swimsuit and towel as you get ready for an intimate swim with wild dolphins in their natural environment in Koombana Bay near Bunbury with the Dolphin Discovery Centre. Explore and visually immerse yourself in the local marine environment as you learn all about the Bottlenose Dolphins that inhabit the region.

As an Advanced Eco Tourism attraction, the Discovery Centre does not hold captive dolphins on display but rather, you'll be meeting the wild dolphins of Koombana Bay to provide a window into the natural behaviours of the local population. The dolphin swimming tour operates in Summer from November to April with tours departing five days a week at 8am from the Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury.

For a magical experience swimming with dolphins in Western Australia, book online here.

More info

Note

  • To book a child (8+ years) please choose an adult first • Requires an adult (18+) as an Observer / Swimmer

Inclusions

  • 4 hour guided swim tour with our experienced guide.
  • Wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins
  • Floating devices available
  • Water and snack on board with hot coffee & tea station afterwards
  • Hot Showers and changing rooms at the Centre after your tour available

Seasons

  • This experience runs from November - April
  • Run everyday during season (weather permitting)

Time

  • Tours start at 7.45am
  • Check in for Swim Tour opens at 7:30am, no shows are non refundable
  • Interaction Zone operated by volunteers through Discovery Centre everyday 8:00am - 12pm

Duration

  • Please allow approximately 4 hours for this experience

Departure Location

  • This experience departs from Lot 830 Koombana Drive, Bunbury, WA, 6230

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)

Additional Information

  • Minimum 8 paying Swimmers
  • Maximum 20 Swimmers
  • Maximum 4 Observers
  • All children swimming must be accompanied by a swimming adult
  • All children observing must be accompanied by an observing adult
  • Contact the tour operator for any dietary requirements
  • Contact the tour operator for any medical condition requirements

Terms And Conditions

  • Please note, that the dolphins of Koombana Bay are wild animals. In the event you do not get to see the dolphins, you can participate in another dolphin encounter cruise free of charge within 12 months of your booking
  • Swimmers have to be confident in open water
  • Wheelchair access availability to the centre itself. Wheelchair access to the boat depends on how full the cruise is. Please contact the experience provider at the time of booking to check
  • This experience will still go ahead in the event of rain or inclement weather. If the experience provider does have to cancel the tour due to poor or dangerous weather, you will be rescheduled by the experience provider directly
  • Children 5 years and under are not permitted
  • Children Swimmers min aged 8+ years need to be accompanied by an adult at all times, Child Swimmers 12+ years that are confident swimmers can be in the water without a parent
  • Contact the centre for any dietary requirements
  • Contact the centre for any medical condition requirements
  • All swimmers must have the ability to tread water, and all swimmers must sign off to a medical checklist
  • Minimum number of 8 swimmers, and maximum of 20 swimmers, total passenger numbers including Observers and Swimmer is 22.
  • Spectators can pay to come on the cruise and watch the swim

Cancellation Policy

  • Change your booking up to 72 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 72 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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