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Moonraker Dolphin Swims

To swim amongst these wild dolphins and seals is one of the greatest experiences of life!

Moonraker Dolphin Swims is a family owned and operated company comprising of Sandy and Torie Mackinnon, who have been offering people the chance to swim with Port Phillip Bays wild Dolphins and Seals, since September 1990.

Moonraker Dolphin Swims operates out of Sorrento 112km south of Melbourne, in the sheltered shallows of Port Phillip Bay.

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Three dolphins swimming gracefully underwater in the clear blue ocean, a beautiful example of nature's wonders often seen on ecotourism adventures.

3 Hour Dolphin and Seal Swim - October to May

Meeting us at the Sorrento Pier, swimmers are provided with snorkeling equipment before stepping aboard the ‘Moonraker’ to experience a magical adventure.

Cruising out into the sheltered waters of Port Phillip Bay viewing the pristine coastline, cliff top mansions and famous beach boxes.

Arriving at the Australian Fur Seals who are waiting to share their underwater world with you. Chinaman’s Hat Seal Structure is a man made structure built just for the Seals! Offering shallow water snorkeling and beautiful white sand seabed, this area has a maximum depth of just 4mts.

Keeping a continuous eye out for the dolphins the entire cruise we cruise into Ticonderoga Bay Dolphin Sanctuary to search the coast for the resident dolphins, they can be located at any time in any part of Southern Port Phillip Bay!

Our cruises also include a snorkel with the Sea Dragons; these prehistoric looking sea horses are unique to our area and closely related to the famous leafy sea dragons these spectacular animals are Victoria’s Marine emblem.

Once the dolphins are located we ready into groups of 10 people and prepare to enter the water, floating on the waters surface your guides will try to entice the dolphins to spend time with our group, where they swim beneath you and often circle swimmers looking at you and showing off their amazing abilities. Every swim is unique making this experience a truly a breathtaking adventure – and one you will never forget!

A snorkeler in blue waters observes sea lions resting on a wooden pier, with a tour boat and other people seen in the background, embracing the serene beauty of nature.

1.5 hour Adventure Cruise: year round activity

See wild Bottlenose Dolphins surfing alongside the boat, be just meters away from the Australian Fur Seals, cross the famous entry to Port Phillip Bay ‘The Rip’ and visit the Popes Eye Marine Park where the largest colony of Australasian Gannets and their chicks can be viewed.

Join in the search for the abundant coastal wildlife such as seals, dolphins, migrating whales and sea birds. The highly trained interpretive guides love what they do – so can ensure the experience is fun, enjoyable, entertaining and informative.

This tour also incorporates a leisurely cruise along the famous water front homes and beach boxes of Sorrento and Portsea as well as cruising the calm waters of the Ticonderoga Bay Dolphin Sanctuary boarded by Point Nepean National Park.