90 minute wildlife and scenic cruise
Overview
Gift an unforgettable 1.5-hour wildlife cruise showcasing the best of Southern Port Phillip Bay. See seals, keep your eye out for the resident dolphins, visit the seabird sanctuary, and the stunning Sorrento-Portsea coastline aboard our luxury vessel!
What's Included
- Self serve premium tea selection, coffee and hot Chocolate,
- Luxury purpose built boat,
- Refreshments and snacks
- Premium wildlife activities,
- Amazing photo opportunities,
- Learn from a qualified tour guide
- Breakfast or Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Swimming options
Meeting Location
Esplanade
Sorrento VIC 3943, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Park your car and meet your luxury boat at the end of Sorrento Pier, your crew will greet you and welcome you onboard.
See Australian Fur Seals resting and playing in the water, visit the Australasian Gannets and seabird colony, Cruise the famous coastal stretch from Sorrento to Portsea and see the famous cliff top homes and the coloured boat sheds of Portsea, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for the resident Bottlenose Dolphins that inhabit our Bay.
Our custom-built tour vessels are designed specifically for our area, ensuring comfort plus allowing you the freedom to move around onboard enjoying the view and also exploring the boat. Our sightseeing tour vessel offers large open deck spaces, covered lounge area, onboard cafe and bathrooms.
Find your perfect seat on the boat, enjoy a free hot drink and watch the beautiful scenery on a leisurely 1.5 hour cruise! This tour is led by highly trained interpretive guides who live locally and love what they do – working hard to ensure your experience is fun, enjoyable, entertaining and informative.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please dress in accordance with the weather
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-11780P2
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Average 4.61 out of 5 stars based on 23 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on 90 minute wildlife and scenic cruise. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Self serve premium tea selection, coffee and hot Chocolate,.
- Luxury purpose built boat,.
- Refreshments and snacks.
- Premium wildlife activities,.
- Amazing photo opportunities,.
- Learn from a qualified tour guide.
- Breakfast or Lunch.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Swimming options.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 90 minute wildlife and scenic cruise is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 90 minute wildlife and scenic cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Self serve premium tea selection, coffee and hot Chocolate,
- Luxury purpose built boat,
- Refreshments and snacks
- Premium wildlife activities,
- Amazing photo opportunities,
- Learn from a qualified tour guide
- Breakfast or Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Swimming options
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please dress in accordance with the weather
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
