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Board the Moonraker at Sorrento Pier for a three-hour guided snorkel among Australian fur seals and resident bottlenose dolphins in Port Phillip Bay. Expect guided, small-group water entries, a provided wetsuit, and a dolphin guarantee.
Board the Moonraker at Sorrento Pier for a three-hour guided snorkel among Australian fur seals and resident bottlenose dolphins in Port Phillip Bay. Expect guided, small-group water entries, a provided wetsuit, and a dolphin guarantee.
You step off Sorrento Pier with wind on your face and the luxury Moonraker humming beneath you. The water opens like a lived-in map: shallow ledges where fur seals bob and deeper blue where resident bottlenose dolphins weave. Guides fit you with a full-length wetsuit, then the boat eases into the bay—seals peer like curious neighbors while the dolphins tune their clicks and whistles.
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Operated by Moonraker Dolphin Swims · Sorrento, Victoria
You step off Sorrento Pier with wind on your face and the luxury Moonraker humming beneath you. The water opens like a lived-in map: shallow ledges where fur seals bob and deeper blue where resident bottlenose dolphins weave. Guides fit you with a full-length wetsuit, then the boat eases into the bay—seals peer like curious neighbors while the dolphins tune their clicks and whistles.
Port Phillip Bay is a sheltered marine basin shaped after the last ice age; its rippled seafloor and limestone reefs near the Mornington Peninsula create pockets of rich kelp and fish that anchor local food webs. Sorrento itself has maritime history as a 19th-century bathing and ferry village and sits on Boonwurrung country—guides often note cultural ties to the sea when prepping visitors.
The experience alternates between observation and immersion: a seal snorkel in shallow water, lunch back on deck, then careful approach to dolphin pods. Encounters are regulated—guides limit group sizes in the water and prioritize non-invasive observation so animals keep their natural routines. If dolphins aren’t seen, the operator’s dolphin guarantee allows a free return within 30 days.
Practical tips: expect cool water even in summer and bring a towel and change of clothes. Wear reef-safe sunscreen and consider seasickness medication if you’re sensitive; the bay can chop on windy days. Ability to float and basic snorkeling comfort will make the experience smoother. This is a guided, family-friendly wildlife swim that balances thrill with conservation-minded restraint.
The operator offers a dolphin guarantee—if dolphins aren’t sighted you can rebook a cruise free within 30 days.
Yes—children must be accompanied by an adult and guides will assess water entry suitability case by case.
No formal certification is required; guides provide instruction and equipment and will keep group sizes small for safety.
Tours may be cancelled for rough conditions; for a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before departure per the operator policy.
Moonraker Dolphin Swims operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off Sorrento Pier with wind on your face and the luxury Moonraker humming beneath you. The water opens like a lived-in map: shallow ledges where fur seals bob and deeper blue where resident bottlenose dolphins weave. Guides fit you with a full-length wetsuit, then the boat eases into the bay—seals peer like curious neighbors while the dolphins tune their clicks and whistles.
You step off Sorrento Pier with wind on your face and the luxury Moonraker humming beneath you. The water opens like a lived-in map: shallow ledges where fur seals bob and deeper blue where resident bottlenose dolphins weave. Guides fit you with a full-length wetsuit, then the boat eases into the bay—seals peer like curious neighbors while the dolphins tune their clicks and whistles.
Port Phillip Bay is a sheltered marine basin shaped after the last ice age; its rippled seafloor and limestone reefs near the Mornington Peninsula create pockets of rich kelp and fish that anchor local food webs. Sorrento itself has maritime history as a 19th-century bathing and ferry village and sits on Boonwurrung country—guides often note cultural ties to the sea when prepping visitors.
The experience alternates between observation and immersion: a seal snorkel in shallow water, lunch back on deck, then careful approach to dolphin pods. Encounters are regulated—guides limit group sizes in the water and prioritize non-invasive observation so animals keep their natural routines. If dolphins aren’t seen, the operator’s dolphin guarantee allows a free return within 30 days.
Practical tips: expect cool water even in summer and bring a towel and change of clothes. Wear reef-safe sunscreen and consider seasickness medication if you’re sensitive; the bay can chop on windy days. Ability to float and basic snorkeling comfort will make the experience smoother. This is a guided, family-friendly wildlife swim that balances thrill with conservation-minded restraint.