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Swim with the Sea Lions - Port Lincoln

Port Lincoln, Australia

Join a fun, educational and eco-certified cruise off the coast of Port Lincoln for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with the sea lions

Duration5 Hours
Start & End Time8am to 1pm
Max Group Size27
Fitness LevelEasy to Moderate
MealsIncluded
Start & End LocationPort Lincoln

Swim with the Sea Lions - Port Lincoln Highlights

  • 5-hour adventure to experience snorkelling with friendly sea lions

  • Watch them swim, play & interact as you spend an hour in the water with them

  • Enjoy a light breakfast, along with tea/coffee & refreshments served onboard

  • Take in the spectacular scenery around the islands off Port Lincoln

  • Use of snorkelling equipment including mask, snorkel, wetsuit & fins

  • Friendly & informative crew providing commentary on the local area & marine life

What to Expect

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a good swimmer?

The sea lion tour takes place at offshore islands within Spencer Gulf. It operates on the sheltered side of the island however depending on the weather conditions some moderate wave motion and a current may be experienced. Swimmers wear a wetsuit for buoyancy and warmth and some snorkelling experience is preferred. The ability to tread water for 5 minutes and be able to swim the length of a pool is essential. A crew member/s accompanies guests into the water and the tender vessel is on hand to swiftly assist in an emergency. December through to April increases the chances of really nice weather and light winds.

License conditions restrict the amount of time you can be present at the island. Swimmers can expect between 45 minutes to an hour for swimming.

Interaction cannot be guaranteed, however sightings of the sea lions can be. Unfortunately, sometimes they may not enter the water or remain in the water for long periods of time and we cannot force them or coax them to do so.

The sea lions are wild animals and some days they are more playful than others. In the water they often come within centimetres of you to say hello. The crew will provide you with an information sheet and briefing once on board and advise you of how best to interact with them in the water. One of the crew members will be in the water with you at all times to help you get the most from the experience and of course to ensure your safety at all times.

There is no age limit to board the tours, but do have additional conditions for people under the age of 18. Child prices are for ages 16 & under.

  • All children under the age of 16 require adult supervision at all times.  
  • If they are in the water their supervising adult is required to also be in the water at all times. If the child or the adult exits the water the adult or the child will also be required to do so.
  • Any guest under the age of 18 needs to have their waiver form signed by a parent or guardian.

The tour activity is controlled by the Department of Environment and Water (DEW) and strict guidelines are placed on operators. The Operator has a long history spanning more than 20 years of Swimming with sea lions at Hopkins Island. Over this time, The Operator has developed their own code of conduct for these tours. The Operator has consulted heavily with the DEWNR during the process, which lead to Marine Mammal Interaction Permitting in South Australia.

In all the years thuis tour has operated, The Supplier never sighted a shark on the sea lion tour. Your safety is of utmost priority and there are safety procedures in place to minimise the risk. The islands where the tours are conducted are haul-out sites for a couple of hundred sea lions. The islands where shark cage diving takes place have a seal colony of over 45,000 seals.

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A Refundable Booking is available at checkout. This will provide 100% refund for one of the many reasons included via our terms - including adverse weather, sickness or delays with transport.

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