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Penguin Island with Dolphin and Sea Lion Cruise - Rockingham

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Enjoy a 60 minute cruise to see wild dolphins and sea lions before concluding on Penguin Island to meet the world's smallest penguins!

Enjoy a 60 minute cruise to see wild dolphins and sea lions before concluding on Penguin Island to meet the world's smallest penguins!

Highlights

  • Seeing rare Australian sea lions on the beach at Seal Island
  • Seeing wild dolphins at play (although sightings are regular, they are not guaranteed as our cruise is restricted to inside Shoalwater Bay)
  • Exploring the rugged islands and viewing nesting pelicans, cormorants and spotting other sea birds that live in the park
  • Drifting over seagrass meadows and limestone reefs spotting fish and other marine life through the glass bottom
  • Viewing the fossilised remnants of ancient tuart forests

Experience a 60 minute wildlife cruise through the ruggedly spectacular Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. Wild dolphins are the star attraction. You may see mothers with new born calves, learn how dolphins use stingrays to catch octopus or see them spectacularly leaping from the wake of our boat.

After enjoying some quality dolphin time, we return through the wildlife sanctuary zone to visit the sea lions at Seal Island and make the most of any other wildlife viewing opportunities. Our adventure boat is ideal for getting up close to the islands where we will be spotting pelicans, ospreys, cormorants, terns and more. The cruise concludes on Penguin Island to see the penguin feeding and then enjoy some island time before returning on the ferry at your leisure.

Departure Times:

  • 9:45am from Penguin Island (select the 9am or 9:30am ferry transfer to Penguin Island on the next page)
  • 11:15am from Penguin Island (select the 9am, 10am or 11am ferry transfer to Penguin Island on the next page)
  • 1:45pm from Penguin Island (select the 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm or 1pm ferry transfer to Penguin Island on the next page)

• Please allow enough time for your ferry transfer to Penguin Island: 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm prior to Cruise departure from Penguin Island (5 minute ferry from Mainland and included if your purchase)

Adult $85.00
Child $65.00
Infant $0.00 (Infant Under 3 years old)

What's included

  • 60-minute cruise around the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
  • Return ferry transfers to and from Penguin Island
  • Discovery Centre entry to view Rescue Penguins
  • Penguin Feeding Show held by the rangers at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm daily
  • • Complementary photos from your cruise uploaded to Flickr for you to share!

Duration

  • Allow approximately 4 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Penguin Island Departures, Gift Shop and Cafe
  • 153 Arcadia Dr, Shoalwater WA 6169, Australia

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 3
  • Children must be 3 years and over to participate in this tour..

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Passengers must check in at our base in Shoalwater at least 30 minutes prior to their departure to sign a waiver of liability that can be viewed at https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586b832af5e231abfff552d6/t/5896efbae3df288b510076fe/1486286780029/Waiver-of-Liability-100Wild.pdf.

  • * Children 3-12 years * Under 3 years of age are not permited on this tour.

Available Bookings from 24 Dec to 6 Jan 2025

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  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$60.00
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$65.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$60.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$60.00
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$65.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$85.00
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$60.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$65.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.7

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FELICITY from Australia wrote on 04 May 2024

A very worthwhile adventure.

The staff were very friendly, inclusive and incredibly knowledgeable. We didn't see many dolphins and zero penguins but it was still a very worthwhile adventure. I took two of my grandchildren, including my 13 year old grandson who is usually not keen to leave his computer. It was clear he enjoyed the adventure too. Thank you all for a special day.

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Chennette Waite from Australia wrote on 11 April 2024

Penguin island

Loved our little trip, didn’t see any penguins but boat cruise made the afternoon, we saw sea lions playing, dolphins, lots of pelicans and an Osprey, beautiful bird. Weather as always was amazing.

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Peter Rogers from Australia wrote on 19 February 2024

Great wildlife cruise

Pleasant tour, with friendly, knowledgeable guide. We saw lots of dolphins, sea-lions and birds.

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Tania Mitchell from Australia wrote on 03 December 2023

Professional and informative good value

Great way to see some wildlife. Tour guides were very knowledgeable. Penguin Island is a beautiful place for scenery wildlife and snorkelling. Staff member in gift shop could have been friendlier .. staff and food in Penrose superb and excellent value for money.

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Debra from Australia wrote on 17 March 2023

Wicked Day

Such a great tour, got to see dolphins playing with the fish, Birds of Prey, Seals and Penguins. Wicked day

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