Swim with Wild Dolphins Experience with Snorkel Equipment & Gourmet Platter
Experience a magical meeting with wild dolphins on an unforgettable eco-cruise sailing from Rockingham. Meet your boat and set off to explore sheltered bays and islands, encountering the region’s friendly dolphins on your way, with expert guides to help you make the most of the experience. Suit up in your snorkelling gear then take the plunge and swim alongside these majestic mammals. Refuel with a gourmet platter featuring local seafood and continue your wildlife sightings before returning to shore.
Inclusions
- Valid for one person (7+)
- 3–6 hour cruise on a custom built vessel (toilets and showers onboard)
- Full length wetsuits, mask and snorkel & snorkelling lessons
- Expert guides riding underwater scooters to get you up close and personal with the dolphins
- Gourmet platters served on board, including fresh seafood
- Self-serve tea, coffee, hot chocolate & fresh water on board
- Complimentary photos of your cruise uploaded to Flickr
- Dolphin sighting guarantee (conditions apply)
- Available every day, see booking calendar: Check-in 7.50am. Departs at 8am; returns from 12.30pm – 2.30pm (approximately)
- Meeting point: Cruising Yacht Club Jetty, cnr Val St and The Esplanade, Rockingham WA 6168
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2026
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- Up to 2 days before your chosen date - 100%
- Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%
- Cancellations made more than 48 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 48 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to Booking
48 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
- Warm, weatherproof jacket
- Comfortable shoes
- Snacks and drinks
- Swimsuit
- Hat and sunscreen
- Towel
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day, see booking calendar: Check-in 7.50am. Departs at 8am; returns from 12.30pm – 2.30pm (approximately)
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2026
- Meeting point: Cruising Yacht Club Jetty, cnr Val St and The Esplanade, Rockingham WA 6168
- Parking: Allow 45 minutes to drive from Perth or Fremantle. There is free street parking on Harrison Street, Florence Street and Parkin Street
- Please ensure you are at the meeting location at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Late arrivals and no shows voids offer
Important:
- Tour will run for three to six hours, depending on the day’s sailing conditions and wildlife sightings
- This tour travels into open waters, which may be choppy at times; taking motion sickness tablets is recommended
- Please notify at the time of booking of any dietary requirements
- The boat features onboard toilets and hot showers
- Please see full FAQs here
Terms & Conditions:
- Participant requirements: All participants of this tour must be aged 7+ and be able to swim without buoyancy aids
- No touching or feeding dolphins is permitted. All passengers are asked to respect the wildlife and adhere to instructions from the crew
- Child policy & requirements:
- All children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying parent/adult guardian (18+)
- This experience is not permitted for children under 7 as they must be able to follow instructions
- Wearing buoyancy aid devices are not recommended. Wetsuits are available in small sizes for children that will help with their buoyancy. If you feel your child needs to wear a buoyancy aid, then this cruise is not suitable for them
- Parents are responsible for supervising their children during the cruise at all times. It is recommended parents have shared supervision responsibilities by swimming at different times to ensure one parent is always available to supervise the child – children are not permitted to be left onboard the vessel unsupervised at any time
- Wild dolphin guarantee: Passengers may rebook free of charge for another date within the current season (September to early June) if you are unable to swim with or sight dolphins on your cruise. These seats are non-transferable and subject to availability. Please be aware that not sighting or swimming with dolphins or being unable to rebook for another date does not make you eligible for a refund
- Cruises are minimum number and weather dependent and may be cancelled at the discretion of Perth Wildlife Encounters
- All passengers are required to sign a Waiver of Liability before participating in this cruise
- Vessel is subject to change depending on availability
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Perth Wildlife Encounters
Perth Wildlife Encounters specialises in offering immersive, eco-friendly wildlife experiences, particularly focussing on dolphin interactions. Located in Rockingham, they provide guided tours that allow visitors to swim with wild dolphins, promoting conservation and fostering a deeper connection with marine life.