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 experience date: no cancellation fees apply
• Cancellations within 48 hours of experience date, late arrivals and no-shows to pick-up: 100% cancellation fee applies and no refunds applicable

Changes to Booking

48 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made

• Swimsuit
• Hat and sunscreen
• Towel
• Comfortable shoes
• Warm jacket

Availability:

• Available selected days (see Booking Calendar): Pick-up at 6.40am. Departs Rockingham at 8am; returns from 11am. Duration varies according to sea and wildlife spotting conditions
• Not valid: 1 June – 31 July, and 25 December
• Bookings valid to 30 September 2026
• Pick-up/Drop-off point: Bell Tower (outside Captain Cook Cruises), Barrack Square, Riverside Dr, Perth WA 6000
• Cruise departure point: Val Street Jetty, Rockingham WA
• Please ensure you are at your pick-up 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

Terry Howson, founder of Perth Wildlife Encounters, began his journey swimming with wild dolphins in Rockingham in 1989. His passion for preserving natural dolphin behavior led to the creation of an award-winning ecotourism experience. Today, Perth Wildlife Encounters offers unforgettable wildlife encounters, including dolphin swims and Penguin Island tours, showcasing the beauty of Western Australia’s Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.

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