Guaranteed Dolphin Watch, 4 Hours

Overview

This half-day trip puts you on a 58-foot sailing catamaran, Temptation, out of Glenelg in search of wild dolphins. You board at Marina Pier, Holdfast Shores, and sail into the gulf waters off Adelaide's coast, where the operator says common and bottlenose dolphins use these waters. These are not fed or trained animals. The operator says the dolphins approach the boat on their own terms because they know the vessel and feel safe around it, and they are sometimes seen within minutes of cruising, playing around the hulls and riding the bow.

The crew gives commentary on board as you cruise, and dolphins frequently pass close enough to photograph from the deck. Sightings come with a money-back guarantee: if no dolphins appear, the operator refunds the fare. One reviewer described a pod of roughly 30 social dolphins circling the boat for the better part of an hour; others reported mothers with calves and smaller pods following in the wake.

The full experience runs about 4 hours, and back on land you are a short walk from the restaurants and shops of Holdfast Shores Marina and Jetty Road in Glenelg, which makes it easy to build a whole day around the cruise.

Itinerary

1. Meet at Glenelg marinaCheck in at Temptation Sailing, 10 Holdfast Promenade, Glenelg, at Marina Pier, Holdfast Shores. Hotel pickup is not part of this product.
2. Board the catamaranThe crew welcomes you onto the 58-foot sailing catamaran Temptation for the cruise, which runs about 4 hours overall.
3. Sail the gulfCruise the gulf waters off Adelaide's coastline with on board commentary, watching for common and bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat.
4. Watch the dolphinsDolphins often swim and play around the hulls and bow. Sightings are guaranteed or your money back.
5. Return to Holdfast ShoresDisembark at the marina. The shops and restaurants along Jetty Road in Glenelg are close by if you want to continue the day.

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