Dolphin Swim, 4 Hours

Overview

The trip departs from Holdfast Shores Marina in Glenelg aboard the Temptation, a 58-foot sailing catamaran run by Temptation Sailing. The whole outing runs about 4 hours, and the operator describes dolphin sightings as guaranteed. Some reviewers single out the crew's knowledge of the dolphins as a real strength of the day.

Once the boat reaches waters where wild dolphins gather, swimmers put on the provided wetsuit, mask and snorkel and enter the sea. You can hear the dolphins whistle and echolocate underwater. Those who prefer to stay aboard can still watch dolphins from the deck. After the swim the boat returns to the marina, where restaurants and shops line the shore.

This suits travellers who want a genuine wild encounter rather than a captive show, and it works for anyone happy to hold a rope or net line in the water while dolphins come and go at will. Refreshments are included.

Itinerary

1. Meet at Glenelg marinaCheck in at Temptation Sailing, 10 Holdfast Promenade, Holdfast Shores Marina in Glenelg. Arrive with swimwear already on under your clothes.
2. Board the catamaranClimb aboard the Temptation, a 58-foot sailing catamaran, and meet the crew while the boat heads out of the marina.
3. Coastal cruiseSail along the southern Australian coastline while the crew looks for dolphin pods and shares commentary about the animals.
4. Swim with dolphinsPut on the provided wetsuit, mask and snorkel and enter the water, holding a rope or net as wild dolphins come to swim and play nearby. You can also watch from the boat.
5. Return to the marinaThe catamaran cruises back to Holdfast Shores. Restaurants and shops along the shoreline are close by if you want to stay on afterwards.

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