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The Rip Eco Adventure Wildlife Cruise
Help code: 367D-3406
- Face-to-face expert commentary and interaction with qualified guides
- 90-minute award-winning seal and dolphin sightseeing cruise
- Adventurous swift eco style boat
- Up close remarkable wildlife viewing for amazing photo opportunities
- Completely natural wildlife experience, no feeding or trained animals
- Personalised tour for only 12 guests
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Product information
Departing Sorrento, Victoria’s first settlement location in 1803, aboard the swift and stable RIP boat from Sorrento Pier First, enjoy the beautiful coastline and multi-million-dollar clifftop holiday homes to Portsea, where you'll view the historical artefacts including Lime Burning Kilns and Defence Installations.
From here, then admire the Point Nepean National Park coastal peninsula and Ticonderoga Dolphin Sanctuary. At the half way point, observe The Rip, the esteemed shipping entrance to Port Phillip Bay from Bass Strait. Visit Popes Eye Marine Park to view the 1888 constructed incomplete fort where a unique population of Australasian Gannets resides and breeds.
Pause at the nearby Australian Fur Seal haul-out platform where up to 80 seals entertain, grunt, groan and scratch endlessly in front of your very eyes. Finally head back to the pier, keeping an eye out for bottlenose dolphins if they haven’t already appeared during the tour.
Inclusions
- Fast, open style RIB boat offering full unobstructed views
- Professional marine science and adventure guides
- Avoid the crowds on a small group tour maximum 12 guests with face-to-face interactive interpretation and open question and answer interaction
- Opportunity to see geographically significant wild dolphins. Up close viewing of once almost extinct wild Australian Fur Seals and unique breeding ground of Australasian gannets and seabirds
Exclusions
- Accommodation pick-up and drop off
- Food and drink not included
- Tips
Time
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1 Oct to 30 Apr Tour Operates Thursday to Tuesday
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16 Dec to 31 Jan Tour Operates Daily
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Departure Point –Sorrento Pier, Left Hand Side Lower Landing
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Departs 9:30am – Returns 11am
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Departs 12noon – Returns 1:30pm
Duration
- 1.5 hours depending on season and logistics
Location
- Sorrento Pier address: Esplanade, Sorrento VIC 3943
What To Bring
- It is highly recommended to wear warm clothing & clothing that can get wet
- Only a very small bag, waterproof is better
- Re-useable water bottle
- Camera or GoPro
- Seasickness remedies if required
Additional Information
- Weight restrictions apply, maximum weight is 120kg
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child ages are 5-16yrs
- Bathroom facilities are available on board the vessel
- Minimum numbers apply, in the event of cancellation due to insufficient numbers an alternative or a full refund will be offered
- Guests with back, neck, shoulder or heart conditions, those who are pregnant or who have injuries/conditions that may cause a risk to their health are advised to not do these tours, or do so at their own risk
- Sea conditions can be unpredictable at times, this may cause physical injury, psychological stress or motion sickness
- Guests will have the opportunity to spot dolphins, however sightings can not be guaranteed as they are wild animals
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at the time of booking
- Upon completion of the purchase, please print the voucher and present on the day of the experience
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
“For the most relaxed approach, plan to arrive much earlier than needed, find parking and enjoy the local Sorrento Village before making your way to the tour departure at Sorrento Pier.”
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