Want to immerse yourself in the natural wonders of southern Port Phillip Bay, but prefer to stay dry? A favourite with families with young children, this boat tour does not involve any swimming so they do not stay as long at locations and spend more time on the move exploring the area.
Come aboard and let the crew of experienced, passionate and highly trained eco-guides introduce you to their Big Blue Backyard.
Meet the Bay’s resident icons; the Burrunan dolphins. Visit the Australian fur seals at one of the local haul-out sites. See the Australasian diving gannets feeding or attending their chicks at one of their nesting colonies.
Marvel at the cliff-top mansions, take in the rugged beauty of the southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula or see a container ship up-close as it enters or exits the Bay.
Tours are structured but the itineraries are dictated by the conditions at the time of the tour to maximise your comfort and enjoyment.
Service Facility:
Carpark, Family Friendly, Non Smoking, Public Toilet, Half Day or Less, Water - Motorised, On-site Experience, Private Tour, Small Group Tour, Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours, Nature and wildlife, Sightseeing Tours, Basic, Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia), Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss., Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss., Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Immerse students in nature and introduce them to Melbourne’s Beating Blue Heart.
Polperro Dolphin Swims’ conservation through education and interpretation philosophy is an elemental aspect of identity. Their method is to entertain greatly, while educating gently.
They believe that through showcasing the natural wonders of Port Phillip Bay, introducing students to its’ iconic species and informing them about the ecosystem that sustains them in an immersive, fun, safe and inclusive fashion, we can connect them to place and awaken a need to know and a need to care.
They endeavour to make our trips not only environmentally informative, but also environmentally supportive.
Detailed classroom resources have been created about key environmental issues such as plastics in our oceans and waterways; the impacts of climate change to the coastal environment; the effects of changing land use on the coastal environment; tourism impacts and the management of our coastal environs.
Polperro’s crew and presenters are highly trained, qualified, experienced and diverse in areas of expertise. They are able to deliver interpretation that supports the curriculum-matched learning material.
Visit the education page and learn about the ‘Canopy of Care’ initiative. Contact Polperro and tailor your tour to match teaching outcomes.
Service Facility:
Carpark, Family Friendly, Non Smoking, Public Toilet, Customised, Water - Motorised, On-site Experience, Private Tour, Small Group Tour, Adventure and Outdoors Tours, Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours, Cultural and Theme Tours, Nature and wildlife, Sightseeing Tours, Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
From a pirate party for your 10-year old’s birthday to a work team building expedition or maybe you just want to enjoy your own dolphin and seal swim tour with friends and family – contact Polperro and together they can tailor your private tour.
Rates vary depending on the nature of the tour, its’ duration and the time of the year.
Please contact by telephone or email to discuss.
Service Facility:
Carpark, Family Friendly, Non Smoking, Public Toilet, Customised, Water - Motorised, On-site Experience, Private Tour, Small Group Tour, Adventure and Outdoors Tours, Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours, Cultural and Theme Tours, Nature and wildlife, Sightseeing Tours, Disabled access available, contact operator for details.