Phillip Island Seal-Watching Cruise
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
See thousands of Australian fur seals in their natural habitat during a 2-hour wildlife cruise from Phillip Island. Journey on a comfortable catamaran with indoor and outdoor viewing decks to Seal Rocks, home to the largest colony of fur seals in Australia. En route, look for dolphins, whales, penguins and seabirds while your onboard guide provides informative commentary about the wildlife and history of Phillip Island and the Mornington Peninsula. Includes complimentary afternoon tea with light snacks and coffee or tea.
Inclusions
What's included
- Afternoon tea
- Live commentary on board
What's not
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 152 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Great trip, great crew, + bonus whale siteing
Great trip- beautiful seals frolicking on the rocks. We got up quite close to them. Crew were amazing- we had a family member with motion sickness & they couldn't have been any more attentive & helpful. The captain was so good- a wealth of knowledge & she even took us out for an extra 1/2 hour to look for a whale. Such a great experience- I had never seen a whale in real life.
5Im really scared to ride...
Im really scared to ride a ferry or any kind of boat. But our travel is very smooth not really scary the waves because the weather is very nice. Fantastic experience. The staff very accomodating and friendly. The
5Up close!, really close
skipper and crew very good,the skipper driving skill amazing, he gets you as close as humanely possible to the seals
5Would book again
Amazing experience! Deck hands were chatty and friendly and answered all my questions. Seals were gorgeous of course
4Soothing seals and sea
This 2-hour seal-watching experience is a peaceful and interesting excursion in appreciating Australia's wildlife and natural beauty. It's lovely being out on the water and then being rewarded by seeing lots of frolicking and sleeping seals. Recommended for international visitors as well as locals.
52 Hour Seal watching cruise
You get to see lots of seals for a very decent amount of time. The commentary is good too. I'd say it's a must do and the price is reasonable.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Our ticketing office is the white domed roof building and boarding is at the end of the Cowes Jetty.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 110 travellers
- Operated by
- Wildlife Coast Cruises
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Cruises are weather dependent, please contact your local tour operator prior to departure, please dress appropriately
- Operates in open water. The vessel motion may cause discomfort to those who are affected by motion sickness
How it compares in Phillip Island
- Its from-price is 18% below the median of the 15 experiences we list in Phillip Island.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 15.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Phillip Island
Phillip Island is a low island south-east of Melbourne, known for its little penguins, fur seals, surf beaches and a motorcycle racing circuit.
Phillip Island lies at the mouth of Western Port Bay, joined to the mainland at San Remo by a road bridge. Cowes, the main town, has a long foreshore and shops, and the rest of the island is farmland, wetland and rugged coast with granite headlands and surf beaches.
Top-ranked sights in Phillip Island: Penguin Parade, Nobbies Centre, Cape Woolamai.
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