Dolphin Eco Adventure
Half day (November - July)
Dolphin Watching Tour
With over 40 years experience in the field, we provide an insider’s guide to one of the friendliest marine mammals in Queensland’s waters; dolphins. Aboard a comfortable multi award-winning sailing vessel we will take you right to the spot where the dolphins are; enabling you to watch pods of the bottlenose dolphins (aduncas) and Australian Humpback dolphins (Sousa sahulensis), as they play along the coast of the Great Sandy Strait. These magnificent marine creatures will take your breath away as you get up close and personal with them in their own environment, creating a memory that will last a lifetime.
Our Dolphin Eco Adventure has been operating for over 25 years with a 95% success rate in finding dolphins each time! The tour lasts approximately four hours and morning tea is provided.
In the summer, weather permitting, there is often the opportunity to take a swim near one of the shallow sand banks as well as enjoy our aqua mat and boom netting for an immersive water experience like no other.
Our Dolphin Eco Adventures operate from late October to very early July.
In addition to finding dolphins on our tour, you may also spot turtles, dugongs, seabirds and other marine life. That’s Queensland for you!
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DOLPHIN ECO ADVENTURE INCLUSIONS
- Expert commentary with over 39 years experience with marine mammals
- Multi award winning sail vessel
- Morning tea
- Free WiFi on board so you can instantly share your photos
DOLPHIN ECO ADVENTURE FEATURES & FACILITIES
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No Crowds = Great Views
Maximum of 24 passengers
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Eco Friendly Sailing Vessel
Lowest carbon footprint
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Wide Decks
Plenty of undercover seating
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Free All Day Parking
Great Sandy Strait Marina, Urangan
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Spacious Modern Bathroom
For your convenience & comfort
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Catering For All Diets
Gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian etc
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Fully Licensed
Buy beer, wine and spirits onboard
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Onboard Payment Facilities
No need for cash
ABOUT DOLPHINS
Dolphins are often regarded as one of Earth’s most intelligent animals, demonstrating social behaviour and a display of culture similar to humans. Witnessing them in their domain offers a unique insight into their underwater world, beautiful and graceful as they are. Bottlenose dolphins are the better known of the two species – their back is dark grey whilst their belly is a lighter grey or white with grey spots.
We know more than 25 individual wild dolphins in the Hervey Bay area which we recognise by their dorsal fins. We like to think of them as part of the Blue Dolphin family! The Australian Humpback dolphin is a little smaller than the Bottlenose dolphin and is characterised by the conspicuous hump and rectangular shaped fin found on its back. Adults are an off-white colour from their tail to snout, their flanks are a dark grey and their stomachs a lighter shade of grey.
MEET YOUR DOLPHIN ECO ADVENTURE SKIPPER
Peter Lynch
Your Skipper Pete has over 39 years experience with marine mammals. Over the years Pete has been involved with the rescue and rehabilitation of many stranded marine mammals both here in Australia and overseas. You can rest assured that your dolphin watching day will be very informative thanks to Pete’s wealth of experience and knowledge. He welcomes all your questions so please be sure to ask.
DOLPHIN ECO ADVENTURE ITINERARY
These are approximate times.
WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR DOLPHIN ECO ADVENTURE
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Camera
Don't forget to capture your incredible dolphin watching moments (and tag us)!
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Hat
Having a hat with a wide brim will help shade your from the Queensland sun.
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Sunglasses
There can be a bit of glare out on the water, so a pair of sunglasses will help you see the dolphins better.
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Jacket
Bring a jacket as the wind can get a little chilly as we sail to the dolphins.
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Sensible Non-Slip Shoes
Please avoid wearing black soled shoes as these mark the deck or you can take them off when you are on board.
DOLPHIN ECO ADVENTURE PRICES
Prices valid 2024
- Group prices are available for 6 or more people - Contact us for more details.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
- We are a non-smoking vessel.
