Explore and immerse yourself in the world of the Bunbury Dolphins and their local marine environment. Learn all about the Bottlenose Dolphins and their fascinating lives. As an Advanced Eco Tourism attraction, there are no captive dolphins on display Explore the wild dolphins of Koombana Bay to provide a window into their natural behaviours.

You are guaranteed to see dolphins or you go again for free. During the tour, the guides and volunteers will provide commentary and in water guidance giving you the best experience. You will see lots of different dolphin behaviours that can include playing, hunting, travelling, sleeping and mating. With your tour, you also support Conservation, Education, and Research projects of the Dolphin Discovery Centre Bunbury as an environmental charity. This tour is licensed by Parks and Wildlife Service WA as well as Advance Ecotourism certified for the welfare of the dolphins.

Bookings are essential to avoid disappointment, you must pre-book this experience in advance to guarantee your space. Please also note that this experience runs from November to April (subject to weather and min numbers).

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Note

To book a child (8+ years) please choose an adult first • Requires an adult (18+) as an Observer / Swimmer

Inclusions

4 hour guided swim tour with our experienced guide.
Wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins
Floating devices available
Water and snack on board with hot coffee & tea station afterwards
Hot Showers and changing rooms at the Centre after your tour available

Seasons

This experience runs from November - April
Run everyday during season (weather permitting)

Time

Tours start at 7.45am
Check in for Swim Tour opens at 7:30am, no shows are non refundable
Interaction Zone operated by volunteers through Discovery Centre everyday 8:00am - 12pm

Duration

This experience is 4 hours in duration

Departure Location

This experience departs from Lot 830 Koombana Drive, Bunbury, WA, 6230

What To Bring

Swimwear and a towel
Change of clothes
Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
You can bring your own snorkelling gear or wetsuit if you would prefer

Terms And Conditions

Please note, that the dolphins of Koombana Bay are wild animals. In the event you do not get to see the dolphins, you can participate in another dolphin encounter cruise free of charge within 12 months of your booking
Swimmers have to be confident in open water
Wheelchair access availability to the centre itself. Wheelchair access to the boat depends on how full the cruise is. Please contact the experience provider at the time of booking to check
This experience will still go ahead in the event of rain or inclement weather. If the experience provider does have to cancel the tour due to poor or dangerous weather, you will be rescheduled by the experience provider directly
Children 5 years and under are not permitted
Children Swimmers min aged 8+ years need to be accompanied by an adult at all times, Child Swimmers 12+ years that are confident swimmers can be in the water without a parent
Contact the centre for any dietary requirements
Contact the centre for any medical condition requirements
All swimmers must have the ability to tread water, and all swimmers must sign off to a medical checklist
Minimum number of 8 swimmers, and maximum of 20 swimmers, total passenger numbers including Observers and Swimmer is 22.
Spectators can pay to come on the cruise and watch the swim

Cancellation Policy

Change your booking up to 72 hours before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 72 hours of your experience
Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Location

830 Koombana Drive, Bunbury, Western Australia 6230

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