What to expect:

Your day begins with a comfortable coach departure from Melbourne (4 CBD
locations), heading south through the Mornington Peninsula to the historic
Sorrento Pier — a scenic 90-minute journey that sets the tone for the
adventure ahead.

Once you arrive at Sorrento Pier you collect your snorkelling equipment and
step aboard, you'll be welcomed onto a purpose-built luxury vessel equipped to
make every moment on the water as comfortable as it is memorable. Find your
spot on the open sun deck, settle into the lounge, or grab a coffee from the
onboard café as the coastline unfolds around you.

Your experienced guide will brief you before you enter the water, ensuring you
feel confident and well-prepared. Then it's time for the main event:
snorkelling with wild fur seals in their natural environment. These curious,
energetic creatures are known to interact with swimmers, making every
encounter genuinely thrilling. Keep your eyes open too for the remarkable
weedy sea dragons — one of the ocean's most mesmerising animals, found only in
southern Australian waters.

After your swim, change into dry clothes, and enjoy a relaxed lunch on the
water before heading back to Sorrento Pier for the return coach journey to
Melbourne, via the Rocky Creek strawberry farm where you can choose to
purchase strawberries from the u-pick cafe, take a scenic photo with the
famous bathing boxes and view Port Phillip Bay from the elevation of Murray's
Lookout, before joining the freeway back to Melbourne.

What's Included:

• Return coach transport from Melbourne

  
  

• Guided snorkel experience with wild fur seals and weedy sea dragons

  
  

• All snorkel equipment provided, including optical masks and thermal jackets

  
  

• Dry bags to keep your belongings safe

  
  

• Onboard lunch, snacks, and beverages

  
  

• Use of the luxury vessel's onboard café, sun deck, lounge, and multiple seating areas

  
  

• Access to the walk-in swim deck for easy, comfortable water entry

  
  
• Entry to Rocky Creek Strawberry Farm
• A visit to the bathing boxes
• Scenic photo opportunities.

Good to Know:

Departures: Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Recommended age: Suitable for swimmers aged 10 and over. Children must
be accompanied by a participating adult.

What to bring: A swimsuit (worn under your clothes), a towel, and
sunscreen. All snorkel equipment and thermal gear is provided.

Fitness: Participants should be comfortable in open water. No prior
snorkelling experience is necessary — your guide will walk you through
everything on the day.

Eco credentials: This experience holds Advanced Eco Certification from
Ecotourism Australia, is 100% carbon offset, and has been recognised in the
Green Travel Leader Hall of Fame for 20 consecutive years. The operation
behind this tour is Australia's most awarded in its field — a family-owned
business with more than 35 years of expertise on these waters.

• **City Departure Locations: **

  
  

• 8.25 Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank

  
  

• 8.35 Regent Theatre - 191 Collins St, Melbourne

  
  

• 8.45 Her majesty’s Theatre - 219 Exhibition St, Melbourne

  
  

• 9.00 Mail Exchange Hotel Southern Cross – 688 Bourke Street. (Please wait at the bus stop)

  
  

Ready to Dive In?

This is more than a day trip — it's one of those rare experiences you'll talk
about for years. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot early and get ready
to see Victoria's wild coastline from a whole new angle.