3 Hour Dolphin and Seal Sightseeing Cruise | Sorrento, Victoria
Discover the magic of dolphin and seal watching in Victoria aboard our luxury 3-hour sightseeing cruise departing from Sorrento Pier. Perfect for families, nature lovers, and anyone seeking an unforgettable Mornington Peninsula wildlife experience without getting wet.
Your Port Phillip Bay Dolphin Cruise Experience
Join Australia’s most awarded dolphin tour operator for an extraordinary marine wildlife adventure just 90 minutes from Melbourne. Our expert guides will take you to the best dolphin and seal viewing locations in Port Phillip Bay, where you’ll witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat from the comfort of our purpose-built luxury vessel.
What You’ll See: - Wild Bottlenose Dolphins – Watch resident dolphins play, surf, and interact in their natural environment - Australian Fur Seals at Chinaman’s Hat – Observe hundreds of seals in their playful habitat - Australasian Gannets at Popes Eye Marine National Park – Learn fascinating facts about these spectacular diving birds - Stunning Coastal Scenery – Cruise past Sorrento’s iconic clifftop mansions and pristine bay waters
Important Information:
Please note: This cruise operates alongside our 3-hour Dolphin & Seal Swim tour, so swimmers will be onboard. The boat makes extended stops while swim participants enter the water.
Prefer a shorter sightsee specific cruise? If you’re not traveling with swimming passengers, consider our 1.5-hour Adventure Cruise – the same wildlife viewing experience without the extended swim stops.
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✓ Dolphin Guarantee – See dolphins or return for free (92% success rate)
✓ Luxury Comfort – Purpose-built boat with indoor seating, sun deck, and onboard café
✓ Expert Guides – 35 years of local marine wildlife knowledge
✓ All-Inclusive – Lunch, hot drinks, and refreshments included
✓ Eco-Certified – Advanced Eco Tourism Australia certified, 100% carbon offset
✓ All Ages Welcome – Perfect for families, seniors, and anyone who prefers to stay dry -
Departure: Sorrento Pier, Mornington Peninsula
Duration: 3 hours1. Safety Briefing & Departure – Cruise past spectacular clifftop mansions into Port Phillip Bay’s sheltered waters
2. Chinaman’s Hat Seal Colony – Get up close to playful Australian Fur Seals showing off their acrobatic skills
3. Popes Eye Marine National Park – Observe Australasian Gannets and learn about local marine ecosystems
4. Dolphin Encounter – Search for wild Bottlenose Dolphins with our expert captain’s proven viewing techniques
5. Sea Dragon Snorkel - on some cruises the boat will stop at Portsea so our snorkelling guests can view the Sea Dragons, this is a great time for our sightseeing passengers to make themselves a hot drink and relax onboard.
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What’s Included in Your Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise
⚓️ 3-hour luxury wildlife cruise with experienced marine guides
⚓️ Complimentary lunch and refreshments – tea, coffee, hot chocolate included
⚓️ Dolphin guarantee – free return cruise if dolphins aren’t sighted
⚓️ Marine Park fees and environmental levy – all included in your ticket
⚓️ Onboard amenities – bathrooms, indoor seating, sun deck access
Book Your Dolphin and Seal Cruise Today
Location: Sorrento Pier, Mornington Peninsula (90 minutes from Melbourne)
Best Season: October – April
Perfect For: Families, couples, nature enthusiasts, photographers, visitors to Victoria
Experience why Moonraker is Victoria’s most awarded dolphin tour operator. With 35 years of expertise and our commitment to sustainable, ethical wildlife tourism, your Port Phillip Bay adventure will be both memorable and meaningful.
