Dolphin, Sea Lion and Penguin Island Cruise
Overview
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Wild dolphins, rare Australian sea lions, pelican rookeries, and birds of prey are regularly sighted and our friendly crew will get you right amongst the action! The cruise concludes on Penguin Island with a guided wildlife walk and then enjoy some island time before returning on the ferry at your own leisure.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Return ferry transfers to and from Penguin Island
Complementary photos from your cruise uploaded to Flickr for you to share!
60-minute cruise around the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
30 minute guided wildlife walk on Penguin Island
What To Expect
Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
See wild dolphins, sea lions, pelicans, birds of prey and more on this 60 minute cruise through the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.
Penguin Island
Concluding on Penguin Island to explore and watch a Penguin feeding.
Options
11:15am Start Time
1:15pm Start time
1:15pm
9:15am Start time
9:15am
Reviews
132 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Failure of glass bottom boat penguin Island
Andrew C,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
1.00It was very disappointing. The glass bottom boat is not true. It has to small perspex sections in it and they are dirty and scratched. Unable to see anything as the vessel doesn't only stops twice and very short periods. People fell asleep on the trip as it was so boring. It's far from international standards that I have been on in the past.
Not worth the money.
Troy S,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
1.00The island should be called bird or pelican NOT penguin, there was not 1 in site & from what the tour guide said there hasn't been many at all of late due to it being the wrong season for them but also their numbers have dropped over past years due to human interaction. Which then brings me to a point of is the tourist dollar worth losing a species of wildlife?
Sea lions and dolphins tour yes, not penguin island
Marie B,
Oct 20, 2024
- Viator
3.00The sea lions and dolphins tour is definitely worth it. Forget penguin island: since they are fairy penguins, you can only see them at night. The tour is during the day and only talks about penguins you can't see.
Not worth the money
Lawrence W,
Oct 19, 2024
- Viator
1.00Penguin discovery centre has been removed from the island. We where left stranded on the island as they did not operate a return ferry to the advertised schedule. We were left there with no lunch and no way of getting back for another 2 hours.
First of all,the boat...
Aneta K,
May 5, 2024
- Viator
1.00First of all,the boat that we used should have a glass floor so we can see fish,when I got to the office lady told me that boat is with mechanics and we will use normal boat - nothing about any refund or that we can rebook. Secondly, don't even think that you will see penguins - yes it is a penguin's island but during the day they out in the sea,but the company doesn't say anything about that in the advertisement. The sealions you can see they from faraway. If you are lucky you can spot delfins. Really disappointed
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