Swim with Wild Dolphins Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Swim with wild dolphins in the sheltered bays and islands off Rockingham, only 40-minutes by road from Perth. This is a unique opportunity to interact with the dolphins in their natural environment. Over the course of 30 years, the crew has befriended over 200 local dolphins, and this familiarity makes for an incredible day interacting with these amazing, intelligent creatures.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A basic level of swimming is required. You don't need to be an expert swimmer and no previous snorkeling experience is necessary
Please bring swimsuit, towel, a change of clothes, sunscreen, hat and a warm jacket
Minimum age is 7 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Complementary photos from your cruise uploaded to Flickr for you to share!
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Coffee and/or Tea
Options- Spectate (non- swimmer), Swimmer and/or Bus. Click check availability for options
Gourmet platters & sandwiches
Gratuities
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Not suitable for children under 6 years old
What To Expect
Rockingham Beach
Your day begins with a coach transfer from Perth or meet the boat at Val st Jetty, Rockingham (located in front of the Rockingham Cruising Yacht Club). On arrival you'll board the Perth Wildlife Encounters custom-made dolphin swim vessel complete with a large rear platform, making access to the water very easy. After your crew has located a pod, you’ll gear up with wetsuits, masks and snorkels (all equipment is included) and then dive into the fun, as you are quickly surrounded by excited whistles and splashes as the dolphins arrive to play. While many resorts provide opportunities to swim with dolphins, the crew’s rapport with these precocious marine mammals has created one of the best swim-with-dolphins excursions in Australia. Better still, Rockingham is a brief, 40-minute drive from Perth, making it an easy day trip. Following your swim, you’ll be treated to lunch with gourmet Seafood platters.
Options
Wild Luxury - Swimming Ticket
Duration: 6 hours
Gourmet Platter: Gourmet Platter and sandwiches
non- swimmer (with Transfers)
Non Swimmer with Bus Transfers: Pick up Location: The Bell Tower bus stand (outside Captain Cook Cruises), off Riverside Drive, Perth CBD Time: 6.30am
Spectator -Non Swimming Ticket
Spectator - Non Swimmer
Swim Bus Transfers Perth CBD
Duration: 8 hours
Gourmet Platter: Gourmet Platter and sandwiches
Swimming Ticket (Bus Transfer): Pick up Location: The Bell Tower bus stand (outside Captain Cook Cruises), off Riverside Drive, Perth CBD
Time: 6.30am
Reviews
656 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible experience....
Aaron E,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible experience. Getting up close with the wild dolphins is something that will live long in the memory. Staff were great and took care of everyone very well.
Experience of a lifetime
Adventure02805894663,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, such a privilege to be at close quarters with these beautiful animals. The hosts are fantastic - Jacko, Niamh, Lara, sorry can’t remember all the names - full of knowledge, enthusiasm and humour. Even my wife had a great time and she suffers from sea sickness and didn’t participate in the swimming. I came to Aus for the cricket but it won’t match this!
Amazing experience
Hayley B,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth every penny - a bucket list experience. We had so much time in the water with the dolphins surrounding us and felt very safe with an experienced and friendly crew. Cannot recommend this experience enough.
BOOK THE TRIP!
927beap,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00this excursion was possibly the best experience ive ever had in my life! the value for money is absolutely there, wet suit and snorkelling equipment all provided- as well as lunch which was exceptionally tasty and hand prepared by a staff member. the crew are so incredibly helpful and did their best to include everyone (even solo travellers like me) and gave us so much information about the dolphins. we saw them on multiple occasions, and at one point one of the dolphins swam directly under me. they try their best to find the dolphins for you so you get a good value for money, and the dolphins generally enjoy seeing the people and do come close. i absolutely recommend you do this trip, you will not regret it!
Ultimate Bucket List Experience
kalyninamoran,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a very strong wildlife-experience offering for those staying around Perth or willing to travel to Rockingham. It ticks many boxes: ethical interaction (wild animals, no feeding), well-equipped and professional. For us it was the ultimate “bucket-list” If you are somewhat flexible, comfortable in water, and excited about swimming with wild dolphins, You will have a most memorable day. Thanks to all the team at Perth wildlife encounters!
Amazing experience, great crew, would recommend to anybody
C1869JGxavierh,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First things first. Had an amazing experience ticking off a bucket list item. Only made more amazing by the friendly, bubbly crew and the beautiful day. Saw lots of dolphins very shortly after departing the jetty, some getting very close truly an eye opening experience and put a huge smile on everyone's faces. The crew were very knowledgeable and had lots to share and answered all questions and made me feel safe, confident and comfortable. The was good to end off with a nice relaxing free swim and delicious lunch. Skill level was no issue as everyone is capable of participating and safety was always considered. Thank you for the amazing day and big shout out to Darcy for being so friendly.
Best animal encounter in Perth! And best dolphin swim in the country.
Craig K,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience in the water was amazing. The boat ride and crew were great. If in Perth do not miss this!. We had several times in the water with the dolphin so close it was unbelievable. Thanks to the awesome team onboard making this a truely memorable day.
An opportunity not to be missed!
AlexM8287,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took my daughter and her 2 besties for my daughter's 16th Birthday - it was a beautiful calm morning, the dolphins were very friendly and playful. An incredible experience for all! The crew was wonderful, great quality wetsuits and snorkelling gear and yummy light lunch. We felt very safe in the sheltered bay and very well looked after. Would recommend to anyone, even people with limited swimming ability and fitness, as you just float on the water while dolphins swim around you. Just magic!
An experience you will never forget!
lkV6708AI,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was truly an experience I will never forget!! The team went above and beyond in everything - they were soo friendly too. Learnt so much and I can’t believe I swam with dolphins so close to me. Worth every penny and I will be back - safe to say my 3yr old dolphin/mermaid obsessed self is feeling all the feels right now! Thank you all at Perth Wildlife Encounters for such a magical day!
Solo Traveller? Have No Fear! Best Day Out in the Ocean with Wild Dolphins EVER
marsha1006,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oh my goodness. Such a special treat to snorkel and watch the indo-bottlenosed resident dolphins off Colburn Sound play in gorgeous weather! Our guides were very attentive and careful, and made sure that both dolphins and humans needs’ were taken cared of. Afterwards we had a scrumptious buffet lunch and some time to swim and snorkel to ourselves well within protected boundaries made by the Perth Wildlife Adventures team to ward off sharks. It was precious! Must do this again and never regret that I made this decision to enjoy one last final day in Perth by myself! Although I came solo, the team and fellow adventurers made me feel welcome and part of the family. Thank you so much!
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