Wild Dolphin Swim Cruise
Overview
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4 hours
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Spot and swim with dolphins in Holdfast Shores on a dolphin-watching cruise from Adelaide.
Departing from the Glenelg Marina Pier on a catamaran, you’ll cruise out into the gulf for a 4 hour cruise hosted by our Marine Biologists. As thousands of dolphins live in the gulf, you’re guaranteed to see these loveable marine mammals.
Offering a once in a lifetime Wild Dolphin Swim experience with all equipment supplied, this is an amazing wildlife encounter.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There is a minimum age limit of 9 years old for our Wild Dolphin Swim
Please bring bathers, towel, hat, drinking water and some food
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We offer two different swim experiences during our Wild Dolphin Cruise, a Front Swim and a Back Swim. On a typical day, all swimmers should get the opportunity to try both swims, however some days swimmers may only get the opportunity to try one. Our goal is to get all swimmers to see a dolphin underwater so please know how friendly staff will do their best to make this happen. Front Swim Experience: Lay down and feel as if you’re a part of the dolphin pod, our Front Swim is an experience you don’t want to miss! Our custom made Front Swim net is secured between the bows of Temptation and allows customers to experience wild dolphins swimming within arms length, playing and socialising on the bow of Temptation. Back Swim Experience: Submerge yourself in the water with our Back Swim Experience, an amazing way to view wild dolphins in their natural habitat. Our Back Swim Experience allows customers to interact with dolphins from a truly unique perspective. Jump in and hold on to our mermaid lines off the back of the vessel and enjoy amazing interactions our wild dolphins offer. Please note there is no direct physical interaction with the dolphins such as touching or feeding.
What‘s Included
Dolphin sightseeing cruise
Wetsuits, snorkel and mask
Swim with Dolphins
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Options
Wild Dolphin Swim Cruise
Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unique experience getting...
Erik L,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Unique experience getting close up to wild dolphins. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.
Just fantastic
Roderick M,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is definitely a once in a lifetime kind of experience. Unlike some places where you are in a tank with trained dolphins, performing for the cameras, you are given a glimpse into the world of wild dolphins, just doing what they do. When the marine biologist guides tell you that each experience is different, they’re not lying. We had an absolute treat, with some of the beautiful creatures coming SO close, and being just as interested in us as we were of them. Getting dragged along behind the cat was a completely new experience, but one I’m very happy we did. Would 100% recommend this trip to anyone wanting something different, interesting and absolutely unique.
Wow
RTone19,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An experience we will never forget. Can’t believe how close we got to wild dolphins! Learned so much from the passionate team who respected these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat. Don’t miss out!
Amazing experience, huge adrenaline rush, it left us speechless. 10/10 experience
hollyrZ1090MY,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend this tour for anyone, a few mates and I did the dolphin swim and it was incredible. We had 5 or 6 different swims in the water throughout the cruise, where at one stage we swam with a pod of at least 30 wild dolphins. They came so close up to us, almost within arms reach. The crew on board were very knowledgeable of the area/marine life, and were very respectful of the different pods we had encounter's with. They ensured the welfare of the dolphins were a priority, so after we spent a little while in the ocean with them they would move the boat to find a different pod. Unfortunately it wasn't ideal perfect weather conditions as it wasn't warm and also was a bit choppy, however it was still definitely a 10/10 experience. The admission fee is reasonably priced, but potentially if there was a bulk multi-experience booking say for the locals (like me) who want to do it lots of times it would be more attractive. However, I will be 100% returning back to do it again. Thank you temptation sailing!
Absolutely fantastic!
Claudia L,,May 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were so incredibly lucky with the dolphins - we were in the middle of a school of dolphins and saw lots of babies. The organization was fantastic, the guides super friendly and knowledgeable.
Good experience
botak5,,Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a really good day out. There were a lot of dolphins around. One even wanted to show off it's pufferfish to us. The staff are great. Really enjoyed it .
Best experience of my life!
Atalia C,,Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing experience seeing dolphins in the wild so close and personal. Tour guides are trained marine biologists, all very knowledgeable. Definitely an unforgettable experience!
Really cool experience!
Deborah B,,Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We travel a lot so there aren't many "unique activities" left. But this is one - we really loved seeing the dolphins up close! We were very pleased that this is done in a way that seems like the dolphins have choice - they don't have to be there and they aren't doing it to get fed (no feeding is done). So it seems like the dolphins are just there to have fun and can swim away when they want to which made us feel good. The dolphins are so fun to be near and the crew was very nice!
We had a great morning...
Julie C,,Mar 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great morning out on the cruise. The dolphins were amazing, and the crew were really friendly and knowledgeable.
Awesome!!!
Leilah Hillman,,Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pretty unique experience! It was a lot of fun to be in the water and underwater with pods of dolphins! Worth while!!!!!!!!
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