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The Rip Eco Adventure Wildlife Cruise
Hop aboard this 1.5 hour dolphin and seal eco-cruise of Mornington Peninsula to spot incredible wildlife, oceanfront homes and amazing coastlines.
What to expect
Departing Sorrento, Victoria’s first settlement location in 1803, aboard the swift and stable RIP boat from Sorrento Pier
First, enjoy the beautiful coastline and multi-million-dollar clifftop holiday homes to Portsea, where you'll view the historical artefacts including Lime Burning Kilns and Defence Installations.
From here, then admire the Point Nepean National Park coastal peninsula and Ticonderoga Dolphin Sanctuary.
At the half way point, observe The Rip, the esteemed shipping entrance to Port Phillip Bay from Bass Strait.
Visit Popes Eye Marine Park to view the 1888 constructed incomplete fort where a unique population of Australasian Gannets resides and breeds.
Pause at the nearby Australian Fur Seal haul-out platform where up to 80 seals entertain, grunt, groan and scratch endlessly in front of your very eyes. Finally head back to the pier, keeping an eye out for bottlenose dolphins if they haven’t already appeared during the tour.
What's included
- Fast, open style RIB boat offering full unobstructed views
- Professional marine science and adventure guides
- Avoid the crowds on a small group tour maximum 12 guests with face-to-face interactive interpretation and open question and answer interaction
- Opportunity to see geographically significant wild dolphins. Up close viewing of once almost extinct wild Australian Fur Seals and unique breeding ground of Australasian gannets and seabirds
Exclusions
- Accommodation pick-up and drop off
- Food and drink not included
- Tips
Time
- 1 Oct to 30 Apr Tour Operates Thursday to Tuesday
- 16 Dec to 31 Jan Tour Operates Daily
- Departure Point –Sorrento Pier, Left Hand Side Lower Landing
- Departs 9:30am – Returns 11am
- Departs 12noon – Returns 1:30pm
Duration
- 1.5 hours depending on season and logistics
Location
- Sorrento Pier address: Esplanade, Sorrento VIC 3943
What To Bring
- It is highly recommended to wear warm clothing & clothing that can get wet
- Only a very small bag, waterproof is better
- Re-useable water bottle
- Camera or GoPro
- Seasickness remedies if required
